# Chichester Observer

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Newspaper in West Sussex, England

Chichester Observer Type Weekly newspaper Owner National World Editor-in-chief Gary Shipton Deputy editor Nicola Caines Founded 15 June 1887; 139 years ago (1887-06-15) Language English Headquarters Chichester, West Sussex Country United Kingdom Circulation 6,275 (as of 2023)[1] ISSN 0963-3723 OCLC number 1001633504 Website Official website Media of the United Kingdom List of newspapers

The ***Chichester Observer*** is a British weekly newspaper reporting on [Chichester](/source/Chichester) and the surrounding area.

The newspaper is a member of the [Independent Press Standards Organisation](/source/Independent_Press_Standards_Organisation).[2]

## History

The *Chichester Observer and West Sussex Recorder* published its first issue on 15 June 1887.[3]

The newspaper was renamed the *Chichester Observer* in 1936.[3]

In November 2018 the assets of [Johnston Press](/source/Johnston_Press), the *Observer*'s then publisher, were acquired by JPI Media.[4] In February 2022, the newspaper's online content was integrated into SussexWorld, a digital platform launched by owner National World that amalgamates coverage from 16 local titles, including the *[Sussex Express](/source/Sussex_Express)*.[5]

## See also

- [JPIMedia](/source/JPIMedia)

- [Chichester, West Sussex](/source/Chichester)

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Chichester Observer"](https://www.abc.org.uk/product/230). [Audit Bureau of Circulations (UK)](/source/Audit_Bureau_of_Circulations_(UK)). 19 February 2024. Retrieved 18 May 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Who IPSO regulates"](https://www.ipso.co.uk/complain/who-ipso-regulates/). *[IPSO](/source/Independent_Press_Standards_Organisation)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20210505185454/https://www.ipso.co.uk/complain/who-ipso-regulates/) from the original on 5 May 2021. Retrieved 26 March 2021.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:0_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:0_3-1) ["Chichester Observer in British Newspaper Archive"](https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/titles/chichester-observer). *[British Newspaper Archive](/source/British_Newspaper_Archive)*. 21 February 2017. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20210228073901/https://britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/titles/chichester-observer) from the original on 28 February 2021. Retrieved 26 March 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Johnston Press: Publisher of i paper bought out"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-46243622). *[BBC News](/source/BBC_News)*. 17 November 2018. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20190209232117/https://www.bbc.com/news/business-46243622) from the original on 9 February 2019. Retrieved 26 March 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Linford, Paul (11 February 2022). ["New county-wide website brings together 16 local news brands"](https://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2022/news/new-county-wide-website-brings-together-16-local-news-brands/). *HoldtheFrontPage*. Retrieved 28 December 2025.

## External links

- [Official website](https://www.chichester.co.uk/)

- [*Chichester Observer*](https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/titles/chichester-observer) at the [British Newspaper Archive](/source/British_Newspaper_Archive)

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