From time lost to the definition of waist - the MCC have changed, rewritten and revised the laws. Here is a list of the changes. For more information please visit the MCC website here
Have you ever wondered if you’ve got what it takes to disappear and go on the run, testing your wits to evade capture from some of the best hunters on the planet?
Channel 4 are looking to Sussex for aspiring ‘fugitives’ of all ages, men and women, to take part and do whatever it takes to disappear in 21st century Britain for the next series of Hunted.
Contestants might fancy their chances of going it alone or rather try to escape with your family, friends or colleagues?
In Hunted a team of former police and intelligence officers, armed with replicated state powers such as phone monitoring and CCTV surveillance, attempt to track and capture the ‘fugitives’ over the course of 25 days.
A prize of £100,000 will be shared equally between the fugitives who successfully evade capture.
To apply, please go to: www.huntedapplications.com
The closing date for applications is Monday 11th February and applicants must be 18 or over.
Three community projects on Crowdfund Crawley have reached targets, helped by Crawley Borough Council’s Neighbourhood Improvement Fund.
The crowdfunding platform has seen six projects reach their goals since the launch in June 2018.
A total of £23,758 has been raised by 109 backers across the six successful projects.
The Spacehive site allows individuals and community groups to gain awareness and funds for projects that benefit Crawley.
The success of a projects relies on pledges from the public, local businesses and four organisations who use the site to distribute their funding programmes.
The three projects were:
* The Wheelchair Swing Project, submitted by Autism Support Crawley and one of the first projects on Crowdfund Crawley, has raised £12,906, overfunding by £161.
The project involves the installation of a wheelchair swing in Maidenbower Park.
Any extra cash for the project will go towards a hoist-assisted toilet in the Maidenbower Park Community Club, making Maidenbower the first fully accessible park in Crawley..
Autism Support Crawley chairperson Maria Cook said: “Raising funds for this much needed project, requested by the local community, has been very exciting.
“We’re so grateful for the support and donations we’ve received through Crowdfund Crawley from Crawley’s wonderful community.
“Since meeting our target, we’re now continuing to fundraise for the cost of the groundworks, installation and the hoist-assisted toilet.”
During the last seven months, the project has received 40 pledges including contributions from Crawley Borough Council, £5,000, West Sussex County Council £4,000, Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, £2,000, GL Jones Playground and Coco Hairdressers.
Maidenbower Junior School and Maidenbower Park Community Centre held fundraising activities and events, raising more than £750.
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Crawley snow pictures from the archives
* Broadfield Community Centre’s Outdoor Gym Project, has raised £4,873 with 22 backers.
The aim of the project is to install outdoor gym equipment at Broadfield Community Centre, encouraging residents to increase their fitness and improve wellbeing.
The site for the project has been approved and overfunding will be used for extra equipment.
Broadfield Community Centre manager Tracy Frake said, “We are delighted that our first crowdfunding project has been supported by so many people and local authorities.
“The gym will be installed in spring and we look forward to seeing the community making use of the free equipment.”
Crawley’s community pledged more than £150 towards the project, with larger bids from Crawley Borough Council, £1,729) and West Sussex County Council, £3,000.
*The Mill Indoor Art Garden Project, was started by The Craftimation Factory in partnership with The Mill Primary Academy.
Eighteen backers helped the project raise £2,146 including contributions from Crawley Borough Council’s Neighbourhood Improvement Fund, £1,099, and West Sussex County Council’s Community Initiative Fund, £400.
Successful projects have a year to spend the pledged funding and to deliver the aims.
Councillor Peter Smith, Cabinet member for Planning and Economic Development, said: “I’m thrilled to see so much success for Crowdfund Crawley in its first year. The council’s Neighbourhood Improvement Fund has contributed more than £8,600 across four projects, helping them to reach targets and access pledges.
“Crowdfund Crawley has given people in the town a platform to create projects they want to see in their community. I encourage more people to take up the opportunity to improve life for Crawley residents.”
If you have an idea for a project that will benefit your community, then create a crowdfunding project page here: www.spacehive.com/movement/crawley
A joint 999 control centre and mobilisation system for fire services in West Sussex and Surrey has been given the go-ahead.
The decision was made by Debbie Kennard, West Sussex County Council’s cabinet member for safer, stronger communities today (Friday February 1).
West Sussex’s current centre is run at Haywards Heath in partnership with East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, but this arrangement will end in February 2020 after the county council terminated the contract.
Surrey fire service’s headquarters is based in Reigate.
Mrs Kennard said: “The safety of residents in West Sussex is an absolute priority and that’s why it’s important we have a fire service that can mobilise quickly and effectively.
“We have taken a thorough and in-depth look at the options available and the one we are proposing is tried and tested, while offering good value for money.”
Command and mobilising systems are used to dispatch fire and rescue service resources to emergency incidents.
The decision follows a full assessment of the options available for alternative mobilising systems with other fire and rescue services.
According to the council the Surrey Fire and Rescue Service system has a proven track record for reliability, has the capacity to handle additional call volume and demonstrates good value for money.
The aim is to migrate to the new system by mid-February 2020.
The decision is subject to a seven day call-in period.
At a meeting earlier this week West Sussex’s chief fire officer Gavin Watts told members it would be business as usual for the fire service while the changes were made.
The EHIC allows people some free healthcare in EU countries and a bill is currently going through Parliament to help reach an agreement on an alternative initiative.
See more about the EHIC at www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk
Tthe Association of British Insurers has advised customers to have their travel insurance documents or their insurer’s emergency medical assistance contact number with them as they have the medical expertise, contacts and facilities to help if they fall ill or are injured abroad.
In the event of disruption at ports or airports, customers should get in touch with airlines, travel agents or credit card providers as the first port of call for financial compensation.
If these routes have been exhausted it is possible that you will be covered against some financial losses. However this will depend on your policy and if it includes travel disruption cover, so you should check with your insurer.
Director General of the ABI, Huw Evans, said: “As it looks increasingly possible that a ‘no deal’ Brexit may happen, we want all insurance customers to know the facts about what this means for them.
“Despite ‘no-deal’ uncertainty about the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), I also want to reassure people that their travel insurance will continue to operate in the normal way when it comes to medical expenses, as emergency medical treatment is a standard feature.
"Customers should always double check their travel insurance policy meets their full needs. It remains the case that insurers do not want a ‘no deal’ Brexit; it would be bad for the economy and bad for our customers. We continue to hope these arrangements are never needed and urge the Government, UK Parliament and EU27 to agree an orderly way forward.”
A popular diabetes specialist nurse has hung up her uniform for the last time after serving 48 years with the NHS.
Dolly Gilbert, 68, from Horley, began working as a nurse at the age of 20 when her wages were just £36 a month.
The medical worker, who is married to former supermarket department manager Barrie, with whom she shares two grown-up daughters, retired on Thursday January 31.
“I’ll miss my colleagues and patients very much,” she said. “It’s the end of an era.”
Dolly, who originally hails from Guyana in South America, arrived in the UK on Christmas Eve in 1970. She rejected a student nurse placement in Brooklyn, New York in favour of Dorking Hospital, and within 18 months had qualified as a state enrolled nurse before quickly rising through the ranks to Registered General Nurse and Registered Nurse Child Brand grades.
The keen table tennis player, who represents Crawley-based club the Foresters, met her husband in 1972 before giving birth to her first daughter in 1975.
“Back then there wasn’t very much maternity leave,” Dolly recalled. “I went back to work when my first child was six weeks old, and three months after my second daughter was born. I changed my shifts from days to nights so that I could look after them.”
During the 1990s, Dolly worked as a sister on the children’s ward at Crawley Hospital before specialising in paediatric and adolescent diabetes 19 years ago. In 2016 her diabetes team was a finalist in the BMJ Awards, which recognise the inspirational work done by doctors and their teams in the NHS and private practice.
“Dolly always went above and beyond to make a difference, especially showing empathy and compassion to the children and young people she cared for at the hospital,”
Jane Dickson, chief nurse at Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, said: “She was a valuable and inspirational member of staff, who will be greatly missed by the teams she worked with. We would like to thank Dolly for her commitment to care and wish her all the best in her retirement.”
Dolly, who has volunteered at her local Oxfam shop for the past 30 years, and will now also assist charity Grocery Aid in her spare time, added: “I’ve always enjoyed helping people and have met some lovely families over the years.
“I’m so touched by all the thank you letters and the kind messages I’ve received. Some patients have said they don’t want me to leave but I feel like it’s finally time for me to go.
“I’ll really miss everyone but I’m looking forward to travelling a lot more, playing more table tennis and bowls and spending more time in the garden.”
Crawley College students cooked for the Prime Minister and special guests.
They were invited to cater for more than 150 people, including 70 children, attending a Chinese New Year reception hosted by Theresa May at 10 Downing Street on Thursday (January 31) .
Three chefs who are studying a one-year diploma in Chinese culinary arts and a Crawley College apprentice commis chef whipped up eight types of canapés inspired by the Tianjin region of China, including steamed vegetable dumplings and beef brunoise.
A college spokesman said: “They were supported by chef lecturers from the college and master chefs from the Tianjin No2 School of Commerce, who have inspired and led the development of the unique qualification.”
Prime Minister Theresa May said: “The UK is home to a vibrant British Chinese population and the Chinese New Year celebrations give us the opportunity to celebrate the outstanding contributions of this community to our country.
“I was delighted to meet so many children and young people from the UK’s Chinese community, including students from Crawley College who prepared the food for today’s event.
“My best wishes to everyone around the world celebrating Chinese New Year as we mark not only the Year of the Pig, but the continued growing relationship between Britain and China.”
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Shelagh Legrave, chief executive of the Chichester College Group, which runs Crawley College, added: “It has been an amazing opportunity for our Chinese Culinary Arts students to put their learning into practice at the highest level.
“This is an innovative new course, which combines online learning and tuition direct from China, with practical workshops and assessments delivered here at Crawley.”
The course, the first of its kind in the UK, was designed to meet the growing demand and shortage of qualified Chinese culinary arts chefs in Britain.
Students on the programme come from all over the country, with the majority currently working in the hospitality industry. The blended learning model enables them to work and learn side-by-side as they develop authentic Chinese culinary skills.
Undefeated heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury is coming to Worthing and four pairs of tickets are up for grabs to join an audience with the outspoken pugilist
An Evening with Tyson Fury takes place at Worthing Leisure Centre on Saturday, February 9.
Fury will talk about his life and career in boxing, before taking part in a Q&A session.
The self-proclaimed Gypsy King has won all 27 of his professional fights, 19 by knockout, and became WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, IBO and lineal heavyweight champion when he beat Wladimir Klitschko in 2015.
He was stripped of the IBF title when he was unable to grant a match to the mandatory challenger and then vacated the WBA, WBO and IBO titles in 2016 following a medical investigation and personal issues.
To celebrate Fury’s visit to Worthing we have four pairs of exclusive Gold Entry tickets to give away.
For a chance to win answer the following question: Who did Tyson Fury face on his return to the ring in December?
Send your answers to Steve.payne@sussexnewspapers.co.uk and please mark the subject line of the email Tyson Fury competition.
The competition closes at midnight February 5 2019, entries received after that time will not be included in the draw.
The winners will be picked at random after the closing date and will be notified by February 7 2019.
The prizes will be as described, no cash alternative.
All entries will be deleted after the closing date.
The editor’s decision is final.
Work is continuing to change part of the M23 into a ‘smart motorway’.
The closures are:
Today (Friday, February 1). 10pm – 4am.
Lane closures leading to a full closure of Junction 10 Crawley exit slip southbound. Diversion to J10a and back.
February 4, 5 & 8. 10pm - 4am.
Lane closures leading to a full closure of J9 Gatwick exit slip northbound.
A full signed diversion route via J10 A2011, London Road, Airport Way, and a 2nd diversion route via the M25 J6 and back to J9 on M23.
February 12 & 13. 10pm – 4am.
Lane closures leading to a full closure from J10 to J8 northbound.
Fully signed diversion route for M25 via A264, A22 and re-join the M25 at J6.
Diversion for Gatwick A2011, A23 London Road, Airport Way into Gatwick Airport.
February 12 & 13. 10pm – 4am
Lane 1 closure on Gatwick Spur eastbound leading to a full northbound entry slip road closure at J9.
Fully signed diversion route southbound at J10 via A264, A22 and re-join the M25 at J6.
Highways England is upgrading an 11 mile stretch of the M23 near Gatwick Airport to an all-lane running ‘smart motorway’. What is a ‘smart motorway’?”
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These are the most expensive streets in the Crawley area
Crawley snow pictures from the archives
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A disgraced Bognor councillor who resigned from the Labour Party over anti-Semitic comments has been sentenced for assaulting his ex-girlfriend and stealing £2,700.
Damien Enticott, 34, turned up ‘angry and off his face’ at the William Hardwicke and threw a bottle of brandy across the bar in September last year.
The pub was run by his ex-partner at the time of the offences.
The elected councillor and convicted robber then proceeded upstairs and helped himself to £2,700 in cash from the till, saying ‘you’re not going to stop me are you?’
Enticott, who resigned from the Labour party over alleged anti-Semitic comments, appeared in court by videolink this morning for sentencing.
Enticott, of St Peter’s Crescent in Selsey, had pleaded guilty to assault by beating, theft and burglary.
Prosecutor Richard Davies told the court that Enticott and the manager of the High Street pub had been in a relationship for about two years but had just broken up at the time of the offences.
The court heard that Enticott turned up at the pub with another man and took a bottle of brandy from behind the bar.
Mr Davies said: “The complainant was alerted to this and the defendant responded by pushing her with his right hand with force to the chest area. This caused her to be knocked back to the floor.
“He then threw the bottle with force into the bar area.”
While staff members were helping the bar manager to her feet, Enticott made his way upstairs and into the cashiers office.
He said to staff: “I am taking it all. You aren’t going to stop me are you?”
The prosecutor continued: “He then took fistfuls of cash from the till. He was described as angry and off his face.
“He said ‘I am going to burn the pub down’.”
Enticott pleaded guilty to stealing £2,700 from the pub, the court heard.
The following day, Enticott turned up at the pub and tried to break into the private flat where his ex-partner lived.
Enticott, elected to Bognor Regis Town Council in February last year to serve Hatherleigh ward, has a string of previous convictions including causing grievous bodily harm and robbery, the court heard.
Defence barrister Mr Halsey said the case was ‘unusual’.
He continued: “I am not trying to paint him as an angel, he is by no means an angel.”
But he added that Enticott had ‘significantly’ reduced his offending in recent years and should be given an opportunity to address the issues in his life.
Judge Roger Hetherington said: “You were abusive to staff and when the victim came down to try and get you to leave you pushed her to the floor.
“And then you went up to the office and you helped yourself to fistfuls of bank notes from the cashier’s office.”
He noted that Enticott had already served significant time on remand, sentencing him instead to a two-year community order.
An extra £16million raised from council tax will help Sussex Police to hire 200 more staff.
A 14.5 per cent rise in the police precept will mean an extra £24 a year for the average Band D household from April.
At a police and crime panel meeting today, Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne said the increase would lead to more PCSOs and police officers working for the force as well as the hiring of more specialist staff at the Sussex Police contact centre.
Large caseloads for police
Mrs Bourne said: “[Sussex Police] record on an average 24 hour-period, 979 total incidents of which 313 are crimes.
“If we look into those crimes, 104 on average are violence against the person, 67 are thefts, 36 are criminal damage and four are serious sexual offences. Rape. Four every day in Sussex.
“Let us just reflect on those numbers because this is new business coming in every day. This isn’t something that can just be dealt with and then shelved, because a crime when it comes in can take weeks of intelligence and investigation.
“This is new business coming in to the force every single day, on top of the business that came in yesterday and on top of the business that came in the day before.
“These are the sorts of caseload Sussex Police are currently covering.”
Mrs Bourne said the chief constable had requested the additional funding to hire 50 new police officers to reduce the pressure on serving officers and hiring 100 new PCSOs to improve neighbourhood policing.
This would be on top of the 200 additional police officers the force aims to hire over by March 2022.
During discussion, panel members spoke of their support to increase officer numbers but raised concerns about the pressure of raising council tax bills to residents.
Council tax rise ‘enormous increase for residents to absorb’
Michael Jones (Lab), from Crawley Borough Council, said: “It is very nice to see the commissioner has now been converted to the need for officers and there is now, at least, a recognition that a lack of police has unquestionably had an impact on level on criminality.
“While I will be supporting this budget, £24 – or 14 and a half per cent – is an enormous increase for residents to absorb.
“Indeed commissioner, isn’t what this Tory government is doing actually making Sussex residents pay twice for the policing they should be receiving?
“The Government’s focus has been on pushing the cost of policing from income tax, which taxes those who can afford to pay more, on to council tax, which isn’t means tested.
“Doesn’t this mean that pensioners and workers on low wages are increasingly been asked to pay up instead of the wealthiest?”
In response, Mrs Bourne said raising the precept by £24 was ‘not a decision I take lightly’ but highlighted how 75 per cent of properties within Sussex were either Band D (the national average) or below, meaning many would pay less than the £24 average increase.
She also said the Sussex Police precept is currently the fifth lowest in England and Wales while also receiving one of the lowest government grants in the country.
Training new officers
Concerns were also raised about the speed of training the new officers and whether the hiring process could outstrip attrition – the loss of experienced officers to retirement, resignation and sickness.
East Sussex county councillor Carolyn Lambert (Lib Dem) said: “Commissioner you have referred to an ‘unprecedented’ intake of officers, which is something I think we would all agree is something our residents want.
“But you also talked about the pressures on HR and in particular training. Training of police officers is quite a technical matter and does take time.
“That therefore clearly has an impact on the speedy implementation of what I think we all want to see.
“What consideration have you given to working collaboratively with you partners in neighbouring police authorities to give additional resilience to your own training?”
In response, Mrs Bourne said it would be challenging to get other forces to assist as they would be under their own pressures.
However she also highlighted the support on recruitment the force has received from Surrey Police, with which it shares a HR director.
She also acknowledged that filling the posts and training officers quickly would be challenging due to the high bar for entry.
While the panel does not, strictly speaking, have the power to approve and set the level of police precept, it can veto any increases it considers to be inappropriate.
Following discussion, however, the panel agreed to support Mrs Bourne’s proposals.
Afterwards, she said: “I have been lobbying hard to secure the best possible funding arrangements for policing. I am pleased that the Panel has supported my decision to increase the police precept by its maximum for 2019/20, taking full advantage of the flexibility provided by government.
“I recognise that any increase in taxation at any level will be challenging for some of our residents and this is not a decision I have taken lightly. However, I believe it’s the right one to further strengthen local policing and to enable the chief constable to focus his resources in the areas that the public tell me matter most to them.
“Following the precept rise last year and money from reserves, Sussex Police has already embarked on its biggest recruitment programme for ten years, protecting 476 posts under threat and recruiting 270 police officers. Sussex residents have told me that they welcome this but also say they want to see PCSOs back in communities, more police on our roads and a better 101 service.
“I am pleased that the panel have recognised that I have listened intently to what Sussex residents want and what the chief constable needs. With their support, we are now able to take this unique opportunity to recruit even more officers and invest in an all round better service.”
If you missed the panel meeting today you can watch it here or if you have any questions about the policing precept you can see the PCC’s answers to the most frequently asked questions or submit your own question.
The PCC has also published the results of her online survey and focus groups.
A free agent after his release from Cardiff, this made Meite eligible to sign outside of the transfer window.
Previously at the club on loan from The Bluebirds for the first part of last season, Ibrahim scored three times for the Reds - including a stunning efforts against Stevenage in the league and Fulham in the Checkatrade Trophy - in 20 appearances under Harry Kewell.
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Meite was signed by the Welsh club two years ago, after catching the eye whilst playing for Isthmian League Premier Division outfit Harrow Borough.
The forward was part of the Borough side that reached the first round of the FA Cup in the 2016-17 season.
The 21-year old made his debut for the Bluebirds in April 2017, in a 0-0 league draw with Wigan Athletic.
Selim Gaygusuz, Director of Football told the club's website: "After a really tough day yesterday on deadline day, we are delighted to welcome Ibrahim back to the club. We worked tirelessly to bring in a striker but it proved fruitless, so we are lucky to be able to bring him in today.
"We know what kind of player he is and he is exactly what we need at the moment. I wish him all the success."
Meite will join up with squad on Monday after they have returned from this weekend's trip to Bury.
More snow is predicted to blanket West Sussex tonight.
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow until 8pm this evening.
It said 'snow showers and icy stretches may cause some travel disruption', with 'some roads and railways likely to be affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train services'.
The warning said there was also a risk of injury from slips and falls on icy surfaces.
The ice was set to continue until 11am tomorrow.
This comes after the county was blanketed with snow last night; click here to see reader pictures of the stunning scenery.
Undefeated heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury is coming to Worthing and four pairs of tickets are up for grabs to join an audience with the outspoken pugilist.
An Evening with Tyson Fury takes place at Worthing Leisure Centre on Saturday, February 9.
Fury will talk about his life and career in boxing, before taking part in a Q&A session.
The self-proclaimed Gypsy King has won all 27 of his professional fights, 19 by knockout, and became WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, IBO and lineal heavyweight champion when he beat Wladimir Klitschko in 2015.
He was stripped of the IBF title when he was unable to grant a match to the mandatory challenger and then vacated the WBA, WBO and IBO titles in 2016 following a medical investigation and personal issues.
To celebrate Fury’s visit to Worthing we have four pairs of exclusive Gold Entry tickets to give away.
For a chance to win answer the following question: Who did Tyson Fury face on his return to the ring in December?
Send your answers to Steve.payne@sussexnewspapers.co.uk and please mark the subject line of the email Tyson Fury competition.
Entries close on February 5 2019, winners will be notified by February 7 2019.
The winners will be picked at random after the closing date.
The prizes will be as described, no cash alternative.
All entries will be deleted after the closing date.
The editor’s decision is final.
The accident happened on Sussex Road, at the junction with Ashenground Road and Franklynn Road, before midday today.
A West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said they were called to the scene by Sussex Police at 11.37am, and sent two heavy rescue vehicles.
When they arrived at the scene, paramedics had already got her out of her vehicle. She was taken to hospital, the fire service spokesman confirmed.
Firefighters left the scene at 12.45pm.
Sussex Police attended the scene and closed off part of the road while the emergency services dealt with the incident.
A police spokesman was unable to find the details of the accident.
A sustainable transport charity is calling out to parents to encourage children to walk or cycle to school.
Sustrans have invited families in the South of England to take part of their Big Pedal event.
This year’s competition is backed by Angellica Bell, the British television and radio presenter and cycling advocate, who took on the ‘Tour de Celeb’ in 2016 where she found her love for cycling.
The competition will run from March 25 to April 5 and will encourage young people from across the UK to travel by bike, foot or scooter for their journey to and from school.
During the ten days, participating primary and secondary schools will compete with one another to make the most journeys by bike, foot or scooter.
To coincide with this year’s event, dozens of schools across the UK, will for the first time, be closing the road outside the school gates to motor vehicles.
This is to limit the volume of traffic and help reduce air pollution, while creating an environment in which cycling and walking is safe, convenient and enjoyable.
New research shows four in ten children are breathing toxic air at school, leaving pupils at an increased risk of developing lifelong conditions including asthma.
Angellica Bell, said: “It’s a fantastic way to encourage more children to cycle, walk or scoot – doing wonders for their health and the environment around them.
““I hope as many schools as possible sign up for the challenge and inspire children and families across the UK to get on their feet, scooter of bike for their journey to school.”
Ask your child’s school to sign up. For more information visit www.bigpedal.org.uk
A West Sussex Fire and Rescue spokesman said they were called to Chanctonbury Ring in West Sussex at 1.10pm following the accident.
They sent two fire engines, two land rovers, two technical rescue units and other officers to the scene.
The glider is not injured, they said, but as they were stuck 30ft from the ground, it would be a 'difficult extraction'.
At the moment, firefighters are currently assessing their options, the fire service spokesman said. One option is for the technical rescue team, who are trained in line rescue, to scale the tree and rescue the casualty in that way.
The coastguard helicopter is also at the scene.
Birdham Road, the A286, outside Chichester in West Sussex is currently closed betwen Wophams Lane and Dell Quay Road due to an accident which happened this morning.
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to the scene by paramedics at 11.14am, to a road traffic collision involving two vehicles.
One man was cut out of their vehicle by the fire service, and was taken to hospital.
Two women were released before fire crews got to the scene. One of the women was airlifted to hospital, and the other was given medical attention at the scene, a fire service spokesman said.
The road is closed while police officers investigate what happened.
As a result, there is very slow traffic between Chichester and Birdham.
Just before 5pm, Sussex Roads Police tweeted to say the road was open.
This followed their first victory on the road since head coach Gabriele Cioffi took charge last week at Swindon Town.
During an evenly matched battle, Reds went behind in the 85th minute through a goal by Nicky Maynard.
But Crawley showed character in soon grabbing an equaliser, put away in the 88th minute by Ollie Palmer through the legs of the 'keeper for his 13th goal of the season.
The first half was even with Reds looking comfortable away to the third-placed team.
Glenn Morris made a fine save, getting down low to gather a shot from Bury's, former Crawley favourite Nicky Adams.
Panutche Camara laid on a good chance to Filipe Morais whose effort on goal was blocked in a packed penalty area.
Luke Gambin blasted a shot from a difficult angle straight at Bury goalkeeper Joe Murphy.
Palmer was denied from a decent position by Murphy as Reds attacked a few minutes before half-time.
Bury pressurised as the second half progressed as Jay O'Shea, Nicky Maynard and Callum McFadzean all had chances to score.
Morris made a superb save to keep his side in the game against the late onslaught and did well to stop Maynard before Adams smashed the ball over the bar.
Bury took the lead in the 85th minute when a ball into the area was volleyed into the net by Maynard.
Reds responded with an effort by Camara from the edge of the area which the home 'keeper saved.
But Crawley did find the net with just two minutes to go when Palmer got on the end of a through-ball by Ashley Nathaniel-George and scored from a narrow angle to reward the 96 travelling fans with a valuable away point.
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West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were called at 3.53pm to the fire at Shoreham Cement Works, to reports that two large vans and a coach near buildings were on fire.
Seven fire engines were sent to the scene, along with two water carriers, five officers and a control unit, the fire service spokesman said.
A compressed air foam system, a hydrant and high-pressure hose reels was used by firefighters to get the fire under control, they said.
Shoreham Cement Works is a 44-hectare site including a semi-derelict cement works, inactive chalk quarry, temporary inert recycling facility and a mix of temporary business uses. The site is located about 5km north of Shoreham and 2km south of Upper Beeding.
At 6.45pm, a fire service spokeswoman said three fire engines from East Sussex had left the scene, but that four remained at the scene to continue fighting the fire.
It is not believed to have spread to any of the nearby buildings.
The fire was put out at 7.58pm, a spokesman confirmed, with crews making sure the area was safe.
Sussex Police was informed.
The cause of the fire is currently unknown at this stage.