West Sussex County Times - Local Feed

Albourne road closed after car accident

Sat, 25 May 2013 08:30:46 GMT

A village road in the South Downs has been closed this morning (Saturday May 25) following an accident.

Accidents in South Downs cause problems for drivers

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:30:41 GMT

Drivers have faced problems this afternoon (Friday May 24) in the south of Horsham district.

Collision blocks A24 Southwater

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:23:16 GMT

The A24 in Southwater is blocked following an accident involving a single vehicle this afternoon (Friday May 24).

Royal Baby Shower is a Horsham street party hat trick

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:17:12 GMT

More than 200 revelers are expected to gather again this year to celebrate the arrival of the new heir to the throne.

Village church exhibition

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:41:54 GMT

An exhibition of Steyning Church in the community will take place at the church over the bank holiday, Saturday, May 25 to Monday, May 27.

Roffey eyesore due to be demolished Friday

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:06:11 GMT

A derelict Roffey eyesore is set to be demolished today (Friday May 24).

Overturned car blocks Handcross road

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:56:09 GMT

The High Street in Handcross is partially blocked after a car overturned this morning (Thursday May 24).

Taxpayers’ bill soars for ‘one in 10,000 year’ Warnham freak flood

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:18:10 GMT

The cost of protecting Horsham from a freak flood which has a ‘one in 10,000 year’ chance of happening has soared by another £200,000, it was revealed tonight (Thursday May 23).

New report reveals decline in South Downs wildlife

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:33:58 GMT

Key representatives from South Downs’ nature reserves assembled this week to address a new report that has revealed a fast decline in farmland species.

Meeting will be held to discuss future of skate park plans

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:31:33 GMT

Steyning’s parish council chairman Phil Bowell has taken on his new role amid controversy over plans to build a skate park on the village green.

New parish council chairman working with a ‘great team’

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:29:33 GMT

Phil Bowell MBE has stepped up to take on the challenges as Steyning’s new parish council chairman, and shared with the County Times his aspirations.

‘Practical solution’ is needed for pub’s future

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:26:57 GMT

The owner of a disused Amberley pub has told the County Times he is ‘disappointed’ and its future has been left ‘uncertain’ after an appeal to redevelop the premises was refused.

VIDEO: Ready for 5,000 mile Indian Ocean rowing endeavour

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:07:28 GMT

Simon Burfiend, from Steyning, plans to make history as part of a team which will row 5,000 miles across the Indian Ocean, unsupported.

What’s On - Bank Holiday weekend May 25-27

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:13:05 GMT

We have compiled a few suggestions for our readers looking for something to do over this Bank Holiday weekend.

Trapped cupboard cat rescued in Billingshurst

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:41:18 GMT

Firefighters have rescued a cat which was trapped behind a kitchen cupboard at a home in Billingshurst.

Donation station for Cancer Research

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:09:23 GMT

Swan Walk Shopping Centre is reminding people they have until Monday, May 27 to drop off donations at the Cancer Research UK donation station.

VIDEO: New Horsham District charity launched by council chairman

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:32:28 GMT

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.

New chairman elected for Horsham District Council

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:02:28 GMT

A new chairman of Horsham District Council (HDC) has been elected following a meeting last night (Wednesday May 22).

Pledge from UKIP opposition group to listen to residents

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:48:43 GMT

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.

County Times - Thursday May 23

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:39:46 GMT

Council defends parking wardens after online video controversy. Responding to claims that a parking services van had hit a parked car, Horsham District Council said there is no evidence of a collision. The video, posted on Horsham Facebook page by Street Broadcast Horsham, begins after the alleged impact.