VIDEO: 9/11 truth movement in Horsham
A large crowd arrived at Horsham Magistrates’ Court this morning, as 9/11 truth campaigner Tony Rooke had his day in court.Prosecuted for not paying his TV licence, Rooke argued that he could not give...
View ArticleHistoric home Parham House damaged in fire
Historic Parham House was damaged in a fire on Saturday (February 23).Firefighters were called to the four-storey heritage house at around 12.45pm.A fire was discovered in the first floor library area...
View ArticleVIDEO: Tony Rooke after his 9/11 court case
Charged with not paying his TV licence, Tony Rooke had claimed at Horsham Magistrates’ Court that the BBC’s treatment of the 9/11 attacks made it complicit in acts of terrorism.He asked to submit...
View ArticleCouncillors split over decision
Horsham District Councillor’s were split down the middle over whether to approve minor amendments to a seven dwelling application in West Chiltington. Without substantial reason to oppose it, the...
View ArticleMen sought after Partridge Green Co Op burglary
Police are investigating a burglary at the Co Op in High Street, Partridge Green, in the early hours on Saturday morning, 23 February. Two men were seen leaving the shop at about 3am in a black 4 x 4...
View ArticleGREEN WASTE: Cabinet member to ‘address concerns’ in Facebook chat
Residents with questions about the new garden waste collection service will have the chance to question Councillor Andrew Baldwin, Horsham District Council’s Cabinet Member for the Environment, during...
View Article9/11 controversy in Horsham court
The 9/11 truth movement had its day in court this week, as the BBC’s news coverage of the attacks was cited in a case of an unpaid TV licence.Tony Rooke, 49, of Broyle Close, Chichester, pleaded not...
View ArticleFirefighters called out after gas fumes detected in Billingshurst
Firefighters were called to a Billingshurst house last night (Tuesday February 26) after a smell of gas was reported.They arrived at Arun Road at around 10.50pm where there was a slight smell of gas...
View ArticleDriver left hanging upside down after crash
A driver was left hanging upside-down in her seat after a car overturned on the B2139 in Storrington last night (Tuesday February 26).Emergency services were scrambled to this scene near the Claye Lane...
View ArticleFree health MOTs coming to the South Downs villages
Horsham District Wellbeing service is rolling out free ‘Wellbeing Wednesdays’ sessions in the rural areas of the Horsham District this spring.The service will be providing residents with joint health...
View ArticleVoting for Youth Parliament elections start next month
Make sure you use your vote for the West Sussex Youth Parliament electionsYoung people are being reminded to make sure they use their vote in the UK Youth Parliament elections next month.Voting for the...
View ArticleUPDATE: Driver left hanging upside down after Storrington crash
This is the scene of a crash in which a driver was left hanging upside-down in her seat after a car overturned on the B2139 in Storrington last night (Tuesday February 26).Emergency services were...
View ArticleHorsham neighbourhood policing team receive new car
The Neighbourhood Policing Team in Horsham have received a new car provided by Lifestyle Ford who have sponsored it along with Swan Walk shopping centre.Sergeant Stephen Cobbett said the team are...
View Article‘Tranquil’ playing field to get village green status despite parish council’s...
A ‘tranquil’ area of land in Steyning is set to become a village green, despite strong objections from Steyning Parish Council. The fate of Memorial Playing Field, which has been the subject of much...
View ArticlePolice and bomb disposal crew at house in Warnham
A house in Warnham was searched on Thursday morning and a man was arrested, Sussex Police report.Local residents were alarmed to see explosives disposal experts arrive at the scene, but police say they...
View ArticleVIDEO: Once in a lifetime prize snapped up by Crawley gingerbread maker
A young gingerbread maker from Crawley has snapped up a ‘once in a lifetime’ prize by winning a business competition for 16-25-year-olds.Sam French, 21, from North Road, Three Bridges, triumphed in the...
View ArticleHorsham man gets 128 votes in Eastleigh by-elections
Horsham man Jim Duggan was beaten by the Beer, Baccy and Crumpets Party, Christian Party and Monster Raving Loony Party in the Eastleigh by-elections yesterday (Thursday).Mr Duggan, who has stood as a...
View ArticleCouncillor reassures people worried over school’s future
A South Downs county councillor has spoken out to reassure parents and teachers who are concerned over the future of their village school. Pat Arculus, who represents the Pulborough division on the...
View ArticleTHE INTERVIEW: Will UKIP oust the Tories this May?
Three weeks ago the County Times published an interview with UKIP’s West Sussex coordinator John Wallace.In light of yesterday’s Eastleigh bi-election results, the article takes on a new...
View ArticleSouth Downs Way - a unique trail
The South Downs Way is unique – and in several different ways.It is the only one of ten designated ‘National Trails’ that lies entirely within its own national park; running through beautiful...
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