TV and quad bike thefts from homes
A TV was stolen from a house in Ryelands, Ifield, on June 29.A black, Aprilia Havana Retro 125 cc scooter was stolen from a home in Heron Close, Langley Green, on June 28. Sussex Police said the...
View ArticleBarry the Badger makes my weekend such fun!
Hi kids. Last weekend I had the most exciting time with my second best friend Barry the Badger.On Friday, Barry was allowed to come to my house for a sleepover which was the best news ever! We made a...
View ArticleREVIEW: Relative Values (Theatre Royal, Brighton, until Saturday July 6)
Revivals of plays by Noel Coward have appeared a-plenty in the past couple of years and have tended to be very hit and miss – either hitting the spot and reminding us of the master’s wit and dramatic...
View ArticleFrom the back pages, July 4: Andy Murray is pushed to the very limit by...
Sir Alex Ferguson must have approved. The former Manchester United manager, who knows a thing or two about comebacks, watched from the royal box as Andy Murray made one of his most remarkable...
View ArticleGirls’ Cricket gets underway at West Chiltington and Thakeham CC
West Chiltington and Thakeham CC is giving a significant boost to the development of girls’ cricket in the Mid Sussex area, by launching a dedicated girls’ cricket section.Training sessions are being...
View ArticleA gourmet burger takes time, and this one’s been several weeks in the planning
Creating a gourmet burger takes time. Tony Staples, executive head chef of the Arora Hotel, based in the heart of Crawley, reveals his favourite recipe that has been several weeks in the...
View ArticleTools stolen from ironing business
Tools were stolen from Hollies Ironing Services, in Kelvin Way, in Manor Royal, between June 16 and June 27. Items stolen include: a five piece set combi drill set, cordless nailer, and a jigsaw....
View ArticleFear in Asian community as thieves targeting gold hit house in Broadfield
Crawley’s Hindu community is becoming worried for their safety as another home was targeted by thieves for gold.A house in Colonsay Road, Broadfield, was broken into and a large quantity of gold and...
View ArticleFrom the back pages, July 5: Chelsea agree deal for Dutch starlet
JOSE MOURINHO has swooped for Dutch starlet Marco van Ginkel. Chelsea confirmed this morning that a fee, believed to be around £8million, has been agreed with Vitesse Arnhem for the highly-rated...
View ArticleCrawley councillor Michael Jones: Radical action needed to help young people
One of the things that concerns me most is the urgent action needed to address the problems facing Crawley’s young people. And for this, I believe Labour should be proposing to take radical action.It...
View ArticleCrawley council leader Bob Lanzer: A pledge to help our brave Armed Forces
In July 2012, Crawley Borough Councillors unanimously agreed to pursue the creation of a Community Covenant, which is a voluntary statement of mutual support between our civilian community and our...
View ArticleCrawley MP Henry Smith: Let Britain decide on European Union
Having repeatedly called locally and in Parliament for a referendum on our membership of the European Union, I will be voting this Friday for the European Union (Referendum) Bill which will pave the...
View ArticleListed country house
Batcheller Monkhouse are instructed to sell North Gravelies Farm in Colwood Lane, Warninglid which is a charming Grade II listed country house in a beautiful and secluded rural location. Protected by...
View ArticleFormer lodge house
Batcheller Monkhouse are pleased to offer for rental this beautifully presented detached former lodge house in the small rural village of Twineham with fabulous views towards the South Downs.Situated...
View ArticleFrom the back pages, July 6: Murray powers through to Wimbledon final against...
Andy Murray fought back from a set down against Jerzy Janowicz to clinch a place in his second successive Wimbledon final with a 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 victory. (Daily Mail)Novak Djokovic, the top seed,...
View ArticleCrawley Observer join forces with Furngate Youth FC for football fiesta
Your No.1 selling Crawley Observer is joining forces with Furngate Youth FC to bring a feast of youth football.It’s the biggest and the best and it’s back!Sponsored by the Crawley Observer, this year...
View ArticleReds dominate Oaks in opening friendly
Crawley Town returned jubilant from their opening friendly of their pre-season campaign when they beat local rivals Oakwood 8-1 at Tinsley Lane last night.Both sides enjoyed the run-out in warm...
View ArticleLicence plates stolen from cars
Two vehicles had their number plates stolen. The first theft, from a Mercedes car, took place in Deerswood Close, West Green, between 10pm on July 2 and 11.40am on July 3. The second saw the rear...
View ArticlePolice investigate two burglaries
Police are investigating a possible link between two burglaries in Tilgate. Thieves broke into a house in Johnson Walk via a ground floor window and stole a television, an iPad and a wallet on Sunday...
View ArticleMen sought after stolen car crash
Police are looking for two men who were seen leaving a stolen car which crashed into two parked cars in Southgate. The Rover Metro was taken from Hambleton Hill on Sunday (July 7). Witnesses are asked...
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