Southwater vehicle break-in
A radio/CD player was stolen from a car in Worthing Road, Southwater, last week.The car was parked on a driveway between 6.45pm on November 14 and 8.10am on November 16. Information to 101 quoting...
View ArticleFuture ‘looking bleak’ for ash trees in West Sussex
The future of ash trees in West Sussex is said to be ‘looking bleak’ after cases of ash dieback have been located in East Sussex and Kent.The wide-spread Chalara fraxinea fungus which causes ash...
View ArticleHorsham man missing
Police are appealing for information about a Horsham resident who has been missing since the beginning of last week.Daniel Armstrong was last seen on Monday November 12. He is described as white, of...
View ArticleElderly man crashes into Horsham road sign
Emergency services were called to Horsham following a collision involving a car and road sign yesterday afternoon (Wednesday November 21). Crew arrived on the scene in Forest Road just before 2.30pm. A...
View ArticleHorsham company Metricell gets royal visit
Mobile telecoms specialist, Metricell Limited, based in Horsham, received the Queen’s Award for Innovation 2012 last week. Prince Richard the Duke of Gloucester presented it to Stephen Mockford, the...
View ArticleNew civil engineering leader for South East England
Civil engineers in South East England have a new chairman following their recent annual general meeting held on Brighton Pier. Marc Griffin, who lives in Southsea, Hampshire, and works for the Isle of...
View ArticleWarning after spate of Horsham burglaries
Police investigating a series of burglaries in the Horsham area in recent weeks are encouraging residents to be extra vigilant.In the past three weeks 12 burglaries and attempted burglaries have taken...
View ArticleNorway carrier comes to Gatwick
Norwegian Air Shuttle, one of Europe’s fastest-growing airlines – has announced it is to establish a new base for London at Gatwick Airport in spring 2013. Gatwick is already the airline’s largest base...
View ArticleMaude’s expenses under fire again
Horsham MP Francis Maude was criticised by a Channel Four documentary this week, investigating how MPs have responded to the 2009 expenses scandal.While making it clear that he had kept within the new...
View ArticleAviation expert panel established
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) South East England has this week established its first Aviation Expert Panel. Rob James, who works for AMEY in Crawley, will be its 2013 chairman.
View ArticleSuspended sentence for speeding biker
A biker who was clocked riding at 88mph in a 50mph limit was given a suspended jail sentence this week.Andrew Veness, 23, who is a tyre and exhaust fitter from Beechwood Drive, Keston, near Bromley in...
View ArticleRoads to be repaired and resurfaced
Resurfacing and patching will take place on various local roads next week.In case of poor weather, the dates listed are subject to change.Resurfacing involves removing the existing black top surface...
View ArticleFine linen and art shop in Carfax
The Linen Shop & Gallery has opened its doors at 18 Carfax, Horsham, selling clothes, curtains, fabrics, paintings and festive gifts.Opening hours Tue-Sat, 10am-5.30pm and seven days a week from...
View ArticleCar creeper stolen
A car creeper - a trolley to lie on while working under a car - was stolen from a cupboard outside a house in St Johns Crescent, Broadbridge Heath, between November 16 and 18.Information to Sussex...
View ArticleUnemployment falls in Horsham
Unemployment in Horsham district fell again, with the claimant count down from 1,317 in September to 1,302 in October.Only Wealden and Mid Sussex have lower unemployment in Sussex.
View ArticleFallen tree blocks A264 near Horsham
A fallen tree has meant that drivers have faced delays on a major road on the outskirts of Horsham.The A264 Horsham Road has been closed in both directions this afternoon (Saturday November 24) between...
View ArticleFlooding closes road in Fittleworth
Flooding has closed a road through a South Downs village this morning (Sunday November 25).The B2138 at Tripp Hill in Fittleworth has been closed in both directions between the Coates Lane junction and...
View ArticleWarnham in the Christmas spirit
Warnham Village Hall is to host its annual ‘Grand Christmas Bazaar’ on Saturday December 1, 10am-3.15pm to raise funds for the church.Stalls will include food, toys and craft gifts. To donate for...
View ArticleDomestic violence addressed
An anti-domestic violence campaign was launched on Sunday, to co-incide with international White Ribbon Day.The Crimestoppers campaign will be promoted during November and December by a range of media,...
View ArticleSo much going on in our libraries
Like many people, I’d have to say that, reluctantly, I’m not exactly a frequent library-goer. As much as I’d like to spend time browsing the shelves and relaxing with a good book, real life gets in the...
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