Darts: The Wheatsheaf wonder is top man again
As the Bognor Friday Night League heads into the Christmas break, POW A from division two have withdrawn.The top performance of the week – and the season to date – came from Cliff Prior (Wheatsheaf)...
View ArticleBosham resident Celia Brewer celebrates her 100th birthday
GLASSES were raised at the Millstream Hotel in Bosham to celebrate the 100th birthday of Celia Brewer.Mrs Brewer, of Britannia Court Gardens, is known for being an entertaining and caring character.Her...
View ArticleDragons in fiery form in schools championship
A small team from the Bognor-based Dragonflyers Trampoline Club participated in the south-east schools championships in Uckfield.More than 400 children from clubs and schools in the region took part,...
View ArticleChristmas is anything but merry for Midhurst
A 7-0 home defeat to Sussex league division-two leaders east Preston did nothing to assist Midhurst in their bid to move off the bottom.As usual Midhurst gave the early impression they were on equal...
View ArticleReturn of the wishbone clock spells lucky times for Chichester in 2012
AN iconic luck symbol has returned to the streets of Chichester.The wishbone underneath the clock on the old Shippams paste factory in East Street has been restored, and the clock mechanism...
View ArticleFab fancers do themselves proud at Chichester’s biggest event
CHICHESTER Fencing Club held the largest-ever fencing competition in Sussex at Westbourne House School.The club ran the contest for local fencers and 120 went along on the day to give it a go – some of...
View ArticleSidlesham animal hospital warns residents to act quicker
A wildlife animal hospital in Sidlesham which is now able to look after bigger animals in a new fence enclosure has warned residents to act quicker when they find ill animals.Brent Lodge staff were...
View ArticleRocks Review: Brighton cup clash will be at Nyewood Lane
The Rocks’ Sussex Senior Cup quarter-final against Brighton will be played at Nyewood Lane on Tuesday, January 17 (7.45pm) – or 24 hours later if Brighton have an FA Cup replay at Wrexham.Brighton were...
View ArticleFontwell to host evening of stars
MEMBERS of the public are being invited to play a starring role at Fontwell Racecourse on Tuesday, January 17.From 5.30pm to 9pm BBC Stargazing LIVE will be holding a night of stargazing activities for...
View ArticleTributes paid to Chichester police commander
A Chichester woman who was the first female police commander has died. Tributes have been paid to Shirley Becke, who lived at St Martin’s Square, after she passed away aged 94.Mrs Becke joined the...
View ArticleCategories and entry details for the Observer and Gazette Business Awards
AN array of talent from the world of business and industry is set to be marked with the Observer and Gazette business awards which returns bigger and better than ever this year.Nominations are being...
View ArticleWant to get into grass-roots football in Sussex? Of course...
Have you ever thought of becoming a coach for your son or daughter’s football team? Maybe you’ve even thought about refereeing?Now’s your chance to get involved in grass-roots football as the Sussex FA...
View ArticleNorris relishes revenge for season low
Just 44 days earlier, David Norris produced the worst performance of his Pompey career.How sweet it was then to lead the revenge mission against Watford.It was the midfielder’s right-wing cross which...
View ArticleTRAVEL ALERT: A29 London Road, Pulborough, closed
THE A29 London Road in Pulborough is closed both ways due to fallen tree and fallen power cables between New Place Road and Hill Farm Lane, in Codmore Hill. A fallen tree brought down some power cables...
View ArticleAppleton: Hungarian still hasn’t launched his missile shot
Michael Appleton has told Pompey fans they still haven’t seen Marko’s Missile.Appleton believes Blues supporters have yet to witness Marko Futacs’ Exocet shot at full power.The Hungarian’s two goals in...
View ArticleArsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Spurs join race for Dunk
Newcastle United appear to be just one of a clutch of Premiership clubs keeping tabs on Brighton’s defensive starlet Lewis Dunk.Sources in the north east reported yesterday how Toon boss Alan Pardew...
View ArticleConcerned Pompey skipper calls for help
Liam Lawrence voiced his concerns over Pompey’s lack of squad depth and insisted: We need help.The club captain has spoken out after Blues boss Michael Appleton admitted he is unable to bring in any...
View ArticleDementia services improvements in West Sussex
THE growing problem of dementia is being tackled by countywide services in West Sussex.A recent survey by the Department of Health found six out of ten people with dementia in England go undiagnosed –...
View ArticleSponsors of the Observer and Gazette Business Awards
COMPANIES can get involved in our popular business awards by becoming a category sponsor.We have a significant number of corporate sponsorship opportunities for each category, which has already drawn...
View ArticleGAMES REVIEW: Sky Lounger Boomchair
SO you have £160 burning a hole in your pocket, what accessory would you go for that will last and please the other half, a new monitor perhaps? No.A gaming keyboard possibly? Again the answer is no,...
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