Midhurst and Petworth Observer

14/07/2025

'We were shell-shocked. It was terrifying, a horrible feeling' - via NationalWorld

It was at Hollie Brown’s second prenatal scan in 2020 that she learned something was amiss.

14/07/2025

The couple lived outside in a tent, in freezing conditions, with their baby

The Chief Superintendent at Sussex Police has issued a statement after a couple were found guilty of causing the death of their newborn baby.

14/07/2025

The works are expected to last six weeks.

‘Critical’ gas line reconnection works are set to start in North Street, Midhurst, soon, as gas network company SGN prepares for increased energy demands in the autumn and winter.

14/07/2025

South East Water, one of two companies to announce a hosepipe ban, said ‘record-breaking demand’ for drinking water has put ‘significant’ pressure on supplies.

South East Water and Thames Water have announced hosepipe bans following the driest spring since 1893 – but Southern Water and Portsmouth Water are yet to follow suit.

14/07/2025

Looks like it's set to open later this month!

A new shop, pegged to open on Southgate, in Chichester, is promising a ‘book lover’s paradise’, Sussex World can report.

14/07/2025

"We know today's verdict won't bring Victoria back, but I am pleased our investigation has resulted in the couple who caused her death finally being brought to justice."

A couple whose ‘reckless actions’ led to the death of their newborn baby in Sussex have been convicted of manslaughter.

14/07/2025

More on this as we have it.

Sidlesham residents have been warned to keep their doors and windows closed while firefighters attend an incident off Highleigh Road this afternoon (July 14.)

14/07/2025

The local council opposed the housing plans ...

Plans to build 125 new homes in a West Sussex village have been given the go-ahead following a planning battle.

14/07/2025

Management of the pipe costs in the region of £40,000 but the Environment Agency 'cannot continue to pay for this through our flood risk funding'

There have been reports of fish deaths after pipe damage was discovered at a Lancing nature reserve – but the local MP is hopeful 'we will see positive changes'.

14/07/2025

What were your highlights from this year's festival?

With fast cars, gorgeous tracks, and temperatures of up to 26 degrees Celsius, Goodwood’s World Famous Festival of Speed did not disappoint.

14/07/2025

Take a look round this stunning Sussex village home – on the market for £1.7m 👉 https://trib.al/A0qCEId

13/07/2025

Exploring Southern Sussex Tracks, Trails and Twittens
Southern Sussex Tracks, Trails and Twittens offers a Sussex walking guide by Eddie Start who has spent a lifetime exploring the county’s landscape.

Southern Sussex Tracks, Trails and Twittens offers a Sussex walking guide by Eddie Start who has spent a lifetime exploring the county’s landscape.