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TRAVEL NEWS: delays expected on A27 in Arundel
MOTORISTS travelling along the A27 westbound have been warned to allow for slight delays to their journeys, this afternoon (Thursday, May 17).
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).
Which is your favourite picture of a perfect palace? video
IT was a tough challenge but having sifted through more than 2,500 entries we now have our 10 finalists in the Paint a Palace for a Queen competition.
West Sussex grass cutting programme delays
WEST Sussex County Council has said its grass cutting programme is “about nine days behind normal schedule” because of the wet weather this spring.
1 commentWorthing worker heads to the Continent for charity challenge
SIMON Atkinson is no stranger to charity challenges, but on Saturday (May 19) he will set off on his biggest yet.
Local
Seagull rescues and car crash attended by West Sussex firefighters
INCIDENTS attended by West Sussex firefighters in the last 24 hours include:
Bids open for social enterprise funding
APPLICATIONS for grants from West Sussex County Council’s Social Enterprise Fund are open.
Worthing Hospital heart lab needs fund-raising support
IT could never happen to me – that was the view of a Worthing man who was shocked to find his healthy lifestyle did not prevent him from getting heart disease.
Community first responders ready if emergency strikes
THEY are the new front line for medical emergencies, able to reach patients within minutes of being alerted.
Littlehampton’s lifeboat crews appeal for help
EVERY year Littlehampton’s lifeboat crews answer pleas for help from many people involved in emergencies on the water.
Business
Gas-main works have a ‘disastrous’ effect on Littlehampton businesses
TRADERS say work to replace a gas main in a busy Littlehampton town centre street has had a “disastrous” effect on their businesses.
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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Littlehampton crime-beating radio founder signs off
WHEN the Dorothy Perkins and Evans fashion businesses run in the same Littlehampton shopping centre premises closed for the last time on Saturday (April 28), the town lost more than just two High Street chains.
VOTE: Littlehampton seafront homes face plastic window bills
DOZENS of properties in a conservation area on Littlehampton seafront face expensive bills to replace “plastic” uPVC windows with traditional wooden frames.
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Concerns over EU internet cookie law set to cost companies thousands in compliance fees
Serious concerns have been voiced over new EU legislation on internet data tracking “cookies” which could cost firms thousands of pounds to tackle.
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Education
£10million college plan will boost jobs
A BIG boost to local youth employment is promised in plans for further development of Northbrook College’s Broadwater Road campus in Worthing.
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Rustington pupils bowled over by the cricketing bug
FRIENDLY rivalry between Rustington’s three primary schools was forgotten as pupils came together to catch the cricket bug.
Gill Fielding campaigns for vital financial education for children across our area
Preparing her children for the harsh financial realities of life is a cause close to Secret Millionaire star Gill Fielding’s heart.
Littlehampton Academy’s maths marvels celebrate
THE combined “huge” efforts of students and teachers at The Littlehampton Academy have added up to unprecedented success in GCSE maths exams.
Heartbroken after playhouse is stolen
HEARTLESS thieves have stolen a playhouse treasured by children at a Littlehampton pre-school group.
Regional
Nominate cats for a Feline Oscar
Proud pet owners are being reminded to nominate their favourite felines for a Sussex charity's "cat Oscars".
Jubilee medal for namesake sailor
Royal Navy sailor Brian Diamond, who serves on board his namesake ship HMS Diamond, has been presented with a Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal in Hampshire.
Navy frigate raids pirate vessels
A Portsmouth-based Royal Navy frigate has undertaken three counter-piracy operations during a seven-month deployment in the Indian Ocean.
Drivers ready for White Hat Rally
Motoring enthusiasts are getting the chance to take part in a three-day Olympic-themed tour from Leicestershire to Milton Keynes in aid of vulnerable children.
Giant Jubilee cake for Queen
A giant cake fit for a Queen has been baked by military caterers in Hampshire to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee.
National
FO accused over royal lunch guests
The Foreign Office has been accused of putting the Queen in the position of having to dine with despots as the row over a royal lunch with foreign monarchs intensified.
I miss Ivan every day, says Cameron
David Cameron has spoken of his grief at the death of his son in a letter to the parents of a brain tumour victim.
Ahmadinejad 'blocked from Olympics'
Iran's president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad claims he has been blocked by the UK authorities from attending the Olympic Games in London.
Peter Hain contempt case shelved
A court case which saw the Northern Ireland judiciary pitted against Westminster MPs has been shelved with both sides claiming moral victory.
Two held over attack on woman, 93
Police have arrested two people in connection with an attack on a 93-year-old woman who was severely beaten in her own home.
Audio and visual
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.
Sussex Online TV What’s on around the county video
THIS week on Sussex Online TV – the Brighton Festival has begun with star of stage and screen, Vanessa Redgrave, as guest director.
Sussex Online TV What’s on around the county video
THIS week on Sussex Online TV – the London to Brighton run of the Historical Commercial Vehicle Society takes place on May 6.
Sussex Online TV What’s on around the county video
THIS week on Sussex Online TV – Rizzle Kicks play the Brighton Dome.
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Weather for Littlehampton
Thursday 17 May 2012
Today
Heavy rain
Temperature: 8 C to 13 C
Wind Speed: 15 mph
Wind direction: South east
Tomorrow
Light showers
Temperature: 10 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 16 mph
Wind direction: South east
