Hospitals’ higher death rates ‘cause for concern’
THE number of patients dying after treatment at hospitals in Chichester, Worthing and Shoreham has raised concern in a national survey.concern in a national survey.New data on hospital trusts across...
View ArticleSunday football: Defences go on holiday as Butlins hold on for victory
There were goals aplenty in games featuring Elmer’s first and reserve teams - but it was Butlins and The George who came out on top.Butlins (BR) 5 Elmer 4Chichester & West Sussex Sunday League...
View ArticleFontwell Park boss: We’re hoping to be Boxing clever
We’re gearing up for our big Boxing Day meeting and it’s like venturing into the unknown for us, writes Fontwell Park executive director Phil Bell.Last year was due to be our first one and it was...
View ArticleRocks Review: Rocks 3 Burgess Hill 0
The Rocks set up a Sussex Senior Cup quarter-final against Brighton reserves as Terry Dodd’s double killed off Burgess Hill at Nyewood Lane.The 3-0 victory was the Rocks’ sixth win in seven games in...
View ArticleSussex Wildlife Trust boss hits out over plans for nature
THE BOSS of a wildlife charity has slammed government plans to review protection on nature sites.Dr Tony Whitbread, chief executive at the Sussex Wildlife Trust, has said economic growth should not be...
View ArticleAwards all round for young boxers in Bognor
ELEVEN students successfully completed their preliminary, standard and bronze boxing awards in the latest courses at Bognor.Congratulations go to all the students who demonstrated excellent knowledge...
View ArticleSevere weather warning for Chichester and Arun area
THE Met Office has issued a high wind and rain warning for the Chichester district area for tomorrow (Thursday, December 15) night, with a risk of flooding.Chichester District Council has reminded...
View ArticleChichester school’s garden makeover
Pupils at Fordwater School in Summersdale can now enjoy pretty flowers and growing their own vegetables after a major revamp of the school’s sensory garden.The project was undertaken by the school’s...
View ArticleStudents lead as West sussex pupils enjoy a football feast
GIRLS and boys representing schools from the Chichester and Bognor areas competed at the local school sport partnership’s Year 5/6 football tournaments.Run by the West Sussex West school sport...
View ArticleBosham level crossing damaged after a hit-and-run
A MOTORIST caused travel chaos on Friday after hitting a level crossing barrier before driving off.Trains travelling along the Brighton to Portsmouth line were delayed after the incident at...
View ArticleVOTE: Is the plan to build 50 new homes in Selsey the most serious threat...
Plans to build 50 new homes in Selsey are the most serious threat to the Manhood Peninsula there has ever been, a local campaign group has warned.Plans have been put forward to build the homes, access...
View ArticleDUNCAN BARKES How does the smallest voice shout loudest?
An ex-councillor in Bideford, Devon, has now reached the High Court as part of his mission to ban prayers being said during council meetings. Once again we have an example of how those in the minority...
View ArticleHinshelwood unimpressed despite Selsey fightback
Selsey battled back from two goals down to steal a point against Ringmer in division one of the Sussex League - but boss Adam Hinshelwood was angry at a below-par first-half display.George Holah struck...
View ArticleTributes paid to student who died in crash
TRIBUTES have been paid to a former Chichester College student who died in a head-on car crash.Lauren Smee died after an accident on the A27 at Goring on Sunday at 10.45pm.The 21-year-old who lived in...
View ArticleBlues can’t force win - but they can stay top
Chichester took three points from a tough 23-23 draw at Cobham to remain top of London one south.The Blues knew this would be a tricky assignment, made harder by losing outstanding vice-captain Billy...
View ArticleKELLY BROWN Mum’s the Word...At last I’ve got time to enjoy the most...
I’ve been a bit demob happy this week and spent so much time apologising to everyone at work for it.Yep, today I start my annual leave and will not be back at work until January 3. Fantastic!Never...
View ArticleWin a pair of annual badges to Fontwell Park racecourse
FONTWELL PARK has a packed fixture list of 24 race meetings for 2012 – and you could get to the lot for free with this week’s Chichester Observer.The popular jump-racing course just off the A27 is...
View ArticleWest Sussex County Council announces plan to halve carbon emissions
A PLEDGE to halve West Sussex County Council’s carbon emissions by 2025 has been announced by the authority.The council has drawn up a list of new goals to improve “sustainability” throughout the...
View ArticleOne cup door shuts on Pagham, but another is still open
The Lions’ interest in this season’s county cup ended as Three Bridges edged them out 1-0 at Nyetimber Lane – but they made up for it by reaching the John O’Hara Cup semi-finals three days later with a...
View ArticleChichester College rugby trio’s delight at England call
From five lads who represented Chichester College’s rugby academy at the England Colleges trials, three have made the national squad.The England Colleges men’s squad is made up of players who have...
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