Alley shut for 12 weeks
A popular cut through in Horsham town centre has been shut while ‘essential works’ are carried out. The side alleyway at the end of Talbot Lane has been boarded off since the end of January with signs warning it will be shut for 12 weeks. A notice said the closure is due to ‘essential maintenance works’
A man has appeared in court over a fatal crash on the A29 at Bury Hill on February 3, 2020, when a tractor collided with a motorcycle. James Mitchell, 39, from Chichester, appeared at Worthing Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday February 9. He denied causing death by careless/inconsiderate driving. He was bailed pending his trial at Lewes Crown Court.
“Really proud to do her bit” is a mum of two involved in the UK’s largest peacetime operation to support the UK Government’s COVID-19 response.
Swansea University scientist by day, Royal Navy reservist Ruth Fleming is key to vaccine roll-out as part of Operation Rescript.
“I was desperate to do my bit. We had a chat about it and, despite having two young kids, knew my husband would support me,” said the 46 yearold, whose furloughed husband Nick, 52, remote teaches their seven year-old son and daughter, aged four.
“I was working really long hours,” explained Ruth, the Joint Military Command Wales Operations Officer. “Each of the vaccines have got different requirements around how they can be distributed and utilised, as well as who can give the vaccine, and the training required.” She added: “I will be at the front of the queue as soon as I get the opportunity to get the vaccine myself.”