New 10km run to take place in Goffs Park to help buy new legs for...

November 28, 2014, 11:30 pm

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A NEW 10km run in Goffs Park could help a boy who took the brave decision to have both his legs amputated fulfil his dream of being able to run.The story of 14-year-old Ryan Brand's conclusion that he would have a better life without his legs is one which has touched the hearts of people across the town.Ryan, who was born with spina bifida and had no feeling in his feet, trod on a nail at the age of three and the resulting infection meant he spent his childhood in and out of hospital.At the...

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November 29, 2014, 12:45 am

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A SWAP shop for bicycles, fishing tackle and sports equipment has opened in Tilgate offering people keen on taking up a new hobby the chance to get started at a cheaper price.Dan's Sports Den has been up and running for the last four weeks from a unit in an old builders' yard, in Tilgate Place, behind the neighbourhood parade of shops.The business venture is the brainchild of Dan Ciutacu who decided to open a shop after spending years collecting and transforming second hand items and selling...

String of sheds at Crawley allotments broken into

November 29, 2014, 2:45 am

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SEVERAL sheds were broken into at an allotment in Gossops Green last weekend. Last Saturday a number of allotment holders at Dormans Allotments found their sheds had been entered. It is not known exactly what, if anything, was taken.

​PHOTOS: Revamped Ask restaurant gives away free pizzas

November 29, 2014, 4:03 am

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PICTURE OF THE WEEK: Stunning photo of lake at Worth Park

November 29, 2014, 7:27 am

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CRAWLEY certain has its fair share of beautiful lakes in the likes of Tilgate Park, Buchan Country Park and Broadfield Park. And the lake in Worth Park looks as stunning as any of them in this photo taken by reader Liz Steven, from Pound Hill. She said: "It was taken in the afternoon as the sun was lowering in the sky. "There wasn't a breath of wind and the lake just looked magical in the sunlight. "We are so lucky to have these oases of calm and beauty in our town." Your photo could be...

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November 29, 2014, 7:40 am

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A FOOD firm has put on a spectacular paella party for the homeless. Nick Blythe and his team from Paella Fella provided an early festive feast for day visitors at Crawley Open House. The business, based at Fen Place Farm in East Street, Turners Hill, served up more than 100 delicious dishes for the grateful guests on Tuesday last week. It is the first time the company has put on a Christmas party for the Open House, but its ties with the charity were formed some time ago. Nick, the director of...

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November 29, 2014, 8:10 am

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MORE than 1,000 people crammed into a Crawley meeting room to protest against Gatwick Airport's planned expansion and they were joined by five MPs, many of whom have voiced their opposition to a second runway. The meeting at The Apple Tree Centre, in West Green, last Saturday was organised by the Gatwick Area Conservation Campaign (GACC). The MPs expressed their concerns about new flightpaths and the threats of expansion, although Crawley MP Henry Smith, who is yet to decide if he supports a...

Firefighters called to bin fire in Memorial Gardens

November 29, 2014, 8:38 am

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A CIGARETTE that had not been stubbed out properly caused rubbish in a bin to set alight in Memorial Gardens today (Saturday). Firefighters were notified of the blaze at 2.39pm and went to the scene in one fire engine. The fire crew used buckets of water to extinguish the flames in the bin, in the middle of the park, and left after around 10 minutes.

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Christmas fair being held at K2 leisure centre

November 29, 2014, 9:12 am

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A FIRST ever Christmas fair at the K2 leisure centre is being held next weekend.There will be festive goods on sale including Christmas cards, cakes, jewellery, clothing, toys, books and beauty products, plus mulled wine and mince pies. There will be plenty to keep the children entertained, including Father Christmas, a bouncy castle, face painting and the chance to meet miniature donkeys.The event will run between 10am and 4pm on Sunday, December 7.Entry will cost £2 for adults, with a...

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November 29, 2014, 10:37 pm

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LOVE - there have been a million songs written about it, countless plays and poems on the subject, as well as all those Hollywood films; so how do you approach the topic in a unique way?Sara Pascoe is a stand-up comedian who doesn't settle for one-liners about relationships or crude gags about genitals. The rising star is on a mission to unravel the mysteries of human emotion and sexual behaviour in a way which will make you laugh but fully buy into what she's trying to say.Her approach to...

The 10 most annoying things about shopping in Crawley

November 30, 2014, 12:21 am

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SOME people love it, others hate it, but whichever category you fall into there are bound to be certain things about shopping which leave you with more bags under your eyes than under your arms.Chief reporter DAVE COMEAU takes a light-hearted look at ten of the most unique things about shopping in Crawley.1: The chuggersIT is an almost impossible task to walk down The Martlets without being accosted by an overly enthusiastic chugger (that's short for a charity mugger in case you were wondering)...

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November 30, 2014, 2:10 am

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A TENANT woken up by the smell of smoke as his house became engulfed in flames believes leaving his bedroom door open has saved his life.Louison Bheeka was asleep at his home in Greenwood Court, off Webb Close in Broadfield, last Thursday afternoon after a night shift when he was suddenly awoken before his alarm clock went off.A fire had started in the cavity wall insulation and loft space of the end-of-terrace property.Mr Bheeka got up to investigate and raised the alarm just after 3pm, after...

Residents asked to help spruce up Crawley High Street by joining...

November 30, 2014, 4:30 am

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A GROUP tasked with improving the appearance of the town centre's conservation areas is inviting residents to help spruce up the High Street.The Central Crawley Conservation Area Advisory Committee looks at planning applications in the town centre's four conservation areas – the historic High Street, St Peter's, Dyers Almshouses in Northgate Road, and Sunnymead – to advise on how the areas can be improved.As part of its conservation efforts, the group will be joining up with the...

Crawley obituaries - Funerals held between November 14 and 25

November 30, 2014, 6:25 am

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DETAILS of recent funerals held in Crawley. ARTHUR GEORGE WOOD Mr Wood, from Southgate, died at East Surrey Hospital on November 9, aged 92. He leaves his loving son John, daughter-in-law Sharon, son-in-law Steve, grandchildren Toby, Jane, Jeff, Matt and Lisa, and great grandsons Harry, George, Henry, James and Owen. A service of remembrance was held on November 21 at Surrey and Sussex Crematorium. Donations to the MS Society, c/o The Martins Funeral Directors. JOHN GLENISTER Mr...

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November 30, 2014, 7:30 am

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GET set for a festive adventure as Tulleys Farm presents its Family Christmas Experience set within the farm's woodland. Climb aboard Santa's Tractor Sleigh Ride and travel through the forest to visit the man himself in his log cabin. There he will read to you and if you have been good, give you a gift. Book your space online in advance to make sure you don't miss out. Take part in the elf hunt around the farm. Find the names of the Tulleys elves who work to make Christmas special and then...

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Church halfway to raising money required to repair crumbling...

November 30, 2014, 8:58 am

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A FUNDRAISING campaign to prevent a 13th century church's altar and sanctuary from collapsing has reached about half of its target. The Don't Let Our Altar Falter campaign has now raised just over £4,300 towards the renovation work at St Margaret's Church. This has been raised by members of the congregation through donations and fundraising events. It is estimated that it will cost between £8,000 and £10,000 to repair the church's crumbling features. The Friends of St...

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November 30, 2014, 10:20 pm

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WHEN Jett Morris was born three months early he weighed just 1lb 4oz and was the size of his dad Paul's hand. Mum Mhairi gave birth when only 25 weeks pregnant and next week the couple's little miracle will celebrate his first birthday. But it is a milestone that came very close to never happening. On November 4, 2013, the day of her 20-week scan, Mhairi's waters broke. Doctors at East Surrey Hospital told Mhairi and Paul, from Blackett Road, Maidenbower, there was a high likelihood Jett...

People in Crawley are living longer than ever before

November 30, 2014, 11:30 pm

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BABIES born between 2011 and 2013 can expect to live to the age of 80 if they are boys and almost 84 if they are girls – if they live in Crawley their entire life.Figures were released last week by the Office for National Statistics which show that life expectancy has increased for children growing up in the town.Boys born between 2011 and 2013 can expect to live to an average age of 80.3 if they don't move away, while the figure for girls is a considerably higher 83.7.Previous figures...

Teenager Noel Goode pleads guilty to possessing knife and drugs

December 1, 2014, 1:45 am

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AM 18-year-old has been given a community order after pleading guilty to possession of a knife and drugs in Dorsten Square, Bewbush.Noel Goode, of Carmen Walk, Pease Pottage, pleaded guilty to three offences when he appeared at Crawley Magistrates' Court on November 13.He was found with a lock knife and 3.6 grams of an unspecified Class B drug in Dorsten Square, Bewbush, on July 7.He was also found to be in possession of 1.8 grams of cannabis at the custody suite at Crawly Police Station on...

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December 1, 2014, 4:30 am

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PEOPLE are being invited to attend a special remembrance service for their loved ones who have died.St Catherine's Hospice is holding its annual Tree of Light service at 4pm on December 14, at the K2 leisure centre.The non-denominational service features readings and songs, and offers people the chance to remember a loved one who has died by lighting and dedicating a candle to them, or writing a message and attaching it to a large Christmas tree.Anyone can attend, regardless of whether they have...