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GALLERY: Crowds flock to the Fernhurst Revels

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:13:49 GMT

THE SUN shone on the Fernhurst Revels, turning it into one of the best events for several years.

BREAKING NEWS: Midhurst children’s Forest School camp is vandalised

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:13:23 GMT

LESS than 24 hours after Midhurst Primary School pupils enjoyed a post exam treat in Woolbeding Parkland, vandals trashed their Forest Schools camp.

Bishop of Chichester responds to sex abuse priest conviction

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:55:49 GMT

THE Bishop of Chichester has spoken out after the latest sentencing of a priest for historic sex offences against children.

Thousands up for grabs in Chichester charity funding boost

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:49:50 GMT

A FUNDING boost for local charities this summer could see up to £10,000 being handed to causes in the area.

Fire in Fittleworth refuse lorry

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:45:03 GMT

FIREFIGHTERS from Petworth and Storrington were called to Fittleworth just before 9am today (Tuesday May 21) after reports that a refuse lorry was on fire.

UPDATE: Missing woman may have used public transport

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:27:36 GMT

BUS and train passengers could hold vital information to the whereabouts of a woman reported missing from Norwich, with links to Chichester.

Missing woman has links to Chichester

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:00:48 GMT

POLICE are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a 36-year-old woman with links to Chichester who has gone missing from Norwich.

Outstanding Ofsted for Midhurst Rother College

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:43:09 GMT

Head teacher Dr Joe Vitagliano said he is ‘absolutely delighted’ with the achievement.

Big boost for 19-year-old Chichester jeweller

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:42:44 GMT

A YOUNG entrepreneur struck gold after a chance meeting at a networking event.

Midhurst’s nursery owner is full of beans

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:37:21 GMT

HOW does your garden grow? It’s a case of ‘how does your business grow?’ for nursery-owner David Burton.

HPA confirms rare disease in Chichester

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:19:34 GMT

A CHICHESTER resident has contracted a rare disease, the Health Protection Agency has said.

Argentinian polo player Nachos Figueras injured in Cowdray match

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:56:39 GMT

Onlookers at the England South America match have told the Observer how international polo player and Ralph Lauren model, Nachos Figueras fell from his horse during Saturday’s match.

Traffic chaos as crash blocks North Mill Bridge at Midhurst

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:04:29 GMT

There was traffic chaos in Midhurst yesterday evening (Sunday, May 19) when two vehicles collided blocking North Mill Bridge for more than an hour.

VIDEO: Chichester astronaut Tim Peake to go to International Space Station

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:25:05 GMT

Chichester-born astronaut Tim Peake will be the first UK astronaut in space for more than 20 years.

VIDEO: Hike in Heels for St Wilfrid’s Hospice

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:34:32 GMT

DOZENS of men have donned their high heels and strutted out in style through Chichester city centre to raise money for St Wilfrid’s Hospice.

VIDEO: Woman’s body found at scene of house fire

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:51:24 GMT

A woman in her twenties has been found dead at the scene of a house fire in Edgell Road, Westbourne.

BREAKING NEWS: Woman’s body found in Westbourne house fire

Sat, 18 May 2013 14:57:26 GMT

The body believed to be that of a young woman in her twenties has been found at the scene of a house fire in Edgell Road in Westbourne.

Forest treat for Midhurst Primary School pupils

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:15:13 GMT

CHILDREN from Midhurst Primary School swapped exam papers for a woodland adventure today (Friday May 17).

Sussex Police officers in video for International Day Against Homophobia

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:13:46 GMT

SEVEN members of Sussex Police staff have taken part in a national video released today (Friday, May 17) as part of this year’s International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO).

RICHARD WILLIAMSON: Channel’s chill wind is home to Arctic migrants

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:44:22 GMT

“Take your sea-sick pill,” said my wife. An hour later: ‘Brought you a pint of beer,” said my brother.