Bees under threat
DEADLY mites, along with cold springs in recent years, have decimated Britain's bee population, which the government has estimated contributes £156m each year to the economy in its contribution to pollinating crops.
Reporter Alex Christie-Miller visited the apiary of the Central Sussex Beekeeping Association at Cottesmore School, near Pease Pottage to find out more.
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Weather for Horsham
Saturday 04 February 2012
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 0 C to 2 C
Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind direction: South east
Tomorrow
Light sleet showers
Temperature: -0 C to 4 C
Wind Speed: 8 mph
Wind direction: West

