Horsham family’s anger at asbestos discovery
A family from Horsham were shocked to discover asbestos in their home, two years after a house survey which should have identified it.Dad Colin Smith told the County Times they will have to move into a...
View ArticleMan in hospital after Bolney crash
One man was taken to hospital after a collision involving two cars in Bolney yesterday (Sunday June 3). Emergency services were called to Bishopstone just after 8.30am. One vehicle was involved in a...
View ArticleDrink drive campaign launched
Motorists are being reminded they have just one simple choice when it comes to alcohol- drink or drive- never both.Sussex Police launched its summer drink or drive campaign on Saturday (June 1) and, in...
View ArticleVIDEO: Horsham Beer Festival - early birds queue for tickets
Horsham Beer Festival tickets went on sale this weekend, with a queue of ale fans in Horsham on Saturday morning to buy up the first tickets.The 11th Horsham Beer Festival will be held at the Drill...
View ArticleCake bake-off at Swan Walk Summer Fete
The first ‘Swan Walk Bake Off’ was held on Saturday as part of the shopping centre’s summer fete.Cat Dresser, of The Great British Bake Off, attended as one of the panel of judges.Prize for first place...
View ArticleUnder the hammer: Rare books from collection owned by Horsham doctor and...
Ornithology texts, from Horsham Hospital surgeon Dr Nowell Peach’s collection, are up for auction this month.The 45 volumes, which are being sold individually, have a combined estimated value of...
View ArticleRide-on tractor stolen from Copsale home
A ride-on lawn mower has been stolen from a home in Copsale.Police believe the theft took place between the hours of 7pm on Tuesday May 28 and 7pm the following day.Officers said a 3ft high fence was...
View ArticleStreet celebration for Emily’s Trust
The red, white and blue bunting got another airing on Sunday, as residents of Norfolk Terrace, Horsham, reclaimed the streets for the third year running.The road served as a Royal Wedding street party...
View ArticleBattery stolen at Slinfold sewage works
Sewage works in Slinfold have been broken into and a generator battery swiped.Officers believe the Stane Street theft took place some time between 4pm on Wednesday May 29 and 7.30am the following...
View ArticleSouth Downs holiday lodges and campsite plans given go-ahead
Plans for eco holiday centre with eight lodges and a campsite have received the go-ahead from Horsham District Council.Applicants Peacebound Ltd were asking members of the HDC development control south...
View ArticleVillage planning row resolved
A woman from Pulborough has been allowed to keep rendering on her property despite ‘tsunami of objections’ from neighbours.Jane Hatcher of Aston Rise, Pulborough, received planning permission to extend...
View ArticlePraise for Liberal Democrat chairmanship
Horsham District Councillor Leonard Crosbie, pictured here last year with current chairman Philip Circus (left), was complimented last week for proving the role is truly non-partisan.George Cockman...
View ArticleSteyning parish council by-election today
Due to the resignation of a Steyning Parish Councillor a by-election will be held today (June 6).Polling stations are available at The Steyning Centre in Fletcher’s Croft from 9am until 10pm...
View ArticleCar destroyed in Bramber blaze
One car has been destroyed in a fire outside a home in Bramber, near Steyning. Two wheelie bins and eight metres of fencing also suffered damage in the blaze yesterday (Wednesday June 5).Firefighters...
View ArticleAge UK Horsham District events for Carers’ Week 2013.
Refreshments will be available every day at Lavinia House Day Centre, in Dukes Square, Denne Road.Two course lunch are available at 12.30pm any day during the week at a cost of £6.50 per head. Book at...
View ArticleNick Herbert: Strong reasons why UK should stick together
On Tuesday, the national commemoration of The Queen’s coronation was held, sixty years on from the ceremony in 1953. It was a reminder that The Queen was crowned as Sovereign of a United Kingdom in...
View ArticleVIDEO: Firefighters called to Horsham arson attack
Firefighters were called to Brighton Road in Horsham after a small blaze was started in Bennett’s Field this evening (Thursday June 6).A crew arrived on the scene at around 5.45pm. One hose reel was...
View ArticleSteyning Parish Council by-election winner
The winner of the Steyning Parish Council by-election yesterday has been announced.Gill Muncey, of Perrots Lane, Steyning, was elected in the by-election, which was called by residents.Only 20 per cent...
View Article‘Mocktails’ competition - grand final announced
The Mocktail Apprentice Project will finish in spectacular style with a grand finale at South Lodge Hotel next month.The scheme aims to encourage young people to take more of an interest in...
View ArticleFrancis Maude: we’ve saved £10bn by driving out waste
Every so often, as Minister for the Cabinet Office, I make a significant announcement which necessitates a day of radio and TV interviews and much coverage in the press.Monday was just such a day and,...
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