Chill out and avoid computer malfunctions
Alan Stainer runs an IT company specialising in technical advice and support and website design, based in the Horsham District. In each column he’ll look at issues affecting computer use.Phew! What a...
View ArticleVIDEO: Road blocked by campaigners at Cuadrilla Balcombe site
Campaigners used a former fire appliance today (Thursday August 1) in their latest attempt to hamper oil exploration drilling work at Balcombe.The machine was stationed as temperatures soared in the...
View ArticleFEATURE: Weaving her magic at The Linen Shop
The Linen Shop’s window lavishly displays exclusively designed fabrics on plush pillows, flowing curtains and womenswear. Standing out amongst the rest in the heart of Horsham’s Carfax, it is no wonder...
View ArticleDavid Moore: To frack or not to frack? An interesting question!
Currently, most if not all of our attention is focused on Horsham District Council’s proposals for the construction of new homes over the next 20 years. The questions that interest us most are how many...
View Article‘Cautious’ spending approach leading to homelessness
A ‘cautious spending approach’ to spending discretionary housing payments is causing homelessness in the worst cases - according to one Lib Dem councillor.Speaking during a full Horsham District...
View ArticlePolice appeal after West Sussex power tools thefts
Police are asking anyone to come forward who has had power tools stolen from them from before the beginning of June.Officers have recovered high value power tools which they believed were stolen when...
View ArticleUPDATE: Council disputes profiteering from parking claim
Horsham District Council has disputed figures published by the RAC foundation and says it is not profiteering from parking.According...
View ArticleLoxwood Joust: two-day medieval festival on tomorrow
Tomorrow starts a two-day medieval festival in Loxwood Meadow where knights and steeds will compete in a jousting tournament.There will also be a medieval village complete with masked executioner,...
View ArticleTwo-car collision in Broadbridge Heath
Police were called to a collision involving two cars near Broadbridge Heath this morning (Friday August 2).Officers arrived on the scene at Broadbridge Heath roundabout at around 9.30am.It is not...
View ArticleFrancis Maude: vehemence of protests is premature
Yes it’s made national headlines and featured prominently in the press, on TV and radio – the protests against moves to explore for oil near Balcombe.Let me start by making one thing crystal clear. I...
View ArticleNick Herbert: MP’s tribute to councillor Frank Wilkinson
I was really saddened when I heard that County Councillor Frank Wilkinson died last week. It was only a very few weeks ago when we heard that Frank had suddenly been admitted to Worthing Hospital with...
View ArticleRoyal Baby sculpture unveiled in Horsham
A Horsham Stone-designed sculpture honouring Prince George was unveiled in Horsham town centre at 9am this morning (Friday).The design was chosen by people of the town and is on display at the mosaic...
View ArticleExcitement for today’s Cranleigh Show
Farm animals and families will flock to the Cranleigh Show today (Saturday) for the annual day of family fun.The popular event, which takes place at Cranleigh and South Eastern Agricultural Society’s...
View ArticleConfusion at strategic site selection process
The council’s criteria for picking strategic sites in its new draft housing plan has confused both campaigners and developers.During last week’s meeting where Horsham District Council’s draft housing...
View ArticleBrighton and Hove Albion youth programmes running this month
Albion in the Community (AITC) is running two football programmes for girls and boys aged from six to 11 in the local area this month.One of these begins on Monday (August 5) at Plaistow and Kirdford...
View ArticleMain road at Mannings Heath shut due to burst water main
A main road just outside Horsham was closed earlier this afternoon (Saturday August 3) due to a burst water main.The A281 Brighton Road in Mannings Heath was shut in both directions at the Mannings...
View ArticleUPDATE: M23 closed near Crawley after serious accident
Officers from the Roads Policing Unit (RPU) at Surrey Police were assisted by officers from Sussex Police on the northbound carriageway of the M23 this evening (Saturday August 3) following a serious...
View ArticleGrateful staff present theft stopping rugby player with £1,595 watch
A Horsham man who rugby-tackled a man who had taken watches from a town centre jewellers was presented with a watch worth £1,595 and thanked by staff on Wednesday.Peter Downes, 42, took matters into...
View ArticleCouncil’s vacant posts called into question
The number of vacant posts at Horsham District Council (HDC) was called into question by the leader of the Liberal Democrats, David Holmes (LDem, Horsham Park), in a cabinet meeting last Thursday (Jul...
View ArticleNew centres provide specialist support for disabled
Local centres to provide specialist support for young disabled children and their families are being developed by West Sussex County Council.Launching this autumn, the ‘Early Years Hubs’ will help make...
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