Man arrested over attempted bank robbery

January 26, 2015, 6:22 am

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A MAN has been arrested over an attempted bank robbery in Horsham last month.On Saturday (January 24) a  26-year old Horsham man was arrested on suspicion of an attempted robbery on Tuesday, December 9 at the HSBC bank in West Street, Horsham, and on suspicion of possession of cannabis.He was later released on police bail until March 1 while enquiries continue.Detective Constable Jon Robeson said: "We have already received a lot of help from local people but our investigation...

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January 26, 2015, 6:30 am

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THE big issues currently affecting the town and its residents will be debated at an event called Crawley Question Time next month.Crawley Borough Council has announced the panel for this year's debate, which takes place on February 4 from 6.30pm at The Hawth.There are no set topics this year so attendees can put forward any questions, on issues such as health, housing, Gatwick Airport's bid for a second runway or the future of the town centre.The panel will include council leader Peter Lamb,...

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January 26, 2015, 7:30 am

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A CYCLIST from Copthorne who was knocked off her bike in a suspected hit-and-run collision is asking for help to catch the person responsible after CCTV failed to pick up the incident. Ellen Smith walked away with bruises and cuts on her elbows after a car sent her tumbling from her bike on November 8. The incident happened at the bottom of London Road in East Grinstead at about 10.30am. At the time, she was sure she would be able to get the driver's numberplate from the CCTV cameras suspended...

Giant dinosaur terrifies shoppers at County Mall

January 26, 2015, 7:53 am

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A GIANT dinosaur has been on the loose in County Mall today (Monday). At first glance shoppers may have thought it was time to drop their carrier bags and run for it. But this dinosaur was very much tame - and even had an name, Dana, and wore a collar. The prehistoric beast and its handler roamed through County Mall to promote a new production, Jurassic Adventures, coming to The Hawth theatre. Lorraine McGregor, who works in the marketing department of the theatre, said: "The event was...

Langley Green man accused of attacking another man

January 26, 2015, 8:45 am

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THE trial of a 36-year-old accused of assaulting another man by beating him has been adjourned. Imran Mahmood, from Maiden Lane, Langley Green, is alleged to have beaten Abdul Ghafar on August 4 in Horsham. Mahmood pleaded not guilty to the offence on October 8 and appeared at Horsham Magistrates' Court on January 9, when the case against him was adjourned until March 9. On this date Mahmood, who has been released on conditional bail, is to face trial at the same court. The bail condition is...

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January 26, 2015, 9:33 am

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THE Co-op store in Tilgate is due to reopen next week following a £400,000 refurbishment.The store on Tilgate Parade will reopen on Thursday next week (February 5) with an improved in-store bakery, and "a focus on fresh, healthy foods and essentials".The store is also pioneering a new role, known as a Community Pioneer, where a staff member will be in charge of involving the store in community activities such as fundraising for local causes.Andy Gurr, manager of Tilgate...

Thieves steal tools from van parked at Crawley Leisure Park

January 26, 2015, 11:30 am

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A THIEF broke into a van parked at Crawley Leisure Park and stole a number of tools. A Dewalt planer and five other Dewalt tools were taken from the vehicle on the evening of January 8.

Crawley councillors say NO to second runway at Gatwick Airport

January 26, 2015, 2:38 pm

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CRAWLEY'S borough councillors have voted to oppose a second runway being allowed at Gatwick Airport at an extraordinary meeting of the full council tonight (Monday). In a free vote, where councillors could vote however they wanted and not along party lines 25 voted against a second runway being built, while only 11 voted in favour. Last week a Crawley News survey of 1,000 people from the town revealed that more people in every single neighbourhood in the town backed a second runway than were...

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January 26, 2015, 9:45 pm

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WARDENS will be patrolling the town and handing out on-the-spot fines to anyone caught fly-tipping, as part of a new campaign.Crawley Borough Council has launched the new initiative to rid the town of illegal and unsightly dumping of rubbish.Almost 1,800 incidents of fly-tipping were reported to the council in 2014 – costing about £75,000 to clear.Streets in Bewbush, Broadfield, Furnace Green, Gossops Green, Pound Hill and Southgate have been highlighted as problem hotspots.The...

Couple claim they have lost their jobs because of mouldy flat

January 26, 2015, 11:30 pm

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A COUPLE from Pound Hill have lost their home and had to give up their jobs after a mould problem in their flat got so bad they had to move out.Sam Johnson, his girlfriend Jade and his three-year-old son Nathan are currently being housed by Crawley Borough Council in a hostel in Worthing.They say they were left with no option but to quit their jobs in Crawley as they did not have enough money to commute from the south coast.They have also had to take Nathan out of nursery.Mr Johnson had...

Firefighters respond after car crashes on M23

January 27, 2015, 1:13 am

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FIREFIGHTERS came to the rescue after a car crashed on the M23.Crews from Crawley Fire Station were called to the southbound carriageway between junctions 9 (Gatwick) and 10 (Crawley) to a report of a single vehicle collision at 7pm last night (Monday, January 27).A total of three appliances were dispatched to the incident, including the heavy rescue tender vehicle as a precaution.On arrival the firefighters found there was nobody trapped in the vehicle but the South East Coast Ambulance Service...

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January 27, 2015, 1:45 am

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A SOUTHGATE author has tackled playground abuse and explored the relationship between young bullies and the children they target in her first published book.Eve Mitchell, who writes under the pseudonym Eve Ainsworth, was inspired to write Seven Days after her experiences working at schools including Thomas Bennett Community College.Promoted under the slogan "one bully, one target, two victims", Seven Days is a dual narrative that switches between the beautiful and popular Kez and...

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January 27, 2015, 4:00 am

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AT an extraordinary meeting of Crawley Borough Council last night councillors voted to oppose a second runway at Gatwick Airport.Of the 36 councillors present, 25 of them voted against supporting Gatwick expansion while 11 were in favour. One councillor, Conservative member for Southgate Liam Marshall-Ascough, boycotted the meeting saying he believed there should have been a public referendum on the issue.Here is how your local councillor voted:Support: 11Marion Ayling - Bewbush (Labour)Brian...

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January 27, 2015, 5:29 am

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POLICE are growing increasingly concerned for the safety of a man from Crawley who has gone missing from Langley Green Hospital.Markus Gall was last seen on Saturday (January 24) heading out of Crawley on a London-bound train at about 12.50pm.The 25-year-old is a patient at the mental health unit on Martyrs Avenue, in Langley Green.He is described as white, 6', with short brown hair, of medium build and was last seen wearing a grey hooded top, blue jeans, a brown coat and grey trainers.PC...

Work on new £700,000 village hall for Copthorne almost...

January 27, 2015, 7:00 am

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THE initial building work for a £700,000 hall which will be the "new heart" of Copthorne is nearing completion.The old hall at St John the Evangelist Church was deemed unfit for purpose, so was knocked down and the land sold off in the late summer to fund a brand new building.Construction of its replacement is now well under way, with the majority of the external building work complete and just the roof to finish off.The internal building work should be complete by the...

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January 27, 2015, 9:45 pm

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ST CATHERINE'S Hospice is staging its first ever overseas challenge to raise much-needed funds – a trek across Vietnam.The team running the Southgate hospice, which provides end-of-life care for terminally ill people, has been looking for new ways to encourage donations from the public.Trekkers will travel through the hills of northern Vietnam, walking for up to six hours a day, passing through remote villages and staying in stilt houses.There will be places for up to 25 people on the...

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January 27, 2015, 10:45 pm

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CRAWLEY'S Asda store is helping people beat the January blues by donating £400 worth of food and electrical items to a Broadfield charity focused on offering vital support to people in need.Representatives from Inspire Broadfield visited the supermarket in Pegler Way last Thursday to collect the donation, which is aimed at ensuring the charity is fully stocked during the current bout of cold weather.The charity aims to either start up or take over vital services which are missing in the...

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January 28, 2015, 12:15 am

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A TEENAGE burglar is to be sentenced after stealing Xbox games, a 42-inch LG television, an iPad, an iPod and a wallet containing £55 cash.The offence occurred at a house in Little Crabtree, West Green, on August 1, 2014.The 16-year-old, from Blindley Heath, who cannot be named, pleaded guilty to burglary at Crawley Magistrates' Court on January 12, and was released on bail until February 10 when he will be sentenced.

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January 28, 2015, 1:28 am

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LEADING entrepreneurs including the former CEO of Dyson and co-founder of the New Covent Garden Soup company have written an open letter to the Airports Commission urging chair Sir Howard Davies and other members to choose Gatwick over Heathrow as the suggested airport for a new runway.The 19 business leaders have joined forces in a bid to convince the commission that Gatwick is the better option in terms of limiting costs and environmental impacts, and ensuring competition in the...

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January 28, 2015, 2:28 am

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THE "INSANE" acceleration of an electric car made by a Crawley-based company has had passengers squealing with delight. American manufacturer Tesla Motors opened up a showroom and service centre on County Oak Way, in Manor Royal, in October. And the company's new Model S electric car is already available in the US. In a hilarious YouTube video, a Model S owner has showcased its "insane" mode - which allows the car to accelerate from 0 to 60mph in just 3.2 seconds. In the...