Goodwood Revival brings £12m boost into local economy
WHEN Goodwood’s festivals are in full swing, there are often complaints from residents about traffic and disruption.But the Revival brought in a staggering £12m last year, according to the latest...
View ArticleApuldram anglers reel in the prizes
Apuldram Fishing and Boat Club held a prizegiving evening covering competitions held in 2012.There were 21 competitions throughout the season including beach, shore and inter-club events.The weather...
View ArticleVictory defeat for Arun - but then win can Egham on...
Our latest bowls round-up includes news from Arun, Lavant, Southbourne, Donnington, Fittleworth and Hunston - plus an invite from the Observer to outdoor bowls clubs.ARUNVictory 138 Arun 80Arun...
View ArticleCormorants and Bognor swimmers on top form in county events
Chichester Cormorants swimmers continued to produce superb results in the second round of the Sussex League championships at Arun Leisure Centre following their flying start in round one.Teamwork and...
View ArticleQuinn: People who care are in charge
Mick Quinn hailed the return of his former club to the people who care as he was inducted to the Pompey Hall of Fame.The Fratton goal hero pinpointed the men in charge of the side he scored 54 goals...
View ArticleEastwood continues his rise to number one
When a goalkeeper is a team’s best player, it usually means a series of flying, last-ditch saves.But Guy Whittingham paid tribute to Simon Eastwood’s performance in the 1-1 draw with Preston as the...
View ArticlePower cut hits bank holiday shoppers
Lunchtime shoppers were plunged in to darkness as a power cut hit shops in North Street. The midday power cut forced some to abandon their shopping as they were led out on to the streets. Accessorize...
View ArticleWitterings Library reopens after revamp
READERS in East and West Wittering will be able to borrow and return books themselves when the area’s library reopens next week.The branch, in Oakfield Avenue, has been closed for the last month to...
View ArticleDAWN GRACIE Time to celebrate the passion... for chocolate
I MEET so many enterprising individuals who are passionate about their businesses, and I’m delighted to feature one that is not only totally relevant to this week in the run-up to Easter, but a...
View ArticleGoodwood cricketers hoping summer will be dry - but not dry of runs
Goodwood Cricket Club held their annual meeting, where members said they hoped the summer would bring better weather than 2012 - when they lost seven games because of it.The club enjoyed a fair amount...
View ArticleFocus on Fontwell: Roll on the spring - and some sunshine
We were relived to beat the weather and get another meeting on last week - and are now hoping there must be some warmer spring weather due in time for our next few, writes Fontwell Park general manager...
View ArticleBishop Luffa rugby aces are so close to winning the cup
Bishop Luffa under-15s narrowly lost an exhilarating Sussex Schools RFU Cup final at Worthing RFC.In a fast-paced game, Hurst took the lead with a try in the opening minutes. However this didn’t deter...
View ArticleRocks and Rooks Review: Bognor 3 Lewes 1
TWO goals from man of the moment Ollie Pearce earned the Rocks a welcome Ryman premier win - and left Lewes sweating on relegation.Pearce scored close-range goals in each half either side of a Steve...
View ArticleGuy wants to end season in style
Guy Whittingham targeted a winning run until the end of the season after Pompey’s 1-0 victory over Tranmere.David Connolly’s second-half winner continued the Blues’ remarkable turnaround, making it...
View ArticleSodje relishes physical showdown
Sam Sodje won the battle of brawn with Tranmere’s powerhouses and insisted: I’ll defend until the end.Sodje made his return to the Blues starting XI after a seven-game absence in the 1-0 win over...
View ArticleMotorcyclist collides with a child
A Bognor man was taken to hospital after his motorcycle collided with a child.At around 2pm yesterday (Monday, April 1) a collision took place in Romany Road, Worthing, between a red Suzuki motorcycle...
View ArticleBus collides with cars
A BUS collided with two cars in Sidlesham yesterday (April 1).The crash happened around 10am, on the Selsey Road. Emergency services were called to the scene, and three men and one woman were treated...
View ArticleGame review: Alien Spidy
I personally love platformer games. They are still relevant today as the old Donkey Kong days, so when Alien Spidy developed by Enigma and published by Kalypso Media landed in my inbox I was very keen...
View ArticleWe’ll drink to that! Polo championship blooms with new sponsor deal
Cowdray Park Polo Club have announced that BLOOM London Dry Gin will continue as title sponsor of the British ladies’ open polo championship this year. And in recognition of the increasing strength of...
View ArticleNew Solent Sunbeams set to shine in Itchenor fleet
TWO proud sailing enthusiasts took possession of their newly-built Solent Sunbeams at a launching ceremony at Haines Boatyard, Itchenor. Tina Webster, standing on the right, has bought the...
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