Armed Forces Day celebrated in Horsham
Hundreds of people gathered in the Carfax in Horsham on Sunday (June 29) to support the military on Armed Forces Day.Musical performances on the Bandstand entertained the crowds and donations were...
View ArticlePay as you go driving for Horsham
A new community car club will soon be making an appearance on streets around Horsham. A brand new Toyota Aygo and a Toyota Yaris Hybrid will be located in North Street by Horsham Station and on Queen...
View ArticleNik Butler: Lip service paid to core Conservative principles
There was a time in Horsham where you could walk from street to street, around the town centre of Horsham, and see clusters of business properties with ‘To Let’ signs hanging from their walls. The...
View ArticleMAGAZINE: Experts warn of health risks of dehydration in young and elderly
Experts have revealed that many of us are suffering from dehydration on a daily basis, potentially impacting the overall health of the nation, with the long-term dehydrated at risk of a range of health...
View ArticleHorse rescued after fall into river bank in Bolney
Emergency services rescued a horse that had fallen about ten feet down a steep river bank in Bolney this morning (Thursday July 3).Fire crews were called to Stairbridge Lane at about 7.20am.Technical...
View ArticleHorsham redevelopment forces framing shop to close
Ragdolls picture framing shop in Horsham town centre has become the latest victim of the £30m West End improvement project.The County Times revealed last month McDonald’s in the Bishopric would be...
View ArticleDEBATE: Should council adopt ‘People’s Vision’ on new Broadbridge Heath...
The ‘People’s Vision’ for a new leisure centre in Broadbridge Heath was launched by users late last month as they continue to fight to make their voices heard by the council.Almost two years ago...
View ArticlePolice appeal after shoplifting incidents at Horsham’s WHSmith
Do you recognise this man?Sussex Police have issued the CCTV image and have said in a statement that he is wanted for questioning over a series of shoplifting incidents from WHSmith in Swan Walk,...
View ArticleFocus on mental health for wellbeing committee
Making sure people’s mental health is seen as important as their physical health is the focus for the next meeting of the West Sussex Health and Wellbeing Board. The board meets on Thursday 17 July at...
View ArticleMid Sussex police stations opening hours
Mid Sussex police have reminded the public of the opening hours and services provided by its three stations across the division at Haywards Heath, East Grinstead and Burgess Hill.Haywards Heath is open...
View ArticleHoliday bungle shows lack of joined up thinking
Joined up thinking, a bit like joined up handwriting has never been my forte.If they were to hand out gold medals for making hard work for yourself then I would be the daft beggar’s equivalent of Mark...
View ArticleJohn Steele: Council should explain more - remember, we wunt be druv
It is rare these days to feel any sympathy for our council leaders. So highhanded and insensitive are they to the wishes of those they are supposed to serve that the savage criticism they receive is...
View ArticleCouncil chief executive denies ‘cooking up’ office move to form unitary...
The council’s chief executive has denied he ‘cooked up’ an office move with his opposite number at the county council to form a unitary authority.Revised recommendations to look at relocating to part...
View ArticleGet your equipment ready to go online
Last week I spoke about that all important part of using the internet at home, getting connected! This week I am going to guide you through some of the devices you can use now that you have that...
View ArticleThree men arrested after stolen vehicle crashes in Steyning
Three men were arrested after a stolen vehicle crashed in Steyning on Sunday evening (July 6) following a police pursuit.A spokesperson for Sussex Police said the blue VW Caravelle was stolen during a...
View ArticleCar in ditch after accident near Southwater
A car was rescued from a ditch after an accident near Southwater on Sunday afternoon (July 6).Emergency services including firefighters and police were called to the scene on the A24 southbound at...
View ArticlePensioner in hospital after motorbike collision in Horsham
A pensioner is in hospital with head injuries after he was struck by a motorbike in Horsham on Friday evening (July 4) according to Sussex Police.The 67-year-old man was crossing St Leonards Road after...
View ArticleUnion criticises council’s staff change announcement
Unison West Sussex, the trade union which represents staff at County Hall, has challenged the way the county council announced a recent restructuring programme.Last Wednesday (July 2) West Sussex...
View ArticleTennis club seeking sponsor to help it grow and improve
Billinghurst Lawn Tennis Club is looking for a sponsor to help it improve facilities.Committee member Elliot Baker, said: “The club does a lot for the local community including running disability...
View ArticleFrancis Maude: Creeping to integration by stealth
Last week saw a meeting of the European Council. This is the quarterly meeting of the heads of state and government of the EU member states. This meeting rarely attracts drama and excitement. But this...
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