Categories and entry details for the Observer and Gazette Business Awards
AN array of talent from the world of business and industry is set to be marked with the Observer and Gazette business awards which returns bigger and better than ever this year.Nominations are being...
View ArticleMidhurst and Petworth parish round-up
THE coming year is set to be a busy one, with the Queen’s Golden Jubilee celebrations in June and the Olympics following close behind, putting the eyes of the world on the UK.Like other villages around...
View ArticleWant to get into grass-roots football in Sussex? Of course...
Have you ever thought of becoming a coach for your son or daughter’s football team? Maybe you’ve even thought about refereeing?Now’s your chance to get involved in grass-roots football as the Sussex FA...
View ArticleNorris relishes revenge for season low
Just 44 days earlier, David Norris produced the worst performance of his Pompey career.How sweet it was then to lead the revenge mission against Watford.It was the midfielder’s right-wing cross which...
View ArticleTRAVEL ALERT: A29 London Road, Pulborough, closed
THE A29 London Road in Pulborough is closed both ways due to fallen tree and fallen power cables between New Place Road and Hill Farm Lane, in Codmore Hill. A fallen tree brought down some power cables...
View ArticleAppleton: Hungarian still hasn’t launched his missile shot
Michael Appleton has told Pompey fans they still haven’t seen Marko’s Missile.Appleton believes Blues supporters have yet to witness Marko Futacs’ Exocet shot at full power.The Hungarian’s two goals in...
View ArticleArsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Spurs join race for Dunk
Newcastle United appear to be just one of a clutch of Premiership clubs keeping tabs on Brighton’s defensive starlet Lewis Dunk.Sources in the north east reported yesterday how Toon boss Alan Pardew...
View ArticleConcerned Pompey skipper calls for help
Liam Lawrence voiced his concerns over Pompey’s lack of squad depth and insisted: We need help.The club captain has spoken out after Blues boss Michael Appleton admitted he is unable to bring in any...
View ArticleDementia services improvements in West Sussex
THE growing problem of dementia is being tackled by countywide services in West Sussex.A recent survey by the Department of Health found six out of ten people with dementia in England go undiagnosed –...
View ArticleSponsors of the Observer and Gazette Business Awards
COMPANIES can get involved in our popular business awards by becoming a category sponsor.We have a significant number of corporate sponsorship opportunities for each category, which has already drawn...
View ArticleGAMES REVIEW: Sky Lounger Boomchair
SO you have £160 burning a hole in your pocket, what accessory would you go for that will last and please the other half, a new monitor perhaps? No.A gaming keyboard possibly? Again the answer is no,...
View ArticleChichester bid for honours in Sussex cross-country special
For the first time in its 100-plus year history the Sussex cross-country championships will be held on a Sunday this weekend – and it marks the start of an exciting three months for Chichester...
View ArticleVOTE: Are you in favour of the ban on hunting being repealed?
REPEAL of the 2004 Hunting Act which bans hunting with dogs is unlikely before the next general election, a master of the Chiddingfold, Leconfield and Cowdray Hunt has conceded.Robin Muir, one of four...
View ArticleDUNCAN BARKES Rail bosses on the wrong track with fare rises
Last year the then transport secretary, Phillip Hammond, claimed the railways were becoming a rich man’s toy. He wasn’t kidding. This week, as fares are once again increased, thousands of rail-users...
View ArticleAge concern for Appy
Michael Appleton has pledged to rejuvenate his ageing Pompey squad.That is providing he is given the January transfer window green light.As it stands, the average age of the Blues’ first-team squad is...
View ArticlePrior heads for Newcastle United with past and present bosses urging him on
JASON PRIOR has headed for his Newcastle trial with his past and present managers and Rocks fans all willing him to make the breakthrough.The striker is due to spend two weeks trying to impress Alan...
View ArticlePublic meeting over St Cuthman’s School plans
A PUBLIC meeting is to be held in Redford to give villagers the chance to air their views on plans to set up a £17m boarding school for disadvantaged children in the former St Cuthman’s School at...
View ArticleCharging for toilets in Chichester district to be investigated
Large-scale closures of public toilets across the Chichester district have been ruled out at this stage - but options including a possible 20p charge for spending a penny in some of them are to be...
View ArticleKEITH NEWBERY Why 2012 will seem a very long year in politics...
At this time it’s often more beneficial to look back on the previous year rather than focus on the next 12 months (which look precarious and unpredictable in so many ways).In particular, it’s useful to...
View ArticleSelsey seek consistency after another home upset
Selsey boss Adam Hinshelwood is hoping his inconsistent team can find their form on the road after kicking off 2012 with a disappointing home defeat.He had no complaints about the result as a...
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