Poppy appeal money stolen from Chichester church
POLICE are looking for witnesses after money was stolen from a church poppy collection.The theft took place sometime between 12.30pm and 5pm on Sunday (November 4) at St Paul’s Church, in Churchside,...
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View ArticleDefra report into Selsey, West Wittering and Pagham water quality
SELSEY has failed to reach guideline compliance levels for bathing waters in the latest Defra results.Figures released yesterday (Tuesday, November 6), show bathing waters off Selsey met the mandatory...
View ArticleYoung Selsey coach takes award hopes to the Max
A Selsey coach features in the shortlist for recognition at the tenth Sussex Sports Awards. Max Wiseman, 17, has been shortlisted for the Sussex Sport magazine young coach of the year award for his...
View ArticleHoward: Appy speculation got to us
Brian Howard felt Pompey allowed themselves to be affected by mounting speculation over Michael Appleton’s future as they crashed to defeat against Brentford.The Blues captain revealed his phone had...
View ArticleSkipper: Fans were right to boo us off
Brian Howard saw Pompey booed off after their Brentford horror show and admitted: I would have joined in.The Blues skipper pulled no punches with a damning assessment of Pompey’s woeful 1-0 home defeat...
View ArticlePompey 0 Brentford 1
If this was the swansong then it was thoroughly underwhelming.There were doubts Michael Appleton would even be on the touchline against Brentford last night, such were the vociferous rumours linking...
View ArticleUPDATE: Police confirm Selsey attack
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was slashed across the face during a dispute in Selsey in the early hours of Sunday (November 4). The 32-year-old victim was attacked in Landseer Drive...
View ArticleNew initiative to cut down on cycle thefts launched
A NEW initiative aiming to reduce the number of bicycle thefts has been launched in the Observer area.Operation Velo is a new way of marking and registering bikes, and Sussex Police will be hosting...
View ArticleVictory for 20’s Plenty Chichester Campaign
A MAXIMUM speed limit of 20mph will be implemented on Chichester’s residential streets.Following a public consultation period over the last few months, the policy was recommended to the South...
View ArticleBognor youngsters have plenty to bring to table (tennis)
Players from Bognor Regis Table Tennis Club got off to a winning start in this year’s National Cadet League at Southampton. Seven players from the club, representing BRTTC and The Littlehampton...
View ArticleAppleton takes Blackpool job
Michael Appleton has left Pompey to take over as manager of Blackpool.The News can reveal he has agreed to replace Ian Holloway who quit the Tangerines for Crystal Palace. Appleton became Pompey boss...
View ArticlePompey bid still on track, says supporters’ trust
THE Pompey Supporters’ Trust has moved to reassure fans its bid is still on course.Updates have been limited since the trust was named as the preferred bidder to take over at Fratton Park three weeks...
View ArticleWhy more hard work is on menu for Chichester City
Chichester City’s winless run continued as they were beaten 2-0 at home by AFC Uckfield in division one of the Sussex League - but joint boss Neil Sherlock is convinced hard work will see them turn...
View ArticleTRAVEL ALERT: Car on its roof in Chichester
THERE are reports of an overturned car on the B2178 between Lye Lane and the A286 Avenue Approach today (Thursday, November 8).A reader contacted the Observer to say the crash is causing delays on...
View ArticleChance to focus purely on football was too good for Appy
Michael Appleton has revealed the opportunity to focus purely on football was the driving force behind his decision to join Blackpool.The 36-year-old quit Fratton Park last night to link up with the...
View ArticleRemembrance day services in Chichester, Midhurst and Petworth
THOSE who made the ultimate sacrifice and gave their lives for their country will be remembered across the nation this weekend.This year, both Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday fall on the same day,...
View ArticleWhittingham: I’ll stay as long as Pompey want me
Guy Whittingham has told Pompey: I’m here for as long as you need me.The former Blues striker was asked to become caretaker boss for a second spell by administrator Trevor Birch as Michael Appleton...
View ArticleVOTE: Should council officials be able to tell residents what colours they...
Another row has been sparked over the colour of a property in Chichester.ANOTHER row has been sparked over the colour of a property in Chichester.A building called The Blue House must be painted white,...
View ArticleRugby: Rise to mid-table is Ex-cellent news for Bognor
Bognor eased themselves into mid-table in London three south west with a hard-fought 12-3 victory over a lively London Exiles team who kept going right to the final whistle. Unbeaten for three games...
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