Multi-vehicle collision on the M23 near Pease Pottage
Queueing traffic has been reported on the M23 after a multi-vehicle collision near Pease Pottage this afternoon (Tuesday March 11).The collision took place at around 3.30pm. Congestion has been...
View ArticleWest Sussex firefighters warn of e-cigarette dangers
Firefighters from West Sussex are highlighting the dangers of e-cigarettes during national No Smoking Day today (Wednesday March 12).An investigation into a fire at a residential care home in...
View ArticlePolice issue warning after burglaries in Horsham and Roffey
Police have issued a warning after a number of burglaries in Horsham and Roffey since Christmas Patrols in these areas have been increased. PCSO Emma Walsh, of Horsham police, said: “Local officers are...
View ArticleFirst barbecue of the year as the sun finally arrives
A dry week with sunshine, culminating in a warm spring weekend was so welcomed after the wettest winter on record that not only was the mountain the bike out of the shed and in use, but we had our...
View ArticleIt’s murder out there in the farmyard with eggs and rats
With John grabbing a few days away fishing before the onslaught of lambing, I thought I would have a lazy day at home catching up on a few non urgent jobs and sorting out my wardrobe for a big charity...
View ArticleHedging and dredging vital for farms/fields
In the past decade we have learned again about hedging, now it must be dredging. Both were well known to our forefathers.In the Fifties we got rid of our hedges, in the Eighties we all stopped clearing...
View ArticleThank you for your generosity
The annual budget review is here again.We have to look at the costs of every member of staff and every penny spent on the running of Chestnut Tree House to ensure we are using all monies in the most...
View ArticleOverturned car lands on gas pipe at Albourne
A car ended up on top of a gas feed pipe following an accident early this morning (Wednesday March 12) at Albourne.Firefighters were called to Henfield Road just before 7am.A car had overturned and the...
View ArticleMobility scooter destroyed in Pulborough blaze
A mobility scooter was wrecked in a fire at Pulborough early this morning (Wednesday March 12).Firefighters were called to a house in The Spinney at around 1.40am.The scooter was destroyed in the blaze...
View ArticleMan flown to hospital after Pease Pottage accident
A man was flown to hospital by air ambulance yesterday (Tuesday March 11) following an accident at Pease Pottage.The incident occurred on the southbound slip road exit off junction 11 on the...
View ArticleRadio-controlled aircraft to be used by police around Gatwick
Radio-controlled aircraft are to be used by Sussex Police to help make Gatwick Airport and the area around it even safer.From this month officers are running a trial using a small unmanned aerial...
View ArticleGet your email and calendars synched up with the expense
Today I wanted to share with you all my preferred set up for e-mail and calendaring. If you are familiar with the corporate world, you will understand that having a good messaging and scheduling system...
View ArticleUPDATE: A272 partially blocked after accident at Shipley
A traffic accident caused delays on the A272 at Shipley this morning (Thursday March 13).The road was partially blocked by the village at the Shipley Road junction.Reports are that three vehicles were...
View ArticleNik Butler: Watching the soap opera dramatics of local politics
After recent councillor comments I had to check around Horsham just in case there was a mysterious blue police box. Thankfully none have been found and there is no evidence of a mysterious older...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Hand grenade discovered in Slinfold
A hand grenade has been dug up near Slinfold, Horsham police have confirmed.A bomb disposal unit is en route to the scene, at a property on the A281 Guildford Road.One police unit is currently in...
View ArticleCar drives wrong way on A24
Police are seeking the driver of a car which failed to stop after causing a collision with two other cars while it was being driven the wrong way on the A24.At about midday on Thursday March 6 the...
View ArticleIndependent candidate could challenge ward of Horsham District Council’s...
A well-known face in Horsham may stand as an independent candidate in 2015 to contest the current deputy leader’s ward of Roffey North.North Horsham parish councillor Nik Butler, who lives and works in...
View ArticleNew services available at Billingshurst pharmacy
A Billingshurst pharmacy has relaunched offering a new range of services for its customers. LloydsPharmacy, based in the village high street will now offer the company’s new approach to community...
View ArticleFrancis Maude: Open and honest government culture
Interviewer: “What’s your worst quality?” Interviewee: “Honesty.” Interviewer: “I don’t think honesty is a negative quality.” Interviewee: “I don’t give a stuff what you think.”Honesty can be really...
View ArticleUPDATE: Lorry fire causes delays on A24 near Horsham
Drivers have faced delays this morning (Friday March 14) on the A24 near Horsham because of a lorry fire.A box van was destroyed in the blaze.Firefighters were called to the scene at around 5.45am.One...
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