County ‘health’ survey - vouchers to be won
An countywide online survey has been launched seeking residents’ views on healthy weight and what it means to them.The survey runs to Sunday September 15. Everyone who completes the survey can be...
View ArticleConsultation on Broadbridge Heath scheme for 160 homes and new care home
Consultation on a proposed care home and 160 homes in Broadbridge Heath will take place today (Tuesday August 27).Barton Willmore is fronting plans by developer Gleeson for the greenfield site north of...
View ArticleBarks in the Park - sponsored dog walk for St Catherine’s Hospice
Classic bank holiday weather couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of St Catherine’s Hospice fundraisers this weekend.Within half an hour of Bark in the Park getting started, organisers had welcomed more than...
View ArticleHorsham signs up to new baby wipes recycling
Horsham is one of the first locations in the UK to sign up to a new baby wipes packaging recycling scheme.A public collection bin for the otherwise local landfill or incinerator-destined refuse is now...
View ArticleVIDEO: ‘Phenomenal’ reaction to Crates Local opening in Carfax
The duo behind a new local produce store in Horsham’s Carfax hailed a ‘phenomenal’ reaction to the shop’s opening at its official launch on Friday August 23.PJ Aldred and Marion Carter, who run Horsham...
View ArticleVIDEO: Yes ducks do cross Horsham’s Harwood Road
To all those who wondered if the duck crossing sign in Harwood Road is obsolete the birds do in fact cross the road there.A flock of ducks walked across the road east of the pedestrian crossing on...
View ArticleCouncil worker says vintage cars should get free parking
A Horsham District Council employee said vintage cars should have free parking because of their motoring history.Paul Lurring, 49, of Handcross, who works in the council’s cleansing services, received...
View ArticleSearch on for 120 new Sussex Special Constables
Sussex Police are recruiting 120 new Special Constables.The police say that being a special constable is one of the most unique and interesting ways to volunteer your time to serve the local...
View ArticleDelight at garden event boost for vehicle
More than £2,000 was raised in a Pulborough garden event held to help replace a community ‘mercy vehicle’.Gail Noon, 49, retired, of Pulborough, opened her garden on August 17 and 18 to raise funds...
View ArticleAt the Vets: How to tell if your dog really likes you
Next time you’re wondering how your dog’s feeling about you, don’t just look at its wagging tail, try to spot more subtle facial clues they might be displaying.Scientists have recently investigated how...
View ArticleSussex Heritage: Collage in British modern art - at Pallant House Gallery
Picasso, Matisse, Braque and other celebrated, international artists all worked in collage. The word collage comes from the French verb coller, to stick or glue.The technique was used by both cubists...
View ArticleBark in Park - St Catherine’s Hospice fundraisers put their best paw forward
As many as 84 dogs helped raise more than £700 for St Catherine’s Hospice with sponsored dog walk ‘Bark in the Park’ at Chesworth Farm.More than 200 supporters of the charity and dog-walking...
View ArticleBack from holiday, so it’s back to school soon!
Hi kids. It turns out all that training I did with the team GB athletes paid off!Great Britain won six medals in Russia, three gold ones and three bronze. I really enjoyed cheering everybody on, it was...
View ArticleFrancis Maude: I find a community deeply divided
No prizes for guessing what issue has dominated my postbag as MP for the Horsham constituency. Yes, it’s the protests surrounding drilling near Balcombe. And it was very useful to visit a few days ago...
View ArticleVIDEO: Bark in the Park fundraiser for St Catherine’s Hospice
Dog walkers raised more than £700 for St Catherine’s Hospice on Bank Holiday Sunday.Participants were sponsored to take a 3km walk around Chesworth Farm, Horsham.Here, community fundraiser Gabi Field...
View ArticleCow rescued from Ashurst mud pond
Firefighters rescued a cow after the animal became stuck in a mud pond in Ashurst yesterday afternoon (Wednesday August 28).West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service’s Technical Rescue Unit were called to...
View ArticleBrowsing for an up to date browser
Alan Stainer runs an IT company specialising in technical advice and support and website design, based in the Horsham District. In each column he’ll look at issues affecting computer use.It is always a...
View ArticleJohn Steele: Horsham Society is not negative, just watchful
In last week’s letters column the Horsham Society was accused by a reader of objecting to every change and having little positive to contribute about anything.The Society was founded in 1955 as part of...
View ArticleDozens of hay bales catch fire in Slinfold
Firefighters battled a major fire in Slinfold today (Thursday August 29) as dozens of hay bales caught alight.Seven emergency vehicles were sent to a barn in Hayes Lane just before 8am this...
View ArticleVIDEO: Next week, £0.5m works in Horsham high street
Work will start on a £500,000 West Street, Horsham redevelopment project next week (week beginning September 2).Signs have been placed on the high street to warn residents of the imminent works.The...
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