Comments ‘offensive to people living in shanty towns’
A HORSHAM councillor’s apology for likening parts of Crawley town centre to a shanty town has not satisfied Conservative colleagues there.Roy Cornell (Con, Roffey), made the controversial remark at a...
View ArticleVenice, Milan and Naples come to the sixth annual Piazza Italia
DUBBED as the South of England’s most successful Easter event, Piazza Italia returns to Horsham from April 6 to 9.The festival offers a number of new attractions this year, including a classic Ferrari...
View ArticleLaw firm among most admired companies
A LEADING national law firm with a branch in Gatwick has been voted one of the Top 25 Most Admired Companies 2012.Voted for by clients and industry peers, Thomas Eggar received the ranking from Private...
View ArticleWhat can the EU do for you?
EVER come back from holiday only to be whacked with a huge mobile phone bill? The kind of bill that leaves you baffled given you only made one call and maybe checked facebook once or twice while you...
View ArticleValued member of staff remembered
PRIMARY school children have raised £1,400 in memory of a member of staff.In December last year, Itchingfield Primary School received the sad news of the unexpected death of Heather Harding.Heather had...
View ArticleMillais and Forest Rock audiences in Queen performance
A STAGE performance of ‘We Will Rock You’ by pupils from Millais and Forest school ‘wowed’ audiences in three sell-out performances. More than 60 pupils took part in the Forest School production,...
View ArticleCounty council to stage drought summit
FOLLOWING the hosepipe ban announcement earlier this month West Sussex County Council will host a drought summit to explore what contribution it can make on Friday March 30. It will invite...
View ArticleDriver in critical condition
A VAN driver from Pulborough was seriously injured in a crash near Ashurst on Sunday morning.Police say the crash happened at 8.25am on the A264 between East Grinstead and Tunbridge Wells.The vehicles...
View ArticleCrawley logistics firm attracts top director
ONE of the area’s largest logistic providers, Crawley’s Eezehaul, has announced the key appointment of industry heavyweight Anthony Finlayson-Green as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board. Mr...
View ArticleAudio: County council plans ahead for drought
A SPECIAL drought summit is to be held by West Sussex County Council to see what it can do to help.Deputy Leader Lionel Barnard, who will be meeting the water companies on March 30, says the council...
View ArticleHorsham invited to save natural childhood
THE NATIONAL Trust has called on Horsham parents to halt the rapid deterioration of their children’s relationship with the outdoors by taking part in a new inquiry. A report published by author and...
View ArticleJunior Citizens Week
HORSHAM youngsters were treated to an array of activities to celebrate a 17th year of Junior Citizens Week at Drill Hall.Almost a thousand primary school pupils from 26 schools in Horsham District...
View Article‘Disturbing behaviour’ billed at more than £400
A ‘DISTURBING level of anti-social behaviour and vandalism’ has caused damage valued at more than £400 to the Roffey Millennium Hall. The Crawley Road venue, designed for use by the whole North Horsham...
View ArticleExclusive: Francis Maude speaks to County Times about petrol row
HORSHAM’S MP Francis Maude this week defended the government’s preparations for a strike by fuel tanker drivers.Last week, there were calls from some opposition MPs for him to step down as Cabinet...
View ArticleM23 traffic chaos after Gatwick collision
MOTORISTS are faced with traffic chaos this morning (April 3) following a collision involving a pedestrian and a car at Gatwick Airport. Emergency services were called to the scene near the Welcome...
View ArticleSmall businesses win at Microbiz
BUSINESS entrepreneurs who attended the recent Horsham Microbiz event have won fantastic prizes donated by local businesses.The popular business exhibition, organised by Horsham District Council, took...
View ArticleMissing Horsham man found in Horley
A HORSHAM man who went missing from his home on Sunday evening (April 1) has been found safe and well in Horley.A police helicopter and ground units were deployed in a bid to find 72-year-old Jim...
View ArticleHorsham joiner donates mini-kitchen to school
PUPILS at Shipley CofE Primary School are enjoying their cookery lessons even more after a Horsham joinery company donated a new kitchen to the.Pupils at the village school have always been keen put...
View ArticleFarmland equipment stolen
FARMLAND equipment valued at £1,300 has been stolen from a property in Horsham Road, Rusper.A container was broken into between March 21 and 24.A John Deere lawn mower, red and white Honda power...
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