Worthing's most-read stories during March 2009

1 BREAKING NEWS: Worthing man dies after Southwick crash

Popular Worthing man James Thetford died in hospital after an horrific car crash in Southwick.

His friends set up a group on Facebook to pay tribute to James, who was 22.

2 GALLERY: Sussex wartime memories

Photographs of bomb damage during the Second World War continue to be a popular draw for the Herald's online readers.

3 VIDEO: Worthing ice rink success story '“ pictures

The temporary ice rink in Steyne Gardens delighted thousands of people during February, leading to calls for it to become a permanent fixture.

4 GALLERY: Schools celebrate World Book Day

Parents certainly create interesting costumes for youngsters to wear to school on World Book Day.

This gallery of pictures features youngstered dress up at school across Worthing.

5 GALLERY: Worthing ice rink ticket winners enjoy their prize

The Herald gave away 300 tickets in two competitions.

These photographs were taken during the two hours of exclusive winners' skating time at the popular ice rink in Steyne Gardens.

6 VOTE: Health fears as Worthing Hospital scraps hot suppers

Concerns about the decision to scrap hot evening meals at Worthing Hospital sparked debate.

The readers' poll saw an overwhelming majority vote in favour of hot meals.

7 BREAKING NEWS: Daylight robbery at Worthing jewellers - 250,000 of Rolex watches stolen

Thieves smashed their way into Pressley's jewellers in South Street, Worthing, in a daring daylight raid.

8 VIDEO: Star role for Chloe

Oscar-night style came to Worthing when Chloe Ellman-Baker was given the Hollywood star treatment to celebrate her ninth birthday with a trip in a pink limousine.

9 Worthing girl Hayley Pierce wakes after horrific car crash

Hayley Pierce was the passenger in the car that killed James Thetford.

Her father talks about the accident and his relief after she woke from a coma.

10 VIDEO: Worthing news headlines '“ February 19, 2009

The video news bulletin for February 19 proved popular.

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