UPDATE: Road collision in Turners Hill
A woman in her 30s was taken to hospital after a two car collision in Turners Hill yesterday (Sunday October 28).One ambulance, four fire engines and a heavy duty vehicle were called out to Selsfield...
View ArticleUPDATE: Fire in Broadfield Barton flats
Six fire crews were sent to tackle a blaze in Broadfield this morning (Monday October 29).A fire department spokesperson said the fire broke out in a ground floor shop and the flat above in Broadfield...
View ArticleIn association with Spire Gatwick Park Hospital
“Hi doc, I have an enlarged prostate, I am quite worried as the frequency of urine has increased, I am getting up a lot at night, feeling stressed and tired too. I have been recommended various...
View ArticleThe bleeding edge of Government reforms
If anyone doubts that local and national issues can be the same thing, just think about UK aviation policy. For those dependant upon Gatwick for a job or those living under a flight path the future of...
View ArticleChanges to address housing shortage
It is clear that we have a national shortage of housing. Waiting lists for social housing are substantial right across the country. Our own list in Crawley has more than 3,000 people on it. To meet...
View ArticleVaccinations are the key to control of TB
There are three principle reasons why I was one of those Members to ask a House of Commons business scheduling committee for a debate on the proposed badger cull and why I spoke and voted against a...
View ArticleCOLUMN by Crawley MP Henry Smith: Police must respond to and serve the people
A week today you will have the opportunity to vote for our newly elected local Police & Crime Commissioner candidate as part of new measures to ensure greater accountability within the police force...
View ArticleCOLUMN by Cllr Michael Jones, Crawley Borough Council (Lab, Bewbush): Madness...
Many Observer readers would be forgiven for having no idea why poll cards have dropped through their door this week. Yet the Police and Crime Commissioners being elected later this month will not only...
View ArticleCOLUMN: What’s up Doc?
‘What’s Up Doc’ is a health column in association with Spire Gatwick Park, your local private hospital, which gives you the opportunity to ask questions regarding general health and wellbeing. Answers...
View ArticleCOLUMN by Cllr Bob Lanzer, Leader of Crawley Borough Council: Political costs...
On Tuesday 6th November, we have the American Presidential Election along with elections to the Senate and the House of Representatives, amongst other contests on the same day. It is still a process...
View ArticleBoy found not guilty of manslaughter of ex-Crawley Down player
A 14-year-old boy has been found not guilty of the manslaughter of former Crawley Down player Connor Saunders.The boy, who cannot be named due to his age, had been standing trial at Hove Crown Court...
View ArticlePolice appeal after dog walker head-butted
A dog walker was head-butted by another dog walker in Tilgate Park, Crawley.The victim was walking his dog and throwing a stick into the lake for the dog to fetch when another dog jumped into the lake...
View ArticleYouths flee after swings set on fire
Children’s swings were set on fire by vandals in Goffs Park, Southgate, police said. Three youths were seen running away at around 5pm on Saturday (November 10). Firefighters were called to put the...
View ArticleMan arrested after disruption at Remembrance service
A 51-year-old man was arrested on Sunday (November 11) after he disrupted the St John’s Courtyard remembrance ceremony and breached a police notice.He will appear at Crawley magistrates on November 26.
View ArticleSussex police and crime commissioner elections
More than one million registered electors in Sussex will have the chance to vote for the county’s first ever police and crime commissioner (PCC) on Thursday November 15. The PCC will replace the Sussex...
View ArticleCOLUMN by Crawley MP Henry Smith: We are leading fight against dementia
Dementia is undoubtedly a dreadful condition affecting a large proportion of people and it is essential that we tackle this problem whilst raising awareness throughout society.I am delighted that...
View ArticleCOLUMN by by Cllr Brenda Smith, Crawley Borough Council (Lab, Langley Green):...
Following my re-election in May this year, many friends and colleagues were surprised when I stood down as Leader of the Labour Group, so that I could spend more time supporting and raising the profile...
View ArticleCOLUMN by by Cllr Bob Lanzer, Leader of Crawley Borough Council
One aspect of politics is about the selling of a message. This can present a problem with the public perception of politicians. Even if councillors of one political party agree with their opponents on...
View ArticleCOLUMN: What’s up Doc?
‘What’s Up Doc’ is a health column in association with Spire Gatwick Park, your local private hospital, which gives you the opportunity to ask questions regarding general health and wellbeing. Answers...
View ArticleFive car break-ins in Three Bridges
Five vehicles were broken into in Three Bridges on Saturday night and Sunday morning (November 10-11). The break-ins were on Holly Close, North Road, Grange Close and The Birches. A wallet, purse,...
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