“Worst fears” have been confirmed in newly published accounts that exposed a half billion pound “black hole” in Woking Borough Council’s finances and plunged the future of many services into doubt. The figures, released this week on Companies House for 2021, show the council’s biggest investment, Victoria Square, has had £490,479,300 wiped off its value. … [Read more…]
A mum has hit out at a children’s play centre after it moved its autism-friendly sessions to just before her son’s bed time. Kayleigh Simmonds has accused Jump In Adventure Park Esher of discrimination after it announced it would move its ‘relaxed sessions’ for children with additional needs from 9am to 10pm on Sunday mornings … [Read more…]
The state of Western Australia is set to see the new player in the regional aviation market with the launch of new carrier Nexus Airlines. Services are expected to commence in July this year. A WA state government investment of more than $4 million has culminated in the expansion of the State’s Inter-Regional Flight Network … [Read more…]
Tough new action is to be taken against drivers who flout a controversial bus-only route on the edge of Horsham. Published 19th May 2023, 10:53 BST Updated 19th May 2023, 10:55 BST The stern warning has been spelled out by West Sussex County Council in response to calls from people in Broadbridge Heath to re-open … [Read more…]
Plans are being outlined for community gardens to be developed on a village site near Horsham that was once earmarked for a new school. Published 19th May 2023, 12:24 BST Updated 19th May 2023, 12:25 BST Broadbridge Heath Parish Council is now seeking public feedback on its ideas for the gardens – including sports pitches, … [Read more…]
A business owner watched on helplessly as flames ripped through a storage unit in Byfleet and destroyed her stock. Surrey Fire and Rescue Service crews were still battling the blaze at Access Self Storage on Friday (May 19), more than 12 hours since they were originally called to the commercial unit on Oyster Lane. While … [Read more…]
Lewes RFC under-13s have ended their season with a sevens tournament and a great tour of Jersey. The U13s have had a great season, full of huge growth and personal development for both the team and coaching staff. The support from parents has been an enormous factor in the success of the team, with many … [Read more…]
People that use the beaches in and around Bognor have been advised not to swim in some of the beaches after an “abnormal situation” involving a large sewage main burst. According to the Department for Environment, Food, Rural Affairs (DEFRA), swimmers should avoid four beaches as a result of “pollution from sewage”, which happened after … [Read more…]
North Street in Midhurst, near Chichester, may be reopened again in seven weeks after a contractor was appointed on site. The road, which is one of the main roads in the town, has been closed since mid-March following a devastating fire at the Angel Inn Hotel which has made the front of the building a … [Read more…]
Image via Martin B. Cherry at the Nashville Business Journal. Envision CEO James Rechtin. Envision Healthcare, a Nashville-based physician staffing company, has filed for Chapter 11 U.S. Bankruptcy Court protection, as reported by Joel Stinnett and John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The firm is also following through with its previously announced plan to … [Read more…]