Francis Maude: new ‘village’ in a most peaceful place
One of my first meetings on Friday was a regular catch-up with Divisional Commander for West Sussex, Chief Superintendent Walker and Horsham District Commander, Chief Inspector Hodges.Just a couple of...
View ArticleHorsham man charged with vehicle theft
A Horsham man has been charged with theft of a vehicle.It comes after an incident in February outside the Swan Hotel in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, which followed a collision with a brick wall in Moat Road,...
View ArticleRobber threatened to cut off his victims’ fingers, High Court told
A robber serving a life sentence has failed in his bid to be given a release date.Dean Shade, 34, of Turpington Lane, Bromley, was part of a gang which raided businesses across the south east in 2010...
View ArticleAcademy is soaked with finals success
STUDENTS at Shoreham Academy are celebrating after securing a place in the final of a prestigious competition which encourages youngsters to find innovative ways to help people save water, energy and...
View ArticleOld croakers make their exit
IN MAY Ravens take their families down to the beach where food for the young families is easier to find. Ours have already gone.As usual the old croakers made their exit in the first week of the month....
View ArticleFamily raise funds in memory of grandmother
THE family of a woman who died shortly after being diagnosed with cancer held a party in her memory to raise money for charity. Sheila Gladman died at her home in Penfold Road, Broadwater, on April 11...
View ArticleCowfold business author had ‘time of her life’ writing book
Drawing on more than 20 years of experience at the top of her profession a Cowfold woman has co-authored a fictional tale on leadership . Mandy Flint, chief executive officer of Excellence in...
View ArticleIron man triathlete business doctor
A four-time Ironman triathlete is applying his drive for success in the business arena by bringing Business Doctors, one of the UK’s fastest growing support service for small and medium-sized...
View ArticleBusiness Blunders - how to avoid them
Is it a fact that so many businesses fail to consider external influences when planning for growth? To avoid a significant blunder in business planning, it is vital to continually appraise market...
View ArticleSpecial rides at Beech Hurst’s miniature railway
Thomas the Tank Engine fans will enjoy a special event at Beech Hurst Garden’s miniature railway this Saturday.All the trains will be hauled round the track in the Haywards Heath park by the smallest...
View ArticleRoadworks scheduled for the Horsham district
West Sussex County Council has announced its schedule of surface dressing treatment to roads ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend.Surface dressing involves spraying a coating of bitumen on the road,...
View ArticleCars vandalised in Pondtail Drive area of Horsham
The letters ‘PWBC’ have been scratched into cars parked in the Pondtail Drive area of Horsham. Police are appealing for witnesses after the overnight incident on Sunday May 5. PCSO Tracy Bicknell said:...
View ArticleVIDEO: Jessops reopens in Swan Walk, Horsham
Good news for Horsham’s high street shops, as Jessops in Horsham reopened.Here, Jamie Lulham talks about what they have to offer.The Swan Walk shop shut in January when Jessops went into...
View ArticleDaylight raid at Pulborough Stud Farm in Thakeham
Horse riding equipment worth thousands of pounds has been stolen during a daylight burglary at the Pulborough Stud Farm, in Storrington Road, Thakeham. Thieves snatched a black Mark Todd saddle with...
View ArticleSouthwick charity bike ride launch
A NEW fund-raising event is being introduced this year to raise money for the Sussex MS Treatment Centre in Southwick.The Seafront Scavenger Bike Ride will take place on June 2, from Worthing to...
View Article‘Journey together’ leads to sculpture trail
A SHOREHAM school has been putting its mission statement into action this spring, with young and old working together to complete the second phase of a long-term plan.Pupils, staff, parents and...
View ArticleFrom tree climbing to tree surgery
Two Horsham friends have taken their childhood hobby of climbing trees and turned it into a successful business.After months of hard graft, Josh Steere and Thomas Cave are finally seeing their passion...
View Article30 years of success for pool specialists
Horsham’s answer to swimming pools, hot tubs and saunas is celebrating its 30th year in business.In fact ‘Home Counties Pools and Hot Tubs’ at Hilliers Garden Centre has seen a dramatic rise in pool...
View ArticleCC marks 40 years of trading in Horsham
Birthday cake and bubbly were served at CC in Swan Walk, Horsham, as the national chain celebrated its 40th birthday on Tuesday.Store manager Elaine Vanson said it was a particularly significant day...
View ArticleA27 closed following serious collision
THE A27 by Swandean Hospital has been closed while emergency services attend what is believed to be a collision involving a lorry. Emergency services, including the Air Ambulance and police, are at the...
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