Plan for 50 Selsey homes back on the agenda at appeal
A NEW bid to build 50 homes is likely to dismay objectors.Landlink Estates is appealing Chichester District Council’s decision to refuse an outline application for 50 homes on Park Farm, off Park...
View ArticleEG set an example against lacklustre Lions
A second Sussex League first-division loss for Pagham and a second East Grinstead win of the season came from a lacklustre display that meant the Lions failed to capitalise on their impressive draw...
View ArticleOne week to go until Observer relaunch
One week to go – and the Observer will change forever.From next Thursday (October 4), your favourite local paper will be in an easy-to-read compact format.All the old favourites will remain, and we...
View ArticleSelsey £17 million flood defence scheme completed
THE final rock has been placed in a £17 million coastal protection scheme. As some of the worst September storms in years hit our shores, the last 10-tonne rock was lifted into place to mark the...
View ArticleAppy: Keeping up impetus is key
Michael Appleton demanded his players keep the momentum generated by their upwardly-mobile form going tonight.And the Blues boss warned against his men underestimating Wycombe at Fratton Park.Appleton...
View ArticleGiantkiller McLeod hoping to prevent cup repeat
He was one of the instigators the last time Pompey suffered a cup defeat at Fratton Park.Now Izale McLeod is on the opposing side hoping to fend off similar aspirations from Wycombe Wanderers...
View ArticleCity gets set for new half marathon
The first Chichester half marathon in 25 years will take place this weekend.A number of roads will be affected by the race, which is on Sunday, October 14.The half marathon has been organised in...
View ArticleErtl praises Webster own-goal response
Johnny Ertl believes Adam Webster’s response to his own-goal agony on Saturday proves he has a bright future in the game.The rookie defender accidentally kneed the ball past Mikkel Andersen in the 39th...
View ArticleUPDATE: Man taken to hospital after crash on A285
A MAN was taken to hospital following a crash on the A285 at Upwaltham.The driver of a van had to be cut from his vehicle by firefighters after a crash between the van and a tractor near Upwaltham...
View ArticleOvernight lead theft in Chichester
Lead was stolen from a building in the Chichester city centre last night. Police have today (October 9) released the details of the theft, and a Sussex Police spokesperson said: “In St Martins Square...
View ArticleChichester and Dell Quay crews sail for local bragging rights
Races three and four in the Chichester Yacht Club/Dell Quay inter-club series took place on a warm day.In race three in the fast fleet, there was close competition between the Laser 2000s and RS...
View ArticleChichester Humanists meeting
CRIME and Punishment will be the topic at a meeting of the Chichester Humanists next week.The discussion will be held at Chichester Inn, in West Street, Chichester, from 7.30pm, on Monday (October...
View ArticleWest Sussex residents suggest priorities
Road maintenance – and more money for it – emerged as the top priority in a county-wide “every pound counts” opinion survey on how West Sussex County Council should spend its budget on services.More...
View ArticlePompey v Wycombe - live
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View ArticleSorry Pompey dumped out of Trophy
Woeful Pompey were dumped out of the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy by League Two strugglers Wycombe as they crashed to a 3-1 defeat.Gareth Ainsworth’s side were good value for the success as a strong Blues...
View ArticleRocks Review: Carshalton 0 Rocks 2
The injury-hit Rocks asked the kids to step up to the plate at Carshalton - and they did so in style as they led the team to their third away league win of the season.Already without Ashley Robinson,...
View ArticleHoward: We’ve got only ourselves to blame
Brian Howard assessed Pompey’s bleak Johnstone’s Paint Trophy exit and admitted: We shot ourselves in the foot.And the Blues skipper told his team-mates to use the 3-1 exit to Wycombe last night as a...
View ArticleWinter won’t stop tennis action at Chichester
Chichester Racquets & Fitness Club hosted an eight-and-under red-ball matchplay tennis event. This was a grade-six mixed singles tournament and was the first in the series of junior tennis...
View ArticleAppy frustrated by early-warning signs
Michael Appleton admitted Pompey’s abject start left them too much ground to gain as Wycombe pulled off a shock 3-1 victory.The League Two strugglers knocked the Blues out of the Johnstone’s Paint...
View ArticleTeens rescued from Chichester Harbour mud flats
Two teenagers were stuck in mud flats off of Chichester Harbour today (October 10) but were rescued without injury.Selsey and Hayling Island Coastguard services worked with South East Ambulance Service...
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