Rocks Review: Lewes 1 Rocks 0
The Rocks’ penalty curse struck again as another miss from the spot cost them dear in the Sussex derby at the Dripping Pan.Kane Wills’ kick was well saved before Nathan Crabb scored an 80th-minute for...
View ArticleVOTE: Should more be done to protect the gap between Chichester and Lavant?
OBJECTORS were celebrating as councillors unanimously voted to turn down an application for 92 homes.The outline application for 92 homes on land north of Keepers Wood, Lavant Road, Lavant, was turned...
View ArticlePolice warn public to lock cars after break-ins
POLICE have asked members of the public to ensure they lock their cars after a number of recent break-ins to unlocked vehicles.Inspector Will Rolls, Neighbourhood Policing Team Inspector for the...
View ArticleLoan ace admits Pompey got what they deserved
Scott Allan reflected on Pompey’s Boxing Day defeat by Crawley and insisted: We didn’t deserve anything.The Scottish loanee felt his side didn’t warrant a return from the game as they went down to a...
View ArticleKeith Newbery: So we managed to survive Armageddon
IF YOU are reading this column, you will have reached three inescapable conclusions.The world is not a smoking ruin, humankind is still around to do its worst – and the Mayan reputation for soothsaying...
View ArticleMaiden goalscorer wants to stay put at Pompey
Paul Benson insisted he is claiming his disputed maiden Pompey goal and vowed: I want to stay – even in League Two.Benson got off the mark for the Blues at the fifth time of asking in yesterday’s 2-1...
View ArticleA27 still flooded
The A27 eastbound from Portfield Roundabout to Tangmere is still flooded and remains closed. After more heavy rain the road continues to be impassable. The road has nearly been closed for a week.A...
View ArticlePompey 1 Crawley 2
Pompey slumped to defeat to Crawley yesterday as their winless run was stretched to 11 matches.Guy Whittingham’s men gave themselves a perfect platform to end that unwanted statistic with a 10th-minute...
View ArticleEarnley wins grant for flood prevention
A ONE-OFF grant has been awarded to help residents of Earnley protect against flooding. The £15,000 grant from Chichester District Council will help to prevent similar flooding to that of June this...
View ArticlePlans for homes near Chichester barracks
A PROPOSAL for 18 homes in Chichester has been lodged.The plans are for 12 houses and six flats on the North West corner of Roussillon Barracks, on former tennis courts and a children’s play area.The...
View ArticleBasketball: It’s sun-down time for the South Down Suns
In their last match before the Christmas break, Bognor Amazons were up against Brighton South Down Suns - a team who had won all their games - but beat them 60-35. Amazons knew a win against Suns them...
View ArticleAllan pledges to bounce back from Crawley disappointment
Scott Allan has pledged to bounce back from his Crawley disappointment and deliver the Pompey goods.The on-loan midfielder was uncharacteristically wasteful in possession in the Boxing Day defeat.The...
View ArticleFelpham butcher hits the web
AWARD-WINNING Gaterell’s Butchers of Felpham has gone online.Terry Gaterell has won two national awards for the quality of the products made at his Felpham Road shop.He has added a website...
View ArticleRadio’s 24 days on air were a success
CHI FM hung up the headphones on Christmas Eve after 24 days of festive fun.Kevin King’s community project was a great success, gaining fans on social networking sites Facebook and Twitter, and pulling...
View ArticlePompey braced for Gyepes festive absence
Pompey fear Gabor Gyepes could be out for the remainder of the festive schedule.The defender hurt his hamstring in the Boxing Day defeat to Crawley and had to be substituted.Encouragingly, at this...
View ArticleTough decision for Whittingham
Guy Whittingham has warned Pompey skipper Brian Howard: Your place is under serious threat. By his own admission, the Blues captain has failed to show his best form since his summer move to Fratton...
View ArticleWhittingham urges fringe players to break into his side
Pompey’s fringe players have been told: Show you’re ready to start.The Blues head into tomorrow’s visit of Yeovil on the back of 11 matches without a win.The likes of Brian Howard, Johnny Ertl and...
View ArticleBusy 24 hours for Chichester firefighters
CHICHESTER’S firefighters were called to several incidents yesterday (Thursday, December 28).Below is a selection of some of those incidents:Shortly before 12.30pm a crew from Chichester was called to...
View ArticleVillage Co-op store donates cash to two charities
BOSHAM’S Co-op has donated £5,000 each to two charities.Staff chose Cobnor Activities Centre Trust and Bosham Monday Club as the recipient charities of its latest Community Support Card (CSC) scheme....
View ArticleRocks Review: Whyte and Partridge depart as new blood is sought
Havant and Waterlooville have exercised their right to recall Harvey Whyte from the Rocks and he is expected to feature in their squad on New Year’s Day. With the Rocks’ match at East Thurrock tomorrow...
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