Appy calls on fans to Pack the Park
Michael Appleton has called on Pompey fans to show their class and pack Fratton Park tomorrow.The Blues take on Hull City in a Championship clash they have pinpointed to help boost the club’s coffers...
View ArticleSt Richard’s Hospital dispenses with hand gel at main entrances
Bright red hand gel dispensers at the main entrances to St Richard’s Hospital will no longer contain the high-alcohol cleanser - over fears it could be drunk.The distinctive boxes have become a...
View ArticleRocks Review: That was one of the best - now for one of the toughest
The Rocks are on the road to recovery as they put a stressful few weeks behind them to re-ignite their title bid.Their 2-0 win at Faversham left joint managers Jamie Howell and Darin Killpartrick...
View ArticleDUNCAN BARKES Awful reality that has taken over the telly
I was puzzled to learn the average amount of time we spend watching television is four hours a day. I struggle to watch this amount of telly on a weekly basis.Mrs B is a fan of a couple of the soaps....
View ArticlePolice offer reward for information after Selsey shop was targeted by thieves
A reward is being offered after a newsagent was broken into at Selsey.Between 6.30pm on Saturday, January 28 and 7am on Sunday, January 29 a large quantity of cigarettes and tobacco were stolen from...
View ArticleTwickenham too strong - but battling Bognor have hope for future
Bognor’s woeful season continued as they were defeated 39-7 by a Twickenham side they had pushed to the final whistle earlier in the season in London two south west. They went into the game with an...
View ArticleHorses and heroes in the spotlight at Fontwell Park
RACE-GOERS will be on the lookout for heroes on and off the track when Fontwell stages its first big Sunday meeting of 2012 this weekend - if it survives the freeze.The meeting doubles up as a...
View ArticleDrivers are warned Chichester race could cause delays
DRIVERS are being warned to expect some delays on the roads this coming Sunday (February 5) when the 21st Chichester Priory 10K takes place.Organisers said potential problems were likely in the...
View ArticleResidents offered safety tips by West Sussex firefighters
Fire services are urging everyone in the Observer area to stay warm and safe this winter as temperatures continue to plummet.Jackie Boyle, West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service’s Community Risk Reduction...
View ArticleAppleton still targeting Thorne return
Michael Appleton is refusing to admit defeat in his long-running attempt to reunite George Thorne with Pompey.But the Blues boss remains in the dark over when a potential loan deal can be...
View ArticleCricket: Things are stirring at Stirlands
STIRLANDS Cricket Club are starting to gear up for the 2012 season.Indoor nets start at the Chichester University indoor centre start this Saturday (Feb 4) and will also be held on February 11, 18 and...
View ArticleThorney vessel set to take part in Cultural Olympiad
This is the boat which will set sail down the River Thames as part of the Cultural Olympiad, representing the stories of thousands of people. Constructed at Thornham Marina in Thorney Island, The Boat...
View ArticleChichester 10K will be a stepping stone for woman aiming to help families in...
Coming from a family of keen athletes, Liza Done always felt she should live up to their achievements, but never managed to develop a good relationship with running, until now that is.Liza is now...
View ArticleChichester on Saturday Kitchen programme
The city of Chichester will be featured in popular BBC1 cookery programme Saturday Kitchen tomorrow (Saturday, February 4) at 10am.Crews were filming yesterday (Friday) at locations including...
View ArticleWins are becoming a little common for Midhurst
Two wins and plenty of good football have delighted Midhurst’s supporters.They saw another three points added to their total with an entertaining home 3-2 victory over Little Common to boost their...
View ArticleKELLY BROWN Mum’s the Word...Stereotypes will always be with us – and we all...
So a new study has shown women are better than men at parking in car parks.Cue lots of gleeful remarks from the girls, and outrage from the boys!The brilliant (or outrageous – depending on your view!)...
View ArticleGames review: Gaming wheel stands
Right then you have your latest copy of DIRT 3 or FORZA 4, you have splashed out on a steering wheel, and you’re all set for a realistic virtual driving experience.Or are you? The one thing that I find...
View ArticleTop-class amateur boxing back in Chichester - and here to stay
Top-class amateur boxing returned to Chichester after a gap of nearly 15 years – and looks like it could be back for good.St Gerards Boxing Club and Chichester Priory Rotary Club teamed up for a great...
View ArticleIt’s a case of Jallow, goodbye for Bosham’s victory hopes
A goal in first-half injury time by Ebou Jallow was enough to see Saltdean Utd come away with the spoils from a tough Sussex League division-three encounter against Bosham at Walton Lane.Bosham came...
View ArticleBridge is vital for city says community leader
THE need for a footbridge across the A27 is an issue which affects more than just the homeless, a prominent member of a Chichester community has said.Steve Taylor, co-chairman of the Whyke Estate...
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