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Road Closure Following Railway Line Landslip Near Wivelsfield Station
31st December - Leylands Road closed for embankment repair.

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Video Review: The Official Burgess Hill 2020 Calendar
15th December - Local art critics Peter Chapman & Anne Eves review the hottest Christmas Gift!

Slimming World Bring Christmas Cheer To The Emergency Services
18th December - Food hampers were delivered to staff for Christmas

Video: St John's Giant Christmas Tree Is Lit Up At Seasonal Service
15th December - See BHU's photos and video from the big switch-on.

Miriam Davies Becomes The New MP For Mid-Sussex
13th December - The most predictable result across the entire country, but who came second....

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St Peter & St James' Fundraisers hold 'Most ambitious event to date'
8th December - Can you help fund the hospice over Christmas?

Woodlands Meed Campaigners Hold Amazing Protest At County Hall
4th December - The battle for a new college stepped up a gear!

Santa's Sleigh Tour Of Burgess Hill Dates & Routes Announced!!
1st December - Find out when Santa is visiting your road in December.

The Gruffalo Will Open Burgess Hill's New Library
26th November - Come meet the Gruffalo on Tuesday 3rd December at the town's new Library

Mr Wood & Peppa Pig Light Up Burgess Hill
26th November - Poor weather failed to dampen the spirits as the festive season began in town.

Mr Wood To Turn On The Town's Christmas Lights
21st November - A richly deserved responsibiliy for the local legend who retired after 44 yeas of teaching.

Photo & Video: Remembrance Services In Burgess Hill
17th November - A huge turnout from residents for the annual event.

Early Erection Of Christmas Tree Causes Debate
20th November - Is six weeks before Christmas too early for the shopping centre to erect their tree?

Allegation: WSCC Are Deliberately Abandoning Woodlands Meed....
16th November - Are WSCC eyeing up a new school elsewhere?

Woodlands Meed Campaigners Vs WSCC Set For CLC Meeting
11th November - This is going to be explosive! Find out why here...

Plans For Three Floors Of Apartments Above Iceland
8th November - NewRiver Retail are seeking to build upwards at one of their freeholds in Burgess Hill.

Remembrance Events In Burgess Hill - Here's What You Need To Know
9th November - Find out when you can pay your respects to the fallen.

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New Ping Pong Parlour Excludes The Young
31st October - It's novel, but young people won't really get a chance to have a go....

Huge WSCC U-Turn On Promised Woodlands Meed College Building
30th October - The fight is going to begin all over again.

Town Council Help Point To Reopen On Saturday Mornings
17th October - The councillors are stepping in to meet the public!

Ping Pong Parlour Installed In The Former Argos Unit
18th October - Crikey! NewRiver Retail have delivered on one of their proposals.

Peppa Pig & George Are Returning To Burgess Hill
15th October - The duo will be in town for the Christmas Light switch-on taking place in November

Burgess Hill Library Closure Date Announced
16th October - There's one month to go, then a gap until the replacement building opens.

Burst Water Pipe Causes Chaos On Major Burgess Hill Road
6th October - Leylands Road will remain closed for a long time.

District Planning Committee Approve 4,000 Home Burgess Hill Northern Arc
7th October - The town will change significantly with this decision.

Parents Secure Agreement For A New Youth Club In Burgess Hill
1st October - Starting in early 2020 at Park Centre!

Northern Arc Planning Application To Be Decided At MSDC This Week
1st October - 4,000 new homes are to be ruled upon this Thursday.

Major New Plans Submitted For The Martlets Shopping Centre
20th September - An 11-storey block of flats could be constructed

Bonfire Society Launch '50 Guys For 50 Years' Community Project
23rd September - Can you make a guy for the 50th anniversary?

St Wilfrids School Site To Be Redeveloped For Housing In New Proposals
6th September - 6 sites delivering 615 new homes is on the cards

Public Meeting To Discuss Reinstating A Youth Club At Park Centre, Burgess Hill
6th September - Can you help make this happen?

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33 New Homes Proposed Right Next To Popular Nature Reserve
5thSeptember - The tranqulity of Batchelors Farm Is under threat!

PureGym Get The Green Light To Come To Town
7th August - The change of use at the former CartpetRight store has been granted

NewRiver Retail's Share Price Tumbles Ahead Of Proposed Redevelpment
7th August - Concern this could effect the Martlets Shopping Centre

NewRiver RetailPropose Ping Pong Tables For Ailing Town Centre
6th August - Is this actually going to help the footfall?

Emperor Restaurant Building Up For Auction Again
8th July - It gained planning permission in 2018 for 10 flats and 2 retail units. Do you want it?

Industrial Estate 'Waste Land' To Be Redeveloped
24th July - Permission has been granted for an impressive new building on Victoria Road.

'Bridge The Gap' Initative Voted Down By Mid Sussex District Council
1st July - A frustrating evening for Burrgess Hill's District Councillors.

Pure Gym In Talks To Come To Burgess Hill
2nd June - They have their eyes on the empty CarpetRight unit on London Road.

MSDC Purchase Halfords Freehold For £5 Million
23rd May - A gym could soon be on the way to move into the empty CarpetRight bulding too...

Latest Shopping Centre Plans To Go On Show
16th May - The public will be able to meet NewRiver Retail reps this Saturday (May 18th).

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Conservatives Lose Control Of Burgess Hill Town Council To The Lib Dems
12th May - Oh, and Mr BHU beat the Tories by the biggest margin!

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Come And Witness The Beginning Of A New Era For Burgess Hill Town Council
12th May - Monday 13th May, 7pm at the BHTC Chamber!!!

Thank You Janice! The Story Of The 1 vs 17 On BHTC
2nd May - Read Janice's story of being the only non Conservative on BHTC for four years.

WSCC Refuse To Give Answers Over Town's Library Downgrade
30th April - Cllr Lord's statement claims she's being 'stonewalled'

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Proposed Martlets Hall Replacement Is Massively Short Of Funds
1st May - Where's the other £2 million going to come from?

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Former Icon Live Building Is Going 'Continental'
26th April - Tyre and Automotive component manufacturer 'Continental' are coming to the Hill!

Town Centre Update - More Flats Could Replace Proposed New Shops
24th April - It's amazing what you can find out with a bit of research...

Sport England Warn Over The Delivery Of The Town's Future Sports Facilities
24th April - What is proposed may not materialise. Worrying Times.

Martlets Hall Demolition To Create A Car Park Starts This Week
15th April - It was supposed to be a Cineworld. Now a flamin' car park!

Crisis Ahead? 7,000 New Residents Could Use Two Existing GP Surgeries
15th April - A Northern Arc surgery Is not guaranteed says the CCG.

NewRiver Retail 'No Show' The Annual Town Meeting
15th April - With all the delays, the public were hoping for an explanation from a senior representative.

Clayton Stoolball Club Seek New Ladies For The 2019 Summer Season
3rd April - Potential players are invited to training this April

Volunteers And Stall Holders Needed For World's End Duck Fair
2nd April - After a 7 year absence, the Duck Fair is making a return!

Shopping Centre's Empty Shops Covered In Dinosaur Stickers!!
2nd April - It's an interesting move by NewRiver Retail

Photos - Roof Installed At The New Burgess Hill Lidl
25th March - See the latest progress at the new Lidl site in our third construction gallery.

Angry Residents Hit Back Over Negativity Claims From Councillors
25th March - The public challenged councillors at a meeting.

Makeshift Temporary Library Revealed As 'Permanent'
14th March - A huge change of plan for Burgess Hill's Library. Many people are NOT happy about it!

Could The Entrance Of McDonald's Be Rereouted To Station Road?
14th March - The Highways manager says it's an option.

Lib Dems & Green Party Announce Local Election Partnership
12th March - Could this see some non-Conservatives elected?

Cricket Club Announce Sponsorship Deal With Burgess Hill Girls School
13th March - Find out all the details of this exciting new partnership

EXPOSED! Council Freeze £17.5k Support Fund For Local Traders
5th March - Two and a half years they've been sitting on this cash!

Bingo Night To Raise Funds For Izzy's Wheelchair Swing Campaign At Finches
2nd March - 7pm, Sunday 3rd March at Burgess Hill Town FC.

Masala Club Restaurant Could Be Demolished & Turned In Apartments
28th February - 8 flats are proposed for the business on Mill Road.

Photos - Steel Structure Installed At Lidl Construction Site
27th February - The pace is picking up for the July opening.

Mass Car Vandalism Across 7 Burgess Hill Roads
24th February - Three young boys are the chief suspects with over 50 cars suspected of being targetted.

Councillors Put Re-Election Hopes Ahead Of Public Safety By McDonalds
23rd February - They must think we are stupid. Poor timing here.

Lib Dems Call For Public Meeting With NewRiver Retail Over Their Plans
14th February - Do you agree it's time for the owners to come clean?

WSCC Allocate £20 Million For A New Woodlands Meed College
15th February - Victory for campaigners and governors?

Burgess Hill Town In Shock Senior Cup Win Over Eastbourne Borough
12th February - On to the semi-finals they go to face Haywards Heath!

Under Pressure Councillors Recycle Old Town Centre News Ahead Of The Election
13th February - Desperate times for Pru Moore and the Conservatives.

Photos - Concrete Base Now Laid At New Lidl Site
11th February - Check out our latest pictures at the Lidl construction site where the pace is picking up!.

Jubilee House Offices Could Be Turned Into 14 Flats
9th February - Should the council allow a change of use for 14 new one-bedroom flats?

Town Centre's Footfall Drops By 18% As Council IgnoreThe Problem
8th February - We've deunked Cllr Pru Moore's 'Always Thriving' claim.

Shock As Town Council Discuss Spending £9k On Ten New Tables For Office!
31st January - Easy to spend money that's not yours!!!

Councillors Block Tax Payers From Naming Community Venue
30th January - We're paying for it, but don't get a say. Disgraceful!

No Quick Fix For Car Park Plunged Into Darkness
23rd January - Cyprus Road Car Park is off limits if you fear for your safety at night at the moment!

The Maple Drive Community Fayre Needs YOU!
24th January - Can you help the committee organise the 2019 Summer Fayre?

Planning Application For Burgess Hill's 'Northern Arc' Is Finally Submitted
10th January - 3,5000 new homes over the next 15 years draws closer.

Free 'Inner Warrior' Rugby Training Camp For Women To Be Held This Sunday
23rd January - Could you be the next Burgess Hill Black Widow?

Proposed Day Care Nursery For Park Road To Be Decided At Appeal
20th January - Will the Inspector overturn the committee's refusal?

Royal George Road Day Centre Set For Demolition
14th January - 8 new homes will be built, but residents are concerned about parking congestion.

Clarks Shoe Shop Set To Leave Burgess Hill At The End Of The Month?
14th January - We've been here before, 5 years ago....

In Pictures: Construction Of The New Burgess Hill Lidl Begins
8th January - Have a look at the progress made so far.

VIDEO: Pat Harding Scores A Stunner As Burgess Hill Beat Lewes
1st January - A huge upset in the Bostik League's Sussex Derby

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