Grants given to the Wey and Arun canal The Wey and Arun Canal has been given a financial boost with grants from the Inland Waterways Association (IWA), a national body that campaigns for the use, maintenanc
Canadian veterans pay tribute The Canadian Veterans' Association (UK) held its annual memorial service to commemorate the anniversary of the second world war Dieppe Raid.
Renewed objections to Midhurst parking plans Midhurst Town Council has reiterated its objections to the introduction of charges in rural car parks across the Midhurst and Petworth area.
Theives steal silver from church Thieves have ripped the safe off the wall in the vestry of St Luke's Church at Linch and stolen thousands of pounds of priceless antique silver.
Minsted farm can't be used as house - planners ruling A major village controversy over the use of part of a building at a former poultry farm as a house was finally resolved when planners ruled it could not be a permanent home.
Loxwood bridge plans given the go-ahead REPLACEMENT plans for highly unpopular 1.8m-high motorway-style bridge parapets in a rural setting have been given the go-ahead.
Parish leaders unite in opposition to Grange plans Parish leaders across the Midhurst and Petworth area have united in a demand that West Sussex County Council withdraw its decision to close the Grange Day Care centre for elde
House sparrows make home at Pulborough Brooks Visitors to Pulborough Brooks, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds nature reserve, will be treated to the rare sight and sound of house sparrows.
No more bread for Midhurst ducks Feeding the ducks at South Pond in Midhurst may be a favourite pastime for visitors and townspeople alike.
Midhurst biker has the drive for drag racing Thanks to the Observer, Midhurst racing enthusiast Martin Joy has found a young biker willing and eager to take on his drag racing passion.
Doctor joins Midhurst Grange campaign A Midhurst doctor has joined the call for a day centre to be retained for elderly and vulnerable people across the Midhurst and Petworth area Dr Rowena Hill, who practises a
Case solved for postal detective in Fernhurst Fernhurst Post Office workers made extra efforts this month to ensure that an invitation to a wedding in August reached the guest – even though it was written in Czech.
Warning over new homes powers in Midhurst and Petworth Parish council leaders in the Midhurst and Petworth Observer's area have warned government plans to give communities power to build new homes without the usual planning c
Petworth dentist takes up challenge Petworth dentist Michael Donovan will be getting his teeth into a new challenge next week when he leaves for a holiday with a difference to the Peruvian Andes.
Midhurst 'no longer safe' The father of a soldier who was the victim of an allegedly unprovoked attack in Midhurst claims the town is no longer safe.
Rave in Duncton 300 people gathered for a rave in Duncton at the weekend.
Couple looses Ebernoe barn appeal A couple who turned a barn at Ebernoe into a home without planning permission and confessed to deceiving council officers and others to avoid detection, have lost an appeal to
Midhurst playground plans on hold A new children's playground planned for Midhurst has been put on hold – on the orders of the government.
