Should Warnham landfill site be expanded? Just days left to have your say
The consultation into a draft waste local plan for West Sussex’s future waste needs closes in ten days. Launched by West Sussex County Council and the South Downs National Park Authority, the...
View ArticleTwo arrested after Horsham railway station incident
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of fare evasion following an incident at Horsham railway station early this morning (Friday August 3).British Transport Police (BTP) attended the scene at...
View ArticleSouthern Water metering nearly complete in Horsham district
Saving at least ten per cent of water by introducing universal metering is crucial if the area is to have enough water in the next 20 years.A representative from Worthing-based utility company Southern...
View ArticlePlans for former Horsham town restaurant to be a tattoo studio
An application has been submitted to turn First Floor, 24 West Street, Horsham - formerly Piccolo’s restaurant - into a tattoo and piercing studio.Horsham District Council received the application...
View ArticleReview into how Southern Rail performs in bad weather
Horsham District Council is conducting a review to look at how Southern Rail performs in severe weather.The review aims to identify how severe weather has affected the rail service for the Horsham...
View ArticleVillage wins fight for horses to be rehomed
After an 18-month battle, several horses that had continually escaped from two different sites in Pulborough, have been removed by bailiffs.Travellers had initially tethered horses, which they said...
View ArticleVet hopeful’s dream fading
Helping animals is all one Barns Green girl has ever wanted to do, but her veterinary university dream may fall at the first hurdle.Ashton Tansey, 21, of Finians Field, has a place at Liverpool...
View ArticleColgate burglaries - three men charged
Two homes in Colgate were broken into last week, by burglars who made off in one victim’s car.A house in Grouse Road was broken into between July 24 and July 25. Intruders took the keys to a Toyota and...
View ArticleFishers Farm Park owner’s brush with hooded burglars
Wisborough Green tourist attraction Fishers Farm Park was targeted by burglars in the early hours of July 26 morning, police report.Intruders disconnected or vandalised the site’s security lights,...
View ArticleThales UK sells civil simulation business for £83m
One of Crawley’s largest employers Thales completed the sale of its civil fixed-wing flight simulation activities to New York company L-3 Communications yesterday (Wednesday August 8). L-3 have stated...
View ArticleSay ‘no’ to home insulation cold callers
West Sussex Trading Standards are reminding residents to be on their guard against cold callers.It comes following a recent spate of door-to-door sales people visiting homes in the county and telling...
View ArticleWater infrastructure specialist wins safety award for third year running
A water infrastructure specialist in West Sussex has won a national health and safety from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents award for the third year running. Barhale Trant Utilities,...
View ArticleEncouraging civil engineers to travel overseas
Civil engineers from across West Sussex are invited to apply for grants to help them develop their professional expertise by travelling overseas.Steve Hyde, assistant regional director, of ICE South...
View ArticleTractor stolen from Pulborough barn
A tractor lawn mower valued at £3,000 has been stolen from a barn in Gay Street, Pulborough. Farm equipment was also snatched between Saturday July 28 and Thursday August 2. Horsham police are...
View ArticleFirst year success for at-home care company
A senior care company that focuses on at-home treatment and employs around 40 people in the Horsham area is celebrating its first anniversary. Home Instead Horsham, a franchised company based in...
View ArticleFilm company shifts from public to private sector
A Horsham video and digital media company has re-branded itself with a new look and website as it deals with cuts to public spending.Take One Productions, based in Crawley Road, was set up in 1996 by...
View ArticleOur agenda for sustainable growth
The end of the Parliamentary term is always a time for reflection. This week, I thought I’d take a look at progress made on achieving the Coalition’s top priorities – redressing our country’s finances...
View ArticlePolice and paramedics called to Horsham town centre
Emergency services were called to the Carfax in Horsham town centre after a woman collapsed this afternoon (Friday August 10).Members of the public held an umbrella over the conscious woman as...
View ArticleFormer poultry farm plans go to appeal
Plans to convert former poultry buildings to business units at Castle Farm Estate, The Hollow, Washington, have gone to appeal. Hargreaves Management Ltd are appealing against Horsham District...
View ArticleSuccess for Horsham district microbreweries
The success of Horsham district’s microbreweries continues as WJ King and Lower Beeding’s Kissingate announced new accolades this week.Based in Foundry Lane, WJ King won gold in the Great Taste 2012...
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