VIDEO: Race against time as firefighters embark on major all-night operation...
Around 25 firefighters have embarked on a major all-night operation to clear flood water which has submerged lines near Horsham railway station. Crews from West and East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service...
View ArticleUPDATE: Roads affected by flooding in Horsham district
Some roads in the Horsham district are still affected by the overnight rain.The A29 is blocked this morning (Tuesday January 7) between Pulborough and Coldwaltham, because of flooding.There is also...
View ArticleWill Horsham District Council increase council tax?
A possible increase in the part of council tax set by Horsham District Council was discussed at a meeting last night (Monday January 6).Members of the Finance and Performance Working Group discussed...
View ArticleSussex Heritage: Uncompromising and demanding work on show from triptych artist
If you are in Sussex between now and the 24th January treat yourself to the Sea Scully: Triptych exhibition at The Pallant House Gallery in Chichester.Sean Scully, twice nominated for the Turner Prize...
View ArticleElderly pair in Fittleworth collision
Firefighters were called to Fittleworth after a car ended up on its side yesterday (Tuesday 7).An elderly man and woman had been released from the car in Little Bognor Road before the arrival of a...
View ArticleAt the Vets: Could your pet’s photograph win you a prize?
The British Small Animal Veterinary Association’s charity, Petsavers, runs a free-to-enter annual photo competition.The competition has two categories: over 16 and under 16 and will be judged by...
View ArticleCars targeted in Handcross by thieves
Several parts of two cars in Handcross have been stolen during a period in which various vehicles were targeted east of Horsham district.Before Christmas a number of vehicles were targeted in the...
View ArticleMy pal Merry the Ferret had a very dramatic festive ordeal
My pal Merry the Ferret was taken to The Mewes Vets in Haywards Heath to see vet Julia Mewes. Julia described what happened: “Merry’s owner had noticed he’d been losing weight and was not eating with...
View ArticleProposed conditions for new Barns Green fishing lake ‘pedantic’ and ‘stupid’
Proposed conditions to a new fishing lake at a Barns Green camp site were labelled ‘pedantic’ and ‘stupid’ by councillors last night (Tuesday January 7).Horsham District Council’s planning committee...
View ArticleWest Sussex homeowners ‘twice as likely to die’ without smoke alarms
Homeowners are more than twice as likely to die in a house fire if they do not have a working smoke alarm, warn West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service.This year, the service is encouraging people to test...
View ArticleRay Dawe: we must plan for more jobs and houses
Last week the editorial in this newspaper said that signs have emerged to make us optimistic about 2014. In particular the economy is growing and this is highly desirable. Another aspect of recent news...
View ArticleMultitude of ways to see your favourite TV shows
It’s a fact that we do not watch TV as much as we used to.We still watch TV shows, just not necessarily on the TV. Services like YouTube, BBC iPlayer, ITV Player, Sky Go, BT Sport and many others all...
View ArticleWest Sussex based Rolls-Royce creates 100 new jobs
Luxury car manufacturer Rolls-Royce has announced more than 100 new jobs will be created following record sales over the last three years.Many of the jobs will be based at the home of Rolls-Royce...
View ArticleBroadbridge Heath Quadrant could net council up to £35m
The possibility of selling the Broadbridge Heath Quadrant, and its impact on Horsham District Council’s future budget, was discussed at a meeting on Monday (January 6).Members of the council’s Finance...
View ArticleShoppers ‘shocked and saddened’ at impending closure of Horsham gift shop
‘Shocked’ shoppers expressed their sadness at the impending closure of a Horsham gift shop this week.Junction 33 has been operating in the Carfax for 14 years and is due to permanently close at the end...
View ArticleNik Butler: brollies abandoned in aftermath of storms and floods
There has been an unexpected side effect from the torrential downpour these recent storms. Quite apart from the restructuring, the re-arrangement and relocation of various parts of the district...
View ArticleWarning over bogus callers in Horsham
Police have issued a warning over a potential telephone scam after an incident in Horsham.Reports were received on Wednesday (January 8) of a Forest Road resident having someone knock on their door and...
View ArticleRing and cash stolen in Horsham daylight raid
An eternity ring worth more than £100 and cash have been snatched during a daylight burglary in Horsham.The home in Gillet Court was broken into some time between 12.15pm and 4.30pm on Thursday January...
View ArticleMagazine: Top tips to create home of your dreams
Kelly Hoppen has become one of Britain’s most celebrated and respected interior designers, with her quintessential style sought after by the rich and famous and now, with her role as a judge on...
View ArticleUPDATE: Traffic collision blocks High Street in Henfield
A collision between a car and a motorcyclist has blocked the High Street in Henfield this morning (Friday January 10).The incident occurred outside the White Hart Hotel, according to Horsham...
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