Did West Sussex boss ‘jump’ or was he ‘pushed’
LEADER of the council Louise Goldsmith was asked whether the chief executive ‘jumped’ or ‘was pushed’ at a meeting yesterday (January 20).The governance committee at West Sussex County Council was...
View ArticleArson attack in Horsham town centre
Firefighters were called to an arson attack at a derelict office building in Horsham’s West Street yesterday afternoon (Monday January 20).Youths had started a small fire in part of the disused office...
View ArticleParked police vehicle in Pulborough damaged
Damage was caused to a parked police vehicle in Pulborough by a group throwing bottles in the early hours of Sunday morning (January 19).A spokesperson for Horsham police said: “A group of youths, one...
View ArticleExpensive jewellery stolen in Dial Post burglary
Police are appealing for witnesses to a burglary at a home in Dial Post when expensive jewellery was stolen.The address in Worthing Road was broken into between 8pm and midnight on Thursday (January...
View ArticleMAGAZINE: Nigel Havers and ‘Blue Monday’
Nigel Havers gets a few things of his chest on the ‘most depressing day of the year’… Grumpy Old Men-style.The housewives’ favourite tells us why spending time with friends and family won’t help and...
View ArticlePolice called to dog attack in Billingshurst
Police were called to reports of an attack by one dog on another in Billingshurst on Thursday January 9.A spokesperson for Horsham police said: “The incident was investigated by an officer from a dog...
View ArticleBroadbridge Heath Parish Council to consider application for 165 new homes
Broadbridge Heath Parish Council will consider an application for 165 homes at a meeting tonight (Tuesday January 21).Developer Gleeson Developments have applied to build on land north of Old Guildford...
View ArticleSussex Heritage: Study and skill come together in this unique studio potter’s...
The rites of passage of our young people seem to have narrowed in recent decades, with an overemphasis on university education rather than discerning what an individual’s particular gifts are and how...
View ArticleMagazine: How to tell if your partner is not being honest about their spending
Money is one of the biggest causes of relationship strain, but it can be a fatal problem if one partner is lying to the other one about finances, so how can you spot the signs and how at risk are...
View ArticleUPDATE: Driver suffers hand injury in Steyning Road collision near A24
The B2135 Steyning Road in West Grinstead has been closed following a collision involving two vehicles this afternoon (Wednesday January 22).One driver has suffered a hand injury.The road has been shut...
View ArticleCouncil should be regarded as ‘football club’ says cabinet member as...
The council should be thought of as a football club with the manager getting the sack if it performs badly - according to one cabinet member.Horsham District Council almost unanimously approved a...
View ArticleNik Butler: What’s being done to encourage the nerds?
“Set4Success is a new charity for the Horsham District which will create and manage dedicated funds to encourage and support young sporting men and women in the Horsham District towards achieving their...
View ArticleDo your pictures speak a thousand words?
Everywhere you go, you and I are taking pictures.You may be at the shops and see something nice. CLICK! You might be having dinner and enjoying a delicacy made by a chef. CLICK! You could simply be...
View ArticleRay Dawe: the final decision is the inspector’s
Two weeks ago I wrote about the government requiring councils to provide jobs along with new houses. This brought me a number of emails and comments. These tend to centre on the idea that our district...
View ArticlePulborough driver suffers serious neck injury in A29 Slindon crash
A Pulborough woman has suffered a serious neck injury after a three car collision on the A29 near Slindon yesterday (Thursday January 23). The incident involved a Ford Mondeo, a Nissan Juke and a...
View ArticleUPDATE: Two arrested after off-duty police chase in Broadbridge Heath
An off-duty police officer gave chase and helped to apprehend a man after a collision near Broadbridge Heath last night (Thursday January 23).Two men decamped from a black Volkswagen GTI after a...
View ArticleWonderful memories and having fun
This is the latest in our new weekly column from Chestnut Tree House, the only children’s hospice in West and East Sussex.Each week, Linda Perry will highlight the work of the hospice. If you would...
View ArticleUpdate: Accident partially blocks road near Washington
An accident partially closed a road in Washington this afternoon (Friday January 25).The A283 The Pike was affected eastbound between the A24 London Road junction in Washington and the B2135 Horsham...
View ArticleUpdate: Car fire blocks A24 near Southwater
Commuters faced long delays and queues on the A24 near Southwater this evening (Friday January 24) due to a car on fire.The A24 Worthing Road in Southwater was blocked and there was very slow traffic...
View ArticleA23 partially blocked at Handcross following collision
The A23 has been partially blocked this evening (Friday January 24) following a collision.The A23 is affected southbound at Handcross,because of the incident.Early reports are that a number of vehicles...
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