Police hunting for arsonist
POLICE are appealing for people to report anything suspicious and not to leave flammable material outside their homes after a series of arson attacks in the past two months.A garage fire in Exeter...
View ArticleAward for young volunteer Sasha
A COMMUNITY-MINDED sixth-former has been named WorldWide Volunteering’s (WWV) volunteer of the year for the south east for developing his bedside manner in the stroke rehabilitation ward at Crawley...
View ArticleSecond council tax freeze
CRAWLEY residents will enjoy the lowest council tax rises in Sussex over four years if councillors agree a second consecutive freeze.Council leader Bob Lanzer made the announcement after the Government...
View ArticleHorsham firm creating 50 jobs
IN CONTRAST to government figures which chart a continuing rise in unemployment, one Horsham company says they are having trouble finding young enthusiastic staff for their new positions....
View ArticleDamavo UK is supporting Apprenticeship Week
HORSHAM-based Damavo UK is a fierce advocate of apprenticeships in the UK, and will be fully supporting National Apprenticeships Week from February 6 to 10.The leading ICT provider is encouraging its...
View ArticleFirefighters called to four-vehicle crash
FOUR vehicles were involved in a road crash on the A2220 in Southgate yesterday (Thursday February 2). Crawley firefighters attended the scene just before 6pm.No-one was trapped or injured.The incident...
View ArticleOfficers tackle fire for more than two hours at South Harting
FIRE crews from across Chichester, Bognor Regis and Hampshire battled for more than two hours to extinguish a house fire at South Harting near Midhurst this afternoon (Saturday).Several appliances...
View ArticleTime to reflect on how human rights are applied
I am proud of the United Kingdom‘s long historical record of supporting human rights, both at home and abroad. Fundamental rights are precious and must be constantly defended. As an elected...
View ArticleRail services hit by overnight snow
SOUTHERN rail services are currently disrupted across the Southern network. Trains are subject to delay and cancellation, with journey times extended by up to 30 minutes.Due to poor road conditions,...
View ArticleExotic animals visit school
CREATURES great and small paid a visit to pupils at Southgate Primary School.Year 3 students were able to touch and hold animals – including a baby crocodile, chameleon and a armadillo. Teacher Miss...
View Article‘The country needs Crawley!’
UNEMPLOYMENT dropped by more than 2 per cent in Crawley while soaring elsewhere – prompting MP Henry Smith to joke that the country needs our town.The latest figures show joblessness standing at 6.2...
View ArticleGetting ready for awards
The nominations have been flooding in for the Let’s FACE it! Outstanding Achievement Awards to be presented at our annual Evening of Celebration, taking place at The Hawth on Tuesday February 7.People...
View ArticleM23 carriageway closed at Pease Pottage after accident
The main carriageway of the M23 has been closed this afternoon (Sunday) around the Pease Pottage junction after an accident.Traffic has been routed around the A23 junction and back on again.There has...
View ArticleSNOW UPDATE: Gatwick stays open
GATWICK Airport remains open for business today (Monday February 6)) but travellers are advised to check with their airlines for up-to-date flight information. Despite 8cm of snow falling on Saturday...
View Article‘Life Centre’ gets £750k
PLANS to improve the community facilities in one of the town’s most financially neglected neighbourhoods have been greeted with delight.A bid has been accepted by Crawley Borough Council’s Budget...
View ArticleCrawley company buys firm out of administration
A CRAWLEY outsourcing and facilities management company has taken over the majority of assets from Fountains Environmental Limited.OCS Group, which is registered in Brighton Road, said it was too early...
View ArticleSecond council tax freeze
CRAWLEY residents will enjoy the lowest council tax rises in Sussex over four years if councillors agree a second consecutive freeze.Crawley Borough Council leader Bob Lanzer made the announcement...
View ArticlePictures focus on life in South Africa
A photographic exhibition called Through My Eyes is coming to Crawley.It includes work by students from the IkamvaYouth project in South Africa which helps raise the standard of education.The...
View ArticleResidents called on to register to vote
WITH local elections due to take place on Thursday May 3, Crawley Borough Council is urging people to make sure they are registered to vote in time.Thirteen borough council seats are up for grabs this...
View ArticleNew licence holder for Liquid and Envy
NEW owners have taken over the lease of a town centre nightclub but it still remains closed.Ranimul 2 Limited bought out previous owner Luminar in December. A spokesperson for Ranimul 2 Limited said:...
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