District councillor at centre of planning row about ‘overuse’ of shed for...
A Horsham district councillor has been thrown into the centre of a planning row which is being investigated by the council’s planning officers. John Bailey (Con, Rudgwick) has right of access over...
View ArticleA24 near Horsham partially blocked after accident
A major road near Horsham was partially blocked this lunchtime (Sunday December 30) following an accident.The A24 Horsham Road in Capel had queueing traffic in both directions between Clark’s Green...
View ArticleMotorists warned to drive slowly through floods
Motorists across West Sussex are being urged to drive slowly on roads which have been affected by flooding over Christmas.The heavy rain which fell during the holiday period has led to an increase in...
View ArticleFree health advice drop in proves a success
Residents needing free advice and motivation on any healthy New Year’s resolutions can find support from Horsham District Wellbeing.As well as offering advice by phone or email, advisors from Horsham...
View ArticleHelp improve town centre by meeting district councillor
Anyone with an interest in Horsham town centre is invited to join Horsham District Council’s cabinet member for Horsham town, communication and special projects, at drop in surgeries being run at...
View ArticleWellbeing advice on offer for healthy New Year’s resolutions
RESIDENTS needing free advice and motivation on any healthy New Year’s resolutions can find support from Horsham District Wellbeing.As well as offering advice by phone or email, advisors from Horsham...
View ArticlePhone problems hit new development
West of Horsham developer Berkeley Homes has defended the fact that some residents have been moving into properties with no working phoneline.Horsham District councillor Godfrey Newman (LDem, Forest)...
View ArticleVideo: recycling message sent out
Christmas is a time of giving, and for the organisation Recycle for West Sussex, the message was simple this year, ‘Give us your recycling this Christmas’.Households in West Sussex already put more...
View ArticleWhat’s so difficult about making a real decision?
The conclusion reached by West Sussex County Council’s North Horsham County Local Committee to refer the fate of East Street to a public inquiry was probably not too much of a surprise as it avoided...
View ArticleResponse team chairman warns ‘lives could be at risk’
Henfield Area Response Team (HART) chairman claims lives could be at risk due to ongoing communication problems by the South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb).Dick Nye has stepped forward to share...
View ArticlePolice release CCTV images of bike theft suspects
British Transport Police have released images of people wanted for a number of bike thefts across Sussex, including two at Horsham station.A statement from PC Billy Burstow said: “Now we are asking...
View ArticleSerious injuries after Ifold crash
A man suffered serious injuries following a three vehicle collision in Plaistow Road near Ifold on Saturday January 5. The collision took place at around 6pm and involved a black Volkswagen travelling...
View ArticleMan escapes Upper Beeding house fire
An elderly man was given oxygen after a fire broke out at an Upper Beeding home on Saturday night (January 5). Firefighters arrived at the scene in Monks Walk just before 9pm. Crew used breathing...
View ArticleCourtroom video link aims to reduce wasted court time
Video link technology will allow police officers and vulnerable witnesses to give evidence without attending court.Justice and Policing Minister Damian Green announced last week that Sussex is one of...
View ArticleMan in hospital after horse incident
A 25-year-old man has been rushed to hospital following an incident with a horse this afternoon (Monday January 7).Emergency services including Sussex Air Ambulance were called to a field in Horsham at...
View ArticleMajor investment for Sussex rail set-up
Network Rail has today (Tuesday January 8) committed to continuing the biggest investment in infrastructure since the Victorian era.The idea is to reduce costs and deliver more passengers on time than...
View ArticleAccident blocks part of the A29
Drivers faced early morning delays this morning (Wednesday January 9) following an accident on a major road.There was slow traffic and a partial blockage of the A29 London Road southbound in Pulborough...
View ArticleVideo: Awards at last West Sussex LINk meeting
West Sussex LINk (Local Involvement Network) Stewardship Group marked its last meeting with a presentation to two key members.Dr Vicki King, group chair for four years, and leading volunteer Tony...
View ArticleDark Star brewery expanding as ale drinkers defy the recession
Good news for fans of Dark Star - the Partridge Green brewery has increased its brewing capacity by 50 per cent.Dark Star, which started out creating pale and hoppy ales like the ever-popular Hophead,...
View ArticleStorrington roadworks ongoing
Traffic chaos is set to continue in Storrington, with road works scheduled to last until Monday.The A283 is partially closed in the village centre due to electric works. Temporary traffic lights are in...
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