The Local Newspaper

A kidney-shaped lake proposed for a countryside location near Chichester would look ‘artificial’ in a historic parkland setting, the South Downs National Park Authority has ruled.

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).

THE Chichester Cathedral peregrine chicks have been ringed.

MOTORISTS travelling along the A27 westbound have been warned to allow for slight delays to their journeys, this afternoon (Thursday, May 17).

SPEND a night on the town - by taking part in the Silver Moonlight Walk in aid of St Wilfrid’s Hospice.

WEST Sussex County Council has said its grass cutting programme is “about nine days behind normal schedule” because of the wet weather this spring.

CHICHESTER’S Festival Theatre is to receive a funding boost from Arts Council England.

INCIDENTS attended by West Sussex firefighters in the last 24 hours include:

TWO suspected arson attacks are being investigated at the old Graylingwell Social Club site, which have left the building seriously damaged.

Prospects of a ‘Lavchester’ conurbation, with Lavant becoming a suburb of the city in future years, have moved closer after a decision by district councillors.

Pedestrians are fearful of their own safety, due to cyclists in the city.

APPLICATIONS for grants from West Sussex County Council’s Social Enterprise Fund are open.

BUDDING Picassos and Monets from across Chichester were full of pride when they saw artwork they created for a competition displayed at the prestigious Pallant House Gallery,

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.

Containing 12,000 stories held together by unrivalled craftsmanship, dedication and love, the Collective Spirit is a boat of the people.

LEADER of Chichester District Council Heather Caird has been given the title of Pin-Up of the Month – by the TaxPayers’ Alliance.

AN AFFORDABLE housing exhibition is taking place at North Mundham Village Hall today (Tuesday, May 15).

DECORATING a cake using only a spade can be a difficult and messy task, as the Dean of Chichester Cathedral has found out.

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.

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.