Job Centre manager welcomes ‘brilliant’ fall in claimants
The manager of Crawley’s Job Centre has welcomed an “absolutely brilliant” fall in the people claiming Job Seekers’ Allowance.The unemployment figure has fallen from a high of 2,783 in 2010 to 1,085,...
View ArticleCOLUMN: Proportionality – the paradox
I like reflecting. It can occupy quite a lot of time though, so I like to do something practical while pondering. Over the weekend I was considering what I may have in common with the Leader of West...
View ArticleSavings made on West Sussex County Council energy bills
West Sussex County Council has continued to significantly reduced its carbon footprint, delivering savings of more than £500,000 on energy bills.The council has cut the amount of gas and electric used...
View ArticleREVIEW: The ‘plaice’ to come when you are looking for a great catch
If you’re angling for a great night out then make a date for Fish Thursday at Felpham’s Best Western Beachcroft Hotel.You couldn’t get much closer to the sea than this spectacular venue - it all but...
View ArticleTop award for Lorraine
The co-founder of the Young Start-Up Talent – a community project which helps 16-25 year olds achieve their business dreams – has won the Influential Woman of The Year 2014 award at the NatWest Venus...
View ArticlePlans for new homes
Crawley Borough Council has received an outline application to build seven houses and five flats on land to the north of Wiltshire’s Florist, in Balcombe Road, Pound Hill. The application –...
View ArticleMAGAZINE: Star interview - Phil ‘the power’ Taylor
He is a 16-time world champion, a man credited with redefining the sport of darts, and has just released a second autobiographical work; despite being widely regarded as the greatest darts player of...
View ArticleMAGAZINE: Almost one in five bosses admit they don’t pay their workers fairly
Close to one in five bosses admit they are not paying their workers fairly, while more than half of employees believe they are not being paid what they should.That’s according to new research, which...
View ArticleWater Angels come to West Sussex towns
West Sussex pubs, clubs and bars are being encouraged to become ‘Water Angels’ to help reduce alcohol-related anti-social behaviour and A&E visits. Licensed premises are being urged to make it as...
View ArticleMAGAZINE: Star interview - Noel Fielding ‘surrealist funnyman’
The Mighty Boosh surrealist funnyman takes his unique brand of Luxury Comedy on a massive tour of the UK.Most people know Noel Fielding best as his eccentric zoo-keeper alter ego, Vince Noir, from The...
View ArticleChestnut Tree House - ‘a lifeline’
One of the many things I do every year is send out a questionnaire to the parents and carers whose children use our service. I have just been compiling the results of this year’s questionnaire and it...
View ArticleMAGAZINE: Video reveals future innovations of health and care, wellbeing and...
Without modern technology the planet would support less than one billion people. With an ageing population, increasing urbanization and a continued need for improvements in wellness and wellbeing the...
View ArticleDonning Santa suit to help hospice
Friday 12th December is a date that is firmly in my diary because it’s Wear a Santa Suit to Work Day, all in aid of Chestnut Tree House.Last week I donned my Santa suit on the steps of Westminster Hall...
View ArticleFracking a concern in Crawley too
You may have noticed that fracking is the Tory party’s favourite energy source at the moment. They recently changed the law, for example, so that fracking companies can drill horizontally underneath...
View ArticleEnglish MPs voting on English laws
At last week’s Full Council meeting, the Conservative Group tabled a Notice of Motion for Crawley Borough Council to support English votes for English laws. Much of the legislation that Parliament...
View ArticleBusy time at The Hawth Crawley
My diary showed that this was to be a busy time, we started the week by Opening the Autumn Exhibition of Crawley Arts Society at The Hawth. I was interested by the many and varied styles and materials...
View ArticleWhich format will survive test of time?
“In the blue corner we have recent newcomer to the scene and kicking up a storm with internet enthusiasts... Ello!“In the red corner, we have the new rookie on the block tsu!”So a few weeks ago (it...
View ArticleTrick or treat youths steal keys
Three youths who were trick or treating in Crawley stole a set of keys from a house, police have said.Police were called after the three knocked on the door of a house in Arden Road, Furnace Green, at...
View ArticlePressure mounts on Osborne to act on business rates
The Chancellor George Osborne has been urged by the business community to act to reform the unpopular business rates system.The national trade organisations the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), the...
View ArticleProgramme released for West Sussex fracking information day
The full programme for a free public information event about oil and gas exploration and extraction has now been finalised. Workshops have been organised to give information to attendees about the...
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