County News
Sexual assault on teenager in Crawley investigated
Police are investigating an allegation of a serious sexual assault after a 13-year-old girl told her family that she was the victim of a rape in Crawley around three weeks ago.
Accidents in South Downs cause problems for drivers
Drivers have faced problems this afternoon (Friday May 24) in the south of Horsham district.
Chailey says goodbye to year 11 students
Last week saw the official departure of Year 11 students at Chailey School.
Consultants to look at flood risk
CONSULTANTS have been called in by Adur Council to look into flood risk management.
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VIDEO: HMS Hood memorial service in Worthing video
VETERANS of the Royal Navy gathered today (Friday, May 24) to pay their respects to servicemen who died on the HMS Hood.
Crime
Shops hit by thieves in Hassocks
Thieves targeted three premises in Hassocks last night (May 22), including a charity shop raising vital funds for Age UK.
Peter James at Danny House
There was something close to the bone about a best selling crime writer recounting murder and mayhem whilst sitting in the same room where Winston Churchill and Lloyd George discussed the terms of the Armistice to end the Great War.
UPDATE: Missing woman may have used public transport
BUS and train passengers could hold vital information to the whereabouts of a woman reported missing from Norwich, with links to Chichester.
Daylight raid at Pulborough Stud Farm in Thakeham
Horse riding equipment worth thousands of pounds has been stolen during a daylight burglary at the Pulborough Stud Farm, in Storrington Road, Thakeham.
Cars vandalised in Pondtail Drive area of Horsham
The letters ‘PWBC’ have been scratched into cars parked in the Pondtail Drive area of Horsham.
Education
May fair stirs happy memories
West Chiltington School was awash with colour on Saturday May 11, as children greeted and crowned their May King and Queen before taking part in traditional May Pole and country dancing at their annual May Fair.
Pedal power raises £4,000
MORE than 200 children and adults used pedal power to raise around £4,000 for Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice.
Peter James at Danny House
There was something close to the bone about a best selling crime writer recounting murder and mayhem whilst sitting in the same room where Winston Churchill and Lloyd George discussed the terms of the Armistice to end the Great War.
VIDEO: Balcombe school pond project blossoms video
It felt as if a touch of this week’s Chelsea Flower Show had come to Balcombe when a new pond was officially opened at the village school.
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.
Politics
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.
VIDEO: New Horsham District charity launched by council chairman video
At my installation last night as chairman of Horsham District Council, I announced the establishment of a new charity to be known, at least initially, as the Chairman’s Trust Fund.
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Pledge from UKIP opposition group to listen to residents
The leader of the new opposition at West Sussex County Council, UKIP’s Mike Glennon, has said listening to residents concerns is the way the party will keep in touch with residents.
Tories ‘united’ on the Europe referendum
Arundel and South Downs MP Nick Herbert has said the Conservatives are ‘serious and united’ in supporting a referendum on the membership of UK the European Union.
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.
Health
Royal Baby Shower is a Horsham street party hat trick
More than 200 revelers are expected to gather again this year to celebrate the arrival of the new heir to the throne.
No quick fix to A&E pressures, but it is being addressed locally
It has been widely reported this week that A&E departments right across the country are busier than ever before.
Free health checks in Horsham and Chanctonbury
Horsham and Chanctonbury residents are being offered the opportunity to have a free health check and wellbeing MOT in two sessions taking place this month.
Get active and improve your mental health
West Sussex County Council will be encouraging people to become more active to maintain good mental health during this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week.
Meet the new Horsham and Mid Sussex NHS leaders
“We want to make it as easy as possible for you to be able to get involved,” say the doctors in charge of the Horsham and Mid Sussex NHS budget.
Regional
Albanian's alleged killer named
The family of an Albanian man shot dead in East Sussex in a suspected feud between two families have paid tribute to him as police named the alleged gunman.
Illegal waste boss gets three years
An illegal waste boss who ran a site in Berkshire and was arrested at Heathrow airport as he tried to flee the country has been jailed for three years, the Environment Agency said.
'Hairy' mid-air drama for royals
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall sat through a "hairy" mid-air drama when an in flight emergency forced them to land in Buckinghamshire minutes after take-off.
Flybe quits Gatwick Airport flights
Struggling regional airline Flybe is quitting Gatwick Airport by selling its runway space there to budget rival easyJet for £20 million.
Woman stabbed in face by robber
A 72-year-old woman was stabbed in the face by a balaclava-wearing robber who tied up her wrists and ankles during a raid on a jewellery shop in Portsmouth.
National
Rodgers relieved after son cleared
Liverpool football manager Brendan Rodgers has spoken of his relief after his son Anton was cleared in a sex case involving a teenage girl.
Fuel thieves close stretch of M-way
Suspected fuel thieves closed a 12-mile stretch of one of the country's busiest motorways after police were called to reports of a "suspicious vehicle".
Life term for stab murder husband
A father who stabbed his adulterous wife to death as she prepared for a weekend break with her new lover has been jailed for life after being found guilty of murder.
Flight disruption hits Big Weekend
Some performances have been cancelled at Radio 1's Big Weekend because of disruption at Heathrow.
Van driver admits hit-run killing
A van driver has admitted running down and killing a mother of three in a hit-and-run frenzy in which more than a dozen other people were injured.
Showbiz
Quinto wants to be Star Wars Ewok
Zachary Quinto has said he'd love to play an Ewok in the upcoming Star Wars: Episode VII.
Fresh Prince stars reunite at show
Will Smith was reunited with two of his Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air co-stars as his eldest son Trey made his DJing debut in London.
Cotillard learns language for film
Marion Cotillard has revealed she learned Polish for her role in new film The Immigrant.
Jaden Smith: I can ask dad anything
Jaden Smith has described his famous dad Will Smith as a "walking dictionary" and says he can ask him anything.
1D champion at Social Star Awards
One Direction scooped four gongs at the first ever Social Star Awards, while Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez were also recognised.
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Friday 24 May 2013
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