Carl Eldridge

About the author

Carl Eldridge is a hugely experienced journalist who has worked on local and national newspapers, magazines and written for websites over the past 30 years. He lives in Bognor Regis with his wife and son.

Bognor swimmers keen to take beach dip to cool off in heatwave told to stay safe

Swimmers keen to take a dip at Bognor beach to cool off in the heatwave have been told to stay safe. West Sussex Fire &...

As hot as Cyprus! Bognor sun-seekers warned of weekend heatwave perils caused by high UV levels

Bognor is set to bask in a heatwave at the weekend. But sun-seekers and beach-goers have been warned to stay out of the rays,...

Glam it up, Bognor! Glitter Bugz set to open much-loved Rox musical festival

One of Bognor's favourite glam rock bands, the Glitter Bugs, are heading back to the town to open the Rox musical festival next month. And...

Lee, Micky and Dave prove to be terrific trio as they hit target for trebles crown

Lee Franklin, Micky Rowland and Dave Owens (Friary 'Z') won the division 1 trebles champions title at the Bognor Friday Night Summer Darts League. The...

Off to a flyer! Barmy birdmen of Bognor set to get in a right old flap and take to the skies

The batty birdmen of Bognor are set to take to the skies once more this summer. The countdown is on until the International Bognor Birdman...

Jamie’s not backwards in coming forward! Superfit dad set for 100-mile running challenge

Superfit Jamie Alderton isn't backwards in coming forward. In the nicest possible way. And it's a good job really. For the gym owner and...

Thanks for electing me! MP Nick Gibb’s message to voters after General Election victory

Conservative Nick Gibb has thanked the people of Bognor Regis and Littlehampton after he was elected as the MP some 20 years after first...

In-demand Rocks keeper Dan Lincoln could stay at Nyewood Lane for one more season

Rocks keeper Dan Lincoln could yet sign a new deal with the club despite being wanted by a clutch of top non-league outfits. Ex-Reading ace...

Clive delighted to tee up trick shot ace to give golf business a boost

Bognor golf enthusiast Clive Briggs hopes one of the world's leading trick shot experts can help his business go with a swing. Clive, who owns...

EXCLUSIVE: Drama as armed police swoop on shaken Bognor builder who had air rifle

Shaken Christian Brian has told of the terrifying moment armed police surrounded him after he was spotted with an air rifle. Gun cops swooped on...

Pie in the sky! Chas does Three Peaks challenge with help from Pip’s tasty pastries

It was a case of 'pie in the sky" for intrepid Bognor Regis hiker Chas Stubbings as he successfully completed the Three Peaks Challenge...

We’re in the news! Bognor News placed firmly on digital map thanks to Google endorsement

Sir Richard Hotham, the 18th century property developer and politician, is widely acknowledged as the founder of Bognor (before the royal suffix Regis was added);...

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