- 'Sharp drop' in degree courses
- Travellers 'hit by rip-off charges'
- Probe into sex-selection abortions
- UK urged to support tar sands ban
- GPs 'over-paid for ghost patients'
- Action urged on hip fracture costs
- Clegg reveals £1bn jobs fund boost
- Tributes paid to funnyman Carson
- Fast-track asylum delays criticised
- Korean firm wins MoD tankers deal
- Mother and daughter given Asbos
- 'Exceptionally' mild weather on way
- Teenager 'repeatedly raped by gang'
- Man quizzed over women's murders
- Cherie Blair makes phone hack claim
- Man accused of murdering vicar
- Peacocks saved, but 3,000 jobs go
- Sex attacker was under surveillance
- RBS set to unveil £400m bonus pot
- 'Anxious' teacher 'set self alight'
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Final call to businesses across Chichester, Midhurst, Bognor Regis and Littlehampton for nominations to the Observer and Gazette Business Awards
A FINAL call is being made to firms across the area for this year’s Observer and Gazette Business Awards.
John Lewis site in Chichester takes shape for Easter opening
MILLIONS of pounds worth of investment in a new John Lewis store for Chichester is fast taking shape in the city.
St Richard’s cleaner learns the value of studying
A DYSLEXIC cleaner at St Richard’s Hospital in Chichester who left school without any qualifications is flying through her studies 20 years later.
Bedding goes to new home as charities join forces
A CHARITY in Sidlesham is helping vulnerable members of society by donating bedding to an organisation which supports homeless people.
Public exhibitions about flooding and erosion
PUBLIC exhibitions are being held in Sidlesham and Pagham to discuss the risks of flooding and erosion.
West Sussex firefighters warn ‘stand by your pan’
FIREFIGHTERS in West Sussex are reminding chip lovers to be vigilant as part of National Chip Week (February 20 to 26).
Silver Arrows to return for Goodwood Revival
The Silver Arrow racers are to race at the 2012 Goodwood Revival for the first time in nearly 75 years.
Communi-tea Cosy events across West Sussex
BUPA care homes across West Sussex are teaming up with the Tetley Tea Folk and are calling on members of their communities to create a special Communi-tea Cosy for Gaffer.
Architectural importance means windows plan is refused
A CHICHESTER city-centre shop has lost an appeal to replace its front windows because of the impact it would have on the architectural importance of the listed building.
2 commentsPolice candidate monitoring BNP
Elections to publicly appoint a police commissioner for the first time could turn into a gritty political battle after it emerged the British National Party (BNP) is planning to stand a candidate in Sussex.
3 commentsChimney fires and car crashes attended by West Sussex firefighters
INCIDENTS attended by West Sussex firefighters at the end of last week and over the weekend include:
Health bosses target infection in care homes
Scrupulous hand hygiene is invaluable for staff running care homes for the elderly in West Sussex, as well as those who live there.
Sussex Online TV What’s on around the county video
THE original play of The King’s Speech is set to visit the Theatre Royal Brighton.
Funds flood in to boost town defences
Plans to improve a drainage area in Emsworth to stop scenes like this happening again are gathering pace.
Sturdy play area shelter in Sidlesham is targeted by vandals
There is shock among the Sidlesham community after a shelter next to a new playground was ‘kicked in’ by vandals.
Oral history files at museum updated
THREE enthusiastic history students from Chichester University are helping Emsworth Museum build up its oral history archive.
Cash for quarantine
An animal centre near Chichester is embarking on a £175,000 fundraising mission to build a new quarantined centre.
1 commentHelp save water in Sussex
IF YOU spot a leaking water main, you could help to save millions of litres of water.
5 commentsFarmers join debate on Almodington glasshouses plans
A local campaign group against plans to build glasshouses across 52 acres of land in Almodington has slammed the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) after it urged its members from all around the country to support the plans through an online poll.
1 commentCare services offered in Chichester
OLDER people are benefiting from a care service being run by a supported living scheme in Chichester.
Thousands raised for St Wilfrid’s at auction
THERE was lots to celebrate at St Wilfrid’s Hospice after a fundraising group raised a whopping £27,237 at an auction.
Police taser man in Chichester
POLICE had to taser a man after he escaped from mental health workers who were attempting to detain him in Chichester.
2 commentsWest Sussex youngsters invited to join RSPB’s WildPix competition
PART of the British Wildlife Photography Awards, the RSPB Wildpix competition is looking for youngsters across West Sussex to enter the national competition, which for the first time ever has teamed up with the British Wildlife Photography Awards.
Scrap metal thieves strike at graveyard
SCRAP metal thieves stooped to a new low after stealing more than £9,000 worth of equipment from a cemetery.
Chemo treatments set to double at St Richard’s Hospital
Cancer treatment for patients in the Chichester area has been given a boost with the launch of a new all-day clinic at St Richard’s Hospital.
Local Business Accelerators campaign winner in Chichester nominated to gain mentoring from Deborah Meaden
As advancements with internet technology continue to evolve at an extremely rapid pace, keeping ahead of the pack takes some considerable skill.
Chichester bonfire got out of control
Advice has been given to a Chichester homeowner after a large bonfire got out of control.
No plans to stop Chichester therapy service
THERE are no plans to stop providing a therapy service for children in Chichester, the Sussex Community NHS Trust has said.
Special service for Royal Naval Service in Chichester
MEMBERS of the Chichester branch of the Royal Naval Association gathered for a special service at Chichester Cathedral this month to bless its new standard.
Exciting conference for young people at county hall
AN EXCITING and innovative conference to encourage young people to debate and discuss transport issues is taking place at County Hall in Chichester on Saturday, March 3.
3 commentsSchool in line for a hefty rise in pupils
Plans to expand a Chichester school so it can cater for more pupils has been hailed as a positive step forward by school governors and staff.
West Sussex sports groups can apply for gold funding
SPORTS clubs and groups across the West Sussex area can apply for a chunk of millions of pounds.
Shock as snake lurks in Chichester kitchen
A CHICHESTER man got a bit of a nasty sssurprise when a python flew out at him from his kitchen cupboard.
Police rescue boy from well
POLICE rescued a five-year- old boy after he fell down a well in Birdham.
School safety zone is already on council agenda
A SCHOOL safety zone outside Rumboldswhke Infants School is one of a number of road safety improvements on the card in Chichester.
Mum pushed daughters to safety before tragedy
An eyewitness has described the horrifying moment a mother was dragged under the wheels of a skip lorry after pushing her daughters to safety
Safety call after mum trapped under lorry
Action has been demanded to make a school crossing area in Chichester safer in the wake of a tragic accident which left a mum trapped under a lorry.
Legal ruling puts question mark over Chichester council prayers
Chichester City Council’s practice of having prayers at the start of its meetings, which goes back hundreds of years, could be at risk following a High Court ruling.
3 commentsExpert to give talk on Titanic for Chichester charity
A FORMER Royal Navy submariner and chief inspector of marine accidents is to share his unique perspective on the sinking of the Titanic to raise money for a Chichester charity.
Fight for Finley gets off to a roaring start
Our campaign to help a six-year-old boy walk for the first time has got off to a fantastic start, thanks to the generosity of the Chichester Lions Club.
VOTE: Do you support the alliance between Bracklesham and East Wittering residents to fight plans for 55 new homes?
Residents in Bracklesham and East Wittering have formed a new alliance to fight plans to build 55 homes in the area.
4 commentsNew West Sussex film shows how to ‘Age with Confidence’
A NEW film has been released showing how West Sussex County Council and its partners are helping residents prepare for the later stages of their lives.
13 commentsSt Richard’s learns lessons from hospital power outage
ST RICHARD’S Hospital will benefit from steps being taken to prevent a power cut after Worthing Hospital was left without energy for 16 hours.
Sledgehammer attack on Chichester jewellery shop
A sledgehammer has been left in the shop window of a Chichester jewellers after it was burgled.
New Sussex domestic abuse campaign
CRIMESTOPPERS in Sussex, together with Sussex Police, West Sussex County Council and Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club, launched a campaign on Valentine’s Day to increase anonymous third party information relating to incidents of domestic abuse.
Curtain up on Chichester Festival Theatre argument
A dispute over how much Chichester City Council should chip in towards the Festival Theatre’s £22m 50th anniversary building project took centre stage at a council meeting.
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Countdown To Tokyo: The day we unite
Inspiring us all at the start of the Tokyo Marathon just a few days away will be this year’s tagline for the event - “the day we unite”.
Chichester man speaks about diabetes
Tucking into a bag of sweets is something most people take for granted. But for one diabetic, that simple enjoyment could have proved deadly.
Car crashes into front garden of Sidlesham home
Firefighters were called to a Sidlesham road notorious for accidents after a car crashed into the front garden of a house.
Burst pipe warning from West Sussex firefighters
With the recent freezing temperatures now rising and the icy conditions thawing, firefighters are urging residents to find out how to locate and isolate their water and electricity supplies.
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Thursday 23 February 2012
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