VIDEO UPDATE: Firefighters called to ‘intense’ blaze at Horsham dry cleaners
Part of a dry cleaners has been destroyed after an ‘intense’ blaze in Horsham this evening (Thursday January 16).Emergency services were called to the Bishopric just after 6.30pm to find people...
View ArticleA23 re-opens for motorists after flooding at Handcross Hill
The A23 has re-opened, having been closed in both directions due to flooding at Handcross Hill this morning (Friday January 17).Heavy rain overnight hasd led to 18 inches of water across the...
View ArticleFrancis Maude: economic recovery is gathering pace
I have recently had an annual update from the Financial Ombudsman Service and thought I might share with you the changing profile of enquiries received from people living in the Horsham...
View ArticleSussex roads badly affected by flooding
Heavy overnight rain has resulted in major flooding problems for motorists across West and Mid Sussex this morning (Friday January 17).Sussex Police have advised drivers to be aware of the conditions...
View ArticleVIDEO: Dramatic footage of Horsham fire caught by County Times reader
County Times reader Jenny Flower caught this dramatic footage of a fire at a Horsham dry cleaner last night (Thursday January 16).The blaze, which destroyed part of an outbuilding used for laundry, is...
View ArticleSCHOOL CLOSURES: Horsham schools forced to close due to severe weather
A number of Horsham schools have been forced to close this morning (January 17) after severe weather battered the Horsham district last night.Staff at Arunside School and St John’s Catholic Primary...
View ArticleFLOODING: Horsham nature reserve closed
Warnham local nature reserve has been forced to close after severe weather this morning (January 17).Horsham Wildlife tweeted this morning: “Warnham LNR: The reserve is CLOSED due to flooding. We hope...
View ArticleMP Tim Loughton declares pie factory as ‘an MP’s dream’ in ministerial visit
‘IT’S AN MP’s dream to have a pie factory in their constituency,’ said MP Tim Loughton as Shoreham played host to a small business Q&A with a Government minister last night (Thursday, January...
View ArticleLooking after children across the whole county
This is the latest in our new weekly column from Chestnut Tree House, the only children’s hospice in West and East Sussex.Each week, Linda Perry will highlight the work of the hospice. If you would...
View ArticleFather ‘focused on his sons’ died from drowning
A FATHER whose love of his sons was ‘paramount’ drowned himself in the sea off Shoreham Beach.Andrew Scriven, 47, of Hancock Way, Shoreham Beach, had taken an ‘impulsive’ overdose the day before the...
View ArticleCar catches fire in Hassocks
Emergency services were called to a car fire in Hassocks yesterday (January 16).West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene in The Quadrant at 9.35am after the engine of a car caught...
View ArticleWould you support Sussex Police increasing part of council tax?
More than half of respondents to a Sussex Police survey said they would support a proposed increase in the policing part of council tax.Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne sought the...
View ArticleBroadbridge Heath vicar praises ‘brilliant’ parishioners for flood response
The vicar of a Broadbridge Heath church praised his ‘brilliant’ parishioners for their help after his home and front garden flooded overnight.Reverend Paddy Beresford, vicar of St John’s Church, woke...
View ArticleHard to Starboard is my best game, Chipsters!
Being a dog, I have lots of energy and like to keep very active. But over Christmas, I’m afraid I had a few too many dog treats and mince pies!I know this, because now my tummy scrapes along the ground...
View ArticleAccident at Slinfold and continued flooding cause problems in Horsham district
While a number of the major problems have been cleared following heavy rain last night and today, there are still hold-ups for commuters tonight (Friday January 17).The A29 Stane Street in Five Oaks is...
View ArticleWoodpecker on a mission for lump of goodies
They said the Vicar of Stiffkey looked just like a woodpecker. If you are of a certain again you will know of whom I speak, just as you will know who Bing Crosby was.Many youngsters today have never...
View ArticleYoung calf is addicted to the ‘white stuff’...
Calving has gone relatively smoothly, since the tragedy of last week’s stillborn calf. Most of the calves born since, have been to experienced Mums, who have needed no assistance to bring their progeny...
View ArticleThe QBO is to blame for worst storms in 20 years
The builders have had a good week at long last and made good progress, which is encouraging. The wet and rough weather has hopefully come to an end but we have had 16 inches of rain since the first of...
View ArticleNik Butler: will we fall victim to Sam I Am’s high pressure tactics?
Watching the back and forth of planning conversations across Horsham District you may be forgiven for thinking you were watching one of Dr Seuss ridiculous poems unfolding. The titular Green Eggs and...
View ArticlePolice project to support vulnerable Roffey families
An area of North Horsham previously notorious for drug-related crimes will be the subject of a police project to improve the neighbourhood.South Holmes Road has been chosen as one of the first places...
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