Deluge makes for happy ducks if not anyone else
Misquoting and mistranslating both Louis XV and Del Boy Trotter’s, ‘Aprés moi le déluge’, we have certainly had our fill of déluges. It has been tipping it down. Sunshine one hour. Heavens opened the...
View ArticleDevelopers quizzed over Billingshurst housing plans
An exhibition showing the community initiatives set to take place alongside a large housing development in Billingshurst took place in the village on Friday (August 8).The Billingshurst Consortium,...
View ArticlePolice appeal for witnesses after 12 break-ins in Roffey
Police are appealing for witnesses to a series of burglaries in Roffey after 12 garages were broken into last week.The garages, in The Pines, Beech Road and Sycamore Avenue, were broken into around...
View ArticleFirefighters urge smokers to ‘put it out’ after flat fire
Firefighters are urging people to ensure their cigarettes are extinguished properly following a flat fire yesterday afternoon (August 17).West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service was called to the...
View ArticleAir Ambulance called after man falls from building in Horsham
Sussex Air Ambulance were called to an incident yesterday after a man fell from a building in Horsham.The incident was reported to South East Coast Ambulance Service at 2.15pm on Sunday (August 17)...
View ArticleVIDEO: Air Ambulance lands in Horsham Park after man falls from tree
A second Sussex Air Ambulance in as many days landed in Horsham Park after a man in his 20s fell from a tree in the Causeway.The incident was reported to South East Coast Ambulance Service at 5pm on...
View ArticleMAGAZINE: Could you find your way with just a map and a compass?
Many of us love a good walk, to get out into the countryside and breathe the fresh air, and see the beautiful sights of the UK.Rescue have to help people who have not prepared properly, and get...
View ArticleHorsham Sainsbury’s evacuated after fire
Sainsbury’s in Horsham was evacuated yesterday after a fire broke out in the store. Customers were asked to leave the supermarket, in Worthing Road, on Monday evening (August 18) after a small fire was...
View ArticleTake part in the Chestnut Sussex 100
We have an exciting new challenge: Our brand new event is the Chestnut Sussex 100, which is a cycle ride through the Sussex Weald and Ashdown Forest. Chestnut Sussex 100 will take to the roads of East...
View ArticleSmall fire at Horsham garden centre
Firefighters were called to a fire in a garden centre yesterday (Tuesday August 19) when there was a small fire involving a light fitting.Just before 3pm a Horsham crew attended the incident in...
View ArticleMAGAZINE: A guide to ‘modern’ etiquette
Our use of technology is increasing, seemingly by the day, but while things like mobile phones and social media have changed the way we communicate, many believe they have also contributed to a decline...
View ArticleAir Ambulance lands at Horsham School
A Sussex Air Ambulance has landed at Millais school in HorshamThe Ambulance was deployed to the Horsham area at 2:50pm this yesterday afternoon (Wednesday 20).Bystander Adam Sandle said the helicopter...
View ArticleNik Butler: Surprising lack of ire over surgery consultation shenanigans
There are protest groups who assemble at the drop of a leaflet to campaign against new homes.There are websites and angry letters written to the editor in the hint that established lifestyles may be...
View ArticleUPDATE: A29 partially blocked at Billingshurst following accident
Drivers faced delays around Billingshurst this morning (Thursday August 21) following to an accident.The A29 Stane Street in Billingshurst was partially blocked and there was queuing traffic northbound...
View ArticleGCSEs: ‘Record-breaking results’ for Cranleigh School
Cranleigh School is celebrating its best ever GCSE results, with almost a third of all grades achieved being an A* and almost two-thirds either an A* or A.Further, an outstanding 86.9 per cent of...
View ArticleGCSEs: Farlington celebrates ‘superb’ set of results
Farlington School in Broadbridge Heath is celebrating another ‘superb’ set of GCSE results today (Thursday August 21).Louise Higson, Farlington’s headmistress, said: “Another superb set of results for...
View ArticleGCSEs: Christ’s Hospital head ‘extremely proud’ on results day
Christ’s Hospital’s pupils are celebrating their strong performance at GCSE, 88.4 per cent achieved A*, A or B grades with 65.5 per cent gaining A* or A grades – a brilliant result.29 pupils gained at...
View ArticleGCSEs: ‘Excellent achievements’ for girls at Upper Beeding’s Towers Convent...
GCSE pupils at The Towers Convent School in Upper Beeding are reaping the well-deserved rewards of their hard work today (Thursday August 21). They are celebrating their hugely impressive results; 98.4...
View ArticleGCSEs: Hurstpierpoint pupils ‘justly rewarded’ for their efforts
Despite media nervousness about the impact of changes to GCSEs upon this year’s results, Hurstpierpoint College pupils look set to maintain last year’s high standards of achievement. Final statistics...
View ArticleGCSEs: ‘Splendid results’ at Lancing College
Lancing College is celebrating another year of GCSE successes, with 27 per cent of GCSEs taken awarded the A* grade, 54 per cent of GCSEs taken awarded A* or A, 77.6 per cent of GCSEs taken awarded...
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