Ray Dawe: We have to face stark reality and make the best of it
We have recently seen in this paper a report of a document, produced by seven of the eight members of the Horsham Liberal Democrat group, claiming to be an ‘alternative’ to the Strategy for future...
View ArticleFrancis Maude: Young people developing many life skills
On Friday I spent a busily packed (and very wet!) day in and around Horsham – a great reminder of just how diverse and absorbing the life of an MP can be.My youngest constituents were three year 10...
View ArticleFirefighters called to Storrington car blaze
Firefighters were called to Storrington after a blaze broke out in the engine of a car yesterday (Thursday February 20).A crew arrived on the B2139 at around 2.15pm. The fire was extinguished and there...
View ArticleGetting the right NHS care
From NHS Horsham and Mid Sussex Clinical Commissioning Group:Specialist consultants working in emergency departments at our two biggest hospitals in Crawley, Horsham and Mid Sussex have launched a...
View ArticleDunsfold teenager arrested after missing dog found
A Dunsfold teenager has been arrested after a dog was reunited with its owners.Police in Waverley had the happy task this week of contacting the owners of a springer spaniel to tell them he had been...
View ArticleNick Herbert: We must not be left in the slow lane
I attended the excellent Amberley Business Breakfast recently and was asked about local broadband provision. I was pleased to be be able to relay good news on the plan to improve broadband in the...
View ArticleNik Butler: Nothing but a repeat of the last 20 years
There is a view that Horsham is an immutable idea. One which promises continued rural benefits in tranquil surroundings. A place free from the influence of commercial corruption. A fairy tale picture...
View ArticleCar destroyed in Pulborough fire
A car was wrecked in a fire at Pulborough early this morning (Monday February 24).Firefighters were called to Stane Street just before 4am.When they arrived a car was well alight and breathing...
View ArticleA272 partially blocked near Cowfold following accident
Drivers are facing delays in the Cowfold area following a traffic accident this morning (Tuesday February 25).The A272 Cowfold Road is partially blocked and there is very slow traffic between Bolney...
View ArticleWoman trapped in car after Small Dole road accident
A woman was taken to hospital after a car collided with a tree in Small Dole in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday February 25).Firefighters were called to the scene northbound on the A2037 at...
View ArticleUPDATE: Wisborough Green road shut after traffic accident
A major road at Wisborough Green was closed this morning (Wednesday February 26) following an accident.The A272 in the village was shut, resulting in queueing traffic in both directions near the...
View ArticleOne person taken to hospital after Adversane collision
Oner person was taken to hospital following a collision at Adversane yesterday (Tuesday February 25).Emergency services were called to the scene on the B2133 east of the A29 in the village at around...
View ArticleWest Chiltington kitchen wrecked in fire
A kitchen was badly damaged in a fire at West Chiltington yesterday (Tuesday February 25).Firefighters received the call just after 1pm and went to the scene at a bungalow in Roundabout Copse.Twenty...
View ArticleAlbourne road shut after accident
A village road in the South Downs has been closed this morning (Wednesday February 26) following an accident.The B2116 in Albourne, near Henfield, closed has been shut in both directions at the...
View ArticleSecond man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Horsham attack
A second man has been arrested in connection with the attack on a woman at her home near Horsham.The 61-year-old woman was attacked by a man with a weapon in Emms Lane at around 4.30pm on Tuesday...
View ArticleThe rhythm of life
The children love making noise and getting creative when they come to Chestnut Tree House.Last August, we had a fantastic samba performance and workshop run by Adam Gellibrand and his talented samba...
View ArticleCOMMENT: The day democracy died in Horsham
Some years ago, when a town tax was being proposed for the unparished parts of Horsham, one Tory councillor defied colleagues and convention and spoke out with passion against the proposal.The County...
View ArticleNik Butler: Internet is key to success of a local economy
Of all the modern conveniences to come out of the 20th Century the Internet has to be one of the most provocative and creative that mankind could have dreamt. It should be considered the fourth utility...
View ArticleChance to consider the ever-changing clouds
The world of technology is changing every day. Last week I spoke about some mobile apps which I use and are pretty good. I mentioned three apps specifically which allow you to automatically back up the...
View ArticleSafety warning issued as study finds majority of consumers can’t spot faulty...
A safety warning is being issued to consumers across the country today (Thursday February 27), as results of a consumer study by the UK’s gas safety authority finds an overwhelming majority of people...
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