A24 Horsham blocked after five-vehicle collision
The A24 in Horsham has been blocked following a five-vehicle collision this afternoon (Tuesday January 15). Slow traffic has been reported at the Hop Oast Park and Ride Roundabout. It is not known if...
View ArticleHorsham woman targeted by ‘PPI compensation’ phone scammers
A mother from Horsham is warning people to watch out after she was targetted by telephone scammers offering PPI compensation.Suzanne Lewin was called at her home in Earlswood Close on January 3. The...
View ArticleLandmark pub looking for a new publican
The Coach House in Horsham Road, Cowfold, closed abruptly earlier this year.Notices on the building say the freehold owners entered the premises ‘for the purposes of making them safe’ on January 10.A...
View ArticleHow gay-friendly is your workplace?
Three prominent employers operating in West Sussex, including the county council have ranked today in Stone wall’s top 100 gay-friendly workplaces in Britain.The lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender...
View ArticleVIDEO: Dead woman’s home ‘defiled’ in burglary
Precious memorabilia worth thousands of pounds has been ransacked from a Rusper woman’s home around the same time as her funeral. The family of Ngarie Calder have been ‘crying our hearts out’ after...
View ArticleFire on Gatwick train prompts London Victoria evacuation
A fire on a Gatwick Express train has prompted the evacuation of London Victoria station at the start of the rush hour this morning (Thursday).Southern Rail said: “”No one was hurt which was...
View ArticleDelays warning after three cars involved in Hassocks collisions
Sussex Police are warning drivers after a road closure in Mid Sussex this morning following several collisions.They say drivers are advised to use an alternative route due to an accident on the...
View ArticleIcy conditions blocks Henfield road
Slow traffic is being reported in Albourne Road in Henfield following an accident and icy conditions. The B2116 eastbound between A281 Crouch Hill and Wineham Lane is congested. Details of the incident...
View ArticleVIDEO: Southern running a revised service through Horsham
Trains are running through Horsham following a fire at London Victoria this morning (Thursday), albeit on a revised timetable.Services are being diverted to London Bridge or terminating at earlier...
View ArticleNormal service resumed on trains through Horsham
Southern Trains services have returned to normal following an earlier fire at London Victoria Station.Trains in and out of Victoria were cancelled earlier today because of a small fire on a Gatwick...
View ArticleAttempted break-in at Pulborough RSPB nature reserve
Police are appealing for witnesses after would-be thieves tried to break into a tractor shed at the RSPB Nature Reserve, Upperton Barn Visitor’s Centre, in Wiggonholt, Pulborough.At around 7.20pm last...
View ArticleSnow: NHS Sussex advice
Advice has been gven by NHS Sussex in anticipation of snow tomorrow (Friday January 18).A spokesperson for NHS Sussex said: “Cold weather is serious and claims lives every year. In particular, it can...
View ArticleCouncil staff turn out in force to oppose proposed changes to terms and...
Council staff facing a reduction in car allowance and redundancy pay turned out in force at meeting to discuss a review of their terms and conditions tonight (Thursday January 17).Around 70 staff at...
View ArticleHorsham District councillor moves to Worthing Borough
A Horsham District Councillor who has moved out of the district says he is committed to serving his ward.David Coldwell (Con, Bramber, Upper Beeding and Woodmancote) recently moved to Worthing, but he...
View ArticleTax freeze and spending cuts on agenda for West Sussex budget talks
The draft West Sussex County Council budget for 2013/14 is on the agenda for the Policy and Resources Select Committee this month.The Committee meets on Thursday January 24, from 10.30am, at County...
View ArticleDitchling village road closed
A main village road has been shut this afternoon (Saturday January 19).Ditchling Road in Ditchling has been closed and there is a warning that there are hazardous driving conditions in both directions...
View ArticleBadgers dig up an old Purdey cartridge case
THE FULL moon at the end of December gave wonderful light for badger watching. Their sett is just outside the garden and the animals were busy on the track at eight o’clock. What on earth were they...
View ArticleVIDEO: Snowy Sunday in Storrington
More snow continues to fall this afternoon (Sunday), giving a fresh white carpet for lots of snow fun.That didn’t stop plenty of people heading out on foot, many armed with sledges for a spot of family...
View ArticleEntertainment giants could save HMV
Music labels and film studios are reportedly planning to throw their weight behind a rescue deal for the collapsed retailer HMV, which has stores in Horsham and Crawley.Entertainment giants including...
View ArticleSNOW: School closures, Monday January 21
A number of school across West Sussex are closed today due to the continuing snowy weather.West Sussex County Council has confirmed the following schools are closed:Baldwins Hill Primary School, East...
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