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Peta is launching a campaign

VIDEO: Council backs Billingshurst motorbike noise campaign video

Billingshurst Parish Council has tonight (Wednesday May 22) agreed to back a campaign to reduce the amount of noise produced from motorbikes passing the village.

New chairman elected for Horsham District Council

A new chairman of Horsham District Council (HDC) has been elected following a meeting last night (Wednesday May 22).

This week's paper.

County Times - Thursday May 23

Council defends parking wardens after online video controversy. Responding to claims that a parking services van had hit a parked car, Horsham District Council said there is no evidence of a collision. The video, posted on Horsham Facebook page by Street Broadcast Horsham, begins after the alleged impact.

Horsham Advertiser pictures 2013

MP’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.

Simon Bacon

Kind strangers keep Horsham man going

The support from strangers has kept one Horsham man going during a gruelling two month challenge battling the elements, loneliness and blisters all for charity.

JPCT 210513 S13210076x Protest group of residents against housing in Billingshurst -photo by Steve Cobb

Development would cause ‘demonstrable harm’ to area video

A development for 46 houses on land neighbouring ancient woodland in Marringdean Road, Billingshurst, has been refused planning permission.

Sport rss

Steve Magoffin with Chris Nash

VIDEO: Magoffin ‘thrilled’ with special eight-wicket haul video

Steve Magoffin said he could hardly believe taking eight wickets in one innings as Sussex dominated Somerset on a thrilling first day at Horsham.

Steve Magoffin

Sussex in charge against Somerset after the first day at Horsham

Day One at Horsham belonged to Sussex as they built on Steve Magoffin’s fabulous bowling display to rack up a huge first innings lead of 222 over Somerset.

JPCT 220513 S13210280x Horsham Cricket Festival. Sussex v Somerset at Cricketfield Road -photo by Steve Cobb

Sussex build 73-run lead by tea

Sussex finished the second session of the first day of the County Championship match at Horsham firmly in the driving seat at 149-4 with 39 overs completed.

From the back pages

From the back pages, May 23: Chelsea in pole position to land £80m Ronaldo after former Real president Calderon dismisses United return

Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has raised the prospect of Cristiano Ronaldo following Jose Mourinho to Chelsea... after dismissing Manchester United’s chances of re-signing the Portuguese star. (Daily Mail)

Steve Magoffin

SLIDESHOW: Sussex v Somerset Day 1: Magoffin magic has Sussex in control at lunch video

A magical spell of swing bowling from Steve Magoffin has Sussex well on top against Somerset after the first session at Horsham.

Horsham Cricket Festival

VIDEO: Chris Nash leads out Sussex at Horsham Cricket Festival video

Chris Nash lead out Sussex at the Horsham Cricket Festival in overcast conditions.

Video

VIDEO: Council backs Billingshurst motorbike noise campaign video

Billingshurst Parish Council has tonight (Wednesday May 22) agreed to back a campaign to reduce the amount of noise produced from motorbikes passing the village.

Lifestyle rss

Mallings

Substantial country home

Mallings is a magnificent and substantial country home in immaculate condition, totalling 6,060 sq ft (563 sq m) nestling within 3.6 acres of beautiful mature grounds and gardens boasting a heated swimming pool, all-weather tennis court and numerous outbuildings in a tucked away location on the fringes of Chailey Common Nature Reserve and overlooking stunning countryside.

Ivanhoe, in Nyetimber Copse at West Chiltington, is set in just under 0.5 of an acre plot offering versatile accommodation with potential for an annexe and further enlargement.

Chalet home in IDEAL LOCATION

Guy Leonard and Co at Pulborough is instructed to market this spacious and well presented individual detached chalet bungalow in sought-after private road and offered for sale for the first time in 36 years.

Bath Road.

Modernised and extended cottage in exceptional waterside location

This iconic waterside property commands outstanding views of Emsworth Harbour and has been beautifully restored, modernised and extended, providing a rare opportunity to live in this exceptional location.

JPCT 200513 Isabella Thomas 8, writer of a play that has been shortlisted for an annual award. Photo by Derek Martin

VIDEO: Isabella Thomas, eight, with her extra scene for Matilda the Musical video

An eight-year-old aspiring playwright will see her work brought to life by professional actors.

JPCT 210513 Tempeste Bridger, contestant in Miss Teen Queen UK. Photo by Derek Martin

VIDEO: Storrington teen’s bid for beauty pageant stardom video

A Miss Teen Queen UK contestant from Storrington is warning aspiring models to watch out for bogus modelling agencies.

Video: Summers Place, Billingshurst, hosts St Catherine’s Hospice fundraising fair video

The volunteers of the New Horizons Appeal had a lot to be happy about last Thursday as the sun came out for the NHA Garden and Local Produce Fair in aid of St Catherine’s Hospice at Summers Place, Billingshurst.

Community rss

Local community activities are fully EXPOsed

There’s no excuse to be bored in Pulborough as the clubs, societies, teams and associations covering the village are displaying their wares in the village hall on Saturday June 1. Everyone who lives in the Pulborough area is invited to come along to learn what is happening on their doorstep and find something new to do. Forty organisations are taking part in the event which has been billed ‘EXPO Pulborough’ and will take up all the rooms in the hall. Ranging from fitness to floristry, bowls to the Baptist church, railways and canals to the Scouts and the Lions there should be something for everyone and entry is free.

The Billingshurst Street Pastors' inauguration service in October 2012 - Pictured from left, Ben Martin (Billingshurst Family Church), Revd Kenneth Lynch (Trinity United Reformed Church), Emma Fogg (Billingshurst Street Pastors), PC Philip La Roche (Sussex Police), Alison Murray (Ascension Trust), Revd Brian Pritchard (St Marys Church) - picture submitted

First street pastors in district start work

Billingshurst Street Pastors start work tonight (Friday May 24) after a commissioning service at the village Methodist church.

Horsham's East Street.

Photo Nostalgia - Horsham’s East Street

Anyone remember that Horsham had a gunshop?

Upper Beeding School's Year 3 and 4 girls who visited Steyning Grammar School to participate in a Locality schools football tournament.

Girls’ football success

Contributed by Upper Beeding Primary School

Young volunteer Freddie helping Storrington in Bloom tidy-up

Young volunteer Freddie’s helping make village bloom

Storrington in Bloom is a group of local volunteers, headed by Jo Cragg owner of the Village Florist and sponsored by Squires garden centre.

JPCT 080513 S13190534x Members of Horsham Painting Group with their artwork -photo by Steve Cobb

VIDEO: Painting group to hold spring exhibition video

The Horsham Painting Group is holding its spring exhibition and sale at the Quaker Meeting House, Worthing Road on Saturday, May 25 between 10am and 4pm.

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