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I HOPE you’ve all had a Chipper-rific week. I had to go back to school this week and even though I really enjoyed my half term, I was excited to see my friends and teacher again. I’m sure mum is happy...
View ArticleWarnham targeted in shed burglaries
Two sheds have been broken into in Bell Road, Warnham, over the weekend. A lock was removed and a chainsaw stolen. Police believe more sheds may have been targeted and are urging residents to get in...
View ArticleDavid Moore: what makes Horsham attractive to shoppers?
All town centres are in continual competition with the attractions or advantages offered by other towns, out of town shopping areas and online shopping.Horsham is a good example of a town centre that...
View ArticleKey council decisions are ‘made in private’
There is concern among opposition members of Horsham District Council too many key decisions are being made behind closed doors.Leader of the Liberal Democrat group David Holmes (LDem, Horsham Park)...
View ArticleNick Herbert: buy British if you want to avoid dodgy meat
Afew years ago I launched a campaign called ‘Honest Food’. Its premise was simple – we ought to know where food comes from. ‘Country of origin’ labelling would help consumers to make informed choices...
View ArticleBreaking down stereotypes to recruit new firefighters
Retained firefighters in a South Downs village want to break down stereotypes and misconceptions about the emergency service and encourage residents to join.The team at Storrington Fire Station told...
View ArticleCOMMENT: Democracy is what we make of it, so we should get involved
In my time as a local newspaper reporter, people seem to be disengaged with politics until it really affects them and I can’t blame them.Many decisions taken at council meetings are not newsworthy or...
View ArticleCOMMENT: Rugby teen’s cupcakes are the scrummiest
This teenage heartthrob will have the girls of Horsham swooning en masse when you hear his guilty pleasure. Earlier this month the 15-year-old could be spotted whipping up a three-course meal at the...
View ArticleMap used in Horsham distraction thefts
A distraction thief is using a London underground tube map to snatch mobile phones from eateries in Horsham, police warn this week. The man, described to be of Eastern European appearance, places the...
View ArticleVillage should be ‘dementia friendly’ to help sufferers
Councillors, police officials and residents gathered at a meeting this week to take the first steps towards making Henfield a more dementia friendly place to live.Organised by charity, Know Dementia,...
View ArticleFather asks county council for safer walkways in village
An avid walker claims the countryside walkways in Ashington have become ‘impassable’ in the last few years.Ed Jowett is pleading with West Sussex County Council to improve Ashington’s ‘mud entrenched’...
View ArticlePlay equipment will stay
Play equipment is to remain in a town’s park, a council has confirmed.Biggleswade Town Council will keep the current equipment located at Franklin’s Recreation Ground.While the aerial runway has been...
View ArticleVIDEO: South Downs Way Walk 2013
Keith McKenna of Footprints of Sussex explains about this year’s South Downs Way Walk.The walk is an organised nine-day 100 mile hike along the South Downs Way.This year’s trek will begin in Eastbourne...
View ArticleFootpath closure would free up pitches for school
Councillors are expected to agree to apply to close a footpath south of Tanbridge House School to enable the handover of new school pitches.North Horsham County Local Committee (CLC) will be...
View ArticleThree bikes stolen in Faygate burglary
Three bikes have been stolen during a shed burglary in Faygate Lane, Faygate. PCSO Emma Atvarnieks, of Horsham police, said: “It is believed the shed was broken into in a three week period, however a...
View ArticleSchool’s Fairtrade tea party
On Wednesday afternoon the children of St Mary’s C of E School, Pulborough invited parents, members of their local community and a Fairtrade sugar cane producer to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight with a...
View ArticleNick Herbert: buy British if you want to avoid dodgy meat
Afew years ago I launched a campaign called ‘Honest Food’. Its premise was simple – we ought to know where food comes from. ‘Country of origin’ labelling would help consumers to make informed choices...
View ArticleFrancis Maude: tackling the poverty on our doorstep
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about a busy day in Horsham, including a visit to Christ’s Hospital School where I met students involved with the school’s Community Action programme. I mentioned how...
View ArticleCharity bin arson attack
Firefighters have been called to an arson attack on a charity recycling bin at Tesco in Broadbridge Heath.Crew arrived on the scene just before midnight on Saturday. One hose reel was used to...
View ArticleNik Butler: ‘Sussex wunt be druv’ - discovering a wealth of history
You have only to Google the term ‘Sussex wunt be Druv’; and you discover a wealth of history, beyond Wikipedia, regarding the character and personalities of Sussex. The phrase is mentioned in poems and...
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