20MPH INVESTIGATION: Police ‘will not enforce’ 20mph limits
THE whole point of 20mph limits is to be ‘self-enforcing’, the Department for Transport states.In its 2013 guidance, the department says: “To achieve compliance there should be no expectation on the...
View ArticleMinimum wage increases suit some – not others
RAISING the minimum wage may cause businesses to lose their ‘competitive edge’ and create less jobs, a business owner has argued.Business figures have given a mixed reaction to government proposals to...
View ArticleNow it’s personal - at least it is for the high street
A ‘PERSONAL SERVICE’ and a strong events programme can help high streets weather the increasing challenge of internet shopping, a town centre manager believes.Littlehampton town centre regeneration...
View ArticleFrom the business desk: dreams of big projects can come true – why not here?
DURING a recent visit to my home town, I noticed a multi-million pound leisure project quickly coming together at the bottom of my road.The ambitious project on a former eyesore featured a cinema,...
View ArticleCar park fall death ‘not suicide’
A CORONER in the case of a young man who died when he fell from a car park could not be sure he intended to take his own life.Adam Lyndon, 21, of Worthing, fell from Grafton Road multi-storey car park...
View ArticleCoffee morning
BOOKS and bric-a-brac will be on sale at a charity coffee morning in Shoreham.The event, on Saturday, February 8, from 10am to midday, is being held at Shoreham Methodist Church hall, in Brunswick...
View ArticleEmergency services called to Handcross
Emergency services were called to a collision involving one vehicle near Handcross this morning (Tuesday January 4).Sussex Police attended Hammerpond Road just before 8pm. A spokesperson for the force...
View ArticleDownlands’ ‘Reach for the Stars’ group visit Cambridge Universities
Thirty-four Year 11 Downlands students took part in a Reach for the Stars trip to Cambridge University on Friday 24th January.We spent the morning at Churchilll College listening to a talk about the...
View ArticleBusinesses pack out Capitol Theatre for seminars on online success
A Horsham business event showcasing tips and tricks for online success saw the Capitol Theatre packed out on Friday (January 31).Digital agency BritWeb, based in the Carfax, initially planned to host...
View ArticleDispelling myths on foster care
MYTHS about fostering are to be dispelled in a month-long campaign.Fostering February is raising awareness and highlighting the fact people who are single, divorced, or homosexual can all still...
View ArticleBurgess Hill man admits stealing £20,000 worth of gold
A man from Burgess Hill has admitted stealing thousands of pounds’ worth of gold jewellery, state Kent Police.Patrick McCarthy, 22 of Fairbridge Way, was arrested minutes after he tried to make his...
View Article‘Incomparable’ trombonist returns
TROMBONIST Sid Bailey has left New York and New Orleans behind to appear in Steyning.The ‘incomparable’ jazz player has recently completed a tour of the States and now comes to Steyning Jazz Club on...
View ArticleCar on its side in Partridge Green
Emergency services have responded to reports of a car on its side in Partridge Green.Firefighters attended the High Street at around 9am. There are no reports of injury at this stage.
View ArticleOathall’s bright sparks light up the stage
Two students from Oathall Community College recently performed on stage with the London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) at the Royal Festival Hall.Nathanael Thomas-Atkin and Dominic Clark play with the...
View ArticleMissing Eastbourne woman found in Horsham
A missing woman from Eastbourne has been found safe and well in HorshamNicola Baron, 52, went missing on Sunday morning (February 2) from her Eastbourne home. She was last seen on at 6am after going to...
View ArticleVillages launch war project
EXTENSIVE research is planned ahead of an exhibition marking the centenary of the start of world war one.Villagers in Upper Beeding, Bramber and Botolphs are working together on the project and more...
View ArticleUPDATE: Four in hospital after Slinfold minibus crash
Four people were taken to hospital after a minibus crash in Slinfold last night (Tuesday February 4). Emergency services including the Sussex Air Ambulance were called to the scene at around 11.15pm. A...
View ArticleAdvice on how to deal with damaged and fallen trees
Recent wet weather has seen a number of trees being damaged in the district and Horsham District Council is reminding residents of who to contact in the event of damage to trees.Extremely wet ground...
View ArticleWho to contact in the event of tree damage in Steyning
RECENT wet weather has seen a number of trees damaged in the Horsham district, so residents are being reminded of who to contact.Extremely wet ground conditions can make trees more vulnerable to wind...
View ArticlePub chain creates up to 45 jobs and invests £1million in Burgess Hill
JD Wetherspoon will invest £1million and create up to 45 jobs in Burgess Hill this year by opening a new pub.The company renowned for its lowcost food and alcohol prices will open The Six Gold Martlets...
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