Monthly Archives: May 2019

A derelict property in Bognor Regis has been turned into homes.   The unwanted two-bedroom flat and the ground-floor commercial unit in London Road had been empty since 2010.   It has been refurbished and extended by its new owner

A photographer best known for his snapshot of Bognor Regis at war is to be honoured in the town.   A blue plaque was being installed this week to remember the work of Frank L’Alouette.   The historic symbol signifies

Record-breaking students at Felpham Community College were given a heartfelt thanks for their hard work.   Elliott Nash, 16, a pupil at the college, told a presentation ceremony how much support Great Ormond Street Hospital had given his younger brother.

Cinderella will be making a belated appearance in Bognor Regis next week.   The fairytale character will be bringing her carriage to the town’s latest Book Day.   They had been due to lead a parade at last year’s Christmas

An unopposed election has seen the first Liberal Democrat councillor from Bognor Regis become the Arun district’s first citizen.   Cllr Jeanette Warr (Hotham) was chosen as Arun District Council’s chairman at its annual meeting on Wednesday.   She is

Fine weather helped to boost crowds for the 30th Beerex, held at Yapton and Ford Village Hall.   Organiser Pete Luff, from Western Sussex branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), said: “The event was superb again.   “We

New Pagham Parish Council chairman Peter Atkins has pledged to look at ways to improve its links with residents.   Cllr Atkins was chosen unanimously by his fellow members at their annual meeting last week. The session was the first

Scores of arrests were made in Sussex Police’s latest pressure on drug dealers in towns like Bognor Regis.   Last week saw its officers carry out 12 warrants, make 29 arrests and seize more than £10,000-worth of class A drugs

A fresh start has been promised by the new leader of Arun District Council.   Cllr Dr James Walsh became the first Liberal Democrat to occupy the role of the council’s most senior member when his appointment was announced at

French students used instruments from recycled plastic in Bognor Regis to drum home the message about marine pollution.   The 65 children from Louis de Chappedelaine Secondary School near Lamballe in Normandy performed their tune in the London Road precinct.