Sobering facts for Sussex drink drivers
Drink drivers who think they can dodge justice by refusing to give a breath test are being caught out.Sussex Police say that roughly one in every dozen motorists arrested in Sussex on suspicion of...
View ArticleHorsham interfaith group ‘Remembers Hiroshima’
A Horsham interfaith group gathered this morning for their annual ‘Remembers Hiroshima’ event at Denne Road cemetery, Horsham (Aug 6).The dedication by Horsham Interfaith Forum opened with a poem and...
View ArticleShould Horsham homeowners be allowed to rent out their driveways?
Homeowners should be able to rent out their driveways without needing planning permission under new planning guidance.Eric Pickles, Secretary of State for the Department for Communities and Local...
View ArticleJobseeking with a disability
A short film, launched last week in Horsham, aims to challenge some of common misconceptions about people with disabilities.‘Back Into Work’ features four people who have been helped back into the job...
View ArticleFire in Horsham chip shop
An alleyway in Horsham was cordoned off as firefighters fought a blaze in a chip shop’s deep fat fryer on Friday (August 2). Crews from Horsham arrived on the scene in Colletts Alley at around 6.15pm....
View ArticleHouse sign set on fire in Wiston
A sign on a house was deliberately set on fire this morning (Monday August 5) in Wiston.Firefighters were called to the home in Spithandle Lane at 5am.A fire crew from Steyning used a hose to put the...
View ArticleDog rescued from Bramber river ledge
Firefighters helped rescue a dog which became stranded on a river ledge in Bramber.Officers arrived on the scene near The Street at around midday. The dog who was later reunited with the owner.
View ArticleCar crash in Thakeham
Emergency services were called to Thakeham after a collision involving one car on Saturday (August 3).The female driver was released before firefighters arrived in Storrington Road just after 8am. The...
View ArticleSimon Clare: Fracking - we need some objectivity
New County Times columnist Simon Clare says we need to separate fracking facts form the rhetoricAS DRILLING gear and protesters moved into position in Balcombe last week, the debate around the issue of...
View ArticleShould a high ropes course for Horsham Park be approved?
A new high ropes course in Horsham Park could be approved by the council tonight (Tuesday August 6).Horsham District Council’s officers have recommended that DC Leisure’s application be approved by the...
View ArticleFilm extras wanted tomorrow at South Lodge Hotel
Film makers are looking for extras, aged 25 to 65, for a day of filming at South Lodge Hotel on Tuesday August 6.The crew working on Sussex-based thriller A Dark Reflection say they are filming scenes...
View ArticleSussex’s police commissioner takes a stand against domestic violence
Sussex’s Police & Crime Commissioner, Katy Bourne, wants action against domestic violence to remain among the top priority for police in the county.Last month, Sussex Police became the first police...
View ArticleSizzling summer brilliant for brewers
As West Sussex enjoys its hottest summer in recent years, one local company is making its presence felt at a number of outdoors events in the county.Hepworth and Co Brewers are taking advantage of the...
View ArticleThe Consortium - offering a home for small businesses in Storrington
Small businesses are being invited to rent space in The Consortium, a new co-operative venture coming soon to Storrington.Sharon and Mike Garland have bought an 18th century premises - thought to have...
View ArticleOlympic legacy gets youngsters on their bikes
Britain’s cycling heroes have inspired record numbers of youngsters in West Sussex to get on their bikes, according to figures from British Cycling.The number of young British Cycling members is...
View ArticleApproved high ropes scheme for Horsham Park will bring ‘wow factor’
A high ropes course approved by the council on Tuesday will be a major attraction for the town bringing a ‘wow factor’ to Horsham Park.Horsham District Council’s Development Control North Committee...
View ArticleTwo Horsham district traffic accidents delay drivers
Two road accidents this morning (Wednesday August 7) have caused problems for commuters.The A281 Long Hill in Crabtree has been partially blocked northbound near the Mill Lane junction, because of an...
View ArticleCommunity involved in ‘battle against litter’ with new posters in Horsham
Litter posters designed by adults with learning difficulties are to be displayed throughout the Horsham district as part of a joint initiative between Horsham District Council and West Sussex County...
View ArticleAt the Vets: Why your dog is shaking its head
We’re so spoilt for beautiful places to take our dogs here in West Sussex.The current warmer dry weather also means much more play outdoors for both you and your dog; but it’s essential to be aware,...
View ArticleI had a window seat and could see the whole of Europe from above
Hi kids. The summer holidays have properly kicked in!Last week I said I was looking forward to going away with my family for the first time on a plane, that was great! I had a window seat and could see...
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