Master builder scoops award
A building company that has recently moved to Rusper was named as one of the winners of a regional Master Builder of the Year Award from the Federation of Master Builders this month.RB Projects,...
View ArticleNew deputy PCC to be appointed with a £45,000 salary
Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner, Katy Bourne, has announced her intention to appoint Steve Waight as a full-time Deputy Police & Crime Commissioner, to be paid an annual salary of £45,000Mr...
View ArticleNursery market stall pair thrilled to be honoured
A green-fingered Southwater husband and wife team are absolutely thrilled to receive first place at last week’s Dressed for Success awards.Sarah and John Knott, who run Forget Me Not Plants out of...
View ArticleCare home tax liability slashed by specialist
A Horsham tax specialist has managed to slash a West Sussex care home’s tax liability by more than £100,000.All but four in every 100 commercial property owners either fail to claim all the capital...
View ArticlePancake flippers needed for race
Horsham businesses are being urged to register teams for this year’s charity pancake race held in the Carfax on Tuesday February 19.Run by Horsham Rotary Club in partnership with Horsham District...
View ArticleVIDEO: Landmark pub set to re-open under new ownership
The Bear Pub in Market Square, Horsham closed down this week, but will re-open under new ownership within the next fortnight - brewer Hall and Woodhouse confirmed. Their new business partner is...
View ArticleVIDEO: Town centre roadworks - your questions answered
A exhibition aiming to inform people of the upcoming roadworks to improve Horsham town centre attracted hundreds of people.An empty unit in Swan Walk Shopping Centre was filled for two days this month...
View ArticleHorsham Mystery Tour 04
A classic vehicle, slightly the worse for wear after being used for anti-tank rifle target practise, not to mention spending many years buried in the ground.This make was slow and had a poor reputation...
View ArticleBright future for hospital trust
The man who has led East Surrey Hospital through vast improvements in care could be leaving in March.In the same week he was praised by councillors about the positive changes he has made at the...
View ArticleA23 lane closed after accident at Woodmancote
A lane of the A23 has been closed following an accident this morning (Thursday January 31).The lane was shut northbound in Woodmancote between Aldbourne Junction and Hurstpierpoint.Drivers have faced...
View ArticleEntrepreneurs battle to turn their dream into a reality
Two Billingshurst students are one small step from turning their business dream into reality as they reached the final of a business competition last week.Josh Stacey and Sam Rose, both 16 and studying...
View ArticleNew classrooms planned for Horsham School
William Penn Primary School at Coolham is set to be refurbished if planning permission is granted by West Sussex County Council on Tuesday.The application seeks permission for a new building at the...
View ArticleCouncil supporting low income families
Horsham District Council has put measures in place to make sure low income families claiming Council Tax Benefit will be no worse off when the council takes over its management in April.There are...
View ArticleVIDEO: Cabinet recommends council tax freeze
Horsham District Council cabinet members met last night (Thursday) to discuss a range of matters, including finalising the Budget for 2013/14.The cabinet has recommend the council to agree to freeze...
View ArticleVIDEO: Police called to reports of Horsham shoplifter
Officers have been called to Horsham town centre after reports of theft from a shop this afternoon (Friday February 1).Horsham police arrived in Swan Walk Shopping Centre at around 12.20pm.Updates will...
View ArticleSchool provision to be reviewed, says county
The county council says it has been urged by parents, heads and chairs of governors to conduct a review of education provisions within Steyning and Storrington.In response to this, West Sussex County...
View ArticleNick Herbert: North-South divide is a national failing
Last Friday I went to an open meeting in Tangmere attended by all the parish councils in South West Sussex. Their concern was the prospect of excessive housing numbers. They all agreed that new homes...
View ArticleRenewed police appeal over fatal crash
Police investigating the fatal crash in which a 20-year-old Handcross man died at Ansty on Sunday (January 27) have renewed their appeal for witnesses.Jay Ansell died when his white Volkswagen Golf...
View ArticleMessage in a bottle could save lives
A scheme to help the emergency services find crucial personal information was launched last week at Steyning Health Centre.The ‘Message in a Bottle’ campaign encourages residents to keep their basic...
View ArticleFirefighters called to tyre blaze
Around 20 tyres were set alight at a Horsham business on Saturday night (February 2).Firefighters were called to the blaze in Brighton Road at around 11.45pm. It place in rear of the lock-up. A...
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