Ramp damaged in arson attack at Horsham skate park
A wooden skate ramp was damaged by a fire at the skate park in Horsham Park this morning (Tuesday April 29).Firefighters believe the blaze was ignited deliberately.Emergency services were called to the...
View ArticleMAGAZINE: New mobile payment system Paym launches today (April 29)
Paying back IOUs to friends and family just got easier, following the launch today (April 29) of Paym, the new secure way to pay using just a mobile number across nine banks and building societies.Paym...
View ArticleNew service offering advice on disability access
Sussex Building Control is pleased to announce the launch of its new ‘Access Audit’ service, giving property owners help and advice on how to make buildings more accessible for disabled users. This...
View ArticleMan suffers serious burns to face in Slinfold
A man was taken to hospital after suffering serious burns at a property in Slinfold. Emergency services were called to Stane Street at around 7.50pm yesterday (Monday April 28). The 29-year-old...
View ArticlePolice issue update on woodland dog attack
Officers have ruled a Horsham woman out of investigations following a dog attack last week.Following a report of an incident of a dog being injured by a Rottweiler dog in Owlbeech Woods on Monday April...
View ArticleNew chief executive to lead expansion of Sussex Chamber of Commerce
A rapidly expanding business membership group has appointed a chief executive to steer it from a public sector culture to a more commercial operation.Sussex Enterprise is the accredited Chamber of...
View ArticleBrewery chairman gives tips on how to match cheeses and ales
A Henfield pub has been treated to a tour of ales and English cheeses by the chairman of the brewery Hall and Woodhouse.Mark Woodhouse gave an informative and mouthwatering tour of English cheeses and...
View ArticleDrivers and cyclists urged to look out for each other
Sussex Police is urging both drivers and cyclists to make the county safer by looking out for each other on the roads.Do you always check twice for bikes when driving? And do you always think of...
View ArticleMAGAZINE: Get the ‘Made in Chelsea’ look
Watch the video for tips on how to recreate your favourite looks from the show with stylist Naomi Isted taking you through key outfits as seen on stars Lucy Watson, Louise Thompson and Binky...
View ArticleTechnology used to help with care
We regularly have to review how we provide services and make sure we are using our limited resources in the best way. While we use technology, it could never replace the skills gained by our nursing...
View ArticleThree injured in bar stool fight a Billingshurst pub
Three people suffered injuries and a bar stool was thrown through a window during a fight at a Billingshurst pub.Police are appealing for witnesses after the incident at the King’s Head in High Street....
View ArticleSwallows busy with DIY in readiness for summer
Whoosh. A pair of very angry swallows shot out of the meal shed, virtually parting my hair in the middle as they made their feelings very clear about this unwanted interruption to their nest revamp....
View ArticleOrange-tip is the first visitor to feast on lilac
First visitor to nectar on the lilac in my garden this year was a male orange tip. It looks tiny against the blossom. The weather was fine and dry in mid April but with a cool northeast breeze and he...
View ArticleLorry fire causes lane to close on A23 near Handcross
A lorry fire has caused disruption to traffic near Handcross this afternoon (Wednesday April 30).One lane of the A23 is closed northbound around Handcross, in the roadworks area.There is also slow...
View ArticleRail problems as level crossing fails at Billingshurst again
Another level crossing failure at Billingshurst has caused delays for rail commuters this afternoon (Wednesday April 30).Services were disrupted on Monday and emergency repairs had to be carried out at...
View ArticleThree vehicle collision partially blocks A24 at Broadbridge Heath
A collision involving three vehicles has partially blocked the A24 at Broadbridge Heath today (Wednesday April 30).The accident took place at the Broadbridge Heath roundabout.The incident has caused...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Police called to North Horsham plan meeting
Police were called before a crunch council meeting about the future of housing in Horsham got underway this evening (Wednesday April 30).Officials at Horsham District Council called officers at around...
View ArticleNik Butler: Next time expect more, demand more and question more
By the time this article is published we will have no more days with which to rally the local consciousness to the issues surrounding Horshams democracy and local planning agenda. Looking back at my...
View ArticleMAGAZINE: Digestive health clinic with Dr Pixie McKenna
Dr Pixie McKenna explains digestive issues such as bloating and trapped wind and gives advice on how to manage these conditions.Digestive health issues affect millions of us every day; in fact, new...
View ArticleRay Dawe: Challenges of doing more for less - and better
By the time you read this your district councillors will have debated the 20 year housing and jobs strategy (the Horsham District Planning Framework) that we have been talking about for many months...
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