Autumn Statement reaction
In response to the Autumn Statement, Vince McLoughlin, Partner at Russell New - a firm of tax & charity advisers based in Upper Beeding, West Sussex comments: “George Osborne must convince the...
View ArticleAutumn budget: county’s wildlife under threat
THE RSPB is standing up for vital environmental legislation which protects Sussex’s most important wildlife sites after they came under attack from Chancellor George Osborne in the Autumn budget...
View ArticleSussex Police prepares for strike action
Sussex Police say ‘everything is in place for those who wish to demonstrate peacefully’ in Horsham tomorrow (Wednesday November 30).Officers across the county will have a presence at planned marches...
View ArticleScheme faces alcohol issues
A SCHEME to help tackle alcohol related issues amongst children and young people is being tested by Sussex Central YMCA, Horsham District Council and Horsham Matters.The aim of the initiative is to...
View ArticleAccident at Broadbridge Heath causes delays
AN accident has caused major delays in Broadbridge Heath this evening (Friday).The incident has happened in Wickhurst Lane.It has partially blocked the road there in both directions and queueing...
View ArticleA23 lane blocked after vehicle breaks down
A LANE of the A23 has been blocked this evening (Friday) due to a broken down vehicle.The accident has happened northbound at the B2110.One lane is blocked and there is slow traffic on the A23...
View ArticleFairtrade market for Christmas
HORSHAM Fairtrade Action Group is planning a Christmas market in the town.Today (Saturday December 10) at St Johns Catholic Church hall, Springfield Road, there will be 15 stalls offering a variety of...
View ArticleThere’s a dead bird on the patio ... what shall I do?
The Things Blokes Do That Drive Women Mad FORGET leaving the loo seat up, that’s small fry. What really gets a woman cross is guys leaving wet towels on the bathroom floor. And there’s more. If you...
View ArticleCrisis in Downing Street
A HORSHAM woman has taken her campaign to help house single homeless people to Downing Street.Former Millais School student Leah Miller, 21, was one of five people from the homelessness charity Crisis...
View ArticleCelebrity joins in the big switch on
A CHARITY Christmas lights switch on with celebrity guest Mark Williams at Meadow Farm Lane, Horsham on Friday raised £500.Hosted by Chris Clark and his wife Julie, there was mulled wine and mince pies...
View ArticleComedy Christmas scene wins greeting card competition
A TEN-YEAR-OLD from Fittleworth Village School beat hundreds of pupils to win the West Sussex Schools Christmas Card competition this year.Amberley Lloyd’s winning design shows a snowy chimney pot with...
View ArticleStar pupils of 2011 go back to school
THE CLASS of 2011 returned to Tanbridge House School on Thursday to celebrate their GCSE successes and to mark the end of their time at school.An array of prizes were given out at the school’s...
View ArticleA24 delays near Horsham due to broken down lorry
A BROKEN down lorry has caused problems on the A24 tonight (Saturday).One lane is blocked on the A24 northbound in Horsham at Hop Oast Roundabout.Main delays are near the B2237 Worthing Road.
View ArticleSeasonal circus
A WASHINGTON store is to host Santa’s Christmas Circus.Squire’s Garden Centre, formerly Shoots, London Road is to kick of the festive season with the exclusive circus on December 3.Sarah Squire, deputy...
View ArticleThe young unemployed need extra support
FEATURED in the media lately was a bright young woman who had just left university eager to climb the career ladder. Frustratingly, a lack of workplace experience made her a virtual untouchable for any...
View ArticleAre you in this photo?
CAN YOU spot yourself in the photo? Or recognise someone who used to live in the town?Steyning museum is hoping to get all the names of those people who took part in the millennium photo.The museum has...
View ArticleStudent wins top prize for shopping bag handle design
A SHOPPING bag handle which stops you forgetting your shopping was the winner of this year’s Designing for the Future competition.Run by Horsham business, The Future Perfect Company and The College of...
View ArticleBazaar raises ‘miracle’ £5,100
FATHER Christmas arrived by bus at Warnham Village Hall for the Grand Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, which proved a great hit.Also popular was the Human Fruit Machine and the hall was rearranged to make...
View ArticlePlaying cowboys and Indians for Alzheimer’s Society
STAFF at Tesco in Pulborough dressed as cowboys, Indians and Eskimos last week to help raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society and Alzheimer Scotland.Just under £1,100 was raised for Tesco’s charity of...
View ArticleHorsham District Council leader resigns
THE LEADER of Horsham District Council, councillor Robert Nye, has resigned as Leader and district councillor today (14 December 2011).The decision has been made for personal reasons and comes into...
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