Chimney fire in Horsham
Firefighters were called to another chimney fire, this time in Horsham yesterday (Wednesday February 20).They went to a house in Milton Road at around 1.50pm and put out the fire using a chimney...
View ArticleNew chairman for election year named
Horsham District Council has named the person who will represent the authority as chairman during election year.Christian Mitchell (Con, Holbrook West), was officially appointed by members on Tuesday...
View ArticleCaravan stolen in Sidlesham
A VICTIM of a caravan theft has appealed for the return of his mobile home.Mark Chatfield said had intended to sell the caravan to pay for maintenance to his house in Eastbourne.“It’s worth between...
View Article‘Encouraging’ start to green waste scheme
Horsham District Council is confident the new paid-for green waste service will be popular with residents despite a petition opposing it.By the end of May people wishing to continue with the...
View ArticleCarers dealing with dementia get free advice
CARERS facing challenging times due to dementia are being offered regular support in Steyning.Talks and get-togethers are organised one a month by the Alzheimer’s Society at Dingemans Court, Shooting...
View ArticleLatest dance craze arrives with a bang
BOGNOR REGIS does Bokwa.The latest global dance sensation has arrived in the town.Its biggest devotees are the members of the Laburnum Centre for over-50s. They love the moves based around a South...
View Article‘Garden grabbing’ home approved
A Pulborough neighbour was left ‘gutted’ after Horsham District Council unanimously approved the development of a bungalow in an applicant’s garden.The proposed bungalow had been resubmitted after a...
View ArticleFlooding in Easthampnett Lane
ACCESSING their properties illegally is the only option for some people living near the A27.Because of flooding on Easthampnett Lane, near the stretch of A27 between the Tangmere and Fontwell...
View ArticlePoetry competition for young West Sussex poets
A CHILDREN’S poetry competition is open for entries.Now in its fifth year, the Children’s Poetry Competition organised by Chichester Rotary Club is open until March 28.A spokesman for the club said:...
View ArticleSurprising range of services from Age UK
Last week I wrote about a typical day of visits in and around Horsham and that included a meeting with Janice Leeming, the chief executive of Age UK Horsham District.As I mentioned, it was an...
View ArticleBill will clamp down on scrap metal thieves
Metal theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the country. Driven by rapid industrialisation in countries like India and China, the value of scrap metal has increased tenfold in just a...
View Article15 new flats to go ahead in Ashington
Unanimous approval was granted by Horsham District Council for 15 dwellings to be erected in a former gypsy site. The application requested consent for the flats to be developed on Rectory Lane in...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Customer trapped in Horsham Marks and Spencer lift
Firefighters have been called to Horsham town centre after reports of someone trapped in a lift this afternoon (Thursday February 21).West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service arrived on the scene in Swan...
View ArticleCouncillor’s new greenhouse
Horsham District Council voted unanimously to approve the erection of a greenhouse with solar panels on Dennis Marcus Farm in Gay Street, Pulborough. The applicant Roger Paterson (Con, Pulborough and...
View ArticleUK Border Agency raid at Crawley restaurant
The UK Border Agency raided Charlie Choy’s restaurant yesterday (Thursday February 21).Around ten agency members and police officers stormed the eatery in Crawley Leisure Park just after 5pm in...
View ArticleChichester Festival Theatre unveils summer programme
FOLLOWING its preview in the Observer, the Chichester Festival Theatre has officially unveiled its summer programme.A major production of the musical Barnum will be the first show at the Theatre in the...
View ArticleRugby clubhouse in Chichester to be extended
CHICHESTER Rugby Club’s clubhouse will undergo a upgrade.The district council granted permission last week for an extension to the clubhouse, which is situated in the north-east corner of Oaklands...
View ArticleHorsham tree stump set on fire
Firefighters were called to an arson attack in Horsham yesterday afternoon (Thursday February 21). Crew arrived in the car park of Owlbeech Way to find a tree stump on fire at around 2.30pm.Buckets of...
View ArticleVIDEO: How to get ‘fab abs’ for the summer
Personal trainer, Becky Wells, recently helped the team at County Times get into shape. This time, she has returned to show reporter, Simon Robb, how to get those abs ready for the summer sun.Watch our...
View ArticleMixed fortunes for those renting in the area
THERE were mixed fortunes for those living in rented accommodation last year, as the cost of renting rose in some parts of the area and fell in others. Rental prices in Worthing went up three per cent...
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