Billingshurst8 Dec 2025Man who fell from hot air balloon took own lifeThe inquest heard Jesus Lato Garzon had "waved at the camera" before leaving the balloon.8 Dec 20256 Nov 2025Felling of 'beautiful' oaks deferred by council Two centuries-old trees in Billingshurst could be cut down amid a row over subsidence. 6 Nov 20255 Nov 2025Centuries-old oaks felled to save cash – campaignerThe insurer says the trees are damaging a property in Billingshurst, West Sussex. 5 Nov 202517 Oct 2025'Selfish' drink-driver who killed 19-year-old jailedToby Spiring was twice the legal drink-driving limit, according to Sussex Police.17 Oct 202526 Sep 2025Man who died after Virgin hot air balloon fall namedAn inquest into Jesus Lato Garzon's death is expected to open on 30 September.26 Sep 202523 Sep 2025Make a Difference Awards honour local heroesThe awards honour community heroes in Sussex and Surrey at a ceremony at Lingfield Park Racecourse.23 Sep 202520 Sep 2025Man, 33, fell from Virgin hot air balloonThe 33-year-old man was with a group in a hot air balloon travelling from Billingshurst to Dunsfold.20 Sep 202520 Sep 2025Man identified as hot air balloon fall victimThe man was with a group in a hot air balloon travelling from Billingshurst to Dunsfold, police say.20 Sep 202528 Aug 2025Thousands back bid to save two 'majestic' oak treesLocal authorities in West Sussex say there is "robust" evidence of the trees damaging a nearby home.28 Aug 2025...
