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.

Leyton Orient shatter Rocks’ Wembley dream as appeal is launched to fund crocked Crane’s op

James Crane knows all about important goals in the FA Trophy. He scored one last season against Altrincham in Bognor Regis Town's amazing run...

Rocks teenager Block set to follow his dream to make it as a pro with week’s trial at Sunderland

Bognor Regis Town midfielder Tommy Block had been handed the chance to follow his dream to make it as a professional footballer with a...

Suicidal Nick’s heart-rending story highlights homeless charity’s aims for fund-raising campaign

A charity launching a fund-raising campaign hopes people will donate after reading the heart-rending story of how a homeless man came close to ending...

Knockout stuff from arrows ace Ben Marley as he wins Bognor divisional singles title

Ben Marley was in fine form to win the Bognor divisional singles knockouts title in the double-in, double-out darts league. The division one event at...

Shining star! How Nigel’s illuminated house has shed the festive spotlight on a worthy charity

Nigel Cooke wasn't expecting visitors, so he was perplexed when there was a knock on the door on Christmas Day. The usual yuletide festivities...

Knockout darts! QE2 trio Wadsworth, Prior and Ragless crowned trebles champions

QE2 trio Wayne Wadsworth, Cliff Prior and Richard Ragless have been crowned Bognor Tuesday Double-In, Double-Out division one trebles knockout champions after seeing off...

Service with a smile! Friendly team at Appliance Centre happy to go extra mile for customers

It's very much a case of service with a smile...and going the extra mile for businessman John Lawman and his team of friendly staff...

Rocks at the ready! Taunton triumph sees them host Leyton Orient in mouth-watering FA Trophy clash

Bognor players are gearing up for one of the biggest matches of their careers after being drawn against Leyton Orient in a mouth-watering FA...

Police sergeant who visited women for sex during night shifts in Bognor is sacked

A Bognor Regis police sergeant who visited women for sex romps during his night shifts has been sacked from the force. Alan Ward, an officer...

Goodbye, Graeme… emotional farewell to much-loved Rocks fan laid to rest in green and white coffin

Mourners gathered to pay an emotional farewell to a huge Bognor Regis Town supporter, former ball boy and all-round ambassador who captured the hearts...

Wingates are winners! Father and son duo make it family affair to be crowned knockout champions

Father and son duo Dave and Karl Wingate (Friary 'D') made it a family affair when they were crowned Bognor Benevolent League division two...

Hothamton car park step closer to being transformed into ‘spectacular gardens-by-the-sea concept’

The transformation of the Hothamton car park into what is described as a "spectacular gardens-by-the-sea concept" is set to move a step closer. Councillors attending...

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