Week of memories in Crawley
A week of memories for me this week, 24 years ago, when I was Mayor for the first time, Sir Norman Longley approached me and asked if we could try and save the Railway Signal box in the High Street, I...
View ArticleIs it time to move on from using email?
This week is going to be slightly different, in that I am going to pose a question and then go on to explain a few things as I see them. That question is, do you think email has had it’s day?Let me...
View ArticleCrawley firefighters called to woodland fire
Firefighters were called to a fire in Tilgate Forest.A spokesman for Crawley Fire Station said three crews were dispatched to the fire in the open at 1.24pm on Saturday (September 13).
View ArticleEmergency services attend three car collision
Emergency services were called to a three-car collision on the M23.Paramedics and firefighters left for the scene in the northbound lane between Junctions 8 and 9 (Gatwick Airport) at around 11am on...
View ArticleMAGAZINE: 12,300 homes in the South East escaped deadly gas incidents
To mark the start of Gas Safety Week (15 – 21 September), new research released today has revealed at least 12,300 homes across the South East have escaped deadly gas incidents, such as explosions,...
View ArticleStudent to be sentenced over Gatwick bomb hoax
A student is to be sentenced after claiming their was a bomb on a flight leaving Gatwick Airport.Muhammet Demir, 20, of no fixed abode, called police shortly before 4.30pm last Tuesday (September 9)...
View ArticleSchool expansion plans for Crawley, Horsham and Mid Sussex
A major consultation into the creation of hundreds of new school places in Crawley, Horsham and Mid Sussex has been launched by West Sussex County Council. The extra places are needed due to an...
View ArticleTeam ready for trip to China
We are pleased to announce the launch of another brand new event for Chestnut Tree House – our exclusive overseas trek – Chestnut’s China Challenge.In October 2015, we will be sending a team of...
View ArticleSaddened if Scotland vote yes
The day after this newspaper goes to print, I sincerely hope the people of Scotland choose to remain as part of the United Kingdom. Whilst we in Crawley do not get a vote on the matter, many of us here...
View ArticleScottish vote’s implications
This week’s Scottish separation vote has implications for the entire UK and not just Scotland. Last week I wrote about my support for our United Kingdom. This week, before the outcome of the vote is...
View ArticleGreatest challenges in Crawley
Unemployment can have a devastating impact on family life, luckily Crawley has historically benefited from relatively low unemployment. For Crawley it is low pay, underemployment and poor career...
View ArticleFirefighters urge smokers to take on ‘Stoptober’
Firefighters have urged smokers to take the ‘Stoptober’ challenge.People were encouraged to take part in the national campaign to kick the habit for 28 days in October.Two thirds of fatal house fires...
View ArticleGirl, 7, taken to hospital after hitting head in Crawley
A seven-year-old girl was taken to East Surrey Hospital after she hit her head and lost consciousness.South East Coast Ambulance Service and Sussex Air Ambulance were called to the scene near Southgate...
View ArticleFirefighters called to Crawley back garden
Firefighters put out trees and furniture on fire in a back garden.West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service was called to the house in Sunnindale Court, Southgate, at 9.29pm on Wednesday (September 17).A...
View ArticlePolice seize cash in Crawley drugs raid
Police seized a “large quantity” of cash after a home was searched for cannabis.A spokesman for Sussex Police said officers searched the home in Iveagh Close, Broadfield, just after 8am today (Thursday...
View ArticleVandals scratch silver Mercedes
Vandals keyed a silver Mercedes, which was parked in Borage Close, Broadfield, overnight on September 8. Witnesses can call 101 quoting 1240 of 10/9.
View ArticleCash and phone stolen from van
A Blackberry phone and £50 in cash were stolen after thieves broke into a van in Bewbush. Police were called after the theft from the Ford van, which was parked overnight on Sunday in Morecombe Close....
View ArticleMan arrested on suspicion of defrauding woman out of £132k
A Crawley man has been arrested on suspicion of defrauding a woman out of £132,000.Officers from Sussex Police arrested the 56-year-old at an address in Elstead Close, Ifield, at 7.30am today (Friday...
View ArticleMAGAZINE: How to order the right wine for a first date
It’s your first date with someone you think you really like but panic strikes... What on earth do you order to drink?! Your drink choice says a lot about you, if you get it wrong you might come a...
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...
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