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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.

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Overturned car blocks Handcross road

The High Street in Handcross is partially blocked after a car overturned this morning (Thursday May 24).

JPCT 070113 Phil Bowell - made an MBE for services to British Industry and the Bahrain Community. Photo by Derek Martin

New parish council chairman working with a ‘great team’

Phil Bowell MBE has stepped up to take on the challenges as Steyning’s new parish council chairman, and shared with the County Times his aspirations.

Warnham Mill Pond. Photo: Brian Bateman

Taxpayers’ bill soars for ‘one in 10,000 year’ Warnham freak flood

The cost of protecting Horsham from a freak flood which has a ‘one in 10,000 year’ chance of happening has soared by another £200,000, it was revealed tonight (Thursday May 23).

Designs submitted by Steyning Parish Council

Meeting will be held to discuss future of skate park plans

Steyning’s parish council chairman Phil Bowell has taken on his new role amid controversy over plans to build a skate park on the village green.

Cirl Bunting Emberiza cirlus, adult male perching on song post. Devon, England. July 2008.

New report reveals decline in South Downs wildlife

Key representatives from South Downs’ nature reserves assembled this week to address a new report that has revealed a fast decline in farmland species.

Sport rss

JPCT 180513 Horsham Blue Stars host an athletics meet at BBH Leisure Centre. Joe West .Photo by Derek Martin

Blue Star men enjoy home comforts

Horsham Blue Star’s men side produced some fine individual performances when they hosted the second match of their Division One season at Broadbridge Heath on Saturday.

JPCT 230513 S13220190x 2nd day Horsham Cricket Festival. Sussex v Somerset at Cricketfield Road -photo by Steve Cobb

VIDEO: Chris Nash - Sussex can win the County Championship video

Stand-in Sussex captain Chris Nash admitted he could hardly believe the manner in which his side dominated Somerset at Horsham.

From the back pages

From the back pages, May 24: Moyes eyes Barca starlet Thiago

DAVID MOYES is weighing up a £15million bid for Barcelona midfielder Thiago. The new Manchester United boss sees the Spanish international, 22, as a possible replacement for the retired Paul Scholes. (The Sun)

Sussex demolish Somerset at Horsham to go top

Sussex went top of the LV=County Championship with a commanding innings and 122-run victory over an out of sorts Somerset inside two days at Horsham.

JPCT 220513 S13210269x Horsham Cricket Festival. Sussex v Somerset at Cricketfield Road -photo by Steve Cobb

Day Two lunch: Sussex close in on big Somerset victory at Horsham

Sussex need only four wickets to wrap up victory over Somerset inside two days after another stunning morning down at Horsham.

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.

Video

VIDEO: Chris Nash - Sussex can win the County Championship video

Stand-in Sussex captain Chris Nash admitted he could hardly believe the manner in which his side dominated Somerset at Horsham.

Lifestyle rss

Going Out: Warnham Nature Reserve video

In the latest of our occasional series looking at places to visit in Sussex and neighbouring counties, Head of Digital Steve Payne visits Warnham Nature Reserve on the outskirts of Horsham.

Jazz club favourite Joe set for dynamic fundraising gig

Cranleigh Arts Centre is inviting people to a sophisticated fundraising evening with one of the world’s finest singer-pianists, Joe Stilgoe on Friday, May 31.

Pride & Prejudice

Dramatic society presents tale of hilarity and heartache

Horsham Amateur Operatic Dramatic Society (HAODs) is presenting Jane Austen’s most celebrated novel, Pride and Prejudice.

Picture by Ellie Kurttz

Actress explores mind of a complex character

Bethan Cullinane admits that Cordelia in King Lear really is a bit of a tough one to explain – which is probably why she’s relishing the prospect of spending a whole summer in her company.

DVD review: Django Unchained by Lawrence Smith

Making a western about a freed slave-turned-bounty hunter who searches for his wife could have proved disastrous.

From left: Angela Barnes, Paul McCaffrey, Carl Donelly and Romesh Ranganathan

Review: Charity is a laughing matter thanks to four comedians

Comedy Night, The Anchor Hotel, Horsham, Thursday, May 16

Community rss

LETTER: Petition against toilet closure

Parishioners in Wisborough Green were greatly concerned to learn of the threat by Chichester District Council to close their public toilets. In a search to save money, CDC included the public conveniences on their list for closure on the grounds of ‘low usage’.

LETTER: Detailed resume of UKIP policies?

So according to his letter in the County Times of of May 16, the turncoat member from Chanctonbury ward urges his former colleagues to support localism.

LETTER: Many thanks for your support

I would like to thank all those who voted for me in the recent county council elections on May 2. I sincerely appreciate your support. It is a great honour and privilege to continue to represent the County Division of Southwater and Nuthurst.

LETTER: Many issues that concern residents

As a regular reader of the County Times I was interested in the letter from Laurie Price and your response (May 9).

LETTER: Transitional issues with planning

I write to respond to two letters in the County Times of May 9.

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.

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