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West Sussex fire service says follow barbecue basics
FIREFIGHTERS are reminding people to take a little extra care if they are firing up their barbecues to make sure it’s just their sausages they are sizzling.
Plans for repatriation of South African sailors buried in Littlehampton
MINISTERS in South Africa have announced that they will be repatriating the bodies of the three sailors buried in Littlehampton who died on board the SS Mendi nearly a century ago.
Littlehampton’s Tyndall ‘stunned’ by award honour
RUBBING shoulders with the likes Sir Michael Caine was something that charitable Littlehampton man Tyndall Jones could never have dreamt of.
VOTE: Are you attending any of the events in Arun to celebrate the jubilee?
RIGHT across Arun, preparations are in full swing for the Queen’s diamond jubilee celebrations.
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Littlehampton’s Emma is on track for a special year
PETROLHEADS are in for a treat at a supercar spectacular being planned by Littlehampton mayor-elect Emma Neno at the Goodwood Motor Circuit.
Nominations are already coming in for Community Stars 2012
NOMINATIONS for this year’s Herald and Gazette Community Stars awards are already coming in thick and fast.
Ugandan trip much more than a holiday
TREKKING eight hours through the imposingly-dense mountainside forests of Uganda’s aptly-named Bwindi Impenetrable National Park isn’t everyone’s idea of a relaxing break abroad.
1 commentRace night for Home-Start Arun
A CHARITY providing support and friendship to families is holding a race night.
Meet the Littlehampton dancer who is taking the US by storm
BEATING the likes of pop legends Rihanna and Madonna was something that Littlehampton dancer Kerry Smith could never have dreamt of achieving.
Arun council’s new chairman hits ground running
ARUN’S new chairman, councillor Ann Smee, hit the ground running, raising more than £400, minutes after accepting her chain of office.
Angmering’s auction will be packed with treats
FLYING lessons and a signed photo from Strictly Come Dancing host Bruce Forsyth are just some of the tantalising prizes up for grabs at The Angmering School’s latest fund-raising event.
Live TV broadcast from children’s hospice near Worthing
ITV’S breakfast show Daybreak was broadcast live from Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice near Worthing today (Monday, May 21).
Concerned Lyminster grandmother appeals for better parking
A GRANDMOTHER from Lyminster warned that a car park in Littlehampton is an “accident waiting to happen”.
Littlehampton journalist invites pilgrims to new faith tourism initiative
PILGRIMS and holidaymakers are being urged by a Littlehampton journalist to step off the beaten track this summer, as part of a new, faith tourism initiative.
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.
Third attempt to demolish Angmering retreat among planning applications
THE new owner of the former home of entertainment impressario Lord Delfont is making a third attempt to demolish the Angmering property and build a modern replacement.
Littlehampton couple complete 100km trek
BLISTERS and fatigue certainly couldn’t stop a determined couple from Littlehampton completing a 100 kilometre, non-stop trek for charity.
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.
9 commentsLittlehampton man wants stamps for charity
A FUND-RAISER is appealing for residents to donate their used postage stamps.
All change at Arun council
A reshuffle at the top of the Arun’s cabinet will see its leader become the authority’s regeneration boss.
Bid to provide cover as Littlehampton youth schemes end
THE closure of two Littlehampton youth projects has brought to an end a charity’s 15-year link with the community.
Littlehampton stabbing rumours rebuffed by police
POLICE in Littlehampton were hunting for a wanted man last night (Friday, May 18).
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Fears for dozens of jobs in Angmering as housing talks begin
JOBS in Angmering could be in the firing line after news emerged that the landowners of the VHB West End Nursery could be seeking to redevelop the site for housing.
Littlehampton cyclist faces three gruelling challenges
GOING three times the distance for charity is not about to faze one Littlehampton cyclist.
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).
31 commentsTRAVEL 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).
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.
Worthing 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.
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.
Littlehampton choir’s Canadian trip renews links
MEMBERS of the Littlehampton-based Edwin James Festival Choir are on their second singing tour of Canada.
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.
Members stand up for Littlehampton’s Tamarisk Centre
HUNDREDS of people have signed a petition urging Arun District Council to keep Littlehampton’s Tamarisk Centre open.
Car crash and television fire attended by West Sussex firefighters
INCIDENTS attended by West Sussex firefighters on Friday (May 11) and over the weekend (Saturday, May 12, to Sunday, May 13) include:
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.
Christian Aid Week in Rustington and East Preston
CHURCHES in Rustington and East Preston have joined forces to support this year’s Christian Aid Week.
Snow White and the Huntsman stars at Arundel Castle
STARS of Snow White and the Huntsman, tipped to be one of the box office blockbusters of 2012, gathered at Arundel Castle ahead of the film’s premiere tonight (Monday, May 14).
‘Inspirational’ dream achieved for terminally ill Wick mum
THE INSPIRATIONAL story of a terminally ill mother’s determined struggle to make the most of every day has touched one of the nation’s top operatic performers.
Town merit award honours for Littlehampton groups
WHETHER they are singing and dancing, running, telling stories or keeping an eye on what developers have up their sleeves, they all make Littlehampton a better place.
Final curtains for charitable Lyminister theatrical group
DEMOLITION workers brought down the final curtain on a drama group’s fund-raising exploits.
New assistant directors to help take Arun council forward
THREE senior members of staff have been appointed as part of a major management shake-up of Arun District Council.
5 commentsCalling potential foster carers
WEST Sussex County Council is taking part in a national drive to find foster carers.
Health ‘MoTs’ to combat low life expectancy in Littlehampton
PEOPLE living in central Littlehampton are being urged to take advantage of a free, “health MoT” this week.
Arundel’s hidden gems on show for new Olympic festival
ARUNDEL Castle is readying itself for an Olympic bonanza which will, hopefully, be remembered for decades to come.
Horrific hotel blaze traumatises Littlehampton couple
WHAT was meant to be a dream trip to China turned into a terrifying struggle for survival for a Littlehampton couple after the five-star hotel they were staying in caught fire.
Man with links to Littlehampton is wanted for recall to prison
POLICE are seeking 27-year-old Ben Wood, who is wanted for recall to prison for breaching the conditions of his release licence.
1 comment- Littlehampton stabbing rumours rebuffed by police
- Concerned Lyminster grandmother appeals for better parking
- VOTE: Would forcing tobacco companies to sell their products in plain packaging make a difference to whether young people take up smoking?
- Littlehampton’s Tyndall ‘stunned’ by award honour
- Meet the Littlehampton dancer who is taking the US by storm
- VOTE: Would forcing tobacco companies to sell their products in plain packaging make a difference to whether young people take up smoking?
- VOTE: Are you attending any of the events in Arun to celebrate the jubilee?
- Ugandan trip much more than a holiday
- Littlehampton stabbing rumours rebuffed by police
- Decision to change bus subsidies comes into effect in West Sussex
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Thursday 24 May 2012
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