Artists become action figures at K2
IT’S not often visitors to the town’s leisure centre are encouraged to draw all over the wall of one of the squash courts but some 150 artistic people leapt at the chance.But this was not a blatant...
View ArticleGive the gift of life this Christmas
THE NHS Blood and Transplant service in Sussex is appealing for people to give a live-saving gift this Christmas.Around 8, 000 units of blood are needed every day to meet hospital demand and because...
View ArticlePupils’ message to drivers
YOUNGSTERS have come up with a colourful and eye-catching way of reminding drivers to watch their speed and one generous councillor has helped fund their work out of his own pocket.The Mill Primary...
View ArticleFestive treats at Buchan Country Park
PARK users will be able to buy locally made, festive treats at Buchan Country Park.Pickles, preserves, apple juice, chocolate and logs are just some of the items that will be for sale at on Sunday...
View ArticleFestive food from Farmers’ Market
THE Farmers’ Market will be back in Queens Square on Sunday (December 11) for a festive special.From 10am-4pm, shoppers will be able to pick up Christmas treats and sample delights from more than 20...
View ArticleRAF veteran remembers lost comrade
AN AIRFORCE veteran was the guest of honour at a ceremony to remember a fallen comrade whose resting place was not discovered for more than 50 years after his death.Crawley RAF association chair Marcel...
View ArticleHeading for independence day
IF YOU are looking for examples of why you should not judge people on first impressions you could do worse than meet the young people living at the supported housing unit on Ewhurst Road.With Supported...
View ArticleMore bus routes at risk
MORE bus routes may be scrapped or reduced as the county council look to make more savings.Passengers are being asked by West Sussex County Council to fill in a survey about how they use nine...
View ArticleFather Christmas to drop in at Shelter
FATHER Christmas will be taking time out from his busy schedule to visit Broadfield next week.Homelessness charity Shelter will be holding a Christmas event at its office on the first floor of Barton...
View ArticleAcademy hopes for schools
TWO Crawley schools are on track to become academies by Easter.Thomas Bennett Community College and Bewbush Primary School have both applied for academy status and, should that status be confirmed,...
View ArticleSafe stolen from Crawley baker
BURGLARS have broken into a Crawley bakers and stolen the safe. The intruders got in through a skylight at the rear of the Delos Bakery, in Ifield Drive, and dragged the safe out of the back doors....
View ArticleBarratts calls in administrators
THIRTEEN jobs are at risk days before Christmas as high-street show chain Barratts went into administration.The 13strong staff will continue working at the County Mall branch as a new buyer is...
View ArticleHawth management decision to be made behind closed doors
THE future of the Hawth will be decided at a town hall meeting tonight (Wednesday December 14) but members of the public will not be allowed to hear the final debate and no decision will be announced...
View ArticleUnsung heroes hope to scoop BBC awards
THREE unsung heroes have made it through to the final round of the first ever BBC Sussex Community Heroes Awards.Generous Charlie Doherty, Barbara Alderson and Peter Seymour have all been shortlisted...
View ArticleFriends mourn popular landlord
A POPULAR pub landlord who brought communities together through his passion for league pool has died aged 58.Mohanbhai Govindbhai Patel, known to friends as Mo, passed away peacefully at St Thomas’...
View ArticleBusinesses urged to donate food to campaign
THE SALVATION Army is making a plea to all of the district’s businesses to donate unwanted stock this Christmas.This time last year the supermarkets and local bakeries had committed to donating food...
View ArticleFirst snow on its way to Crawley
CRAWLEY is due to get the first of this winter’s snow today and tomorrow, according to the BBC.Although nowhere near as heavy as last winter’s blizzards, the first festive flakes should fall later this...
View ArticleM23 accident delays Metrobus services
AN accident on the M23 is causing delays to Metrobus routes between Crawley and Redhill and Reigate area.Metrobus has apologised for any inconvenience to passengers.
View ArticleDressing up to save the children
SIXTH-FORM pupils at St Wilfrid’s School have been delving into the dressing-up box to raise money for charity.The students were clad in 60s, 70s and 80s attire and raised around £250 for the Free the...
View Article£2.4k grant for eco primary school
A PRIMARY school has been awarded for its pace-setting eco credentials with a £2,500 grant.The money will go towards a rainwater saving project at Turners Hill CE Primary School.It was awarded by the...
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