Call for expectant mums to sign up for flu jab
Mums-to-be are being urged to protect themselves and their unborn babies against the risks of flu this winter by getting their free flu vaccine.The immunisation is free to all expectant mothers across...
View ArticleVIDEO: Dinosaur adventure playground for Southwater Country Park
Horsham District Council has announced plans for a £250,000 adventure playground in Southwater Country Park.The ‘bespoke and unique’ attraction will be called ‘Dinosaur Island’ taking inspiration from...
View ArticleCOLUMN: Proportionality – the paradox
I like reflecting. It can occupy quite a lot of time though, so I like to do something practical while pondering. Over the weekend I was considering what I may have in common with the Leader of West...
View ArticleSavings made on West Sussex County Council energy bills
West Sussex County Council has continued to significantly reduced its carbon footprint, delivering savings of more than £500,000 on energy bills.The council has cut the amount of gas and electric used...
View ArticleREVIEW: The ‘plaice’ to come when you are looking for a great catch
If you’re angling for a great night out then make a date for Fish Thursday at Felpham’s Best Western Beachcroft Hotel.You couldn’t get much closer to the sea than this spectacular venue - it all but...
View ArticleUPDATE: Cannabis haul found in Broadbridge Heath raid
A man has been arrested after around 100 cannabis plants were discovered at a Broadbridge Heath home during a drugs raid last week.Police executed a drugs warrant at the house in Sullington Mead at...
View ArticleMAGAZINE: Star interview - Phil ‘the power’ Taylor
He is a 16-time world champion, a man credited with redefining the sport of darts, and has just released a second autobiographical work; despite being widely regarded as the greatest darts player of...
View ArticleMAGAZINE: Almost one in five bosses admit they don’t pay their workers fairly
Close to one in five bosses admit they are not paying their workers fairly, while more than half of employees believe they are not being paid what they should.That’s according to new research, which...
View ArticleNik Butler: Horsham district is the perfect setting for Halloween horror
In hindsight Halloween and Horsham make a great partnership. I am not referring to the ongoing horrors of planning approval or the infrequent artistic monstrosities constantly revived for a few...
View ArticleUPDATE: Missing Horsham teenager found safe and well
Following a police appeal, a missing Horsham teenager has been found safe and well.Police say that Aaron Clark has been found.They add: “We would like to thank the public and the media for their help...
View ArticleWoman hurt after fall in Horsham
A woman suffered head injuries in an accidental fall yesterday (Wednesday October 29) and was taken to hospital.Paramedics and Sussex Air Ambulance were called to the incident in Horsham just before...
View ArticleFire breaks out in lorry’s braking system near Southwater
Firefighters extinguished a small fire in a lorry that broke out on the A24 near Southwater yesterday (Wednesday October 29).The fire broke out in the vehicle’s braking system while it was travelling...
View ArticleMAGAZINE: Video reveals future innovations of health and care, wellbeing and...
Without modern technology the planet would support less than one billion people. With an ageing population, increasing urbanization and a continued need for improvements in wellness and wellbeing the...
View ArticleFrances Haigh: Huge significance of Gatwick Airport’s future
My column about Gatwick attracted a lot of interest, particularly from opponents of expansion. As there is only so much I can say on Twitter, I promised to address these issues further in my column. It...
View ArticleNo athletics track in Broadbridge Heath planning brief agreed
Members of the Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre were left disappointed at the lack of detail in a long-awaited planning blueprint agreed by councillors last week.Last week Horsham District Council...
View ArticleCollision partially blocks A283 near Washington
A collision between a motorcycle and a van has caused long delays near Washington this morning (Friday October 31).The incident occurred on the A283 at Washington Pike travelling southbound.The road...
View ArticleMAGAZINE: Kim Kardashian on fashion
The Kardashians launched their Autumn/Winter 2014 range with Lipsy this October, so we caught up with leading lady Kim on her fashion tips and tricks. She also talks us through the brand new...
View ArticleHenfield man charged after burglary on his estate
A Henfield man has been charged with burglary after he stole jewellery and cash from a home on the estate where he lives.Carl Bridgewater, 28, of Wantley Hill Estate, broke into another property on the...
View ArticleSussex Police security reminder ahead of Bonfire Night
Sussex Police are reminding residents to safeguard their homes from burglars as the busiest day for burglaries in the year approaches.Statistics from the last five years reveal there are more...
View ArticleCastle ruins, churches and Quaker landmark put on annual ‘at risk’ list
English Heritage has released it annual Heritage At Risk (HAR) report and it includes eight properties in the Horsham district.HAR is a campaign to save and repair these historic sites by creating an...
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