Story of the Archers’ visit would make a great soap opera
Bognor Pirates started very well against UWIC Archers in division three of the national league and raced into a seven-point lead, but UWIC began to make their shots count and claw their way back into...
View ArticleGlorious Goodwood discounts are introduced
TICKETS have gone on sale for Goodwood’s 2012 fixtures – and for the first time, there’s discounts for Glorious Goodwood if you book in advance.Sales began on Monday and a number of the racecourse’s 19...
View ArticleKELLY BROWN Mum’s the Word...Someone really should tell the banks the cost of...
I absolutely hate going into the bank for a meeting about your accounts. You feel like a naughty child being told off, while at the same time you are offered money left right and centre.We have managed...
View ArticleHockey: Chichester can’t grab pride-of-county title against Brighton
A hiugh-scoring draw for Chichester in the south open premier division one tops this week’s local hockey round-up.Chichester 4 Brighton 4South open premier division oneThis was a game Chichester badly...
View ArticleFather Christmas has been busy in Stedham
A BUSY weekend for Father Christmas included a two-hour visit to Stedham Primary School when £900 was raised for school funds.Head teacher, Sally Dreckman, joined Santa’s helpers who were arranging for...
View ArticleObserver festive appeal: We will be with our baby at Christmas
All Lorraine Lance wants for Christmas is to be at home with her family.Since her son Joshua was born on October 7, she and partner Ashley Taylor have spent weeks at the neo-natal unit in St Richard’s...
View ArticleService to help those caring for children
A NEW service has been launched in West Sussex to support extended families caring for children who are not able to live with their birth parents.The informal family care service offers a range of...
View ArticleSelsey can Crow - but there’s hard work ahead
First-half goals from Max Thoms and Robert Wimble gave Selsey a precious 2-0 Sussex League division-two win over Crowborough at the High Street Ground.Leading marksman Thoms opened the scoring in the...
View ArticleEleven’s the magic number for Wittering
We have action featuring Wittering United and Lavant in our latest digest from the West Sussex League and its cup competitions.Wittering U 2 Orington 0Sussex Junior Cup fourth roundWittering continued...
View ArticleSoftball: Falcons take flight to the play-offs
Chichester Falcons pulled off another double victory to book a place in this weekend’s indoor league play-offs and a chance to take the title.Their first match was a white-knuckle ride against...
View ArticleChichester athletes soldier on for Army course honours
Members of Chichester Runners were scattered far and wide at the weekend on the road, over the country and – in some cases – having to overcome obstacles. The Army assault course at Bordon provided the...
View ArticleGoodwood golf chief joins Montgomerie - and Ryder Cup - in Afghanistan
GOODWOOD’S Eddie Bullock and Ryder Cup hero Colin Montgomerie helped give British troops a boost with a brief visit to Afghanistan.The PGA-organised trip for PGA captain Bullock and Monty was to show...
View ArticleChichester skipper triumphs in Clipper Round the World race
In a thrilling end to a gripping race from Tauranga, New Zealand, in the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race, Visit Finland - skippered by Chichester’s Olly Osborne - has denied the home...
View ArticleRural broadband advice on offer tomorrow
FOLLOWING the launch of the government’s £20m national fund to support rural community initiatives aiming to improve broadband provision, Action in Rural Sussex is running events to help villagers...
View ArticleFontwell Park boss: We’re hoping to be Boxing clever
We’re gearing up for our big Boxing Day meeting and it’s like venturing into the unknown for us, writes Fontwell Park executive director Phil Bell.Last year was due to be our first one and it was...
View ArticleRocks Review: Rocks 3 Burgess Hill 0
The Rocks set up a Sussex Senior Cup quarter-final against Brighton reserves as Terry Dodd’s double killed off Burgess Hill at Nyewood Lane.The 3-0 victory was the Rocks’ sixth win in seven games in...
View ArticleSussex Wildlife Trust boss hits out over plans for nature
THE BOSS of a wildlife charity has slammed government plans to review protection on nature sites.Dr Tony Whitbread, chief executive at the Sussex Wildlife Trust, has said economic growth should not be...
View ArticleAwards all round for young boxers in Bognor
ELEVEN students successfully completed their preliminary, standard and bronze boxing awards in the latest courses at Bognor.Congratulations go to all the students who demonstrated excellent knowledge...
View ArticleSevere weather warning for Chichester and Arun area
THE Met Office has issued a high wind and rain warning for the Chichester district area for tomorrow (Thursday, December 15) night, with a risk of flooding.Chichester District Council has reminded...
View ArticleHave you seen an otter on the River Rother?
SUSSEX Wildlife Trust is appealing for help with its otter spotting project after completing a survey looking for otters on the Western River Rother, between Stopham, Midhurst, Rogate and Sheet in...
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