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Horsham FC so close to securing new home
HORSHAM Football Club have today revealed they are on the brink of securing land for a new home at Hop Oast.
Women included in proposed new council cabinet
ACTING Council Leader Ray Dawe today announced the make up of the new Cabinet he intends to introduce if elected leader at the Horsham District Council meeting tonight (Wednesday February 22).
New Horsham bar aims to boost town nightlife
“WE EXUDE fun,” say the owners of Horsham’s newest wine and cocktail bar due to open next month.
Wildlife fears if drought continues
IF THE drought situation continues, it could spell disaster for West Sussex’s much-loved wildlife, says the RSPB in response to the crisis meeting held yesterday (Tuesday) by the Environment Secretary, Caroline Spelman.
Audio: county council initiative as drought hits county video
WITH West Sussex now officially in a state of drought, a decision by the county council will help with the problem.
UPDATE: Incident on A24 - road re-opened
THE A24 in Horsham has been re-opened northbound between Hop Oast Roundabout and Broadbridge Heath Roundabout.
Your MEP looks at: a lost generation?
OUR young people are our future. I don’t say that as a vague platitude or as the father of young children but in a very practical sense.
Find It and Qype take down thousands of fake reviews
Find It, powered by Qype, Europe’s leading consumer reviews site, has cut thousands of misleading or malicious reviews from its 13.5 million online listings.
New district charity chief
NEW CHIEF executive officer of Age UK Horsham, Janice Leeming, was impressed with the warm and welcoming atmosphere she found at Lavinia House in Denne Road, Horsham.
Horsham town hall on the market
HORSHAM District Council is seeking offers from parties interested in leasing or buying Horsham town hall.
Man charged following pool cue threat
A HORSHAM man has been charged with attempted robbery and possession of an offensive weapon.
Win tickets to IMAX gala film screening of John Carter
THE IMAX Experience® is coming to Crawley Cineworld next month.
Charity hosting open evening
A HORSHAM charity is to host an open evening to show people what they do.
Man arrested on suspicion of Steyning arson
POLICE have arrested a 33-year-old man after a fire in Jarvis Lane, Steyning, this morning (February 21).
Famous falcons need your help
VOLUNTEERS are needed to help the RSPB show visitors the famous peregrine falcons at Chichester Cathedral.
Dramatic turn of events at Southwater planning meeting
A MEETING to decide Berkeley Homes’ plans for up to 550 homes for Southwater is due to be adjourned dramatically today (Tuesday February 21) due to English Heritage upgrading a listed building on the site.
Steyning home damaged in arson attack
A HOUSE porch was damaged in an arson attack in Steyning in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday Feb 21).
Countdown To Tokyo: Less than one week left to go
ARTS editor Phil Hewitt is now counting down to the hours to the Tokyo Marathon...
Council declines request for 4,500 homes plan details
AN APPEAL has been made by a Langhurstwood Road resident after Horsham District Council refused to release details of a proposed development of 4,500 houses north of the A264.
Villager creates a train delay app
A COMMUTER from Southwater has created a smart phone programme to make it easier for passengers to claim refunds when their train is delayed.
UPDATE: Power back after explosion video
AN EXPLOSION at an electrical sub-station in Horsham has caused wide-spread disruption across the town centre after power was lost this morning (Tuesday February 21).
Fire near council offices
FIREFIGHTERS are tackling a blaze near the Horsham offices for West Sussex County Council.
Decision day looms for village housing plans
A HIGHLY controversial planning application for 103 dwellings on a green field site in a strategic gap between Codmore Hill and Pulborough will come before the Planning Control (South) Committee today, February 21. It follows 11 months of research, campaigning and demonstrations by The Campaign to Protect Rural Pulborough Village and other residents of Pulborough.
Flippin’ fun time at pancake race
A FLIPPIN’ fantastic time was had by all who took part in last week’s annual Pancake Race in Horsham town centre.
‘Surprising if there are no records of leisure centre study’
FRANCIS Maude confirmed he had been following ‘with interest’ the very public debate on the fate of Broadbridge Heath leisure centre over the past three months.
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Shock at lack of records on leisure centre plans
A CONSULTANT engineer from Horsham was incredulous to learn Horsham District Council (HDC) has kept no written records concerning a key report.
1 commentListen to Ann Widdecombe
GUEST speaker at a reception in Steyning will be Ann Widdecombe, the former British Conservative Party politician, who retired from politics at the 2010 election. She has been a novelist since 2000.
Man arrested after head-butting a police car
A MAN has been arrested for affray after head-butting the windscreen of a police car and attacking it with a snooker cue yesterday (Sunday February 19).
A wheely big challenge
MORE THAN 350 pupils from 13 schools took part in an event to design and build a model cart that would protect a delicate egg from a crash down a one metre high ramp.
Difficulties feared as secretaries are lost
REDUNDANCIES of two top council secretaries raised a myriad of concerns with councillors last week.
GP surgery’s private sessions could break BMA ethics guidance
A HORSHAM surgery could be contravening top medical guidance by offering its patients private care.
Kids meet a friendly lion at the theatre
THERE were smiles all round at The Capitol, Horsham, on Monday (February 13) when the theatre had a visit from a big, cuddly lion cub and some TV stars.
Councils ‘must help’ to fund new hospital
A NEW ‘world class’ acute hospital near Horsham with full A&E services, maternity centre and intensive care unit remains Francis Maude’s vision for his constituents.
1 commentThis week on SOTV video
The original play of THE KING’S SPEECH visits the Theatre Royal Brighton plus Modelworld is a unique exhibition showcasing models of all types from around the country and this year its back at the Brighton centre on the 25th and 26th of Feburary.
A24 lane closed
ONE lane has been closed on the A24 in Horsham following an accident involving two vehicles this morning (Monday February 20).
Council may have to abandon prayers following court case
IMPLICATIONS of a High Court ruling that prayers at council meetings are ‘unlawful’ are being investigated by Horsham District Council.
4 commentsWarnings sounded over rise in scam phone calls
SCAM phone callers are now using ‘every way possible’ to try to defraud people of their money and personal details, district residents have been warned.
Restoration of church bells
BELLS could be ringing out again at St Peter’s Church, Woodmancote, after being silent for many years. Plans are being made to restore the three historic bells, which date back to medieval times, with two of them made in 1426 and 1456, while the third dates back to 1656.
Ark charity bears witness to the horrors of homelessness in town
SLEEPING in a frost-covered sleeping bag and having one hour’s notice to move house with a seven-month-old baby are the realities of being homeless in Horsham.
Rise in Horsham jobless claimants
THE NUMBER of Horsham residents claiming Job Seeker’s Allowance rose by 132 in just a month.
1 commentNew homes plan would ‘overpower’ former pub
PLANS to build six homes near to the Listed Elephant and Castle former pub in West Chiltington were emphatically rejected when Southern Planning Practice’s application to Horsham District Council was discussed by the parish council’s planning committee last week.
Vehicle on fire at Broadbridge Heath
A VEHICLE on fire has caused delays on a major road just outside Horsham this afternoon (Friday).
Bike helps make police environmentally friendly
A FOLD-UP bike is the latest device to help Sussex Police Specialist Search Unit reduce mileage and fuel costs and be more environmentally friendly.
County’s share of council tax bill frozen for another year
WEST Sussex County Council’s share of council tax bills for 2012/13 will be frozen for the second year running, following today’s (Friday February 17) budget meeting at County Hall.
Anger as council throws youth drama group out of Capitol
‘DON’T let the council close our drama group’ - that’s the call for action issued by members of a Horsham Saturday drama club, left angry after receiving one month’s notice that their beloved club is to be axed.
Damien gets on his bike to prove that limb loss is not a limitation
MOST people would be quite content having climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and cycling 200 miles from London to Paris for charity.
Ned to help charity
NED the Saint Bernard will be fundraising for Breakthrough Breast Cancer in Horsham town centre from midday to 2pm on Saturday.
Local hospital waiting times fifth worst
PATIENTS in the Horsham district have to endure some of the longest waiting times for referrals in the country, according to new figures.
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Weather for Horsham
Wednesday 22 February 2012
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 8 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 21 mph
Wind direction: South west
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 9 C to 15 C
Wind Speed: 13 mph
Wind direction: West
