Thinking of others during festive fun
STREET entertainment will add to the festive fun at Shoreham late-night Christmas shopping tomorrow.Bands and carol singers will be dotted around the town centre, including High Street and Brunswick...
View ArticleArson attack on bushes near Horsham
Firefighters were called to a bush fire near Horsham on Wednesday afternoon (December 11).The fire, in Old Holbrook, is being treated by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service as deliberate. It was...
View ArticleHit and run in Washington
A hit and run incident in Washington has sparked a police appeal.It took place on the A24 northbound exit onto the Washington Roundabout at around 3.40pm on Wednesday December 11. The victim was...
View Article‘Female scream’ report sparks police hunt in Broadbridge Heath
A report of a woman screaming sparked a police search in Broadbridge Heath yesterday morning (Wednesday December 11). Officers attended The Ducky village green off Broadbridge Heath Road at around...
View ArticleVIDEO: Horsham shoppers entertained with carols
Fundraisers are belting out Christmas carols in Horsham town centre this afternoon (Thursday December 12).Age UK volunteers are entertaining shoppers as they make their way in and out of Swan Walk...
View ArticleMeeting is suspended as tempers flare
FEELINGS ran high at Steyning Parish Council on Monday, ending in a group of residents being escorted from the meeting.Skate park objectors were angry when public question time was called to a halt,...
View ArticleFrancis Maude: coping with legacy of reckless Labour
Last week saw the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement. These are often dry fare, absorbing to finance and politics junkies. But this one contained a big economic story. Let’s look at the UK’s current...
View ArticleNik Butler: Could Horsham spawn the next big internet thing?
This week the Horsham coworking community will have gathered for their final meeting of 2013. What started in cafe and coffee conversation has continued to organically develop into a community who are...
View ArticleOne accident follows another on A27
A CAR hitting the central reservation, followed by an accident in the queue, are causing tailbacks on the A27 this morning. Sussex Police are warning there is congestion at the Southwick Tunnel, going...
View ArticleCounty council to discuss proposed £55m cuts
The county council will debate controversial proposals to cut £55m over the next two years as part of an overall £141m savings package today (Friday December 13).The West Sussex County Council meeting...
View ArticleTrapped magpie rescued
A TRAPPED magpie was rescued from the chimney of a house in Shoreham yesterday.The bird had got stuck in the chimney flue but Shoreham firefighters were able to release it using small tools.The...
View ArticleTwo arrested after machete attack
TWO men have been arrested following a machete attack on a Shoreham father.Police were called to Buckingham Street in Shoreham at 3.15am on Monday to reports a man had been assaulted and received a...
View ArticleCounty council reveals intention to freeze its council tax element for 2014/15
West Sussex County Council has revealed its intention to freeze its element of the council tax bill for 2014/15.Michael Brown (Con, Fernhurst), WSCC’s cabinet member for finance, made the announcement...
View ArticlePolice appeal for witnesses following seven break-ins
Police are appealing for information after seven properties were broken into in Crawley yesterday (Thursday December 12).Doors were smashed during break-ins at properties in Fountains Close, Gossops...
View ArticleColgate road closed after collision
Forest Road in Colgate was closed earlier this evening (Friday December 13) following an accident.The road was shut in both directions between the Blackhouse Road junction and the Grouse Road...
View ArticleA23 partially blocked near Hurstpierpoint
The A23 was partially blocked this evening (Friday December 13) following an accident.There was queueing traffic southbound between Hurstpierpoint and Aldbourne Junction.Drivers faced some delays but...
View ArticleCouncillors’ concern over school transfer age issues
CONCERNS over catchment areas and ongoing funding for Worthing schools in the age of transfer process have been raised by councillors.Members of Worthing county local committee lent their support to...
View ArticleMPs divided on controversial pay rise suggestions
MPs in line for pay rises of 11 per cent have taken contrasting stances on the issue – with one local representative refusing to say if he will accept the increase.Independent parliamentary watchdog...
View ArticleNick Herbert: Fight for better infrastructure continues
Last week’s National Infrastructure Plan contained a significant update about upgrades to the A27. In June the Government published plans for a £69 million upgrade to the Chichester by-pass and a...
View ArticleSafety fears over new use of Horsham Scout hut by pre-school nursery
Safety fears were expressed over the possible use of a Horsham Scout hut by a pre-school nursery group at a council meeting.During a Horsham District Council planning meeting last week officers argued...
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