Community’s fury over shop closure in Chichester
The closure of a shop in the heart of a Chichester community has sparked outrage among residents.They are blaming the opening in January of a new nearby Co-op for its demise.In a parting shot to the...
View ArticlePagham feel positive after holding Three Bridges
Pagham started well away to would-be Sussex League division-one champions Three Bridges and the recalled James Temple headed in a great free-kick from skipper Daren Pearce after only six minutes....
View ArticleChampagne rugby marks year to celebrate for Chichester RFC
Chichester’s 59-10 victory over Cobham in London one south was a grand celebration to round off another fine season at Oaklands Park. Chichester supplied champagne running rugby and put Cobham to the...
View ArticleChildren paws for thought at opening of nursery
CHILDREN at a newly refurbished Chichester nursery met the city mayor and two medical detection dogs at the official opening of the facilities.Polo and Casper visited The Co-operative Childcare Nursery...
View ArticleRingmer result shows Chichester City’s steady progress
A 1-1 draw against Ringmer meant Chichester had collected four Sussex League division-one points in six days – more points than over the preceding 21 weeks.It was a nervy encounter, with the visitors...
View ArticleChichester Garden Centre launches an apprentice scheme
CHICHESTER Garden Centre has launched an apprenticeship programme to assist young people from across the area. The garden centre on Bognor Road is offering the scheme to people aged 16 and above.Matt...
View ArticleRICHARD WILLIAMSON Nature Trails...The queen visits the cherry blossom, and...
The inscrutable face of the pansy was one of my childhood delights. Then came a time when I learnt you couldn’t use the name without a smirk from your scrutable chums. Now that has thankfully passed....
View ArticleWill you be getting Fruity for the Scottish National?
Sussex-trained triple Fontwell Park winner Fruity O’Rooney heads to the Scottish Grand National at Ayr on Saturday with a real chance of landing one of horse racing’s biggest prizes.The £180,000 race...
View ArticleMidhurst boost their staying-up hopes with win over Seaford
A 2-1 home win over Seaford gave Midhurst a big boost in their fight to avoid relegation from division two of the Sussex League.A decent-sized crowd urged Midhurst on and midfielder Jamie Angell was...
View ArticleAppleton to make late call on Pompey midfielder
Pompey are to assess Kelvin Etuhu before finalising the side to take on Derby tomorrow.The winger returned to training yesterday, having been given time away from the club following a family...
View ArticleAppleton hits out at Scapuzzi quit decision
Michael Appleton has fired a broadside at Luca Scapuzzi after the youngster opted to quit Pompey.The Manchester City midfielder yesterday turned down the option of extending his emergency loan until...
View ArticleThey’re back on track at Fontwell Park
A SEVEN-RACE card promises a packed afternoon of jump racing at Fontwell Park today.There are 70 declared runners across the card, with plenty of runners familiar to Fontwell regulars involved.The...
View ArticlePolice move in to stop illegal rave at Eartham Wood
An illegal rave which took place at Eartham Wood has angered residents, but the district council has vowed to work with police to prevent such events from happening in the future.Brian Wernham, of Gill...
View ArticleRekik: Staying alive is upping survival fever
The odds are stacked against them and the football world have written them off.But Pompey’s Championship stay of execution continues into tomorrow’s meeting with Derby at Fratton Park.And the longer...
View ArticleHill makes Pompey pledge
Keith Hill has promised Pompey fans his Barnsley side will be gunning for victory at Bristol City.The Tykes head to Ashton Gate tomorrow in the knowledge that the two remaining Championship relegation...
View ArticleAppy: Make me a believer
Michael Appleton geared up for Pompey’s survival D-Day and told his battlers: Make me believe.The Blues head into their latest must-win showdown against Derby tomorrow with their Championship status...
View ArticleChichester’s John Lewis gains plenty of interest
DESPITE being overshadowed by a national industrial protest, John Lewis at home gained a strong response from shoppers.Customers hailing from across West Sussex descended on the Portfield Way site for...
View ArticleRocks Review: Duo hold key to shot at title glory
Strike duo Terry Dodd and Ashley Robinson have been challenged to keep their new lease of life going as the Rocks enter the final leg of their title bid.The two forwards combined to see off Whyteleafe...
View ArticleKELLY BROWN Mum’s The Word...Happy arrival means at last the word is mum-of-two
My house is full of presents – and pink – after the birth of my baby girl.But it is my little boy who is being spoilt rotten.Despite my cynicism, our beautiful little girl arrived in this world all by...
View ArticleRoyal Mail announces delivery shake-up in Chichester
Postal routes in the Chichester area are being changed in a shake-up by the Royal Mail.The national service announced plans earlier this week to introduce new delivery methods and revised routes in the...
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