Outcry as Minstrel photo is removed
A historic photograph of a Minstrel group performing in a Sussex town has been removed from an information board after a complaint.The illustration of Uncle Ben’s Eastbourne Minstrels on the town’s...
View ArticleCountdown to Wings and Wheels at Dunsfold
The countdown is on to this year’s ever-popular two-day Wings and Wheels event at Dunsfold Aerodrome.Over the Bank Holiday weekend (August 27/28) numerous aircraft and dozens of cars and motorbikes...
View ArticleCOUNTY NEWS: Neighbours express shock over murder
Neighbours have expressed their shock over a man’s death which police are treating as murder.Police launched a murder investigation yesterday after reports of a man’s body was found in the doorway of a...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Rail strike suspended
Further strike action affecting Southern services has been suspended as rail bosses and union officials are set to resume talks.The RMT union started the five-day walkout on Monday (August 6) against...
View ArticleBrilliant juniors Burbidge & Groom triumphant at Ifield
Luke Burbidge lifted the Ifield Cup contested by members only which was part of the Junior Open championship.He not only won, but also improved his handicap. This feat was surprising when you add in...
View ArticleSpringfit enjoy a busy month of competition
July was a busy month for Springfit Gymnastics and Trampolining Club as they hosted the second of their triannual trampoline competitions.Members from several local clubs joined together to show off...
View ArticleSWIMMING: Crawley’s Jackson breaks five Sussex records
By Jacqui PeelCrawley Swimming Club swimmers achieved success at the British Championships and English Nationals held in Ponds Forge Sheffield last week.Abby Jackson aged 14 Crawley’s Butterfly...
View ArticleCOUNTY NEWS: Sussex murder investigation continues
Detectives investigating the murder of a 50-year-old man remain at the scene where his body was discovered yesterday afternoon.Police said the man’s body was spotted lying inside a house in Osmonde...
View ArticleRio 2016: Great Britain beat New Zealand to qualify for knockout stages of...
Great Britain’s rugby 7s side have reached the knockout stages of the Olympics after beating New Zealand 21-19 in the final group stage.The victory means Great Britain, skippered by Cuckfield-born Tom...
View ArticleBREAKING COUNTY NEWS: Sussex star wins Olympic medal
A Sussex shooter has won a bronze medal at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio this evening (Wednesday).Steve Scott, from Battle, produced a flawless display to defeat fellow Team GB marksman Tim Kneale in...
View ArticleLashings superstars win at Worthing
A host of world-class cricketers were at the Manor Ground this afternoon when Worthing hosted the Lashings All Stars.The Lashings team is like a who’s who of international cricketers. West Indian trio...
View ArticleRio 2016: Sussex’s Mitchell leads Great Britain into Olympics semi-finals...
Great Britain’s rugby 7s squad, lead by Cuckfield’s Tom Mitchell, won a tense Olympics quarter-final, beating Argentina 5-0 thanks to a sudden death try by Dan Bibby.After a goalless first seven...
View Article‘Curly’ Gosden: a talented and much sought after defender
He was a ‘dedicated, talented defender who could turn on a six-pence and was a great ambassador for football.’Mick ‘Curly’ Gosden died in the early hours of August 8, aged 69, after living with cancer....
View ArticleCourt results - Crawley
The following are results contributed by HM Court Service, of cases sentenced by Sussex Northern magistrates sitting at Horsham and Crawley.Daniel Cooney, 31, of no fixed address, was fined £100, with...
View ArticleGreat Britain women’s hockey beat Argentina
Great Britain Women’s hockey team qualified for the Olympic quarter-final when they beat Argentina 3-2 in Rio last night.East Grinstead Hockey Club player Sophie Bray scored their winning goal in the...
View ArticlePG Tips vs Instagram: the Brexit culture wars
After the Brexit vote, we have been inundated with calls to “get on with it”. British people have been told to come together and make the best of the situation no matter which way they went during the...
View ArticleDoncaster Rovers v Crawley Town - pick your starting XI
Has Dermot Drummy got his selection right in the first two games of the season?The results and performances seem to suggest so. But who would you pick for the trip to Doncaster Rovers on Saturday? All...
View ArticleSussex sailor Saxton satisfied following first taste of Olympic action
Itchenor Sailing Club member Ben Saxton was happy following his first-ever day at an Olympics yesterday.Saxton and partner Nicola Groves, who are the first British pair to compete in the Nacra 17...
View ArticleItchenor racer ready for Rio medal charge
Itchenor Sailing Club’s Sophie Ainsworth is ready to cap her history-making exploits with a medal in the new 49erFX Olympic class in Rio tomorrow.Ainsworth, along with partner Charlotte Dobson, teamed...
View ArticleRio 2016: Olympic champ sleeps with his new gold medal
Olympic champ Joe Clarke has told how he is sleeping with his new gold medal after his dream came true.Now he won’t be parted with it and joked he doesn’t want to lose it.The 23-year-old is riding the...
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