What to do if your child doesn’t get the primary school place you want
Today parents across Sussex and the rest of in England discover the primary school where their child has been offered a place for the start of the new academic year in September.All children born...
View ArticleTake a look around St Wilfrid's new Bosham site
St Wilfrid's in Bosham is one step closer to opening its doors to the public.On Monday (April 15) the keys to the building were officially handed over to St Wilfrid’s by the contractor Kier...
View ArticleMan arrested on suspicion of rape in Bognor
A man has been arrested after a woman reported she had been raped in Bognor Regis, according to Sussex Police.Police said a woman reported she had been raped in an alleyway on Sunday (April 14). A...
View ArticleCountdown begins to St Wilfrid's opening its doors
The new St Wilfrid's hospice in Bosham is one step closer to opening.On Monday (April 15) trustees, staff and the transition project team were given a tour of the building and the keys were officially...
View ArticleRolls Royce Motor Cars to support families through charity
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has chosen Home-Start Arun, Worthing and Adur as its House Charity for 2019.Employees at the luxury car manfacturer’s Goodwood base vote for a charity each year to be supported...
View ArticleResidents outraged after decision to demolish 'charming' historic Selsey home
Despite 19 letters of objection, an application to replace a much loved house in Selsey with five new dwellings was given the green light.The application (18/01966/OUT) was for Stone House, at 82 West...
View ArticleExtension plans at St Richard's Hospital
An additional MRI suite could be brought in at St Richard's Hospital to help staff cope with extra demand, if its planning application is given the green light.St Richards Hospital, based in...
View ArticleNotre-Dame fire in pictures: 850 years at the centre of French life
A huge fire swept through the roof of the famed Notre-Dame Cathedral in central Paris last night, sending flames and huge clouds of grey smoke billowing into the sky.It took firefighters hours to...
View ArticleStaff member at Barnham's railway station assaulted by three men
British Transport Police (BTP) has released CCTV images after a staff member at Barnham's railway station was punched and kicked by three men.BTP said officers are investigating an assault at Barnham...
View ArticlePremier Inn backs Chichester business park site plan
Hotel chain Premier Inn has commented on plans to create a hotel, restaurant and gym as part of a business park on Bognor Road, Chichester.Designs for the site included detailed plans for an 84-bed...
View ArticlePrimary school applications - how West Sussex parents fared
Ninety-nine per cent of West Sussex children have been offered a place at one of their three preference primary schools for this year.West Sussex County Council says its Admissions Team handled 9,029...
View ArticleMan appears in court after 'threats to kill' in Chichester
A security employee has appeared in court, charged with threats to kill, following his arrest in Chichester, according to Sussex Police.Police said Thomas Lawrie, 37, of no fixed address, appeared at...
View ArticleRunners take on London Marathon for The Sussex Snowdrop Trust
The Sussex Snowdrop Trust has a team of dedicated runners for the London Marathon, raising money towards vital nursing care for children living with a life-threatening or terminal illness.Among them...
View ArticleChocolate eggs are not the only thing that could be harming your dog this...
Easter is the second busiest time of the year for vets, just behind Christmas, but it’s not just pets getting their paws on chocolate that causes the problem.Vets are warning pet owners to keep the...
View ArticleMayor of Chichester’s message to Chartres after ‘terrible’ Notre Dame blaze
The Mayor of Chichester has sent a message of support to Chichester’s twinned city in France following a devastating fire at Notre Dame.Mayor Martyn Bell recently had the honour of welcoming the Mayor...
View ArticlePolice found cannabis growing operation at Bognor Regis home
Police responding to reports of a midnight disturbance in Bognor Regis found a bedroom filled with cannabis plants.Officers knocked on the door of an address in Highfield Gardens on March 31 and Harry...
View ArticleBognor Regis care home manager stole £4,100 from vulnerable elderly residents
The manager of a Bognor Regis care home spent two years fleecing elderly residents out of a shocking £4,000.Bryony Treloar was entrusted with caring for 70 vulnerable people at Summerley Care Home in...
View ArticleLoneliness among young men highlighted by wellbeing charity Ben
Men may find it harder to make friends and even harder to admit to being lonely, according to wellbeing charity Ben.Founded in 1905, Ben works with people in the automotive industry and everyone...
View ArticleChief Inspector and Sergeant who had sex on duty sacked from Sussex Police
A Sussex Police Chief Inspector and a Sergeant who had sex while on duty have been sacked for gross misconduct.Former Chief Inspector Rob Leet also met a woman for sex while on duty who he knew was a...
View ArticlePlans for Selsey pub to move to larger premises
The owner of a popular Selsey pub has announced plans for its relocation to a larger premises.Edward Sye, real ale enthusiast and owner of The Crab Pot, in Selsey, applied for a change of use at the...
View ArticleWest Sussex Tory association chairman claims Theresa May is ‘abusing’ party...
A Conservative association chairman in West Sussex has told Theresa May she is ‘abusing’ both party members and supporting voters over Brexit.In his letter to the Prime Minister, Geoff Thorpe described...
View ArticleBognor Regis rape arrest - Man, 30, is bailed
A man has been released on police bail after a woman reported she had been raped in Bognor Regis on Sunday, Sussex Police has revealed.In a statement released yesterday (Tuesday), police said a woman...
View ArticleA27 bypass clears after collision
Severe delays reported on the A27 bypass due to a collision have now eased.An incident involving a car and a lorry earlier today at Stockbridge roundabout led to traffic building up on the A286 Birdham...
View ArticleCouple on mission to raise awareness of meningitis after loss of their son
One-year-old Reggie de Silver died hours after developing pneumococcal meningitis and septicaemia after suffering a bout of influenza.A year on from his death his parents, Chantal Kingswood and Adam de...
View ArticleChichester lesiure centre brings community together with competitive tournament
Westgate Leisure Centre has recently hosted a fun and competitive badminton tournament in a bid to raise community spirit.The Everyone Active branch opened its badminton courts for a fun mixed doubles...
View ArticleWest Sussex singing group set up to help people with Parkinson’s
The Worthing and Washington branch of Parkinson’s UK has started a singing group for people affected by the condition and their families.The launch is part of a national network, following the success...
View ArticleNigel Farage’s Brexit Party holds rally in Sussex amid passionate protests
Heckles, jeers and standing ovations greeted Nigel Farage on Monday as his latest venture, The Brexit Party, held its first south coast rally in Sussex. Hundreds of supporters filled half a warehouse...
View ArticleChichester Canal volunteer honoured with special plaque
A canal trust has recognised an enormous contribution made by a long-standing volunteer with a special tribute. Chichester Ship Canal Trust recently recognised a significant contribution which was made...
View ArticleNude swimming introduced at Arundel Lido for The Great British Skinny Dip
Naturists will be able to go costume-free at Arundel Lido when the outdoor pool joins in The Great British Skinny Dip for the first time.This thrilling new event will give adults the opportunity to...
View ArticleSlow and queuing traffic on Chichester bypass
Slow and queuing traffic is being reported on Chichester bypass this afternoon.Traffic is queuing between the Stockbridge and Fishbourne roundabouts and slow into the A259. It is also queuing from...
View ArticlePolice looking to trace owner of runaway sheep in Bognor
Police officers are trying to locate the owner of ten sheep that escaped from fields between Bognor and the A259 this afternoon.Arun Police said the runaway sheep returned home after being found...
View ArticleSussex Police seize large drugs and cash haul in raid
Police seized drugs £50,000 worth of drugs, more than £80,000 cash and made two arrests during a raid at a flat in Sussex.Police said detectives from the city’s Community Investigation Team (CIT)...
View ArticleSussex Police will be carrying out a 'surge' against serious violence after...
A £1million boost for Sussex Police has been promised by the Home Office to help in the fight against serious violence knife crime.The news was announced this evening by Sussex police and crime...
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