Lynne Anderson: The BBC must support other news organisatons
The relationship between the BBC and the commercial news media sector has long been the subject of intense debate within the industry.Commercial news brands – newspapers in print and digital – followed...
View ArticleCourt results - Crawley
The following are results from Crawley and Horsham magistrates’ courts from August 10 to August 13.Charlotte Harris, 23, of Ely Close, Crawley, was given a one year conditional discharge, with a £15...
View ArticleSussex man creates phone app to help with migrant crisis at Calais
The Apple App Store has approved a new app designed by a Sussex entrepreneur that is designed to stop lorry drivers falling foul of the migrant chaos as they pass through Calais. Hauliers face fines of...
View ArticleFan’s View: Falling home support misses creditable display
Two things that epitomise the belief and the never-say-die approach that Mark Yates has introduced this season are shown by three consecutive clean sheets.The tough opening was recognised pre-season...
View ArticleCrawley acid attack ‘extremely rare’, says Cineworld
Cineworld has said the acid attack outside its Crawley site was an ‘extremely rare’ incident.A 27-year-old man was left with ‘life-changing’ injuries after acid was thrown over him outside a Crawley...
View ArticleMAGAZINE: short history of TV Food programmes through the ages
This year marks 60 years since the legendary Fanny Cradock first appeared on our screens and 25 years since the first ever Masterchef episode, to celebrate a new poll reveals our favourite British...
View ArticleBack to school - the most stressful week for families
Back to School Week is the year’s single most stressful week for families, a new report from the UK’s biggest parenting site Netmums and ITV This Morning shows.As children across the country start the...
View ArticleFirefighters put out car fire on A23 Crawley
Crawley fire crews were called to a car fire on the A23 this morning (Thursday September 3).A spokesman for West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said the two crews were called to a roundabout in Ifield...
View ArticlePlans for eight storey building in Crawley town centre permitted
Councillors gave planning permission to alterations and additions to an eight storey town centre building due to be made into 175 flats.Crawley Borough Council’s planning committee permitted the...
View ArticleCrawley man arrested after window smashed
A Crawley man has been arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage.Vehicle hire firm Hertz called Sussex Police to Gales Place, Three Bridges, at 2.44pm on Wednesday (September 2).Pepper spray was...
View ArticleAlcoholic jailed for racial abuse of Crawley McDonalds staff
A man has been jailed after he racially abused workers at the McDonalds in Crawley town centre.Patrick Maughan, 56, of Perth Close, Langley Green, pleaded guilty to two counts of racially aggravated...
View ArticleCrawley council backs bid to use grass verge for parking
Crawley councillors permitted seven parking spaces to be made on a 40m stretch of grass verge.The Development Control meeting on Tuesday (September 1) voted for the proposed lay-by spaces on the...
View ArticleCopthorne shop reshedules deliveries to avoid school runs
A Copthorne shop has rescheduled deliveries to avoid school runs.Copthorne Junior Road Safety Group said the village shop McColl’s was supporting its child safety campaign.Group member Charlotte Newell...
View ArticleCounty News: Sussex teacher killed by lightning strike, inquest told
A walker who saw his friend die from a lightning strike has relived the moment their adventure holiday turned to tragedy.Robin Meakings, 59, from Pulborough, was working as a study supervisor and tutor...
View ArticleHorley restaurant wins national award for service at English Curry Awards
A Horley restaurant has been named best in England for service.English Curry Awards announced Jai Ho, Balcombe Road, had won its South East Restaurant of the Year and Team/Service of the Year awards on...
View ArticleUpdate: Judge postpones Hugo Boss sentencing over Crawley boy death
A judge has postponed sentencing Hugo Boss for health and safety breaches that resulted in a four-year-old boy being crushed to death by a falling mirror.His Honour Judge Peter Ross adjourned today’s...
View ArticleDAVID WOODS: Enjoy a delightful fish soup that’s simple to prepare
A steaming bowl of fragrant fish soup is perfect for this time of year. And David Woods, executive head chef of the Sofitel Hotel, based at Gatwick’s north terminal has just the recipe.I love September...
View ArticleWhy America’s gun woe is our problem too
It is beyond question that America is the most powerful nation on the planet and the only super power, which explains why it has so many enemies.It has long been fashionable to knock the United States...
View ArticleBlaze victims miss out on emergency housing because person manning emergency...
Two people missed out on emergency housing because the person manning the emergency out of hours number had fallen asleep.Daniel Capstick-Bedson told the Obby that the Ifield home he shares with his...
View ArticleWoman dies after falling off bridge over M23
A woman died after she fell from a bridge over the M23 and was hit by a vehicle.Sussex Police was called to Junction 10a (Maidenbower) at around 8.35pm on Thursday (September 3).A spokesman said: “A...
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