SNOW: What to do if council services are disrupted
People can keep up to date with Horsham District Council’s snow contingency plans in various ways.With severe weather in the forecast for the Horsham District, residents in the Horsham District should...
View ArticleCouncil staff turn out in force to oppose proposed changes to terms and...
Council staff facing a reduction in car allowance and redundancy pay turned out in force at meeting to discuss a review of their terms and conditions tonight (Thursday January 17).Around 70 staff at...
View ArticleHorsham District councillor moves to Worthing Borough
A Horsham District Councillor who has moved out of the district says he is committed to serving his ward.David Coldwell (Con, Bramber, Upper Beeding and Woodmancote) recently moved to Worthing, but he...
View ArticleSnow: Horsham Carfax at 9am on Friday January 18
The Carfax, slowly being transformed into a winter wonderland.After less than two hours of snow, it seems the predictions of heavy snow this weekend were correct.
View ArticleA24 blocked after lorry accident
A jack-knifed lorry has caused long delays on the A24 this morning (Friday January 18).The A24 London Road in Washington is blocked and there is queueing traffic in both directions at the A283 The Pike...
View ArticleVideo: Snow in Horsham town centre
It is mid morning and snow is still falling in Horsham.The County Times took a wander down Market Square, Brighton Road and Tanyard Close where motorists were driving sensibily on untreated roads....
View ArticleStay safe in the snow warn police
As snow moves across the county, Sussex Police is offering advice on how to stay safe.Superintendent Grenville Wilson of Sussex Police’s Operations Department said: “As snow starts to affect the county...
View ArticleSnow: Horsham Carfax at 11am on Friday January 18
Late morning in the town centre, and the snow is getting a little heavier.Where it’s fresh, the snow is lying more than an inch deep.
View ArticleSNOW UPDATE: News bulletin from Horsham District Council
Horsham District Council is aiming to maintain service as usual during the current and predicted severe weather.The Council’s website...
View ArticleSnow: A29 Bury road blocked
A major road in the South Downs has been blocked by the snow this morning (Friday January 18).The A29 in Bury is blocked in both directions between Whiteways Lodge Roundabout and The Hollow junction,...
View ArticleMP impressed by the ‘vision’ of development
South Downs MP Nick Herbert has been given a tour of the exciting new site of Architectural Plants in Pulborough. On Friday he met owner of the long-established plant business Angus White, who is...
View ArticleSNOW: How the Horsham district is affected
The entire district of Horsham has been deluged by heavy snow today (Friday January 18).Roads, schools and businesses have all been affected by the weather. This morning a jack-knifed lorry caused long...
View ArticleSnow: A24 warning at Washington
Drivers are being warned about hazardous conditions on a section of the A24 this afternoon (Friday January 18).There is slow traffic on A283 The Pike between the A24 London Road junction in Washington...
View ArticleSNOW: Reminder to look out for elderly neighbours
People with elderly neighbours are being urged to keep an eye on them as heavy snow affects West Sussex.Through West Sussex County Council’s Age with Confidence initiative, people are being encouraged...
View ArticlePost Office palaver
South Downs MP Nick Herbert has written to the chief executive of Post Office Limited to seek answers on the closure of the post office in Pulborough.Residents spoke of their frustration after they...
View ArticleSnow: Horsham Park
The view across Horsham Park on Friday morning.With the snow still coming down quite heavily, the park looked bleak and almost deserted.
View ArticleMuch loved 97 year-old ‘died without dignity’
An ‘angry’ relative has complained about the treatment of her late 97 year old aunt from Henfield by a West Sussex hospital in her final days.Distraught niece, Anne Smith, lovingly described her aunt,...
View ArticleVIDEO: Snowy Sunday in Storrington
More snow continues to fall this afternoon (Sunday), giving a fresh white carpet for lots of snow fun.That didn’t stop plenty of people heading out on foot, many armed with sledges for a spot of family...
View ArticleEntertainment giants could save HMV
Music labels and film studios are reportedly planning to throw their weight behind a rescue deal for the collapsed retailer HMV, which has stores in Horsham and Crawley.Entertainment giants including...
View ArticleWeather leads to hazardous driving conditions
Hazardous driving conditions have been reported across the Horsham district following snow at the weekend. Heavy traffic is on the A23 northbound in Bolney at Bolney CrossIcy conditions have been...
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