BREAKING NEWS: Christmas lights switch-on event has been called off due to...
CHICHESTER’S Christmas lights switch-on event and fireworks have been called off due to bad weather.Organisers made the decision earlier today (Saturday, November 24) to cancel the event, following...
View ArticleWeather plays havoc with West Sussex sport
Rain washed out much of today’s sporting programme in West Sussex.Almost all matches in football’s Sussex League were abandoned because of waterlogged pitches, including those involving Pagham,...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Man falls to death from Butlins hotel balcony
A MAN has died after falling from a hotel balcony at Butlins holiday camp in Bognor Regis.Timothy Patrick Wall, 23, from St Leonards, Ringwood, Hampshire fell to his death during the early hours of...
View ArticleWeek offers a chance to tackle problem drinking
People across the county are being encouraged to start thinking and talking about their drinking habits.This week is Alcohol Awareness Week, and the NHS in West Sussex are marking it by urging people...
View ArticleA Blues ‘blessing’ who should never have left in first place
Ricardo Rocha discovered he had no Pompey future by reading The News.He had his suspicions, of course he did. Out of contract and at the age of 33, the doubts were patently there.Publicly, former Blues...
View ArticleBasketball: Chichester give Swindon a shock
There were victories for University of Chichester Thunder and Bognor Amazons but a loss for Bognor Pirates in the latest local basketball action.University of Chichester Thunder 85 Swindon Shock...
View ArticleCall for schools to name gritters
EVERY pupil in West Sussex is being invited to name a gritter this year – and win their school a special prize.A competition has been organised by West Sussex County Council’s contractor Balfour Beatty...
View ArticleChichester University hosts Enterprising Women for schools
STUDENTS from across the south were given advice by successful women from across the UK in an event at the University of Chichester.Senior female figures from international firms such as L’Oreal,...
View ArticleSouthampton crushed as university teams return to action
SIXTEEN University of Chichester teams enjoyed wins when BUCS action returned after a week’s break for many sports.The men’s rugby first team turned their poor league form around with a crushing 41-7...
View ArticleGame review: Chaos On Deponia
Introducing us to a garbage-filled world full of character and charm that isn’t often seen in a video game, Daedalic Entertainment’s fabulous point-and-click adventure Deponia showed players why the...
View ArticleLAURA CARTLEDGE: It is all feathers, fans and corsets as I head to join a...
THIS week I have been getting in touch with my inner showgirl.Yes, you have read that right.My latest adventure, all in the name of feature-writing, has been to head to a burlesque class.There were...
View ArticleGolf: Chilly start for Terry - and a damp one for Robert
One new captain at Chichester Golf Club was greeted by frost - another by rain.There was a frosty start for a good turnout to see the new lady captain Terry Payne drive off.She held a Bowmaker team...
View ArticleDelightful cottage
A delightful and well- presented detached cottage occupying a quiet position within the village of West Ashling.The property, on Southbrook Road, comprises a reception hall, sitting room, kitchen,...
View ArticleSpacious accommodation
Teakwood is a detached and well-positioned individual home offering spacious accommodation over two floors. The property, on Cross Road, provides a large double height entrance hall, drawing room,...
View ArticleAttempted distraction burglary near Chichester
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man entered a house in Westergate around midday on Friday (November 23).At 12.15pm, the man called at a house in Westergate Street, which belonged to a woman...
View ArticleWhittingham salutes McLeod work-rate
Pompey caretaker boss Guy Whittingham heaped praise on the work-rate of Izale McLeod following his late, late leveller.The Blues’ leading scorer netted in stoppage-time to grab a 1-1 draw at Coventry...
View ArticleA mother’s plea for The Cherries lifeline
A MOTHER’S impassioned plea was met with empathy and support from councillors pondering the future of The Cherries respite centre for disabled children.Wendy Darley, whose son attends another centre,...
View ArticleFalcons are forever the bridesmaids
Chichester Falcons Softball Club again walked away with the runners-up spot prize - again - having put in another day of resilient performances on the second weekend of the Shafters indoor tournament...
View ArticleReview launched after Chichester man’s death
A HORTICULTURALIST described as ‘mentally tortured’ hanged himself after repeated attempts to take his own life. A review of his health care has been launched after Trevor Leech, 39, of Cedar Drive,...
View ArticleNew Bishop of Chichester enthroned
The new Bishop of Chichester has been enthroned in a ceremony at the city’s cathedral.Dr Martin Warner said on Sunday that huge national and local challenges facing the Church of England can, at times,...
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