Fuel spill on A281 at Horsham
A burst fuel line on a vehicle caused a diesel spill on the A281 at Horsham yesterday (Monday September 8).Emergency services were called at about 12.50pm.Firefighters made the road safe, and the...
View ArticleSteyning pensioner jailed for sex offences
A retired Steyning man has been jailed for seven years for sex offences against a child.John Manvell, 67, formerly of Mill Road, Steyning, was sentenced at Hove Trial Centre on Friday.When the seven...
View ArticleNew mobile stop smoking clinic launched
A new approach to helping smokers in West Sussex to quit is taking to the streets. The county’s first mobile stop smoking clinic was unveiled yesterday (Monday September 8). Visitors to the mobile...
View ArticleRestuarant review: Sportsman at Amberley
What makes a pub special?Is it the architecture or the food; the service or the ales; the views or the bonhomie of the landlord?The answer, of course, is a resounding yes to all these qualities.But at...
View ArticleHorsham enjoys boost to retail economy
Horsham town has one of lowest retail vacancy rates in the country, a national survey has revealed.As work begins on Horsham’s new ‘West End’ redevelopment, business leaders say this news adds to the...
View ArticleArrests after Horsham district burglaries
A man has been charged with a burglary in Horsham and two men have been arrested in connection with one in Pulborough as part of Sussex Police’s Operation Magpie.The initiative was launched earlier...
View ArticleNik Butler: As in North Britain, so too in the North of Horsham District
A referendum on independence occurring a few hundred miles to the North of Horsham has at its core more than a question of national autonomy.It echoes the sentiments of many local issues which are...
View ArticleUPDATE: Teenager injured after fall from skateboard in Horsham Park
A teenage boy was taken to hospital after falling from his skateboard and suffering head injuries in Horsham Park yesterday evening (Wednesday September 10).A spokesperson for South East Coast...
View ArticleMan airlifted to hospital from Pulborough
A man was airlifted to hospital after suffering an accidental injury in Pulborough yesterday (Wednesday September 10).Sussex Air Ambulance was called at about 4.30pm and landed in a field.The man...
View ArticleExciting times for Partridge Green firm
A Partridge Green company is celebrating a bumper year after collecting its first local award.Ginger’s Kitchen, a firm which specialises in chef-prepared meals, is currently engaged in a trial with...
View ArticleMAGAZINE: Soapland style through the years
Whether you are a fan of the cobbles, the square or the Dales, the homes featured in our favourite soap operas are as familiar to us as our own. From Ken and Deidre’s living room, to the Home Farm...
View ArticleWarnham to host annual ploughing match
Don’t miss the annual showcase of the best of West Sussex agriculture- the annual Ploughing Match and Show for West Grinstead and District Ploughing and Agricultural Society, which takes place this...
View ArticleDavid Moore: Council has duty of care to plan for health needs
T wo things struck me about the ongoing debate on primary healthcare in last week’s County Times. The first thing was how so many people, understandably, are still horrified at the Clinical...
View ArticlePlease appeal after burglary in Colgate
Sussex police are appealing for witnesses after a burglary at a property ColgateThe incident, in Forest Road, is believed to have occurred between 2.30pm and 5.30pm on Monday (September 8).The owner...
View ArticleNominations open for West Sussex ‘Oscars’ for carers
There’s still time to nominate a fantastic carer for the West Sussex Care Accolades, the county’s ‘Oscars’ for care workers. Nominations close on Monday September 22 at 5pm. The awards recognise the...
View ArticlePolice appeal after attempted burglary in Southwater
Sussex police are appealing for witnesses after an attempted burglary at a property in SouthwaterThe incident occurred at a home in Kings Lane on Monday (8 September).It was reported that a neighbour...
View ArticleGive a helping hand to young carers
West Sussex County Council is appealing for volunteers who can help young carers access the opportunities and support that many others take for granted.Could you spare one evening a week to provide...
View ArticleNick Herbert: Scotland goes to the polls in one week’s time
Nearly two decades ago, as a parliamentary candidate for the northern-most English constituency, I stood on the bridge which spans the river Tweed and joins England with Scotland, and spoke about the...
View ArticleMother ‘angered’ by council’s error
A mother has been left ‘angered’ and ‘frustrated’ after a mistake led to confusion over whether her children could move schools.Sara Ellis, from Coneyhurst, applied for her eight- year-old twins, Evie...
View ArticleFrancis Maude: Horsham area rich in community groups
As part of its Helping Britain Prosper Plan Lloyds Bank has set up the Lloyds Bank Community Fund. Its aim is to bring communities closer together to help them thrive. They have now shortlisted for an...
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