Fuel stolen from Horsham petrol station
THIEVES have taken to stealing fuel following the recent rows over petrol strikes, shortages and an increase in price. One driver stole diesel valued at £113 from Tesco’s petrol station in Broadbridge...
View ArticlePitchfork stolen
A PITCHFORK and lawn trimmer have been taken from a garden shed in Park Lane, West Grinstead.The incident took place overnight on Wednesday March 28.Serial 0572 29/03/12*
View ArticleBMX and scooter snatched from Pulborough home
THIEVES stole a BMX bike and scooter from a home in Glebelands, Pulborough.The garage was burgled overnight on Thursday March 29.The BMX was later located abandoned nearby but the scooter has not been...
View ArticleHorsham man jailed for child pornography
A CONVICTED sex offender was jailed this week for fraud, possessing child pornography, and breaching a court order.The Horsham resident was given a one year prison sentence on Monday.He had previous...
View ArticleSpate of thefts in Horsham town centre
HORSHAM police is warning members of the public to keep their personal belongings secured following a spate of purse and wallet thefts in the town centre.Two separate incidents occurred on Saturday...
View ArticleStaff challenge Storrington thieves
STAFF at a Storrington estate agents challenged two thieves after they attempted to steal their mobile phones. Two women entered King and Chasemore on Saturday March 31 to ask about lettings. However,...
View ArticleHorsham district litter hotspots being targeted by council
STAFF from Horsham District Council have been out visiting hot spot areas to tackle the growing amounts of litter on the main roads in the district over the last month.The A24 and the A264 have both...
View ArticleSpring for garden enthusiasts
GARDEN and plant enthusiasts brought their finest work for exhibition at the Horsham Horticultural Society’s Spring Show on Saturday March 31.Contestants entered their flowers and cuttings for a...
View ArticleCouncil slammed for ‘weak and inadequate’ fracking response
ANTI-FRACKING campaigners slammed West Sussex County Council over a weak and inadequate response to what they termed an ‘historic’ move in Lewes last week.Campaigners there saw East Sussex County...
View ArticleBroadband company criticises council
A FURIOUS broadband business owner has crticised West Sussex County Council for steamrolling ahead with funding improvements to provide a service he already offers. Bill Lewis, whose firm is based in...
View ArticleEaster Bonnet competition at Holy Innocents Playgroup
HATS were sprinkled with bunnies and eggs for an Easter bonnet competition at the Holy Innocents Playgroup in Southwater. Infants reception teachers from Castlewood and Southwater Junior school...
View ArticleUpdate: Woman dies and toddler among injured in Warnham collision
A WOMAN died and an 18-month-old girl was critically injured following a collision at Warnham on Easter Sunday (April 8) morning.A Honda Accord was in collision with a Volkswagen Golf on the A24, near...
View ArticleWarnham campaigners fight for safety after Easter tragedy
CAMPAIGNERS are preparing to fight for their safety as they aim to dramatically slash the A24 speed limit in half. A Warnham mother told the County Times this week of her 37-year ordeal of coping with...
View ArticleConsultation on Sussex coast major wind farm plans nearing end
THOUSANDS of people from across Sussex have turned out to give E.ON their views on its proposed Rampion Offshore Wind Farm - which if built would stretch from Worthing to Seaford just a few miles from...
View ArticleParish faces three planning issues
CONCERNS have been expressed by Ashington Parish Council about plans to create a large wholesale/storage facility on the former Castle Kitchens site, adjacent to the A24 north of Washington.Although...
View ArticleRetirement well earned after 36 years teaching
A CASTLEWOOD primary school teacher is celebrating her retirement this week after teaching for over 36 years in West Sussex. Steph Windsor is looking forward to spending more time with her family and...
View ArticleDossier of shame on care cuts
A NEW dossier of shame has been drawn up by a campaign group fighting to protect the elderly, sick and disabled in West Sussex.The dossier shows how West Sussex County Council has made massive spending...
View ArticleParish centre to be opened up
PLANS to open up Southwater Parish Council’s premises to be used by the wider public and build a single storey extension have been approved.Last week Horsham District Council development management...
View ArticleNorth Horsham vandalsim meeting
THOSE living in the parish of North Horsham are invited to discuss the growing problem of anti-soacial behaviour in the area.The Annual Meeting of the Electors at Roffey Millennium Hall tomorrow night...
View ArticleA272 closed after accident
DRIVERS have faced delays this evening (Sunday April 15) as a major road has been closed following an accident.The A272 has been shut in both directions between Cowfold and Bolney, following the...
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