- Towns regeneration contest launched
- Lottery couple defend benefit claim
- House price confidence 'improves'
- Court martial for WikiLeaks soldier
- 1,000 people expected in marches
- Search on for 'cruise-fall' Briton
- New cancer cases 'up 30% by 2030'
- Britain braced for widespread snow
- Five held in Syria embassy protest
- Rhyming plea over library closures
- Widespread snow looms for weekend
- PM picks up shopping on way home
- Met and FBI call 'taped by hackers'
- PM accepts White House invitation
- I feel fantastic, says Robin Gibb
- Paedophile jailed over porn seizure
- Three die in Legionnaires' outbreak
- John Terry loses England captaincy
- Redknapp has 'back to the wall'
- No pub assault charge for Downing
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Is this the world’s biggest trowel owned by Burgess Hill man?
Brian Sayers migh be the owner of the world’s biggest trowel?
Back to school after flood brings surprise break
Pupils were back at Windmills Junior School at Dale Avenue, Hassocks, after enjoying a surprise day off yesterday.
Driver on A272 Haywards Heath caught helping child with homework while on move
A driver on one of the busiest roads in Sussex was helping with a child’s homework while on the move when stopped by police.
East and West Sussex fire and rescue service merger halted
A PROPOSAL to merge West Sussex and East Sussex fire and rescue services to save millions of pounds has been abandoned for the time being, West Sussex County Council has announced.
Ice capers prompt danger warning from rescue services
RESCUE services are urging people to stay away from areas of frozen water, as the current temperatures continue to drop and icy conditions look set to grip Sussex.
News Focus
How much water will it takes to frack for oil in Balcombe?
FIVE Olympic-size swimming pools of water would be needed to fracture the shale and release the oil below Balcombe, according to drilling company Cuadrilla Resources.
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New book is a lens on the eye
The Sussex Eye Hospital in Brighton, which treats people from across the region with laser eye surgery and cataract operations, celebrates its 180th anniversary this year.
Former Sarah Payne search commander leaves Sussex Police after 30 years
MORE than half a century of father and son policing comes to an end on Sunday as Assistant Chief Constable Nick Wilkinson retires from the force that he has served for over 30 years.
Sussex Online TV
Sussex Online TV What’s on around the county video
THIS week on Sussex Online TV – a special report from the Sussex Food and Drink Awards, held at the Amex stadium.
Sussex Online TV What’s on around the county video
INTERESTED in music? Then check out this week’s SOTV, featuring a concert by the world-famous singer/songwriter Paul Carrick plus a series of jazz concerts.
Sussex Online TV What’s on around the county video
THIS week on SOTV the show that rocked Britain’s Got Talent is back with a new awe-inspiring jaw-dropping sensation.
Sussex Online TV What’s on around the county video
THIS week on SOTV we take a look at the Lewes Wellbeing Festival.
Regional
Queen's reign in photos for Jubilee
Sixty photographs chronicling the Queen's 60 years as monarch are to go on display in Windsor to mark her Diamond Jubilee.
Trust launches Starr Network scheme
Representatives from business, education and not-for-profit groups will come together in Brighton next week for the launch of an initiative supporting positive change in communities.
Stroll up for moon-lit fundraiser
Walkers will be guided by moonlight when they step out for a night-time fundraiser in Reading.
High Sheriff to run half marathon
East Sussex's High Sheriff is preparing to tackle the Brighton Half Marathon to raise funds for a centre caring for people with HIV and Aids.
RNLI in lifejacket fundraising call
RNLI crew members in the South East are calling on the public to help them raise more than £40,000 to buy innovative new life-jackets.
National
Towns regeneration contest launched
The Government has launched a competition to find 12 areas to share £1 million under a drive to regenerate town centres.
Lottery couple defend benefit claim
A couple who scooped a £10.2 million lottery jackpot have defended their right to claim benefits more than six years later.
House price confidence 'improves'
Optimism in the housing market has grown in recent months, with more Britons predicting prices will rise this year than those forecasting a fall, a study has found.
Court martial for WikiLeaks soldier
An army intelligence analyst accused of the biggest leak of classified information in US history will face a court martial.
1,000 people expected in marches
More than 1,000 protesters are expected to take part in marches by two opposing campaign groups.
Business
Damavo UK is supporting Apprenticeship Week
HORSHAM-based Damavo UK is a fierce advocate of apprenticeships in the UK, and will be fully supporting National Apprenticeships Week from February 6 to 10.
Horsham firm creating 50 jobs
IN CONTRAST to government figures which chart a continuing rise in unemployment, one Horsham company says they are having trouble finding young enthusiastic staff for their new positions.
Information morning at Plumpton College
PLUMPTON College is holding an information morning on Saturday (February 4) aimed at helping school students in year nine choose their options for Years 10 and 11.
Advice for employers
An advice session for aspiring Apprentices and local employers will take place at Central Sussex College’s Crawley campus on Wednesday 8 February, from 5-7pm.
Showbiz
Walliams overcomes BGT buzzer fear
David Walliams has overcome his reluctance to buzz contestants on Britain's Got Talent - and is now happy to put them out of their misery.
Tulisa to tell life story in book
X Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos has promised fans there is "lots to tell" after it was revealed she is releasing her autobiography later this year.
Griffin O'Neal jailed over crash
The son of actor Ryan O'Neal has been sentenced to 16 months in prison for his involvement in a drug-fuelled, head-on car crash that injured another driver.
Rape trial shock for Corrie viewers
Viewers were left stunned tonight as they saw Coronation Street's scheming Frank Foster walk free from court after he was found not guilty of raping Carla Connor.
'Upbeat' Holden set for BGT return
Amanda Holden is expected to return to Britain's Got Talent next week.
Health
Big retirement development gets the go ahead.
CONTROVERSIAL plans for a big retirement development on the outskirts of Haywards Heath have been approved by a district planning committee, despite concerns about its location in the strategic gap between Haywards Heath and Cuckfield.
Author writes two books while battling cancer
Jeremy Hall is a shining example of how to multi-task.
Campaign to raise awareness of bowel cancer
FAMILY doctors and pharmacists throughout Sussex are supporting a major campaign aimed at tackling bowel cancer.
Charity night to help dementia sufferers
TUNE up for a night of karaoke at The Burrell Arms in Haywards Heath this Saturday (February 4) and raise money for Dementia UK.
Quit cigarette smoking with NHS help
WINSTON Churchill had the habit and so did Franklin D Roosevelt but you can kick it thanks to support from NHS Sussex.
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Weather for Haywards Heath
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
