An investigation has been launched after a woman woke in the early hours to find burglars in her house.

Two or three men were reported in the property off Hermitage Lane in East Grinstead Friday morning.

They demanded money from the 40-year-old occupant.  She did not have the money requested and phoned her son.  The 18 year-old arrived from a nearby address but still did not have the money.  At one point he was punched in the stomach and sustained a minor facial injury.

The intruders left taking the woman’s mobile phone and some designer clothing.

There was no sign of a forced entry and no weapons or vehicle were seen.

Horley Recreation Ground is set to get a face-lift after being awarded a grant.

Plans for an outdoor gym have been given a boost after the London Marathon Charitable Trust awarded £10,000 to the project which will provide additional fitness equipment.

The Leisure and Amenities Committee are currently seeking estimates from various contractors.

Near 5,000 people have signed up to become members of Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

The Trust runs East Surrey Hospital in Redhill and provides a range of services at hospitals in Crawley, Horsham, Dorking, Caterham and the Oxted Health Centre.

Chief Executive Michael Wilson is hoping more people will sign up and share their views as part of the process to become a Foundation Trust.

For more details visit their website: www.surreyandsussex.nhs.uk

A man in his twenties has been arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery in Horsham.

It follows an attempted Bank Robbery at the HSBC in West Street in December.

The 26 year-old was also arrested on suspicion of possession of cannabis.

He has been released on bail until March.

A second man has been arrested and released on bail following a suspicious incident in Horley.

Between 8.20 and 8.50 Friday morning a man approached a young girl in Lumley Road.  The man, who may have been in the area the previous day, spoke with the girl.  She then ran away.

Detectives admit it could have been a completely innocent conversation but need to speak to the man involved to conclude their investigation.

He is described as white, in his mid-40s, with short curly dark hair, of medium height and build and with stubbly facial hair.