Thousands of new street lights to brighten West Sussex roads
A major contract to replace 80 per cent of the county’s streetlights is well underway and will bring a range of benefits to residents. West Sussex County Council is working in partnership with energy...
View ArticleHelp for low income households to reduce energy bills
Councils in Sussex are working with low income, elderly and vulnerable households to make sure that their homes are warm and healthy in time for the winter. Residents who own their own home, or rent it...
View ArticleFlag flying at County Hall for Armed Forces Day
The Armed Forces Flag is flying at County Hall Chichester this week commencing Monday June 23 in celebration of Armed Forces Day.Armed Forces Day takes place on Saturday June 28 and is an opportunity...
View ArticleMini motocross bike is stolen
Police were called after thieves stole a mini motocross bike from Broadfield. The black Yamaha was taken between 11pm on Saturday (June 21) and 10am on Sunday (June 22). Witnesses or anyone with...
View ArticleSouth-East entrepreneurs are third most successful in the UK
People in the South-East are the third most entrepreneurial in the UK, with average annual profits from their online selling of £36,996.The Independent research from CollectPlus has found that Brits...
View ArticleCouncil secures £2.5m fund to mend potholes
West Sussex County Council has secured an extra £2.5m in Government funding to tackle potholes.The Department of Transport is investing £168 million from its ‘Government Pothole Fund’ this year to help...
View ArticleMilitary medal stolen during Crawley break-in
A military medal and veteran pin badges have been stolen during a burglary in Crawley.Sussex Police said the items were taken from a house in London Road and officers are appealing for witnesses to...
View ArticleMAGAZINE: Amazing Foosball action skills video
As excitement reaches fever pitch for a summer of football, watch the foosball legends from the famous N8 video together again (with some new challengers) to take their skills to the next level.Get...
View ArticleCrawley man to stand trial over race charges
A man has been released on bail to appear at Horsham Magistrates’ Court on October 2 on charges of racially or religiously aggravated criminal damage and racially or religiously aggravated common...
View ArticleMAGAZINE: Bestselling author Anthony Horowitz answers questions and takes...
He’s the author of the No.1 bestselling Alex Rider books and the Power of Five series and chances are your children are reading his books... or want to.Anthony Horowitz and his novels are credited with...
View ArticleMeal times are an event
I have just sat with the staff, children and some families having lunch at Chestnut Tree House.Meal times are an event in themselves! We had a young man who had eaten his lunch very quickly, so he...
View ArticleCrawley firefighters put out grass fire near school
Firefighter put out a grass behind Thomas Bennett Community College.A spokesman for West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said the crew were called to the scene in Ashdown Drive, Tilgate, at 1.56pm...
View ArticleCrawley man charged with drink-driving in summer road safety blitz
A Crawley man is among 28 people who are are to appear in court after they were charged with offences as part of a summer road safety blitz.A total of 76 people have now been charged this month as part...
View ArticleMan robbed of iPhone in Crawley park
Police are hunting two men who robbed a man in a Crawley park.An 18-year old local man was walking on a footpath through Goffs Park between Goffs Lane and Gossops Drive.As he walked along Goffs Lane...
View ArticleMAGAZINE: Goodwood Festival of Speed - Honda Unboxing
It’s one of the biggest events in the British motorsport diary and this year racing legends, celebrities and thousands of motorsport fans will indulge their love of motors at the annual Goodwood of...
View ArticleCrawley firefighters put out car fire
Firefighters put out a car fire.A spokesman for West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said the crew was called to the scene in Beachy Road, Broadfield, at 3.13am today (Friday June 27).They used two hose...
View ArticleJP regains a sound financial footing
Johnston Press, owner of this newspaper, has successfully completed its £360m capital refinancing plan, having raised £140m from a rights issue and a further £220m from a new fixed rate bond.The media...
View ArticleCrawley woman altered bus tickets to get free travel
An 18-year-old woman has accepted a police caution for defrauding a bus company by altering tickets to allow her to travel for free on buses in Crawley.The woman from Maidenbower admitted fraud by...
View ArticleWhat’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 ArticleScrapping town plan shows a lack of vision
Crawley’s motto is “I grow and I rejoice”, therefore, new Labour administration of the Borough Council’s decision to scrap plans to regenerate our town centre – providing the much needed facelift to...
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