News
Robber 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.
VIDEO: Funds needed to bring baby home video
A Thakeham beautician will wax a man’s legs to raise funds for a one-year-old suffering from an extremely rare disease.
Cranleigh department store’s new fashion department proves a hit
Manns of Cranleigh has launched its new women’s fashion department featuring famous brands and local talent.
‘Planning breach councillor’ claims he was fighting to keep firm in village
A Horsham District councillor has defended an alleged planning condition breach by saying he was trying to keep one of Rudgwick’s businesses in the village.
Sport
From the back pages, May 19: It’s over to Roo, Moyes
ALEX FERGUSON happily washed his hands of the Wayne Rooney problem and told David Moyes: “You can deal with it now.” Fergie takes charge of his 1,500th and last game as Manchester United boss tomorrow — against West Brom — and once again Rooney will not take part after asking to leave. (The Sun)
Town ready to welcome Sussex for cricket festival
World record-breaking scores and high-quality cricket have helped make Horsham Cricket Week the most eagerly anticipated event in the town’s sporting calendar.
From the back pages, May 18: Swing king James Anderson hits right notes to join the England chart toppers
At two minutes before 3 o’clock on a bitterly cold Lord’s afternoon, James Anderson looked down at the ball in his hand and stretched out into the rhythmical 15-pace run that has characterised the best years of his England career. Seconds later it had nestled in the hands of Graeme Swann at second slip, via Peter Fulton’s outside edge, giving Anderson his 300th Test wicket. (The Times)
Contentious penalty denies GP2’s Jolyon a podium finish
Southwater racer Jolyon Palmer has retained sixth place in this year’s GP2 championship standings after a positive end to a frustrating weekend in Barcelona.
Dan is top Jogger at Hastings run
Horsham Joggers competed in two events on Sunday May 12 - the Hastings five-mile Road Race and the Portslade Hedgehoppers five-mile Fun Run.
Faygate Utd hope to toast Charter Status by joining the County League
Faygate United FC are eagerly waiting to find out if they will be accepted into the Sussex County League.
Video
VIDEO: Funds needed to bring baby home video
A Thakeham beautician will wax a man’s legs to raise funds for a one-year-old suffering from an extremely rare disease.
Lifestyle
DVD review: The Ricky Gervais Show (Season 3) by Lawrence Smith
It’s a wonder people still call this series The Ricky Gervais Show when the focus of the programme has always been Karl Pilkington.
Barnstormers offer last laughs before September
More great comedy is the promise at The Capitol, Horsham when Barnstormers take to the stage on
Singers mark 71 years of Horsham Music Circle
One of the world’s great vocal ensembles, Cantabile, will appear at The Capitol, Horsham, on Saturday, May 18 at 7.30pm.
Community
Letter: Barrier system is the solution
Yet again parking in Jengers Mead at Billingshurst has made the pages of the County Times.
Letter: Queen Street in the 1940s
On seeing the photograph in last week’s County Times of Queen Street, Horsham, in bygone days it brought back many childhood memories.
Letter: Impact of school redevelopment
I am writing with regard to the proposed development at Millais School in Horsham.
Letter: Blood donation is still important
Blood donors will be recognised all over the world as internationally acknowledged World Blood Donor Day is set to take place on Friday June 14.
Prep school celebrate centenary with eco-building
Cranleigh Prep School celebrated their centenary this year with the opening of a new eco-building.
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Weather for Horsham
Sunday 19 May 2013
Today
Cloudy
Temperature: 10 C to 18 C
Wind Speed: 13 mph
Wind direction: North east
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Light rain
Temperature: 12 C to 17 C
Wind Speed: 14 mph
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