Binding firm Unibind hopes for dynamic growth
The managing director of a Horsham-based binding manufacturer that employs around 50 people hopes taking full control will lead to a new era for the company.Tsol Keoshgerian purchased 100 per cent of...
View ArticleCouncil decides fate of three gypsy and traveller sites in the Horsham district
An application classed as gypsy and traveller sites in Horsham was refused by the council, one was accepted and another given temporary permission. Horsham District Council’s development control north...
View ArticleTone of councillors was ‘appalling’ - say Labour Party
A spokesperson from the Labour Party in Horsham has taken issue with the tone of some contributions by Horsham district councillors in a debate over gypsy and traveller sites discussed in a development...
View ArticlePerson struck by train - services delayed
There were severe delays on trains through Horsham tonight (Thursday October 11) after an earlier incident at Gatwick Airport.A person was struck by a train at Gatwick Airport railway station at around...
View ArticleSussex rail deaths revealed
There have been 24 ‘near misses’ of pedestrians using Sussex footpath crossings in the past five years, Network Rail revealed this week.As the UK’s railway management company launched its latest level...
View ArticleSlinfold man found dead in car named
A man who died in a car at Southwater Country Park has been named.Homes in the village were evacuated after the body of George Bailey, 20, of Six Acres, Slinfold, was discovered in a car believed to...
View ArticleGreen living firm commended
A Horsham film company based in Crawley Road has scooped another business award for its green initiative.Take One Productions a leading video and digital animation company won a highly commended award...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Horsham police respond to theft
Officers have been called to Horsham town centre this afternoon (Friday October 12) following reports of theft. One PC and a PCSO arrived in The Causeway at around 1pm after the suspect was seen...
View ArticleRolex snatched in Storrington burglary
A Rolex watch, gold rings and mobile phones have been stolen from a home in Thakeham Road, Storrington.A wedding band with ‘17.9.02’ engraved on the inside was also snatched in the burglary which took...
View ArticleWisborough Green band enter national blues competition
Wisborough Green band The Riotous Brothers have entered a national competition to win a place at the Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival in Canada.Unsigned bands or singers producing original work can...
View ArticleInspiring partnership of working nursery and college
An inspiring partnership between Architectural Plants of Nuthurst and the Brinsbury campus of Chichester College will create a 35-acre nursery for unusual trees.The Pulborough site will bring on...
View ArticleThree-car collision in Bolney
Emergency services have been called to a three-car collision on the A23 in Bolney this morning (Tuesday October 16). Police arrived on the scene between Bolney Cross and Hickstead at around 10.20am....
View ArticleMore time to decide housing strategy ‘delights’ councillor
Developers and councillors have said that being given more time to sort out the new housing strategy should be viewed positively. Claire Vickers (Con, Southwater) said: “I am delighted that the council...
View ArticleHousing timetable is ripped up by council
Days after setting out a timetable on a new housing strategy the council ripped it up, moving the process back by at least three months. Ian Howard (Con, Southwater), cabinet member for living and...
View ArticleFirst landlords’ forum meeting attracts interest
There’s been lots of interest in Horsham District Council’s private lettings landlords’ forum taking place in Southwater near Horsham next week.Private lettings landlords and those interested in...
View ArticlePolice appeal after village homes burgled
Sussex Police are investigating 15 burglaries in villages around Haywards Heath including Handcross and Warninglid during September. Most happened between 10am and 1pm during mid week, but any future...
View ArticleSussex links to Jimmy Savile’s alleged victims
Police investigating allegations against the late Jimmy Savile now estimate that there are about 60 possible victims, nationwide.Eight cases had been reported to Sussex Police but the force has now...
View ArticleSix-car collision in Handcross
One lane is blocked on the A23 following a six-car collision this morning (Wednesday October 17).Very slow traffic has been reported northbound between Warninglid and Handcross after the accident in...
View ArticleCounterfeit £10 notes in Horsham
Counterfeit £10 notes have circulating in Horsham recently and police are asking anyone who thinks they may have been a victim to come forward.On September 13 at 11.30am a member of the public was...
View ArticleHorsham District Council prepares for budget
Horsham District Council will be considering the budget outlook to 2015/16 at its council meeting later this month.The council will look at the Medium Term Financial Strategy document at the meeting at...
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