Lorry fire causes M23 problems near Pease Pottage
Police closed the M23 northbound at junction 11 near Pease Pottage due to a lorry fire at 4.10pm today (Wednesday 22 May).The Highways Agency have put diversions in place but the incident near Pease...
View ArticleDevelopment would cause ‘demonstrable harm’ to area
A development for 46 houses on land neighbouring ancient woodland in Marringdean Road, Billingshurst, has been refused planning permission.The Horsham District Council development control committee...
View ArticleTories ‘united’ on the Europe referendum
Arundel and South Downs MP Nick Herbert has said the Conservatives are ‘serious and united’ in supporting a referendum on the membership of UK the European Union.Despite being known for his...
View ArticleMan injured in A27 lorry collision dies
THE pedestrian who was seriously injured after being involved in a collision with a lorry on the A27 Arundel Road has sadly died.The 29-year-old man was flown by air ambulance to Southampton Hospital...
View ArticlePledge from UKIP opposition group to listen to residents
The leader of the new opposition at West Sussex County Council, UKIP’s Mike Glennon, has said listening to residents concerns is the way the party will keep in touch with residents.Mr Glennon, 55,...
View ArticleI want to do what I can to help others, Chipsters!
HOW are you? Are you looking forward to your half-term holiday?I can’t wait – I have been trying to decide for ages what I’m going to do. I really want to go to the zoo and look at some other animals,...
View ArticleVIDEO: New Horsham District charity launched by council chairman
At my installation last night as chairman of Horsham District Council, I announced the establishment of a new charity to be known, at least initially, as the Chairman’s Trust Fund.It will be Horsham...
View ArticleShops hit by thieves in Hassocks
Thieves targeted three premises in Hassocks last night (May 22), including a charity shop raising vital funds for Age UK.They struck at Day Lewis Pharmacy and the charity shop in Orion Parade and at...
View ArticleWorthing man jailed for GBH and child cruelty against baby
A MAN has been jailed for five and a half years after being found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm and child cruelty against a three-month-old boy in Worthing.Lee Tandy, 35, a financial services...
View ArticleVIDEO: Ready for 5,000 mile Indian Ocean rowing endeavour
Simon Burfiend, from Steyning, plans to make history as part of a team which will row 5,000 miles across the Indian Ocean, unsupported.Simon, 21, who has no experience of rowing, told the County Times...
View ArticlePension changes due for businesses
Businesses need to be aware of changes to rules around pensions and how it will affect them - according to a Horsham-based trustee service provider.Every business in the country will soon need to have...
View ArticleBolney-based bike leasing company aiming for rapid expansion in 2013
A bicycle leasing company founded in Bolney, reported to be the first of its kind in the UK, has plans to recruit up to 100 freelance bike mechanics as part of a major customer service drive for the...
View ArticleMay fair stirs happy memories
West Chiltington School was awash with colour on Saturday May 11, as children greeted and crowned their May King and Queen before taking part in traditional May Pole and country dancing at their annual...
View ArticleFrankenstein walk thanks to a fall of a straw trailer
ONE of my bantams is struggling to cope with the outcome of being asuper efficient mother.She crouches in the corner of her pen, feathers outstretched, determined to offer shelter and succour to her...
View ArticleYoungsters organise triathlon to help fort
A YOUNG military buff was so impressed by the work at Shoreham Fort, he has organised a triathlon to help raise funds.Robert Brakes, 10, and his cousin Caitlin Graysmark, eight, will be swimming,...
View ArticleVIDEO: Horsham’s Hidden History
Today on Horsham’s Hidden History features Denne Road Cemetery (also known as the Peace Garden).The cemetery has been left to grow out in areas, disguising many of the tomb stones that have been...
View ArticleMP’s civil service reform under scrutiny
Horsham MP Francis Maude has said progress on his Civil Service reform has not been ‘nearly as quick enough’ as MPs suggest a Parliamentary Commission is needed to get the job done.Last Monday Mr Maude...
View ArticleChailey says goodbye to year 11 students
Last week saw the official departure of Year 11 students at Chailey School. They will be back for their exams, the Prom, and results day but their time spent wearing the Chailey School uniform has now...
View ArticleTrain delays caused by fault at Aldrington
A train fault on a Southern Rail service between Brighton and Worthing is estimated to have caused 20 minute delays this morning.Fitters are currently working on the train.A West Coast Stagecoach 700...
View ArticleDavid Moore: The usual emotive claptrap from a minister
We know that the construction of new homes will continue to dominate the headlines everywhere in the country but it’s places like Horsham District, which will come under the greatest pressure. The...
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