Warninglid man in British greatest neighbour finals
A 75-year-old man from Warninglid is among the final four people across the country to be hailed Great Britain’s Greatest Neighbour.Alan Brown, an ex-school teacher who ‘always has time for his...
View ArticleHeifers devouring acres of grass running with the bull
Predominantly dry weather, but some useful showers at night once or twice last week. The August Bank Holiday weather has predictably been wet in most areas, but warm.All this means that the maize crop...
View ArticleAppeal after aggravated burglary in Ashington
Two men broke into a house in Ashington on Thursday August 29 and assaulted the three occupants, leaving two of them needing stitches.The victims were woken up at 9.10pm at their home in Cricketers...
View ArticleCouncil worker says vintage cars should get free parking
A Horsham District Council employee says vintage cars should have free parking because of their motoring history.Paul Lurring, 49, of Handcross, who works in the council’s cleansing services...
View ArticleJobstoday’s National Virtual Careers Fair opens
Jobstoday’s National Virtual Careers Fair has now opened, connecting talented job seekers to local and National employers for the next 12 days until the 13th September.The Virtual Careers Fair is an...
View ArticleIndustry leader announces new deal
A Horsham-based leading supplier of odour and air pollution control systems has signed an exclusive distribution deal with Denmark’s BioGasclean. Under the deal, ERG, based in Foundry Lane, will market...
View ArticleCandidates for Storrington by-election announced
The four candidates for a West Sussex County Council by-election in the Storrington division have been announced.It will be held on Thursday September 26 and was called after incumbent Frank Wilkinson...
View ArticleBurglars use roof extensions in Horsham break-ins
Police are warning homeowners with flat roof extensions in Horsham to keep windows secure following two break-ins on Thursday (August 29).The first happened in Oakhill Road between 7.40am and 4.30pm...
View ArticlePolice appeal following A24 Southwater bypass collision
Police are appealing for witnesses following the collision on the A24 Southwater bypass yesterday (Friday August 30).Emergency services were called at 10.10am to reports that two vans on the southbound...
View ArticleWeeds that are a joy for insects
Yes we all hate ragwort for the damage it can inflict on our horses, cattle and sheep. 231 species of insect think it is just one of summertime’s unmissable treats. This photo I took last week in my...
View ArticleCoffee and cake shop opens in Horsham town centre
Lotties Fayre, a new cafe on the Bishopric, opened on Tuesday (August 27).The cafe, opposite Cromptons, enjoys good views of the stream and a central location.It is run by Charlotte ‘Lottie’ Campbell,...
View ArticleCouncil chief takes fight against housing to minister
The Government is creating ‘totally unrealistic’ housing targets that are impossible to meet - according to the leader of Horsham District Council.Writing to planning minister Nick Boles last week Ray...
View Article‘Enough is enough’ on more Broadbridge Heath housing
Angry villagers have said ‘enough is enough’ to large-scale housebuilding in Broadbridge Heath as it faces another possible 200 homes.Barton Willmore held an event at St John’s Church in Church Road on...
View ArticleTrio rebrand linseed oil family firm
From October family-run High Barn Oils, based in Barns Green, will be known as The Linseed Farm as it ploughs a new furrow in the healthy eating market.The change marks a fresh direction for the...
View ArticleFloral firm ‘honoured’ to receive green award
A businesswoman who has ‘poured her heart and soul’ into her floral display company is celebrating receiving international recognition.Sushma Windsor, of Billingshurst’s Lettuce Flowers, was named as a...
View ArticleDeveloper admits ‘disappointment’ at scheme’s refusal
The developer behind the scheme for 42 retirement apartments in Storrington has said it was ‘disappointed’ by the decision to refuse it planning permission.Horsham District Council’s Development...
View ArticleRetirement apartments scheme in Storrington branded ‘monstrous’
A ‘monstrous’ and ‘greedy’ scheme for 42 retirement apartments in the heart of Storrington was rejected by planners last week.McCarthy and Stone was hoping to build the two and three-storey building...
View ArticleExtra care facility approved for West of Horsham development
A new 105-apartment extra care facility will be built as part of the West of Horsham development east of the A24.Planning permission was granted by Horsham District Council for the scheme last...
View ArticleFirst day of school photographs
The West Sussex County Times will once again be running its popular annual feature ‘My First Day at School’ with souvenir photographs of reception classes. Schools are invited to send photographs of...
View ArticleCouple celebrate diamond date
A Pulborough couple have been celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary.Jim, 82, and Elsa Streeter, 83, both retired, of Pulborough, spent their 60th anniversary together at home.And earlier this...
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