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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.Let’s face it,...
View ArticleFirefighters put out deliberate Horsham tree fire
Firefighters extinguished a single-tree fire in Denne Park, Horsham yesterday evening (Tuesday September 3).West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service used a water backpack to put out the deliberate...
View ArticleVIDEO: farewell from Horsham’s Old Sweet House
Horsham’s Old Sweet House will close later this month.Owners Joy and Stan Williams have decided to retire so the Market Square shop will shut.In our video, Joy takes the opportunity to thanks all their...
View ArticleLower Beeding road closed after accident
A village road just outside Horsham has been closed following an accident this afternoon (Wednesday September 4).The B2110 Handcross Road in Lower Beeding is shut in both directions at the B2115...
View ArticleVillagers’ pack meetings to express fears over exploratory drilling
A total of almost 300 residents attended two separate meetings in Wisborough Green and Kirdford to discuss possible exploratory drilling at a site between the villages.After consultation with residents...
View ArticleLack of crossing safety fears in Broadbridge Heath
Developers working in Broadbridge Heath should be paying more attention to the safety of new residents rather than their shareholders, a councillor said last week.During a Horsham District Council...
View ArticleBurglary attack lands mother and daughter in hospital
A mother and daughter were rushed to hospital with ‘deep’ head wounds after being attacked by raiders at their Ashington home.Two men wearing Balaclavas broke into the home in Cricketers Close and...
View ArticleFour car collision on the A29 near Billingshurst
Firefighters were called to a four car collision on the A29 this morning (Thursday September 5).Crews were called to the scene at between Billingshurst and Five Oaks at around 8.20am.Vehicles were made...
View ArticleCouncil cabinet member quizzed on housing during live Facebook chat
The council’s cabinet member for housing fielding questions from residents on its new draft housing plan during a live Facebook chat this evening (Thursday September 5). Claire Vickers, Horsham...
View ArticleFirefighters put out multiple fires in Bucks Green
Horsham fire crews attended multiple fires in Loxwood Road, Bucks Green yesterday afternoon (Wednesday September 4).Firefighters attended the scene just after 3pm and spent two hours putting out...
View ArticleSmouldering minibus extinguished in Small Dole
Firefighters put out a smouldering minibus in Mackley Industrial Estate in Small Dole yesterday morning (Wednesday September 4).Fire crews attended the scene at around 10.20am.The minibus is believed...
View ArticleThree crews attend two-acre blaze in Adversane
Firefighters attended a two-acre blaze in Lordings Road, Adversane yesterday evening (Wednesday September 4).Three fire crews attended the scene at 5.30pm and spent two hours extinguishing the...
View ArticleCombine harvester on fire at Bury Hill
Fire crews put out a combine harvester fire off the A29 at Bury Hill yesterday afternoon (Wednesday September 4).Smoke was seen issuing from the combine as a result of its contents setting alight, said...
View ArticleNew council tax benefit scheme approved for consultation
A new council tax benefit scheme that could see 2,000 claimants lose out on around £150 a year was approved for consultation by Horsham District Council on Wednesday September 4.Central Government has...
View Article‘Absolutely magnificent’ Horsham Big Nibble impresses council
Councillors praised Horsham’s Big Nibble weekend yesterday evening at the first full council meeting after the summer holidays (Wednesday September 4).Philip Circus (Con, Chanctonbury), chairman of...
View ArticleCOMMUNITY AWARDS: Due praise to our Local Heroes
The County Times Community Local Hero Award gives due recognition to remarkable individuals, often who have been spurred by most difficult life events, and their extraordinary achievements.Last year’s...
View ArticleA23 delays in Handcross area following accident
An accident has caused delays on the A23 near Handcross tonight (Thursday September 5).There is queueing traffic and one lane closed on the A23 northbound around Handcross.The accident involved a car...
View ArticleDeveloper working with county council over Broadbridge Heath crossing
The developer delivering 963 new homes in Broadbridge Heath says it is working hard to deliver a new crossing on the A264 bypass in the next month.Countryside Properties has started work on the pegasus...
View Article‘Call for calm’ at meeting to discuss 2,500 North of Horsham homes
Days before a public meeting to discuss proposals for 2,500 homes and a new business park North of Horsham, district and county councillor Jim Rae calls for constructive debate.Looking ahead to next...
View ArticleExplosion at Balcombe pub
Emergency services were called to an explosion in a Balcombe pub yesterday night (Thursday September 5).A man was treated for shock by the ambulance service at the pub in London Road just after...
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