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, 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.[5]
