Chance to tell councillor how Horsham town could be improved
Local residents and businesses are invited to tell the cabinet member for the town how it could be improved.Helena Croft, deputy leader and cabinet member for communication and Horsham town will be at...
View ArticleWonderful time in woodland area
Since opening our Woodland Walk in June, the children and families have had a wonderful time in the woodland area next to the hospice, using the wheelchair-accessible pathway to explore the bug zone,...
View ArticleSteyning’s liquid history
Dr Janet Pennington is offering a walk through half a millennium of Steyning’s liquid history.See where malthouses, inns and public houses were situated in the past and whether we can find any trace of...
View ArticleNick Herbert: Why I will not support assisted dying law
The subject of assisted dying is once again in the news.The former Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer, is promoting a new Bill that would allow terminally ill adults, with less than six months to live, to...
View ArticleTwo in hospital after collision between motorcycle and car in Horsham
Two men were taken to hospital after a collision between a motorcycle and a car in Horsham yesterday (Thursday July 17).Emergency services including Sussex Air Ambulance, South East Coast Ambulance...
View ArticleMan freed from car after colliding with tree in Horsham
A car ended up on its side after colliding with a tree yesterday evening (Thursday July 17) in Horsham.Firefighters were called to Rusper Road at around 9.50pm.The car was stabilised and the male...
View ArticleCat rescued from Horsham roof after stuck for several hours
A cat was rescued from a house roof in Horsham yesterday (Thursday July 17) after spending several hours stranded.Firefighters were called to Oakhill Road at around 4.40pm.They provided help for an...
View ArticleToyota Yaris stolen from Slinfold home
A black Toyota Yaris was stolen from a home in Slinfold on Tuesday (July 15).The property in Spring Lane was broken into between 12pm and 2.30pm.The intruders set off an alarm and stole the car,...
View ArticleTV star Fred will host Sussex business awards
One of the local business events of the year is fast approaching so be sure not to miss out.The Business Matter Awards black tie gala dinner will be held on Friday in the impressive surroundings of the...
View ArticleMAGAZINE: Argos reveals Top Toys for Christmas 2014
Despite digital gadgets becoming an everyday essential for young and old, the younger generation still yearn for traditional toys; with more kids spending over five hours a week playing with classic...
View ArticleDrivers warned to take extra care in thundery showers
Road users across England are being warned to take extra care during heavy, thundery showers expected this weekend.The Met Office has issued an amber warning for rain, starting tonight (Friday July 18)...
View ArticleSteyning man found guilty of sexual offences
A Steyning pensioner was found guilty of two counts of sexual offences against a girl under 13 today according to police.A spokesperson for Sussex Police said that John David Manvell, 67, formally of...
View ArticleFrancis Maude: Innovative and caring community
Another glorious weekend in sunny Sussex on Friday and Saturday, and it was as usual a pleasure to discover more things I didn’t know about Horsham and remind myself of what a vibrant and lovely place...
View ArticleEngland Athletics calls for retention of Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre’s...
The fight for better facilities in a new Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre was handed a welcome boost as England Athletics has called for the retention of the indoor tube.When Horsham District Council...
View ArticleCleaning combine turns out to be labour in vain
All day long the sounds of chain saws at work has reverberated through the house. A willow and ash tree have had to come down as they were threatening the safety of overhead power lines. Already our...
View ArticleHeifers flatten electric fence during fireworks
Fine weather last week despite the threat of heavy rain and thunder especially towards the weekend which failed to materialise, meant that farmers were able to start harvest in some areas and cut grass...
View ArticleHeat wave warning as temperatures set reach 32°C
A warning to ‘stay out of the sun’ this weekend has been issued as temperatures are likely to reach 32°C.The Met Office declared a level 2 health alert yesterday, which is triggered when there is a...
View ArticleDavid Moore: Release missing information before the inquiry
One of the problems with local authority consultations is the vast amount of documents that contribute to yet are hidden behind the document, on which the public is being asked to express its...
View ArticleCars – and the badger – killing off our wildlife
A recent report in this newspaper highlights the concern felt by The People’s Trust for Endangered Species for birds and animals killed on the roads. PTES wants the public to help monitor road deaths...
View ArticleHorsham town centre shop window smashed by vandals
Vandals smashed the shop window of the AGA store in Market Square, Horsham, in the early hours of Monday morning (July 21).Manager Pauline Hadfield said she received a ‘nasty shock’ when she found two...
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