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February 13, 2015, 1:46 am

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A MAN has been arrested following a road rage argument at a car park in Crawley town centre at the start of the week.Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses to a dispute between two men at Overline car park, outside Crawley train station, on Station Way.A Sussex Police spokeswoman said the men, aged 32 and 37, became involved in a "heated argument" after driving into the car park between 8.30am and 9am on Monday (February 9).They were both commuting to work.PC Jim Lee said:...

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Pre-school in Langley Green impresses Ofsted inspectors

February 13, 2015, 3:15 am

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JANUARY was a "good" month for a Crawley nursery after it received a positive Ofsted report.Willow Tree Pre-School, on Stagelands, in Langley Green, was rated "good" by the education watchdog.Willow Tree, which currently looks after 76 children at the Langley Green Centre, was praised for keeping children safe, ensuring good communication between parents and staff, and for taking steps to ensure there is continued improvement.It is not yet "outstanding" – the...

New plans to open KFC drive-thru restaurant in Crawley

February 13, 2015, 3:15 am

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FAST food lovers could soon sample the Colonel's chicken from the comfort of their car because new plans to open a drive-thru KFC restaurant in Crawley have been submitted to the council.Cobra Restaurants Ltd and Gatwick Airport have jointly applied to build a restaurant on a site north of the Ring Road North at Gatwick Airport's South Terminal.The planned restaurant would provide both eat-in and drive-thru facilities.This is the second time in a year similar proposals have been put forward...

Fraud victims in Crawley tricked out of "several thousands...

February 13, 2015, 6:14 am

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POLICE have issued a warning for people in Crawley to be extra vigilant after victims in the town have been tricked out of "several thousands of pounds" in phone scams where fraudsters have pretended to be police officers.There have been a spate of crooks targeting people living in Crawley, and also nearby Horsham, in the last week. A Sussex Police spokesman said in at least two out of almost 20 recent cases, victims have been tricked into parting with several thousands...

AUTISM COLUMN: At long last Ryan is happy to be cuddled

February 13, 2015, 6:30 am

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IN her monthly column, Pound Hill mum Maria Box shares the highs and lows of life with her autistic son, Ryan. DECEMBER was a very busy month at school for my Little Man as the winter production loomed. Practice seemed to take place every day and upon pick up time I would be told that he had coped really well and had taken part, without the staff giving the game away as to what he would be doing. Ryan had other ideas, however, and once home he would start singing We Love To Boogie and...

Man arrested after fire in Broadfield underpass

February 13, 2015, 8:25 am

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POLICE have arrested a 21-year-old man after bins were set alight in a Broadfield underpass. Officers were called to Broadwood Rise at 4.58am this morning (Friday) to reports of loud noises coming from the underpass below the A264 leading to Buchan Park. When police arrived two bins were found to be alight. Two men ran from the police and one man was arrested nearby. The other man has not been arrested at this stage. A 21-year-old man from Broadfield was arrested on suspicion of...

Three Bridges shoplifter sentenced for stealing food and drink...

February 13, 2015, 9:00 am

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A 38-YEAR-OLD man has been conditionally discharged for six months after stealing food and drink from Sainsbury's.Crispin Assanah, from Tinsley Lane, Three Bridges, appeared at Crawley Magistrates' Court on January 15 when he pleaded guilty to the theft from the store on March 24.He admitted stealing food and drink of an unknown value.Assanah was sentenced at the same court on January 29 when he was also ordered to pay a £15 victim surcharge and £50 court costs.

£2,500 stolen from couple's bank account after debit card...

February 13, 2015, 10:00 pm

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A COUPLE have had £2,500 stolen from their bank account and believe it is a result of their debit card being cloned.Richard Symonds, from Lychgate Cottages, off Ifield Street, lost a card for his and his wife's current account when a cash machine in Ifield swallowed it on January 29.The 61-year-old also did not receive the £30 he was trying to withdraw from the ATM.But rather than being lost, the debit card was then used by someone who went on a "spending spree", with more...

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WHSmith cashier stuffed £1,800 of customers' cash in his...

February 13, 2015, 11:00 pm

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A GATWICK Airport worker has admitted stealing more than £1,800 from WHSmith by stuffing money into his socks to help his mum pay back a loan.Adrian Bolger appeared at Crawley Magistrates' Court last Wednesday charged with theft by employee.The 43-year-old pleaded guilty to stealing £1,840 from WHSmith in the South Terminal at Gatwick between August 19 and September 8 last year.The court heard Bolger would pretend to scan items through the till and then take the customers' cash and...

Fancy dress and cheap drinks: Plans revealed to get more people...

February 14, 2015, 1:45 am

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BAR, nightclub and pub owners are joining forces to try and get more people to spend nights out in Crawley – by launching new discounts, fancy dress events and theme nights.Venues across the town have noticed a fall in the number of people heading into Crawley over the last six months and have decided to work together to improve matters as a whole rather than solely for their own gain.Businesses including Moka, Anjelique, Ja Ja Bar, Octopvs and the Old Punch Bowl have signed up to a ...

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February 14, 2015, 2:45 am

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WE have all been there - it's a beautiful sunny day when suddenly, out of nowhere, the heavens open and you get soaked having left home without an umbrella. So anyone who has been left drenched by a downpour will be able to sympathise with this Hibernian sheep at Warnham Nature Reserve. The sodden animal was left with no option but to shake himself dry. Couldn't someone have offered him a towel? The picture was taken by reader Michael Page. Your photo could be next week's Picture of the...

Southgate man accused of assaulting woman in Three Bridges

February 14, 2015, 3:43 am

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A MAN from Southgate has denied assaulting a woman. Zachary McDowell, 25, pleaded not guilty to the charge when he appeared at Crawley Magistrates' Court on January 28. He is accused of assaulting Jaye Ross in Three Bridges on October 6. McDowell, from Southgate Drive, Southgate, was released on unconditional bail ahead of a trial at Horsham Magistrates' Court on April 17.

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February 14, 2015, 3:43 am

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SUSSEX Kite making workshops at Sheffield Park and Garden Create your own kite to fly on the parkland and tick off number seven on your National Trust 50 Things list. The special design has been tried and tested by the team. Where: Sheffield Park, Uckfield, TN22 3QX When: Monday, February 16 to Friday, February 20 Times: 11am – 12.30pm Price:£2.50 per child, booking advisable on 01825 790302, plus normal admission price £4.95 – £10.90 Phone: 01825 790231...

Teenager accused of possessing heroin, MDMA, cocaine and cannabis

February 14, 2015, 6:15 am

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A TEENAGER charged with possession of heroin, MDMA, cocaine and cannabis will appear in court in March.Chad Kirby admits being in possession of heroin and MDMA at his home in Burleigh Way, Crawley Down, and being in possession of cocaine in Brooklands Way, East Grinstead, on September 10. He denies being in possession of 10 bags of cannabis in Brooklands Way on the same date.The 18-year-old appeared at Crawley Magistrates' Court on January 14, where the case was adjourned for a trial at Horsham...

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February 14, 2015, 8:57 am

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FIREFIGHTERS wearing breathing apparatus used a hose reel to tackle a car fire at a petrol station today (Saturday). Following an emergency call just after 1pm two fire engines from Crawley were sent to the blaze. Having ignited in the car's engine bay the fire was well alight when firefighters arrived. Three people had already got out of the Peugeot 206 estate. Two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used a hose reel to tackle the flames. The blaze, at the BP garage off the A23 near...

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Gatwick bosses explain why Hackney Carriage taxi drivers can't...

February 14, 2015, 6:15 pm

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GATWICK bosses have given their reasons why Hackney Carriage drivers cannot pick passengers up from the airport.The issue was raised by Amin Mirza, chairman of the Crawley Hackney Carriage Association, at a Crawley Borough Council licensing committee meeting last November.Mr Mirza asked why the 122 Hackney Carriage drivers in Crawley could drop passengers off at the airport, but not pick anyone up.He put a request to the council to ask for a five or six-vehicle rank to be set up at Gatwick for...

Drivers warned to expect delays on A23 every night this week

February 16, 2015, 7:24 am

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DRIVERS using the A23 are being warned to expect delays because lane closures will be in place until the weekend. The Highways Agency is carrying out an investigation into drainage on the stretch of road between Bolney and Sayers Common. The work started on Monday and is due to finish on Sunday morning. Lane closures are in place in both directions overnight, between 8pm and 6am.

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February 16, 2015, 7:30 am

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MEMBERS of the House of Lords have visited a Crawley secondary school to find out what big issues are affecting sixth form students.Labour politicians Baroness Jan Royall, who is shadow leader of the House of Lords, Lord Steve Bassam and Lord Ray Collins visited St Wilfrid's School on January 30 to speak to students.This was to help the party understand what should be included in their young people's manifesto.Following her visit Baroness Royall said: "As with many young people, students at...

Sussex Police officer asked to remove Union Jack badge from...

February 16, 2015, 7:31 am

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A SUSSEX Police officer has been asked to remove a Union Jack badge from their uniform. As a result of the case, the force is considering its policy on officers wearing charity badges or patches on their uniform. The unnamed officer who was asked to remove their Union Jack badge, is understood to have been wearing it in support of the charity COPS (Care Of Police Survivors). However, it was not part of the official uniform set out in the force's Uniform and Appearance Standards policy. A...

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February 16, 2015, 7:50 am

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CRAWLEY Borough Council has revealed more details about the man who was freed by firefighters from public toilets this morning (Monday) after he had become trapped. A fire crew rescued the man from the toilets on Ifield Road, near Asda, having been called at 7.24am. Rather than being locked in the toilet block itself, the man was trapped inside a cubicle. Upon entering the cubicle he had locked the door but when he went to leave he could not unlock it. A member of the public realised the...