Traffic accident between A23 and A217
A road accident has caused congestion both ways on the A2044 (Woodhatch Road) during the morning rush-hour (October 1).The accident happened near its Maple Road junction, near White Bushes,...
View ArticleCar and motorbike crash on A23
A motorbike and car have crashed on the A23.One lane was blocked on the A23 northbound at Hickstead, at around 8.20am today (Thursday October 1).Updates to follow* Don’t miss out on all the latest...
View ArticleMotorcyclist taken to hospital after A23 crash
A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after a crash on the A23.A police spokesman said the rider suffered a fractured wrist after the CBR 600 motorbike and a Ford C Max crashed on the northbound...
View ArticleNEILSON’S COLUMN (September 17, 2015): Talent isn’t the only attribute you...
“So, what do you do for a living?” For most people this is a simple question, for an actor it can be a nightmare.Let me explain. Suppose you’re one of those rare beasts, an actor who is actually...
View ArticlePolice appeal for witnesses to stable arson attack
Police have appealed for witnesses to an arson attack in a stable.Five fire crews were called to the scene in Old Hollow, Worth, at 9.54am on Friday (September 25).A spokesman said a 10m by 3m single...
View ArticleWitness appeal after Crawley garage arson
Police have appealed for witnesses after an arson attack on a garage in Crawley.Two fire crews were called to the domestic garage block in Lark, Rise, Langley Green, at 10.05pm on Saturday (September...
View ArticleGreen light for Crawley hotel plans despite residents’ appeal
A Crawley hotel has got planning permission for plans which involved it closing its gym despite a residents’ appeal to keep it open.Crowne Plaza in Langley Drive, Langley Green, has closed The Elite...
View ArticleMAGAZINE: Sea side-lined but fish still on the menu for British kids
Millions of children haven’t experienced traditional seaside pastimes like rock-pooling and fishing.However, they are more adventurous when it comes to eating seafood – and now an education programme...
View ArticleCatalytic converters stolen from East Grinstead vans
Catalytic converters were stolen from three parked vans in East Grinstead last week.Police said the converters were taken from three Mercedes Sprinter vans between 4pm on Thursday September 24 and 1am...
View ArticleBill Bryson heaps high praise on Sussex coast
Celebrated author Bill Bryson has praised Sussex and the South Downs in his latest book.The writer mentions several local places of interest including an Eastbourne town centre eatery, the pier and...
View ArticleBalcombe solar project welcomed by Greens
Green MP Caroline Lucas has welcomed a decision to give the go-ahead to what she calls a ‘brilliant’ solar project in Balcombe.Speaking after the decision was made by the local planning committee the...
View ArticleCrawley Post Office to extend opening hours
A Crawley Post Office will have its opening hours extended by 38 hours per week after it gets a ‘service point’ at its counter.The branch in Pound Hill Parade will from October 16 will have three...
View ArticlePlans for new M23 hamlet revealed
Plans for a new St Catherine’s Hospice and 600 homes east of the Pease Pottage M23 service station have been revealed.Developer Thakeham has been working with the hospice charity on the scheme.Thakeham...
View ArticleRAIL UPDATE: Services cancelled after emergency works
Southern Rail has announced some train services travelling to Horsham have been cancelled due to emergency works on line. Emergency engineering works were carried out at Ford earlier this morning...
View ArticleJury retires to consider Crawley mass brawl verdict
A jury has retired to consider its verdict on four people who have denied taking part in a mass brawl in Bewbush, Crawley.Doris Robertson, 50, of St Aubin Close, Broadfield, Hansley Robertson, 25, of...
View ArticleMAGAZINE: IPF Awareness Week WebTV show
Join Dr Klaus Dugi and Steven Wibberley on a live, interactive and informative show where there will be a discussion on the serious disease IPF (Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis).With Evel Knievel among...
View ArticleCrawley firefighters honoured for long service
Two firefighters from Crawley have been rewarded for their long service. Lee Walton, from Crawley Down, who works at Crawley Fire Station, and Brian Cook, from Crawley, who works in the Crewing...
View ArticleCourt: Drug dealer jailed
A man who was caught with Class A drugs in Crawley has been jailed for a year.Orrin Alexander, 24, of no fixed address, was sentenced at Lewes Crown Court on October 1.He had pleaded guilty to...
View ArticleMAGAZINE: John Torode reveals Britain’s food heaven and food hell
We all have foods we love and hate, but as a nation what do we collectively deem food heaven and food hell? And what’s the key to turning something you don’t like into something you crave? Watch the...
View ArticleA23 in Horley closed after crash
Part of the A23 in Horley was closed last night (October 2) after a crash.At least one vehicle colliding with a house, near St Bartholemews church.A stretch of the road was shut between the Longbridge...
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