Second council tax freeze
CRAWLEY residents will enjoy the lowest council tax rises in Sussex over four years if councillors agree a second consecutive freeze.Council leader Bob Lanzer made the announcement after the Government...
View ArticleHorsham firm creating 50 jobs
IN CONTRAST to government figures which chart a continuing rise in unemployment, one Horsham company says they are having trouble finding young enthusiastic staff for their new positions....
View ArticleDamavo UK is supporting Apprenticeship Week
HORSHAM-based Damavo UK is a fierce advocate of apprenticeships in the UK, and will be fully supporting National Apprenticeships Week from February 6 to 10.The leading ICT provider is encouraging its...
View ArticleFirefighters called to four-vehicle crash
FOUR vehicles were involved in a road crash on the A2220 in Southgate yesterday (Thursday February 2). Crawley firefighters attended the scene just before 6pm.No-one was trapped or injured.The incident...
View ArticleGames review: Gaming wheel stands
Right then you have your latest copy of DIRT 3 or FORZA 4, you have splashed out on a steering wheel, and you’re all set for a realistic virtual driving experience.Or are you? The one thing that I find...
View ArticleCrawley’s Bradford trip postponed
CRAWLEY Town’s trip to Bradford City in League 2 today has been called off due to a frozen pitch.The Bantams had been confident of getting the match played after bringing in four heaters and covering...
View ArticleOfficers tackle fire for more than two hours at South Harting
FIRE crews from across Chichester, Bognor Regis and Hampshire battled for more than two hours to extinguish a house fire at South Harting near Midhurst this afternoon (Saturday).Several appliances...
View ArticleCrawley Town FA Cup tickets on sale today
TICKETS to Crawley Town’s historic FA Cup Fifth Round tie against Stoke City go on sale to the general public at 10am this morning.Demand for tickets for the game, to be played at 12noon on Sunday...
View ArticleTime to reflect on how human rights are applied
I am proud of the United Kingdom‘s long historical record of supporting human rights, both at home and abroad. Fundamental rights are precious and must be constantly defended. As an elected...
View ArticleRail services hit by overnight snow
SOUTHERN rail services are currently disrupted across the Southern network. Trains are subject to delay and cancellation, with journey times extended by up to 30 minutes.Due to poor road conditions,...
View ArticleExotic animals visit school
CREATURES great and small paid a visit to pupils at Southgate Primary School.Year 3 students were able to touch and hold animals – including a baby crocodile, chameleon and a armadillo. Teacher Miss...
View Article‘The country needs Crawley!’
UNEMPLOYMENT dropped by more than 2 per cent in Crawley while soaring elsewhere – prompting MP Henry Smith to joke that the country needs our town.The latest figures show joblessness standing at 6.2...
View ArticleSNOW IN CRAWLEY: Crawley Town fans queue up in snow for FA Cup tickets
DEDICATED Crawley Town fans queued up in the snow to make sure they got their tickets for the FA Cup 5th round tie against Premier League side Stoke City.Some fans were even at the ground at 4am to get...
View ArticleSNOW IN CRAWLEY: Crawley Town need supporters’ help to get Cheltenham game on
CRAWLEY Town are confident that Tuesday’s npower League 2 game against Cheltenham at the Broadfield Stadium can go ahead - but they need some help.On Monday the club will attempt to clear the pitch of...
View ArticleGetting ready for awards
The nominations have been flooding in for the Let’s FACE it! Outstanding Achievement Awards to be presented at our annual Evening of Celebration, taking place at The Hawth on Tuesday February 7.People...
View ArticleM23 carriageway closed at Pease Pottage after accident
The main carriageway of the M23 has been closed this afternoon (Sunday) around the Pease Pottage junction after an accident.Traffic has been routed around the A23 junction and back on again.There has...
View ArticleSNOW UPDATE: Gatwick stays open
GATWICK Airport remains open for business today (Monday February 6)) but travellers are advised to check with their airlines for up-to-date flight information. Despite 8cm of snow falling on Saturday...
View Article‘Life Centre’ gets £750k
PLANS to improve the community facilities in one of the town’s most financially neglected neighbourhoods have been greeted with delight.A bid has been accepted by Crawley Borough Council’s Budget...
View ArticleCrawley company buys firm out of administration
A CRAWLEY outsourcing and facilities management company has taken over the majority of assets from Fountains Environmental Limited.OCS Group, which is registered in Brighton Road, said it was too early...
View ArticleSparrow likely to miss Anfield cup clash after clumsy red
Albion midfield Matt Sparrow faces missing the club’s forthcoming cup face-off with Liverpool after seeing red for his reckless tackle on Leicester sub Ben Marshall.The former Scunthorpe playmaker was...
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