Farlington School: Visiting the House of Lords
Following a visit to Farlington from Liberal Democrat Lord Dholakia earlier in the year, Farlington’s sociologists were delighted to be invited for a ‘behind the scenes’ trip to the House of Lords....
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Three vehicle collision on A264
Emergency services have been scrambled to a collision involving three vehicles in Horsham tonight (Monday November 19).Firefighters, police and paramedics arrived at the scene on the A264 near Colgate...
View ArticleFirst police crime panel meeting
The first meeting of the Sussex Police and Crime Panel will be on Monday (November 26), just days after the election of the Police and Crime Commissioner for East Sussex, West Sussex and Brighton &...
View ArticlePerson freed from car in Faygate collision
Hydraulic equipment was used last night (Monday November 19) to free a person from a car following a collision in Faygate.Firefighters were called to the A264 at around 6.30pm where three cars were...
View ArticleDistrict’s health organisations pledge to work with watchdog
Health services serving West Sussex have received relatively few complaints – according to an independent watchdog’s report.The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO), which looks into...
View ArticleNew leader for area’s civil engineers
Civil engineers in West Sussex have a new chairman following their recent Annual General Meeting held at Guildford.Brian Hillman, who works for Opus International in Fareham was elected to chair the...
View ArticleBusiness group meets in Horsham
Members and guests of Horsham Business Club had a chance to quiz the council’s cabinet member for the local economy - and to hear how he plans to help local businesses. Over a working breakfast at...
View ArticleCalling all children to ‘name that gritter!’
Every pupil in West Sussex is being invited to ‘Name a Gritter’ this year – and win their school a special prize.A competition has been organised by West Sussex County Council’s contractor Balfour...
View ArticleThe statue of Prometheus
A Victorian sculpture has been sold for an astonishing £97,250 at an auction house in Billingshurst.The white marble figure of mythological Greek hero, Prometheus, was sold to a private British...
View ArticleConcern over future of Horsham respite home
A council committee has raise concern about the future of a Horsham residential home used for short breaks for children who have complex health needs.West Sussex County Council’s Health and Adult...
View ArticleYoung residents voice their opinions to parliament
West Sussex youths will have their voices heard in the House of Commons by UK Youth Parliament Members this week.The ‘Make Your Mark’ ballot paper asked young voters in the county to decide between 15...
View ArticlePolice and Crime Panel meets for the first time with Commissioner
The first meeting of the Sussex Police and Crime Panel will be on Monday (November 26), just days after the election of the Police and Crime Commissioner for East Sussex, West Sussex and Brighton &...
View ArticleDrivers face delays on A281 at Rowhook
Drivers have faced delays this morning (Wednesday November 21) following an accident on a main road outside Horsham.The incident occurred on the A281 Guildford Road northbound in Rowhook at the A29...
View ArticleMusic ‘hub’ for young people discussed
A music ‘hub’ for young people in the Horsham district and across the county is being looked at next week.The future operation of the West Sussex music service is on the agenda for the Children and...
View ArticleRises in parking charges and new fees for green waste on the cards
Horsham District Council is set to freeze its share of the council tax bill for the third consecutive year - but as government grants continue to plunge, car park charges will have to rise and...
View ArticleMeeting on how NHS changes will affect West Sussex
Changes to the NHS are set to be discussed at the Joint Western Arun Area Committee tonight (Wednesday November 21) at 7pm. Experts from the Coastal West Sussex Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) will...
View ArticleFallen trees at Warnham delay rail services
Commuters are facing delays after two trees fell on the lines on the approach to Warnham station.The incident was reported to Network Rail at 1:52pm and rail replacement buses were ordered but the line...
View ArticleArson attack wrecks replica Iron Age roundhouse
A thatched building at an educational centre in Ewhurst was destroyed in a suspected arson attack.Surrey Police say the Sayers Croft Field Centre in Cranleigh Road, Ewhurst, was targetted between 8pm...
View ArticleBattle of the Businesses for Sussex’s Young Entrepreneurs
Young entrepreneurs in Sussex will be flexing their business savvy at the Young Enterprise Trade Fair in Horsham town centre on Saturday December 1. This year about 100 students are taking part in...
View ArticleAuthor has Horsham’s answer to Wonder Woman
Step aside Peter James, a Bishopric author has created Horsham’s very own crime fighter in his first fictional work, ‘Finding Rachel Davenport’.Michael Harling’s crime adventure tells the tale of a...
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