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UPDATE: New school for Barns Green approved
A new school and 69 homes in Barns Green were approved by the council tonight (Tuesday May 21).
Meerkat pups at Tilgate Nature Centre
Visitors to Tilgate Nature Centre will be able to spot a meerkat baby or three as the pups are now venturing out of their nest.
VIDEO; £1.1m project set to manage flood risk at Warnham Mill Pond video
Improvement works are planned for Warnham Mill Pond on the outskirts of Horsham to manage the risk of flooding from the Warnham Mill reservoir.
Billingshurst development near Daux Wood refused
Plans for a ‘sustainable’ development of 46 homes at Marringdean Road, Billingshurst were unanimously refused this afternoon (Tuesday).
Update: Witness appeal for A27 crash this morning
Police are appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries following a collision with a lorry this morning (Tuesday, May 21).
Council zooms past garden waste sign-up target
Latest figures show that the council has exceeded its sign-up projection of 20,000 for its new paid for garden waste collection.
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VIDEO: Horsham mums triumph in bid for new children’s playground video
Two Roffey mums have triumphed in their bid for improved children’s playground at a park off Beech Road.
Building work experience
Five construction students from Central Sussex College have completed a work experience scheme called Test Drive Talent, launched by SummitSkills.
Animals prove star of show at spring fayre
SPRING fun arrived in Steyning, despite the less than springlike weather, with a get-together at Croft Meadow care home.
Work on new 1,900 home neighbourhood to start
Building work to create a new 1,900 home Crawley neighbourhood is due to start this summer.
Southwick charity bike ride launch
A NEW fund-raising event is being introduced this year to raise money for the Sussex MS Treatment Centre in Southwick.
Barns Green school application to be decided tonight
The council will decide tonight whether 69 homes and a new primary school should be built in Barns Green.
VIDEO: A27 collision between lorry and man video
A PEDESTRIAN has been left with “life-threatening injuries” after he was involved in a collision this morning (Tuesday, May 21) with a lorry on the A27.
Petition highlights row over ‘localism’
Hurstpierpoint residents have formed an action group and are supporting a ‘Give Localism a Chance’ petition in their fight against a housing plan off College Lane.
Flooding in flats
FLOODING from a flat above affected a property in Beach Green, Shoreham, yesterday morning.
Firefighters tackle blaze in Handcross flat
Firefighters battled flames in the living room of a first floor flat in Handcross last night (Monday May 20).
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.
Demonstrators expected in Mid Sussex ‘Localism’ fight
Farmer Tony Filmer says the tiny Mid Sussex hamlet of Walstead could be wiped out if councillors give the green light to 230 new homes in Mid Sussex today (Tuesday).
UPDATE: A27 closed following serious collision
A PEDESTRIAN has been left with “life-threatening injuries” after he was involved in a collision this morning (Tuesday, May 21) with a lorry on the A27.
Pigs flying as they set a show record
Pigs are in the pink as preparations for next month’s South of England Show reach their peak.
‘Devastated’ victim of theft in heartfelt plea
A WOMAN who carried her father’s funeral book everywhere she went so he was “always close” has been left heartbroken after the coat it was in was stolen.
Students make a splash to save water
Students from Thomas Bennett school have seen their water-saving phone app idea brought to life as part of Southern Water’s Water Design Challenge.
A27 closed following serious collision
THE A27 by Swandean Hospital has been closed while emergency services attend what is believed to be a collision involving a lorry.
Home-Start needs help
Home-Start East Surrey, which offers practical and emotional support, assistance and friendship to parents with young children in Horley and the surrounding areas, is looking for volunteers.
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.
Development threats heard at packed meeting in village
Plans for a new village near to Henfield came in for heavy criticism at a packed public meeting on May 10.
Art in the Park for the whole family
Buchan Country Park will be hosting its second Art in the Park event on Sunday June 2 from 10am-3pm. The event is free, though donations are welcome.
Cars vandalised in Pondtail Drive area of Horsham
The letters ‘PWBC’ have been scratched into cars parked in the Pondtail Drive area of Horsham.
Fire fighting busy bees
Firefighters visited the children at Busy Bees Nursery, in Three Bridges, to teach them about fire safety during International Fire Fighters’ Day.
Ride a bike for life-saving helicopter rescuers
Doctors and paramedics at Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance are appealing for cyclists to join them in the life-saving charity’s Double 100 Cycle Challenge next month.
Stiles and kissing gates on Lindfield Village Run
Lindfield’s 10k Village Run and 5k fun run took place on Sunday, heralding the approach of the huge Village Day event which takes place on Lindfield Common on Saturday June 1.
Academy is soaked with finals success
STUDENTS at Shoreham Academy are celebrating after securing a place in the final of a prestigious competition which encourages youngsters to find innovative ways to help people save water, energy and money.
Ride home for snowman Lewis
A lonely snowman has been given a helping hand to get to his new home – thanks to a Waitrose team with a refrigerated van.
Special rides at Beech Hurst’s miniature railway
Thomas the Tank Engine fans will enjoy a special event at Beech Hurst Garden’s miniature railway this Saturday.
Roadworks scheduled for the Horsham district
West Sussex County Council has announced its schedule of surface dressing treatment to roads ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend.
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Cowfold business author had ‘time of her life’ writing book
Drawing on more than 20 years of experience at the top of her profession a Cowfold woman has co-authored a fictional tale on leadership .
VIDEO: Chichester astronaut Tim Peake to go to International Space Station video
Chichester-born astronaut Tim Peake will be the first UK astronaut in space for more than 20 years.
Mind the gap as Fast Freddie comes back
Music ian Fast Freddie has created a catchy tune to celebrate the comeback of the original voice of ‘mind the gap’ at tube stations.
VIDEO: Painting group to hold spring exhibition video
The Horsham Painting Group is holding its spring exhibition and sale at the Quaker Meeting House, Worthing Road on Saturday, May 25 between 10am and 4pm.
VIDEO: Horsham girl, 9, chops off hair for charity wig video
A young Horsham girl has donated 30cm of hair to help make a wig for other children who have lost their own through cancer treatment.
Contracts awarded to support West Sussex vulnerable residents
West Sussex County Council has awarded Age UK Horsham District a public health contract to support West Sussex vulnerable residents to offer them help in the home.
VIDEO: Kirdford exhibition held over exploratory drilling proposals video
The energy company behind plans for exploratory drilling for oil and gas near Wisborough Green held a public exhibition at the weekend.
Day Centre May Fair
Maidenbower Day Centre, in Harvest Road, which caters for adults with physical, sensory and memory impairments, will be holding a May Fair on Wednesday May 29 to raise money for its amenity fund.
Group sets up an artists’ hub in Worthing
BRINGING together artists and helping them take steps towards becoming professional has been the motivation behind a new art workshop in Worthing.
Park runners put on their ‘onesies’
Tilgate Parkrun will celebrate its one year anniversary with a ‘onesies’ race at the park on June 8.
Special guest from Cambodia
Every now and then you meet someone who really inspires you, someone whose story touches your heart.
National Vegetarian Week celebrated at Giraffe
Today marks the start of National Vegetarian Week, and to celebrate award-winning restaurant Giraffe are offering 2-for-1 on all vegetarian main courses.
Charity skittles with Horley Lions
The Horley Lions Club will hold its annual Charity Skittles Tournament from June 17-21 at Horley Cricket Club.
Employers helping turn lives around
Employers in Crawley have been invited to join a campaign to get ex-offenders back into work.
‘Dementia friendly’ town bid gets £125k
A campaign to turn Crawley into a dementia friendly town will be officially launched next week.
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Wednesday 22 May 2013
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