‘Female scream’ report sparks police hunt in Broadbridge Heath
A report of a woman screaming sparked a police search in Broadbridge Heath yesterday morning (Wednesday December 11). Officers attended The Ducky village green off Broadbridge Heath Road at around...
View ArticleVIDEO: Horsham shoppers entertained with carols
Fundraisers are belting out Christmas carols in Horsham town centre this afternoon (Thursday December 12).Age UK volunteers are entertaining shoppers as they make their way in and out of Swan Walk...
View ArticleFrancis Maude: coping with legacy of reckless Labour
Last week saw the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement. These are often dry fare, absorbing to finance and politics junkies. But this one contained a big economic story. Let’s look at the UK’s current...
View ArticleNik Butler: Could Horsham spawn the next big internet thing?
This week the Horsham coworking community will have gathered for their final meeting of 2013. What started in cafe and coffee conversation has continued to organically develop into a community who are...
View ArticleCounty council to discuss proposed £55m cuts
The county council will debate controversial proposals to cut £55m over the next two years as part of an overall £141m savings package today (Friday December 13).The West Sussex County Council meeting...
View ArticleCounty council reveals intention to freeze its council tax element for 2014/15
West Sussex County Council has revealed its intention to freeze its element of the council tax bill for 2014/15.Michael Brown (Con, Fernhurst), WSCC’s cabinet member for finance, made the announcement...
View ArticleColgate road closed after collision
Forest Road in Colgate was closed earlier this evening (Friday December 13) following an accident.The road was shut in both directions between the Blackhouse Road junction and the Grouse Road...
View Article‘Audacious’ clothing theft in Cranleigh
Thieves have stolen more than one hundred items of fur clothing in a smash and grab raid from a specialist retail unit in Cranleigh this week. The incident happened on Monday evening (December 9)...
View ArticleNick Herbert: Fight for better infrastructure continues
Last week’s National Infrastructure Plan contained a significant update about upgrades to the A27. In June the Government published plans for a £69 million upgrade to the Chichester by-pass and a...
View ArticleSafety fears over new use of Horsham Scout hut by pre-school nursery
Safety fears were expressed over the possible use of a Horsham Scout hut by a pre-school nursery group at a council meeting.During a Horsham District Council planning meeting last week officers argued...
View ArticleCare chief defends closure of Horsham respite centre
A closed Horsham respite centre for the disabled was not financially sustainable and money used to run it will be better spent elsewhere, says a health expert. Holly Lodge, a short break service for...
View ArticleTrespasser caused delays near Horsham
A trespasser was apprehended by police after causing train delays near Horsham this afternoon (Saturday December 14).Southern Rail services going in and out of Horsham Railway Station were held up at...
View ArticleMagazine: The perfect answer to “what to do with leftover turkey?”
It’s the age old question in the run up to Christmas: “What on earth can I do with leftover turkey?” If you’re bored of endless turkey sandwiches, then this recipe is the perfect antidote… With its...
View ArticleTwo men arrested after Porsche stolen from Horsham home
A Porsche Cayenne was stolen after a break-in at a Horsham home on Saturday December 7.The incident occurred at about 2.45am at a property in Willow Road.The offenders gained access through the front...
View ArticleJewellery targeted in Horsham burglary
Jewellery items were stolen from a home in Brushwood Road, Horsham, on Friday December 6.The property was broken into between 11am and 11.45am.The offenders broke into the property by climbing the...
View ArticleVideo: Festive recycling advice
Recycling contractor Viridor’s staff in West Sussex made a short Christmas-themed film to promote recycling of unwanted items.The fun film features a choir singing their version on the 12 days of...
View ArticleCar collides with tree in Colgate
A car collided with a tree in Colgate on Friday (December 13).West Sussex Fire and Rescue attended the incident at Forest Road at about 3.15pm, where they made the scene safe.Nobody was trapped in the...
View ArticleBreak-in at Horsham property
A property in Kings Road, Horsham, was broken into sometime between Tuesday December 3 and 9.50am on Monday December 9.It is believed the offenders entered the home by forcing a front window, though...
View ArticleFire in Horsham flats
Emergency services were called to a small fire in a block of flats in the Bishopric, Horsham on Friday (December 13).The fire, in a fuse box on the first floor, was out when West Sussex Fire and Rescue...
View ArticleCar alight at Bolney petrol station
A car and approximately 10m of wooden fencing was damaged in a car fire at a petrol station in Bolney in the early hours of Sunday morning (December 15).Emergency services attended the scene at London...
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