What were the 'explosions' heard in Chichester last night?

A number of Chichester residents reported hearing mysterious explosions in the city and surrounding villages.
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Over the past few days sections of social media have been awash with people trying to find out who or what was has been behind a series of 'explosions'.

"Is Chichester under attack?" asked one curious resident, adding: "[It] sounds like an artillery barrage."

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Another added: "Explosions? Did anyone else hear the series of explosions/bangs just now? We couldn't see that there were fireworks and couldn't hear any sirens, so being nosey just wondering if anyone knew what was happening."

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Someone else asked on social media: "Anyone know what the noise is in Merston?"

A notice issued by Boxgrove Parish Council told residents that Goodwood would be hosting fireworks displays at 10pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week and on New Year's Eve.

A message from the council said: "Please note the times of fireworks' displays so that pets and livestock can be protected."

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