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Burgess Hill News Archive 2015

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Stunningly Low Turn-Out For Burgess Hill Referendum
11th December 2015 - Were you one of the 79% of registered voters that didn't bother? Tell us why here.

Environmental Clean-Up Of Gas Works Site Imminent
15th December 2015 - National Grid seel to remove contaminated soil from the land.

5 Facts The Council Won't Tell You About The Referendum
19th November 2015 - Enough council rubbish. Time for the TRUTH.

The Force is Strong At Burgess Hill Video Gaming Event
7th December 2015 - Why did this not happen years ago?!?!

20 Year Wait To Replace Martlets Hall
19th November 2015 - The story gets bleaker and bleaker. How has this been allowed to happen?

Lidl To Relocate To Leylands Road Gas Works Site
27th November 2015 - Well, this is a complete surprise! Will Lidl work in this location?

POSTPONE The Burgess Hill Neighbourhood Plan Referendum!!
13th November 2015 - Confusion threatens a genuine result.

Pictures: Road Blocked As Masses Of Developer's Fencing Falls Down
18th November 2015 - Hope their homes are better than their fences!

Video: Virtual Tour Of Proposed Martlets Shopping Centre Redevelopment
12th November 2015 - What do you think to how the Martlets could look?

Video: Know Your Shopping Centres.. & Their Roofs!!
12th November 2015 - A video made by BHU that has proved to be a big hit on our Facebook page.

Cheeky Monkeys Soft Play Closes As Bailiffs Secure Building
12th November 2015 - There's no coming back this time..

The Pet Shed Pet Shop Closes Down
12th November 2015 - Both independently-owned pet shops close within a month of each other.

7 Assaulted In Burgess Hill Town Centre Attack
4th November 2015 - Man left with a fractured eye socket outside the kebab shops on Station Road.

Video: Burgess Hill Remembrance Sunday
8th November 2015 - Huge numbers turned out in the town centre to watch the remembrance parade.

Oakmeeds Removed From Special Measures By Ofsted
5th November 2015 - Great news for secondary education in Burgess Hill.

Burgess Hill Town Centre Regeneration Plans To Go On Display
5th November 2015 - A chance for you to quiz the developers.

Video: Roads Flooded Due To ANOTHER Burst Water Main
2nd November 2015 - 1000's were without water again due to another burst pipe at Fairfield Rec.

Council To Close 'Sex Alley'
3rd November 2015 - Sad times for fans of sexual activity in alleyways as the council want to close off the one next to their own offices.

Eye-Watering Amount Of Public Money Needed To Clean Church Clock
3rd November 2015 - Find out how much St John's Church want...

Burgess Hill Scoops Annual Fairtrade Campaign Award
2nd November 2015 - 'Best Media Campaign' award for the local Fairtrade group

Explained: The Martlets Redevelopment Plans
26th October 2015 - We've read all the documents so that you don't have to. Find out what we know.

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Audio: Don't Be Misled Over Martlets Application Deadline For Public Representations
30th October 2015 - Statement from MSDC over councillor mis-information.

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Dogs Discover Stolen Defibrillator!
28th October 2015 -Find out where Denise Groves and her dogs found the missing defibrillator here...

Homeless? Discover The 23 Businesses *Potentially* Leaving The Town Centre
25th October 2015 - A lack of replacement units in Martlets plans.

Martlets Redevelopment Planning Application Finally Submitted!
20th October 2015 - It's taken 5 years, but it's finally come in. Exciting.

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The Gruffalo To Turn On Burgess Hill Christmas Lights
20th October 2015 - Because Gordon the Gorilla must have been booked already!

Business To Relocate To Empty Dockerills Shop..
15th October 2015 - Find out who is on the move up the road to the site of the former Dockerills Shop.

New Neeeeeighbours For Chanctonbury Road Residents
16th October 2015 - ...because it's good to have a bit of diversity.

Burgess Hill Pet Shop Closes Down
15th October 2015 - Farewell to Aqua Pets as owners announce their retirement after 43 years.

Video: Vulcan XH558 Bomber Flies Over Burgess Hill
11th October 2015 - See footage of the XH558 over Burgess Hill in one of its last ever flights before retirement.

Council Save Oak Tree From Developers Chainsaw
10th October 2015 - Discover why MSDC saved an oak tree and the feud with Croudace Homes.

5 New Housing Developments You May Not Be Aware Of
6th October 2015 - New homes, but a chronic lack of parking spaces.

Defibrillator Stolen From Burgess Hill Theatre Club
5th October 2015 - Stealing traffic cones, knocking down signs and bollards is one thing.....

FIFA Scandal At Tesco Burgess Hill
3rd October 2015 - Sepp Blatter has a lot of explaining to do as the bad press for FIFA just keeps on coming.

Hillians Call On Council For Extended Ground Lease
2nd October 2015 - MSDC hold the key to how well BHTFC can thrive in the Ryman Premier

Car Crashes During Gatehouse Lane Police Chase
28th September 2015 - Drama in Burgess Hill on a Sunday evening.

2015 Burgess Hill Bonfire Night Photos & Video
28th September 2015 - The best footage of the big night as shared across social media channels.

Major Highstreet Name To Occupy Empty Fusion Unit In Town Centre
29th September 2015 - It's not Sainsbury, but does begin with an 's'

CCTV Cameras To Be Installed In St John's Park
18th September 2015 - The skaters won't be amused, but maybe less trees will be snapped.

CeX To Open Store In Burgess Hill Town Centre
18th September 2015 - The entertainment and electronics trading store is coming very soon.

Nando's & Primark Are Burgess Hill's 'Most Wanted'
18th September 2015 - Discover the top ten restaurant and fashion chains that people want to see in town.

Video: WW2 Aircraft Fly Over Burgess Hill
16th September 2015 - The Battle Of Britain Flypast came directly over Burgess Hill!

Lies, Deceit, And The Missing £30 Million
7th September 2015 - The tale of how both local councils have misled and lied to the public.

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Council Agree Town Centre Redevelopment Proposals
9th September 2015 - The forgone conclusion is confirmed without a shred of consultation.

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Concerns Grow For Missing Council Leader
2nd September 2015 - Council leader Andrew Barrett-Miles hasn't been seen in a long time. Have you seen him?

'We Can't Be Martlets Hall Replacement' Says Kings Church Pastor
2nd September 2015 - Council's contingency plan in tatters!

Council Set To Decide On Town Centre Redevelopment
2nd September 2015 - The Martlets transformation may finally happen this time, honest!

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Flawed Report Rules Out New Arts Centre
2nd September 2015 - You can prove anything with statistics... unless they are flawed. Outrage ahead.

Burgess Hill Uncovered Vs Mid Sussex District Council AGAIN
19th August 2015 - When Freedom of Information departments go bad.

West Side Of Burgess Hill Under Siege From Developers
19th August 2015 - Another 1,000+ homes to be added to the total

Northern Arc Planning Application Imminent
9th August 2015 - The proposed 4,000 houses in the North of Burgess Hill are soon to become a reality.

Burgess Hill Town FC 2015/16 Season Preview
7th August 2015 - Signings, pre-season results, video, audio, all your Hillians news here.

Key Cyprus Road Buildings Up For Auction
7th August 2015 - Will one of the councils buy the buildings for the planned 'Cultural Quarter'?

Video:Spectular Drone Footage Of Bugess Hill
5th August 2015 - A number of locations have been filmed from the skies, including Lidl!

Top Councillors' Own Words Come Back To Haunt Them Over Town's Facilities
5th August 2015 - Amazing what digging through the archives turns up!

Mulberrys Convenience Store/Off Licence Closes
5th August 2015 - A mere few months after a complete refit, the former Hartley's store has closed.

Future Of Burgess Hill Theatre Club Under Threat
22nd July 2015 - Club's chairman hits out at the potential loss of the Martlets Hall.

Poll: Should Soames Vote To Repeal Hunting Ban?
12th July 2015 - MP says he'll vote to repeal the ban. Whose view is he really representing? His own?

Hillians Draw With Northampton Town
12th July 2015 - News, match report and photos from the Hillians' first game back at home in pre-season

Barnardo's Open Second Burgess Hill Shop In A Month
10th July 2015 - Barnardo's charity shops are alot like buses.....

Save The Martlets Hall Public Meeting Called
5th July 2015 - Keep Tuesday 14th July free. A cracking meeting will take place. It's sure to get heated.

Truffles Bakery To Close In In September
10th July 2015 - Yet another baker is pulling out of Burgess Hill. Where will we get our doughnuts from now?

Two Men Charged Over Burgess Hill Attack
1st July 2015 - Discover the identity of the two men charged - the victim still fights for his life in hospital.

Farewell Forfars - Town Bakery Closes Down
3rd July 2015 - It's a sad day for fans of cheese straws as Forfars is closing down.

Man In Critical Condition After Attack In Mill Road
30th June 2015 - Police need information after a horrendously violent attack on Sunday morning.

Top House Pub Renamed Burgess Hill Inn
1st July 2015 - A new name, but many aren't impressed. Discover the reaction in our report.

Man Suffers Heart Attack At Wivelsfield Station
29th June 2015 - 2 men applied CPR to the gentleman until the paramedics arrived.

Say Farewell To Gill Perry At Woodlands Meed's Fair
1st July 2015 - The Newick House and Woodlands Meed Headteacher is retiring. Come say goodbye?

Audio: Disgraceful Collusion Sees Martlets Hall Axed
19th June 2015 - Outrage as MSDC and NewRiver Retail seal the fate of the Martlets Hall with no replacement.

School's Sensory Garden Needs Your Votes
25th June 2015 - Can you help Southway junior school win a £16k grant for their project?

Two Businesses Move To Town Centre
18th June 2015 - One is a really big name that'll rescue the Martlets.

Final Chance To Comment On The Mid Sussex District Plan
17th June 2015 - Speak now or forever hold your peace.

Planning Committee Approve First 125 Homes For Keymer Tiles Site
12th June 2015 - Blame the councillors and officers

Rugby World Cup To Visit Burgess Hill
10th June 2015 - Exciting times for fans of Rugby as the Webb Ellis trophy is coming to say hello!

District Council's Misspelt 'Motorcycles' Sign Goes Viral
8th June 2015 - How many idiots does it take to order, produce, package, deliver and install a sign?

Planning Officers Recommend Approval For Keymer Tiles Development
2nd June 2015 - Cue many upset people....

Rugby Club Launch Free Touch Rugby Sessions For All
31st May 2015 - St Johns Park is the place to be every thursday throughout the summer

Covers Secure New Burgess Hill Premises
28th May 2015 - It's costing them £1.25 million. Find out where here!

New KFC Sign Contravenes Planning Permission
26th May 2015 - The councils have the chance to slap KFC down. Will they take it?

Flawed Burgess Hill Neighbourhood Plan To Face Public Hearing
22nd May 2015 - The plan is set to fall at the first hurdle. We saw it coming!

Bike Ride Needs Your Votes To Secure £1,000 Grant
21st May 2015 - Help out the Burgess Hill Bike Ride organisers via the Aviva Community Fund Project.

New Victoria Road Homes The Ugliest In Burgess Hill?
17th May 2015 - A picture speaks a 1,000 words, in this case, many unpleasant ones!

VE Day Beacon Lighting Fails To Ignite Interest
12th May 2015 - Find out what happens when the council organise an event but fail to publicise it!

2015 Burgess Hill Town & Mid Sussex District Council Election Results
10th May 2015 - *Spoilers* Burgess Hill is going to hell in a handbasket.

Nicholas Soames Wins 2015 Mid Sussex Parliamentary Seat Election
8th May 2015 - Sorry to have to break this news. It's a sad day.

Full Extent Of District Plan Failure Revealed
29th April 2015 - the cabinet member for planning was forced to come clean It's NOT good news for our town.

Mutliplex Cinema & New Library Dropped From Town Centre Plans
27th April 2015 - We're surprised if you're surprised by this news!

Confirmed: Council To Turn Off Street Lights Leaving Town In Darkness
27th April 2015 -- Things will go bump in the night. Heads on lampposts!

New On-Street Parking Along Church Road
27th April 2015 - Amazingly timed just before the election, 30 minutes free parking is on the way.

Audio Interview: Rugby Club's 'Winner Takes All' Play-Off Game Preview
24th April 2015 - Director of Rugby Ross Hallifax speaks to BHU.

Video: Ryman League Trophy Presented To Burgess Hill Town FC
23rd April 2015 - Hundreds packed into the stadium for this!

Sainsbury Local Coming To Burgess Hill Town Centre?
19th April 2015 - Our mate told us he'd heard from an employee, so it must be like totally true, right?

Burgess Hill Town Football Club To Collect League Winners Trophy
17th April 2015 - A proud day ahead. Plastic fans are welcome!

Councillors Awarded Power To Film Members Of The Public
16th April 2015 - Disgraceful scences at the annual town meeting (Again!)

Demolition Of Keymer Tiles Factories Begins
15th April 2015 - Pictures of the tile works being turned to rubble ahead of the new housing development.

Audio Interview: Toby Brothers - Mid Sussex Parliamentary Candidate
12th April 2015 - The UKIP candidate answers your questions.

Council Accused Of 'Double Standards' Over Protest Sign Removal
31st March 2015 - One rule for the developers, another for the people.

Triangle Gym Memberships Rise, But Are You Priced Out?
31st March 2015 - Read on to take our poll and tell us what you think.

100 New Parking Spaces To Be Added To Town Centre Car Park
25th March 2015 - Announced just before the election. Convenient.

Protests Begin As 1,500 New Homes Are Set For Folders Lane
25th March 2015 - 15 fields are now in the hands of properly developers.

Gigantic New KFC Roadside Sign Causes Upset
17th March 2015 - Take a look at our pictures and see what you think.

Clearance Work At The Bumpy Bridge Progresses
16th March 2015 -Photos of the preparation work for the exciting new bridge.

Masses Of Trees Felled As Developers Prepare Keymer Tiles Site
16th March 2015 - Take a look at our startling 'Before and After' photos.

Councillor Accidently Reveals Need For Party Policy 'Cheat Sheet'
13th March 2015 - Are you sure you're a proper member of your party?

New Entrance For Wivelsfield Station Causes Controversy
10th March 2015 - A new disabled entrance for is set to cause problems for residents in a cul-de-sac.

Estate Agent Shop Sign Crashes To The Ground
7th March 2015 - Time to invest in hard hats when visiting the town centre from now on.

Clinton Cards To Close
2nd March 2015 - Staff and customers are not happy as the popular card shop is to leave town.

District Council Hamper Young Election Candidates
1st March 2015 - Daytime only meetings which suit only the retired and unemployed people.

Martha & Daisy's Emporium To Open In Burgess Hill
26th February 2015 - An emporium WAR is on the horizon as a rival is coming to town!

Escaped Kittens Saga Grips Burgess Hill Community
19th February 2015 - Follow the tale of Jeeves and Wooster, two 8 month-old kittens who escaped their carrier

Trio Of New Shops To Open Burgess Hill
16th February 2015 - *SPOILERS* It's not a nail salon, coffee shop or a funeral directors!

Councillor Lies With 'Cheapest Parking In Sussex' Claim
13th February 2015 - Embarassing for District councillor Pete Bradbury.

Town Council To Launch Cyber War Against Burgess Hill Uncovered
10th February 2015 - Yes, you read the headline correctly!

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MSDC Chief Exec Plays Down Significance Of The Martlets Hall
5th February 2015 - A clear sign that the venue is DOOMED.

Burgess Hill County Councillor Quits Conservative Party
4th February 2015 - To be honest, we'd forgotten about him!

Man Injured In Burgess Hill Fight
2nd February 2015 - Can you help the police with details of an incident from Saturday 31st January?

Police Release Video Of Car Vandalism In Church Road
26th January 2015 - Can you help Sussex Police identify the vandal that caused damaged to a car parked?

BHRFC and GR Teamwear donate new kit to Birchwood Grove School
19th January 2015 - Rugby club show great generosity.

Pedestrians Seriously Injured In Burgess Hill Collision
15th January 2015 - A couple are in hospital with serious injuries following an incident on Station Road.

Tree Crushes Car And Blocks School Entrance During Overnight Storm
15th January 2015 - Full details and many pictures from the scene.

Planning Application For Revamped Shopping Centre Fails To Emerge
13th January 2015 - 'By the end of December' said' NewRiver Retail

Burgess Hill Egging Incidents On The Rise
11th January 2015 - A rail replacement bus was targetted as youths went on the rampage!

Video: Burgess Hill Bow Out Of F.A Trophy
10th January 2015 - video, photos and a match report from a game that was watched by over 1,000 people!

Police Seek Witnesses Of New Years Day Assault In Town Centre
6th January 2015 - Did you see what happened outside Waitrose?

Video: Hillians' Striker Departs For Hull City
6th January 2015 - Greg's final words and video of his leaving presentation.

Council Reject Public's Request For Three Hours Free Parking In Town
5th January 2015 - Reaction to one of the most predictable decisions ever

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