Chichester bid for honours in Sussex cross-country special
For the first time in its 100-plus year history the Sussex cross-country championships will be held on a Sunday this weekend – and it marks the start of an exciting three months for Chichester...
View ArticleVOTE: Do you support the campaign to block multi-million-pound plans to build...
Campaigners fighting multi-million pound plans to build 52 acres of glasshouses in Almodington have raised £50,000 to help their cause. The Almodington Association wants to raise £100,000 to pay for...
View ArticleDUNCAN BARKES Rail bosses on the wrong track with fare rises
Last year the then transport secretary, Phillip Hammond, claimed the railways were becoming a rich man’s toy. He wasn’t kidding. This week, as fares are once again increased, thousands of rail-users...
View ArticleAge concern for Appy
Michael Appleton has pledged to rejuvenate his ageing Pompey squad.That is providing he is given the January transfer window green light.As it stands, the average age of the Blues’ first-team squad is...
View ArticlePrior heads for Newcastle United with past and present bosses urging him on
JASON PRIOR has headed for his Newcastle trial with his past and present managers and Rocks fans all willing him to make the breakthrough.The striker is due to spend two weeks trying to impress Alan...
View ArticleFishbourne enforcement notice quashed
A HOMEOWNER will now be legally allowed to live in their house after a government inspector quashed an enforcement notice.Mr B Carter appealed against an enforcement notice issued by Chichester...
View ArticleCharging for toilets in Chichester district to be investigated
Large-scale closures of public toilets across the Chichester district have been ruled out at this stage - but options including a possible 20p charge for spending a penny in some of them are to be...
View ArticleKEITH NEWBERY Why 2012 will seem a very long year in politics...
At this time it’s often more beneficial to look back on the previous year rather than focus on the next 12 months (which look precarious and unpredictable in so many ways).In particular, it’s useful to...
View ArticleSelsey seek consistency after another home upset
Selsey boss Adam Hinshelwood is hoping his inconsistent team can find their form on the road after kicking off 2012 with a disappointing home defeat.He had no complaints about the result as a...
View ArticlePompey seal loan return for defender
Pompey have been given the green light for Joe Mattock to return to the club on loan for the rest of the season.Michael Appleton finally got the go-ahead by chief executive David Lampitt to bring the...
View ArticleChichester satisfied at halfway point - but hard work lies ahead
CHICHESTER can look back with great satisfaction on the first half of their London one south season – but know they have plenty of hard work ahead of them when the action resumes.The first team have...
View ArticleRapper to stand trial over rape allegation in Chichester
Rapper and former I’m A Celebrity star Aggro Santos has pleaded not guilty to two counts of rape, one of which occurred in Chichester.The Brazilian-born rapper, aged 23, is charged with raping one...
View ArticleMullets make Lions pay for slow start to 2012
Pagham started 2012 in the worst possible way as Arundel netted a well-deserved 3-0 victory at Nyetimber Lanew in division one of the Sussex League. The home side were without Scott Murfin, Ross Woolf,...
View ArticleQueen’s New Year honours for the Chichester district
A parish councillor, the county arts officer and two jewellers have been recognised in the Queen’s New Year honours.Chairman of Itchenor Parish Council Michael Chater was honoured with an OBE for...
View ArticleChichester ladies set for FA Cup battle with West Ham
It’s David v Goliath at Oaklands Park on Sunday as Chichester City ladies host their West Ham counterparts in the Women’s FA Cup.The second-round glamour tie comes after Chichester progressed through...
View ArticleStarlet will get chance to shine at Pompey
Non-league rookie Dan Thompson will get his chance to impress Michael Appleton – but Pompey have been criticised for their conduct by his former club.The former Hampton & Richmond striker, 17, has...
View ArticleAppy: We can repeat 2008 heroics
Michael Appleton feels Pompey have what it takes to trump their 2008 FA Cup glory win at Manchester United against Chelsea tomorrow.The Pompey boss insists his men can stun the Premier League big guns...
View ArticleSouthdown’s young cyclists on track for glory
Chichester’s youth cyclists riding for Southdown Velo-Geared Bikes continue to make their presence felt in races in the south.Thruxton was the venue for a round of the Wessex Cyclo-cross League. A...
View ArticleHospitals go for ‘green’ in the recycling stakes
WORTHING, Southlands, and St Richard’s hospitals are going green this year with the installation of dozens of new recycling units.The 46 new units are part of Western Sussex Hospital Trust’s push to...
View ArticleOlympic hopeful Spofforth’s visit inspires Chichester swimmers
OLYMPIC hopeful Gemma Spofforth visited Chichester Cormorants for a training session at the pool at Westbourne House School.Spofforth, who hails from West Sussex and has high hopes for a medal at this...
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