Sussex residents concerned for elderly relatives living alone
People in Sussex are worried about elderly relatives who want to live alone according to a survey by Lloyds Pharmacy.The study found more than 27 per cent of people in the South East have a elderly...
View ArticleReturn of the Spammer
The reason I bring up the dreaded ‘S’ word again, is because it is a message that is worth repeating. Although not in a spammy way of course.As well as following lots of people and businesses on social...
View ArticleSussex charity cancels boat race over water quality concerns
A Sussex charity has been left disappointed after a Dragon boat race was cancelled amid concerns over water quality.Sussex children’s charity Rockinghorse said Sunday’s event would have to be...
View ArticleFalling number of firefighter call-outs to West Sussex care homes
Fire safety officers from West Sussex are hosting a series of free safety seminars to help care home managers and owners protect themselves, their staff and vulnerable customers from fire.Carrying out...
View ArticleDiscounted leisure card for disabled children in West Sussex
Children and young people with disabilities in West Sussex could receive a free card offering discounted leisure.West Sussex County Council is teaming up with charity Amaze on the scheme and is asking...
View ArticleWarning on ‘silent and invisible killer’ carbon monoxide
A warning over the ‘silent and invisible killer’ carbon monoxide produced by wood burners, boilers, gas heaters and cookers is being issued by West Sussex firefighters.West Sussex County Council’s...
View ArticleNo flight for 16 men who start arguing in Gatwick
A group of 16 men were not allowed on a plane after they started arguing in Gatwick Airport.The party was the largest Gatwick Police dealt with during its summer crackdown on disruptive...
View ArticleAppeal after two arrested in Crawley fight
Police have appealed for witnesses after two men were arrested on suspicion of affray.Officers were called to a brawl in Mill Road, Three Bridges on Friday, September 18 at noon.A spokesman said a men...
View ArticleAxing funding for free infant school meals would be ‘morally wrong’
Speculation the government may cut funding to its free school meals programme have raised concerns among teachers and campaigners.The universal infant free school meals scheme (UIFSM) was launched in...
View ArticleStable block destroyed by arson attack
A stable block has been destroyed by arson.Five fire crews were called to the scene in Old Hollow, Worth, at 9.54pm on Friday (September 25).A spokesman for West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said the...
View ArticleArsonists set fire to domestic garage in Crawley
Two fire crews were called after arsonists set fire to a domestic garage in Crawley.West Sussex Fire and Rescue was called to a domestic garage block in Lark Rise, Langley Green, at 10.05pm on Saturday...
View ArticleCounty calls for more school travel escorts for children with special needs
West Sussex County Council is looking for more to people join its team of school escorts.The escorts assist children and young people with special needs during their journeys to and from schools around...
View ArticleCrawley charity shop ‘resurrected’ by revamp
A Relate charity shop in the Broadfield Barton will officially reopen on October 14. Manager Sue Quinn said the shop had been ‘resurrected’ by its refurbishment.International best-selling author, Peter...
View ArticleSummit to address Child Sexual Exploitation in West Sussex
Tackling Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) will be the focus of a multi-agency summit hosted by West Sussex County Council on Tuesday (September 29).The event at Parkside in Horsham will be opened by...
View ArticleHandbag and keys stolen in Crawley burglary
Burglars stole a handbag and keys from a Crawley home.The break-in happened in Bickley Court, Bewbush between 3am and 6am on Saturday (September 26), said police.Information to police. Call 101 quoting...
View ArticleBurglars steal jewellery and watches in Crawley
Jewellery and watches have been stolen in a burglary.A Crawley Police statement has said the break-in happened Ferndown, Pound Hill, between September 12 and Saturday (September 26).Witnesses can call...
View ArticleBuilding tools stolen in vehicle break-in in Crawley
Ladders, steps, a saw and angle grinder have been stolen from a vehicle.The break-in in Green Lane, Northgate was reported to Crawley Police on Wednesday last week (September 23).A spokesman has said...
View ArticleLaptop, wallet and clothes stolen from vehicle at K2 Crawley
A laptop, wallet, grey sweatshirt and grey hoody were stolen from a vehicle parked at K2 Crawley.Crawley Police appealed for witnesses to the break-in at the leisure centre in Pease Pottage Hill...
View ArticleTissot watch, wallet and tool box stolen from vehicle in Crawley
A luxury Swiss watch, wallet, ID card and tool box have been stolen.Crawley Police have appealed for witnesses after a vehicle was broken into in Ifield Avenue overnight on Saturday (September 26).Call...
View ArticleLoose change stolen from vehicle in Crawley
Police were called after loose change was stolen from a vehicle.The break-in happened in Hastings Road, Pound Hill, overnight on Friday last week (September 25).Witnesses were asked to call 101 quoting...
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