Wildlife hospital still working hard through pandemic
During the 50 years that Brent Lodge Wildlife Hospital near Sidlesham, has been working, they have always relied on a dedicated team of volunteers to help care for all the sick and injured animals. However, due to the restrictions
Government back St Richard’s Hospital with funding to upgrade A&E facilities ahead of winter
Chichester’s MP, Gillian Keegan has welcomed the news that the Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is set to receive an additional £3.7 million to support A&E capacity ahead of the winter months. The extra £3.7 million means that
The Novium Museum receives Art Fund grant to develop virtual field trips
The Novium Museum in Chichester will be developing a series of innovative virtual field trips for school groups, thanks to an Art Fund grant of £21,646. Awarded through Art Fund’s Respond and Reimagine programme, The museum is among just
Historic markets hit by coronavirus
Market stall traders in Chichester say coronavirus and council leaders’ response to the pandemic have decimated their businesses – and put them at risk of collapse. Many of these markets were granted royal charters in the Middle Ages and
Living museum to host outdoor theatre shows
Singleton’s museum is set to host several outdoor theatre shows this month to attract visitors through it’s doors. The Weald & Downland Living Museum, celebrate their 50th anniversary next month but were affected by the Covid-19 pandemic earlier this
County council’s chairman joins VJ Day celebrations
Today the nation marks the 75th anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day. To support this often-forgotten part of history, West Sussex County Council is supporting The Royal British Legion’s programme of activity to mark the occasion. These activities will
City charity help Lebanon after huge explosion
Last week’s explosion in the port of Beirut has left 158 people dead, thousands injured and more than 300,000 people homeless. It’s a tragedy that has left many wondering how they can help. Chichester based charity, Children on the
£500,000 Covid-19 grants scheme launched by council
Chichester District Council has launched a £500,000 discretionary grants scheme to support local community groups and businesses, as part of its Covid-19 recovery plan. £250,000 will be allocated to supporting community groups and £250,000 will be allocated
The Stags Head awarded TripAdvisor’s Travellers Choice Award
The Stags Head in Westbourne has been awarded a Travellers Choice Award by TripAdvisor, placing it in the exclusive club of the top ten per cent of restaurants worldwide. The Travellers Choice Awards are given to those