Fontwell Phil races off to new challenge after decade at Fontwell
It’s no coincidence that Fontwell Park raceocurse is unrecognisable now compared to the day Phil Bell first walked in as its new boss.Over a decade, he has led its transformation into one of the top...
View ArticleRICHARD WILLIAMSON: Enraptured by the ravens – may they live here for ever
This 1930s painting by Philip Rickman shows the last raven in Sussex (at that time) perched on Suicide’s Leap above the gaping void of Beachy Head.Was it waiting for trade? When the chalky ledge fell...
View ArticleSwindon v Pompey - live
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View ArticlePompey 1 Yeovil 2
Goodbye 2012. And good riddance.It was certainly a year to remember in sporting terms with the London Olympics at the very pinnacle of it all.Yet for anyone with Pompey in their veins, it was about as...
View ArticleCabinet to discuss sale of Chichester sheltered housing land
PART of a sheltered housing site could be sold off if plans are approved by councillors.Members of Chichester District Council’s cabinet are being asked to approve disposal of land at The Heritage,...
View ArticleBoss wants positive start to 2013
It was a miserable end to the year that probably summed up 2012 for Pompey.But Guy Whittingham remains hopeful the club’s fortunes will change as the page of the calendar is flipped over.While a 2-1...
View ArticleRocks Review: Winger’s departure will see player hunt stepped up
The Rocks will aim to begin 2013 by strengthening their squad after hearing Harvey Whyte is going back to Havant.Manager Jamie Howell wants to bring in another wide player and an extra striker to help...
View ArticleRICHARD WILLIAMSON: Firecrest helps brighten winter landscape
Both firecrests and goldcrests are found in the county and this week’s walk, starting in Venus Wood, is one of the best places with abundant fir trees, their main habitat. The picture is of a firecrest...
View ArticleWhittingham rues ‘mad 10 minutes’
Guy Whittingham was left to rue the ‘mad 10 minutes’ which led to Pompey’s 5-0 hammering at Swindon.The Blues went in goalless at the break after an impressive opening 45 minutes.But the introduction...
View ArticleSwindon 5 Pompey 0
Another year, yet another defeat and another debut as yesterday’s outcome had a familiar ring about it.It could have been different, admittedly – an excellent first-half showing from Pompey offering...
View ArticleKELLY BROWN: What an exciting Christmas, but I didn’t feel like a 2013...
SO THAT’S it. A whole year until I can again threaten to call Father Christmas if my little ones are misbehaving.Somehow calling the Easter Bunny doesn’t have the same ring to it!But also it hopefully...
View ArticleChichester councillors to debate Think Family project
COUNCILLORS are being asked to approve the expansion of a project to support troubled families in the Chichester district.Members of Chichester District Council’s cabinet will discuss the Think Family...
View ArticleBognor swim trio aim to make waves in Sussex championships
Three talented young members of Bognor Swimming Club have successfully qualified for next year’s Sussex county championships.The event will be held in March following two gruelling days of competition...
View ArticleCricket: Sussex mourn Greig and Martin-Jenkins
Sussex County Cricket Club are mourning the death of of two legends of the game who had strong links to the county.Ex-England skipper Tony Greig died last week in Sydney. He was 66.And on New Year’s...
View ArticleRobins opener ‘rocked Pompey’s fragile confidence’
Guy Whittingham admitted the snapping of Pompey’s fragile confidence opened the Swindon floodgates.The out-of-form Blues slumped to a demoralising 5-0 defeat at the County Ground yesterday after...
View ArticlePompey wait goes on over deal for defender
Pompey are still waiting to hear from Gabor Gyepes whether he will be remaining at Fratton Park.The Hungarian missed yesterday’s 5-0 hammering at Swindon with a hamstring injury – the problem which...
View ArticlePlanning permission refused for Chichester Wagamama
PERMISSION has been refused for a new restaurant in South Street.Wagamama’s japanese restaurant and noodle bar had applied for planning permission to convert the site currently occupied by clothes shop...
View ArticleFire service called to Bosham on New Year’s Day
THERE was some New Year’s Day advice for a Bosham homeowner, after a chimney caught fire.A fire crew from Chichester attended the property in Bosham Hoe around 4.45pm on Tuesday (January 1). The...
View ArticleRocks Review: Rocks 1 Whitehawk 3
The Rocks got 2013 off to a losing start despite taking the lead against Sussex rivals Whitehawk.Ashley-Paul Robinson scored from the spot after Lewis Stockford was fouled but that was as good as it...
View ArticleTributes to CMJ, a ‘magnificent friend’
Horsham Cricket Club members have paid special tribute to ‘magnificent friend’ Christopher Martin-Jenkins, the legendary commentator who died over the weekend.A renowned correspondent for both The...
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