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Kirdford rower makes waves with Guinness World Record
HERO rower Tommy Tippetts, from Kirdford, has earned a place in Guinness World Records after his successful crossing of the Atlantic Ocean.
Fishbourne Roman Palace remains full of wonders five decades on
Having the largest set of stunning Roman mosaics in the country, there’s little wonder Fishbourne Roman Palace continues to enthral visitors five decades on from its initial excavation.
Hike in Heels in Chichester a success
More than 100 people gathered in Chichester’s city centre on Sunday (May 20) to watch a team of men take part in the Hike in Heels for St Wilfrid’s Hospice.
Crash and toilet fires attended by West Sussex firefighters
INCIDENTS attended by firefighters yesterday (Monday, May 21) include:-
2 commentsSolar panels agreed for Alitex’s Harting base
PLANS for state-of-the-art solar panels at the award winning Victorian greenhouse producer Alitex’s Harting base have been given the thumbs up by South Downs National Park Authority planners.
‘Artificial’ West Marden lake proposal given thumbs down by planners
A KIDNEY-SHAPED lake proposed in the countryside at West Marden would look ‘artificial’ in a historic parkland setting, the South Downs National Park Authority has ruled.
Happy Birthday Midhurst Time Bank
THE Midhurst Time Bank is inviting townspeople to help celebrate its first birthday at St Anne’s Hall on Saturday May 26.
Landlord of South Harting pub found dead
THE landlord of the White Hart pub at South Harting was found dead at the pub in the early hours of this morning (Monday May 21).
Open day at Chichester day centre
A DAY centre in Chichester will open its doors to the public on Tuesday, May 22.
Sussex Online TV What’s on around the county video
THIS week on Sussex Online TV – a new play Bette and Joan, visits the Theatre Royal Brighton and Brit Floyd, the world’s greatest Pink Floyd show are to play the Brighton Centre.
Davina leads challenge with DIVA pedal power
MORE than 450 women took to the saddle to raise funds for charity led by cycling enthusiast and television presenter Davina McCall.
Midhurst and Petworth parish round-up
THE Bury based touring theatre company Castaway is performing in Petworth next Friday, May 25 at the Leconfield Hall.
Decision to change bus subsidies comes into effect in West Sussex
WEST Sussex County Council’s member for highways and transport has decided to give bus companies more time to put some subsidised routes on a commercial footing.
7 commentsMidhurst Lions need jubilee help
MIDHURST Lions are looking for help to light their Queen’s diamond jubilee beacon on the hill behind the Cowdray ruins on Monday June 4.
Sun shines down over Midhurst’s successful show
More than 500 people flocked to the Grange Centre in Midhurst when it hosted its Home and Garden show for the second year running.
It’s business as usual say Haslmere traders
HASLEMERE traders have launched a campaign to make shoppers aware it’s business as usual despite major disruption caused by gas works in the town centre.
Celebrity artists support Joze Show in Kirdford
FORMER wife of Beatle George Harrison, Pattie Boyd, and Lady Cowdray will be among artists exhibiting at this year’s Joze Show in Kirdford, now one of the biggest art shows in the south.
Latest on Fernhurst plan to be presented
THE next step in the Fernhurst neighbourhood plan will be an update to parishioners at 7.30pm on Tuesday in the village hall when the leaders of each group will report on their findings of the issues, needs and options before focusing on the solutions.
Firefighters called to Easebourne vicarage
Firefighters from Midhurst were called to Easebourne vicarage on Thursday evening when the dishwasher caught fire.
Concern voiced over possible loss of Pulborough Post Office service
VILLAGERS in the area surrounding Pulborough are concerned they will lose vital services if the town’s Post Office is downgraded.
Fernhurst Revels rained off
FERNHURST Revels, the village’s biggest annual community event, has been called off on Sunday (May 20) because the recreation ground, where it was due to be held, is saturated after weeks of rain.
West Sussex flies rainbow flag for IDAHO
THE multi-coloured rainbow flag, international symbol of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, was flying from West Sussex County Council buildings today (Thursday, May 17).
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Chichester Cathedral peregrine chicks ringed
THE Chichester Cathedral peregrine chicks have been ringed.
1 commentCash injection for Chichester Festival Theatre announced
CHICHESTER’S Festival Theatre is to receive a funding boost from Arts Council England.
1 commentSeagull rescues and car crash attended by West Sussex firefighters
INCIDENTS attended by West Sussex firefighters in the last 24 hours include:
VOTE: Do you think the rules on dumping ‘create an unnecessary obstacle?
Steve Redshaw thought he was doing his elderly neighbour a favour when he offered to take his broken-down dishwasher to the tip for him.
1 commentBids open for social enterprise funding
APPLICATIONS for grants from West Sussex County Council’s Social Enterprise Fund are open.
Make a date for unique fair in Harting woodland
A unique two-day fundraising ‘weekend in the woods’ is to take place on June 23 and 24 in aid of a pioneering new ‘roundhouse’ outdoor classroom and community building at Harting Primary School.
Observer reporter gets glammed up for Hike in Heels
With a floral dress and some beads I am almost ready to join the elite of brave men for the Hike in Heels on May 20.
Fernhurst councillor and council leader wins pin-up title
Leader of Chichester District Council Heather Caird, who represents Fernhurst, has been given the title of Pin-Up of the Month – by the TaxPayers’ Alliance.
Police and firefighters face off for Canine Partners
FIFTEEN police officers went head-to-head in the boxing ring with 15 firefighters to raise £12,000 for the Heyshott-based charity Canine Partners.
West Lavington residents take a walk on the wild side
Residents at Pendean House Nursing Home, in West Lavington, are taking a walk on the wild side in a bid to attract more wildlife into the care home’s grounds and gardens.
Can you name these prolific cycle thieves?
BRITISH Transport Police (BTP) officers are calling on members of the public to name five prolific cycle thieves wanted in connection with a spate of cycle thefts across Sussex.
Hospitals fear outbreak of stomach bug
TWO wards are closed to new patients in Worthing Hospital and restrictions are in place at St Richard’s Hospital to avoid an outbreak of a stomach bug.
Volunteers recognised by Wey and Arun Canal Trust
TIME and effort put in by two volunteers working on the restoration of the Wey & Arun Canal over the last year was singled out for praise at the Wey & Arun Canal Trust’s (WACT) annual meeting.
Sussex Online TV What’s on around the county video
THIS week on Sussex Online TV – the Brighton Festival is now in full swing and we take a look at some of the unusual events taking place.
Missing dog Brando found safe and well
A missing dog has been found again, thin but unharmed after more than a week on the run.
Opera star goes back to Seaford College
International opera singer Matthew Rose has returned to his schoolboy haunts where the seeds of his musical career were sown.
Calling potential foster carers
WEST Sussex County Council is taking part in a national drive to find foster carers.
Blood pressure checks in Midhurst
FREE blood pressure checks are being offered by The Rotary Club of Midhurst and Petworth and The Stroke Association on Saturday, May 19 at the Grange Centre in Midhurst from 9.30am to midday.
Ground-breaking tests to be held tackling beetles at Duncton farm
A FARM at Duncton has been chosen for trials of a pioneering technology to control damaging beetles and weevils in grain stores.
Lotus 102 to tackle hillclimb at Goodwood
The only V12-powered Lotus Formula 1 car – the 102 - will be starring at this year’s Festival of Speed.
Police appeal after Petworth shed fire
A PETWORTH woman who believes a fire which badly damaged a new shed in the garden of her South Grove home, was started deliberately, has appealed for information.
Troops stop off in Midhurst for fundraiser
CHARITY riders made a pit-stop in Midhurst on a unique fundraising journey across the region.
Concerns mount over dozens of jobs under threat with Clinton Cards going into administration
MAJOR concerns have been expressed as jobs in Worthing, Littlehampton, Bognor Regis and Chichester are under threat with Clinton Cards going into administration.
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Duncton headteacher is out of this world
DUNCTON and Graffham schools headteacher Helen Martin is officially out of this world after receiving a national award from the Geographical Association.
Fontwell launches search for a Queen
Fancy yourself as an undiscovered blue-blooded member of the royal family?
Further heartbreak as cruel prankster pretends to have found missing dog Brando
THE HUNT for a missing dog which vanished in Chichester last week has been hindered by crank calls.
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Wednesday 23 May 2012
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