Man in hospital with head injuries after ‘slipping, tripping and stumbling’
A man has been taken to hospital after falling over in Horsham. Paramedics were called to the scene just after 9.30pm yesterday (Thursday December 19).The man, believed to be in his 50s, suffered head...
View ArticlePolice issue witness appeal after woman hurt in Horsham hit and run
A woman was hurt in a hit and run incident in Horsham last Thursday (December 12).The 55-year-old woman was hit by the car’s wing mirror outside The Star Inn, Crawley Road, at about 10.15pm, but was...
View ArticleNativities scrutinised by health and safety rules
It is the season for Christmas concerts, carols and Nativity plays. Shepherds may figure heavily in the Christmas story, but you do not get many actual modern farmers minding their flocks, at night, on...
View ArticleJames Bond targeted for his high level of drinking
The dry spell came to an end as damp and warmer weather arrived last week. This week is forecasted to be predominantly wet but I don’t think it will amount to a great deal of rain overall. The leaves...
View ArticleWhen behaviour in the field was a vital factor
A century and more ago pheasant shooting provided the social mantle for our upper crust ancestors when Henley, Ascot and Newmarket were but fond summer memories. All big landowners joined the hunt for...
View ArticleNick Herbert: Impacts of fracking must be assessed
This week the Government published a comprehensive report into the environmental impact of fracking, with the suggestion that as many as 2,880 wells could be drilled across the country.This is already...
View ArticleBurglars take gold and currency from Horsham house
Police are investigating a burglary at Horsham house in which valuable jewellery and cash in various currencies was stolen.The house in Woodgates Close, was broken into overnight on Friday 13 to...
View ArticleWest Sussex County Council offer Christmas advice
Have a fun Christmas, but play it safe by following some important tips from West Sussex Public Health.Say no to sex you don’t want. Don’t be pressured into anything you don’t want to do.Get your...
View ArticleWeather warning: Police highlight dangers of surface water
With forecasters predicting heavy rain and storm force winds over the next couple of days, Sussex Police have warned drivers to be ready for the conditions and to allow enough time for journeys that...
View ArticleHorsham Markets cancelled due to weather
Horsham Markets has been cancelled in anticipation of today’s forecasted high winds and heavy rain (Monday December 23). The Carfax stalls hope to return tomorrow.
View ArticleGold jewellery and Singapore dollars snatched in Horsham burglarly
Police are investigating a burglary at Horsham house in which valuable jewellery and cash in various currencies was stolen.The house in Woodgates Close, Horsham, was broken into overnight on Friday 13...
View ArticleMan suffers burns in Coolham
A man was given first aid after suffering burns to both hands in Coolham yesterday (Sunday December 22). Firefighters arrived on the scene near the A272 at around 6.30pm to find a car severely damaged...
View ArticleHorsham police warn against driving as reports of trees down come in
Horsham police are receiving reports of fallen trees as strong winds pick up across the district this afternoon (Monday December 23).Officers are urging people to avoid driving if possible. A tree is...
View ArticleVIDEO UPDATE: Two young boys suffer injuries in Horsham tree fall
Two young boys have been injured after a tree fell in Horsham this afternoon (Monday December 23).Emergency services were called to North Street after reports of a tree which had fallen and hit a...
View ArticleRound-up of weekend storm incidents in Horsham district
Several incidents were dealt with by firefighters across the Horsham district over the weekend due to the heavy rain and gusting wind.A summary of the incidents:On Saturday.Flats at Mulberry Close,...
View ArticleMajor flooding closes M23 West Sussex southbound
A section of the M23 in West Sussex has been closed after flooding made the road impassable tonight (Monday December 23).Severe weather has affected a southbound carriageway between B2036 Balcombe Road...
View ArticleFloods close A281 Cowfold
The A281 in Cowfold has been closed in both direction because of flooding this morning (Tuesday December 24).It is shut between A272 The Street and B2116 Albourne Road.Congestion has been reported...
View ArticleSerious injuries suffered in A24 Warnham crash
One person has been taken to hospital after suffering serious injuries in a collision on a major road just outside Horsham this morning (Christmas Eve).Emergency services attended the A24 Dorking Road...
View ArticleVIDEO: Send us your photos of storm damage in the Horsham district
Flooding and damage caused by severe rain and wind is affecting the Horsham district this morning (Tuesday December 24).Send us a photo or a short bit of video showing any kind of problems caused by...
View ArticleA24 blocked between Capel and Warnham due to flooding
A stretch of the A24 has been shut this morning (Christmas Eve) due to flooding.The A24 is blocked in both directions between Clark’s Green Roundabout in Capel and the Station Road junction in...
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