Nick Herbert: Bypass plan commands strong support
Last week I met the Arundel Chamber of Commerce to talk about the case for an Arundel bypass. I was pleased that an offline town bypass continues to command strong local support, and I believe it would...
View ArticleNot The Bomb falling, siren is just a water warning...
Success on The Tweed. Piscatorial joy. Whilst I am still hobbling round holding the job together this week with Geoff my brother-in-law’s help on the farm, John (pictured right) is having some success...
View ArticleWeather puts a dampener on final maize harvesting
Very wet weather is causing difficulties for those who are still harvesting maize. Heavy downpours and thunder were the features of last week’s weather, suddenly stopping and allowing some bright...
View ArticleWarning to motorists over deer accident hotspots in Horsham
Wildlife partnership The Deer Initiative for England and Wales has identified Horsham district roads as deer accident hotspots.Motorists should take care on Forest Road towards Pease Pottage, A24...
View ArticleA24 Findon bypass blocked after accident
Drivers have faced delays and diversions this afternoon (Saturday October 18) on the A24 south of Washington.The A24 Findon by-pass in Findon has been blocked and there has been queuing traffic at...
View ArticleRay Dawe: Councils, housing and their Plans
Councils throughout the country are going through the process of producing a Local Plan. This looks at their needs for future homes - how many and their location.It also looks at what infrastructure...
View ArticleRail passengers in Sussex to have their say on way trains are policed
Rail passengers across Sussex are being given the chance to have their say on the way county railways are policed.The British Transport Police have set up a short online survey, asking the public and...
View ArticleWant to rediscover an old favourite game?
Day 1Dear Diary,My boy asked to play an old computer game today. Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy. I used to play it loads when I first got it for my Windows XP PC. It’ll be fun having it...
View ArticleFrances Haigh: Why we would support second Gatwick runway
As a child, I had Ladybird books which told of Britain’s achievements in transport; trains, boats, cars and planes. We have been incredibly successful as a nation in developing and creating new...
View ArticleFountain creator calls for it to be ‘torn down’
The creator of Horsham’s Shelley Fountain has called for it to be ‘torn down’ in its current ‘appalling’ state. Sculptor Angela Conner, who made the ‘Rising Universe’ in the Bishopric, told the County...
View ArticleFour injured in collision on A24 at Findon
Four people were injured after a serious collision on Saturday afternoon (October 18) that caused major traffic delays in the South Downs area.Emergency services were called around 2pm to the A24 at...
View ArticleHorsham’s Pavilions set to ‘Stand Up To Cancer’ with cycle challenge
The Pavilions in the Park are inviting the members of the public to come and join them in the fight against cancer. As part of Cancer Research and Channel 4’s national campaign, Stand Up To Cancer, the...
View ArticleHorsham teens complete marathon charity challenge
Two teenagers from Horsham have run almost 30 miles in the space of two weeks to raise money for charity.Jessica Harrod, 13, and Lily Lathey, 13, both decided at the beginning of the summer they wanted...
View ArticleFlood at a block of flats in Broadbridge Heath
Emergency services were called to a flood at a block of flats in Broadbridge Heath this weekend.The incident, in Swann Way, was reported to West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service at around 5.30am on...
View ArticleVIDEO: West Sussex cabinet member defends council fracking decision
The West Sussex councillor whose responsibility it is to oversee highways and transport issues has defended the council’s decision to not make the county a ‘frack-free zone’.Hydraulic fracturing,...
View ArticleFirefighters called to vehicle fire in Steyning
Emergency services were called to Steyning this weekend after a fire broke out in a car.The incident, in Toomey Road, was reported to West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service at around 6pm on Saturday...
View ArticleCar overturns on B2135 in Partridge Green
A car overturned on the B2135 in Partridge Green over the weekend. Emergency services were called to the incident at around 2.30am on Sunday (October 19) where a car overturned into a hedge.The driver...
View ArticleCOLUMN: How clear is county transparency?
An incredibly well-known, dynamic and charismatic airline boss was asked a few years ago whether he enjoyed his job. I seem to recall he said it was the best fun you could have with your clothes on.I...
View ArticleAnti-trafficking operation held at Gatwick Airport
Sussex Police and UK Border Force have run an operation at Gatwick Airport to try to rescue people being trafficked into Britain.Officers from Sussex Police routinely carry out operations at Gatwick to...
View ArticleNew anti-social behaviour powers take effect
Yesterday (Monday October 20), new powers come into force which will enable the police, local councils, social landlords and other agencies to better tackle anti-social behaviour, and enable victims...
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