Exploring top architect’s work
BRITISH architect Sir Edwin Lutyens will be the subject of the next Steyning Decorative and Fine Arts lecture.He has been referred to as ‘the greatest British architect’ and designed many English...
View ArticleChat with MP at street surgeries
RESIDENTS are urged to visit street surgeries in the district to discuss issues with their MP.East Worthing and Shoreham MP Tim Loughton is encouraging constituents to attend his regular surgeries.“The...
View ArticleJewellery taken in Ditchling burglary
Police are appealing for information after a burglary in Nye Lane, Ditchling.Between 10.40am and 1.35pm yesterday (Monday 6 January), a rear window at the home was forced open while the residents were...
View ArticleSussex Heritage: Uncompromising and demanding work on show from triptych artist
If you are in Sussex between now and the 24th January treat yourself to the Sea Scully: Triptych exhibition at The Pallant House Gallery in Chichester.Sean Scully, twice nominated for the Turner Prize...
View ArticleElderly pair in Fittleworth collision
Firefighters were called to Fittleworth after a car ended up on its side yesterday (Tuesday 7).An elderly man and woman had been released from the car in Little Bognor Road before the arrival of a...
View ArticleAt the Vets: Could your pet’s photograph win you a prize?
The British Small Animal Veterinary Association’s charity, Petsavers, runs a free-to-enter annual photo competition.The competition has two categories: over 16 and under 16 and will be judged by...
View ArticleSeveral Mid Sussex cars damaged in attacks
Vehicles in rural areas of Mid Sussex have been targetted by people causing damage to cars.Between Thursday, January 2 and Saturday, January 4 several parts were stolen from two vehicles parked on...
View ArticleCars targeted in Handcross by thieves
Several parts of two cars in Handcross have been stolen during a period in which various vehicles were targeted east of Horsham district.Before Christmas a number of vehicles were targeted in the...
View ArticleMy pal Merry the Ferret had a very dramatic festive ordeal
My pal Merry the Ferret was taken to The Mewes Vets in Haywards Heath to see vet Julia Mewes. Julia described what happened: “Merry’s owner had noticed he’d been losing weight and was not eating with...
View ArticleProposed conditions for new Barns Green fishing lake ‘pedantic’ and ‘stupid’
Proposed conditions to a new fishing lake at a Barns Green camp site were labelled ‘pedantic’ and ‘stupid’ by councillors last night (Tuesday January 7).Horsham District Council’s planning committee...
View ArticleHurstpierpoint road partially blocked following accident
A Hurstpierpoint road was partially blocked following an accident this afternoon (Wednesday January 8).The B2117 Brighton Road in Hurstpierpoint entry slip road was affected southbound at Aldbourne...
View ArticleWest Sussex homeowners ‘twice as likely to die’ without smoke alarms
Homeowners are more than twice as likely to die in a house fire if they do not have a working smoke alarm, warn West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service.This year, the service is encouraging people to test...
View ArticleRay Dawe: we must plan for more jobs and houses
Last week the editorial in this newspaper said that signs have emerged to make us optimistic about 2014. In particular the economy is growing and this is highly desirable. Another aspect of recent news...
View ArticleMultitude of ways to see your favourite TV shows
It’s a fact that we do not watch TV as much as we used to.We still watch TV shows, just not necessarily on the TV. Services like YouTube, BBC iPlayer, ITV Player, Sky Go, BT Sport and many others all...
View ArticleWest Sussex based Rolls-Royce creates 100 new jobs
Luxury car manufacturer Rolls-Royce has announced more than 100 new jobs will be created following record sales over the last three years.Many of the jobs will be based at the home of Rolls-Royce...
View ArticleHelp with benefit reforms approved
A SUPPORT programme is being set up in Adur to help people struggling with welfare and benefit reforms.The investment by Adur Council is for residents in the district only, subject to matched...
View ArticlePolice appeal after Haywards Heath man seriously injured on A273
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was struck by a car on the A273 between Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath.A 33-year-old man from Haywards Heath was hit by a red Nissan Micra heading north...
View ArticleBroadbridge Heath Quadrant could net council up to £35m
The possibility of selling the Broadbridge Heath Quadrant, and its impact on Horsham District Council’s future budget, was discussed at a meeting on Monday (January 6).Members of the council’s Finance...
View ArticleStabbing in Haywards Heath
Sussex Police officers have confirmed that a 19-year-old man was taken to hospital with self-inflicted injuries after attacking a 46-year-old woman.In a statement, officers said: “Police were called to...
View ArticleShoppers ‘shocked and saddened’ at impending closure of Horsham gift shop
‘Shocked’ shoppers expressed their sadness at the impending closure of a Horsham gift shop this week.Junction 33 has been operating in the Carfax for 14 years and is due to permanently close at the end...
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