Fast rise of Crawley house prices
I was interested to see it reported that outside of two London boroughs, last year saw house prices grow faster in Crawley than anywhere else in the UK. The huge 22.4% increase quoted is a double-edged...
View ArticleMP welcomes flag on driving licences
Henry Smith MP has welcomed the news UK driving licences are to display the Union Flag. Other changes planned for licence holders will mean that, from June 8, drivers will no longer need the paper...
View ArticleHouse expansion plan approved
An application to extend a house in Richmond Court, Southgate, has been approved. he plan was agreed by Crawley Council at a meeting on Monday (January 5).
View ArticleParents views wanted on school admissions process
West Sussex County Council is calling on parents of children due to start school in September 2016 to share their views on the admissions process.The closing date for comments is Monday January 26...
View ArticleProposal to build two new homes
A planning application has been made to build a pair of two bedroom semi detached homes at the rear of 65-71 Poynings Road, Ifield.Email your news to crawleyobserver@jpress.co.uk
View ArticleFictional technology leaps from movies to real life
There were a lot of cool things that happened in 2014 and yes, some not so cool things happened too. This isn’t about all that.We have a brand new year of innovation to look forward to! So what can we...
View ArticlePre-school retains ‘Good’ rating
A pre-school has retained its ‘Good’ rating following a Ofsted inspection.The inspectorate said Piglits Pre-School in Waterlea, Furnace Green, needed to better help children develop independent and...
View ArticleWest Sussex parents urged to back ‘Sugar Swap’ campaign
Parents across West Sussex are being encouraged to back a new campaign and swap their children’s sugary treats for healthier ones.West Sussex County Council is backing Change4Life’s ‘Sugar Swaps’...
View ArticleCouncil’s catchment areas plans revealed
Proposed changes to school catchment areas have gone to public consultation.West Sussex County Council has published its plans for September 2016 school admissions arrangements near Crawley’s new...
View ArticleOnline health advice with new app
People can get health help and advice on local NHS services on a web app. It guides patients by symptoms to the right place at the right time for health help. Key in your location or postcode and...
View ArticlePeople asked to be more careful after three tumble dryer fires
People have been asked not to leave their homes with their tumble dryers running after West Sussex firefighters attended three fires involving them in the last ten days.A spokesman for West Sussex Fire...
View ArticleSigns stolen from side of van in Crawley
Thieves stole signage which was attached to a van parked overnight in Northgate. The signs were taken from the white Citroen van in Shaws Road on January 10. Witnesses can call 101 quoting serial...
View ArticleHundreds oppose Gatwick expansion at meeting
Attendees at a public meeting have raised their voices in opposition to expansion at Gatwick.Around 500 residents from Charlwood and Hookwood packed into St Nicholas’ Church, Charlwood, on Thursday...
View ArticleVital work of everyone at Chestnut House
At Chestnut Tree House we are always dealing with difficult situations. As well as giving support to families whose children have a short life, we are also there for families of the babies who sadly...
View ArticleFirefighters called to Crawley house fire caused by candle
Firefighters were called to a house fire caused by a candle.A spokesman for West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said the crew attended in Loriners, Southgate, at 2.52am today (Wednesday January 14).The...
View ArticleDrills stolen from back of van in Crawley
Two drills were stolen from a van which was parked overnight in Northgate. The Makita drills were taken from the van in Woodfield Road on January 9. Wotnesses can call 101 quoting 0401 of 09/01.
View ArticleVan convertor thefts will cost £20,000
A furniture retailer will have to pay £20,000 after catalytic convertors were stolen from ten of its vans.The theft happened at the House of Dreams’ warehouse in Gatwick Road, Manor Royal, overnight on...
View ArticleWest Sussex County Council expected to freeze its share of council tax
Residents across the county could see the West Sussex County Council portion of their council tax bill frozen for the fifth year running.The council’s Performance and Finance Select Committee will meet...
View ArticleBurglary suspects steal women’s car
Five people are being questioned by police about more than 200 burglaries across the south east, including dozens in Crawley.Detectives from Sussex, Surrey, Kent and the Metropolitan Police have been...
View ArticleMan falls 30 feet at Gatwick North Terminal car park
A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after falling 30 feet.Emergency services were called to reports that a man in his 20s had fallen in Gatwick Airport North Terminal’s car park at...
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