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THE trust that runs East Surrey Hospital and some services at Crawley Hospital has been ranked as one of the best in the country in an NHS survey.Surrey and Sussex Healthcare (SASH) NHS Trust is in the top 20 per cent of hospitals across the country for motivation, engagement, and as a place to work and receive treatment.Staff have rated engagement and their opportunity to be involved in the running of SASH as one of the top scoring areas making them feel more motivated.Michael Wilson, the...

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March 7, 2015, 3:45 am

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MORE food outlets across the town are displaying their hygiene scores following a campaign by the council.Crawley Borough Council has taken part in a project, funded by the Food Standards Agency, to increase the proportion of businesses displaying stickers with their ratings for customers to see.The campaign focused on takeaways, restaurants and shops around the town which had a rating of three, four or five, but were known not to be displaying their sticker.Officers visited these businesses,...

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March 7, 2015, 5:30 am

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THE council has confirmed a man who made a huge contribution to the town's voluntary sector will be honoured when the first roads in a new Crawley neighbourhood are built.Conservative councillor Keith Blake asked for an update on plans to name a street in the town after Ron Cornwell MBE at last week's full meeting of Crawley Borough Council.Colin Lloyd, the council's cabinet member for environmental services, said: "Mr Cornwell's name will be used for a new road in Forge Wood (a new housing...

Man given restraining order for assaulting woman in Gossops Green

March 7, 2015, 6:00 am

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A MAN has been ordered to carry out unpaid work and given a restraining order after being found guilty of assaulting a woman. Abdul Ali, 43, had denied attacking Linda Amoordon-Ali at an address in Colne Walk, Gossops Green, last October, but was found guilty on February 16. Ali was ordered to carry out 100 hours of unpaid work in the next 12 months when he appeared at Crawley Magistrates' Court on February 20. He was also made the subject of a restraining order stopping him from contacting...

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March 7, 2015, 8:30 am

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A POUND Hill man has been convicted of driving while disqualified and without insurance. Luke Spiteri, 24, from Banks Road, was caught unlawfully driving a silver Volkswagen Golf in Washington Road, Bewbush, on January 9. He admitted the charge at Crawley Magistrates' Court on February 17. He had six penalty points added to his licence and was also ordered to pay a total of £610, including £500 in fines.

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March 7, 2015, 9:21 pm

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IT IS a question that academics pondered for but a few minutes last Friday afternoon – what do you call someone from Crawley?While those with a less than pleasant impression of the town may have some unprintable ideas, the Crawley News has sought to find the best "demonym" for Crawley.A demonym is the title given to someone living in a particular place, such as a Mancunian, Geordie or Scouser.But academics are baffled as to what the proper demonym for Crawley is.While some have...

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March 7, 2015, 11:30 pm

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A FAMILY-OF-FIVE who live in a cramped two-bedroom council flat in Ifield have been told it could be five years before they can move into a bigger property.Vicky Nixon lives with her husband Craig and their three children aged under ten, in a first-floor property in Deerswood Court. Despite them having lived there since April 2006, Mrs Nixon says they "don't enjoy being at home at all".The couple's children – two boys aged nine and six and a three-year-old girl – all share...

Loud "strange" noises and bangs heard across Crawley

March 8, 2015, 1:46 am

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PEOPLE across Crawley have reported hearing constant loud noises all over the town last nightResidents living in almost every neighbourhood have been asking what was the cause of the bangs which could be heard on Saturday night (March 7).Aneliese Whittaker tweeted the Crawley News to say there were "strange loud sounds heard all across Crawley, Horley and Gatwick".People have reported on social media that the noises sounded like a bomb being detonated, constant thunder and fireworks,...

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March 8, 2015, 3:30 am

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WORK is under way to spruce up the town centre in time for spring and improve how the area looks for shoppers and visitors.Queensway, Queens Square and The Martlets are all getting a general tidy up.Staff from the Town Hall spent the morning on Thursday, February 26 getting their hands dirty.The team braved the rain to fill the large planters dotted along Queensway with bright flowers and bulbs.Phil Fyfield, who runs the flower stall at the Wednesday market, supplied daffodils, crocuses and...

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March 8, 2015, 3:30 am

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THE woman who sparked the investigation into whether Jimmy Savile abused anyone at Crawley Hospital wants more to be done to make sure patients are always safe.Sussex Community NHS Trust last week published the findings of a nine-month investigation into allegations the disgraced star visited the hospital twice between 1974 and 1982 and potentially carried out sex attacks.While no visit could be confirmed as definitely taking place, the report found some staff remember the disgraced DJ and TV...

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March 8, 2015, 6:15 am

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CRAWLEY MP Henry Smith has been honoured as a "beer champion" at an event in Parliament, in recognition of his work in support of the town's pubs.Mr Smith has been presented with a certificate and souvenir pump-clip.He said: "I am grateful to the British Beer & Pub Association and the Society of Independent Brewers for recognising my support for this Government securing historic cuts in beer duty in the 2013 and 2014 Budgets."This event focused on the campaign to scrap...

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March 8, 2015, 8:30 am

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A YOUNG motorist has been convicted of driving without due attention and failing to stop after a crash.Taha Abbas Al-Alou, 20, of Livingstone Road, Tilgate, committed the crimes in Southgate Avenue on August 24.He previously denied the offences, but changed his pleas to guilty when he appeared at Horsham Magistrates' Court on February 16. He was fined £150 for each offence, had his driving licence endorsed with five penalty points, and was ordered to pay further costs of £320.

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March 8, 2015, 9:25 am

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A GARDENER who began his career working on golf courses has been put in charge of Worth Park's historic gardens.The five-year project to restore the park to its former glory is making good progress, with the lake having been restored along with the stonework in the formal gardens.New trees have been planted, paths and access have been improved, and a new visitor centre has been created in the former stable block at Ridley's Court, opposite the park entrance.Crawley Borough Council has now...

Irish Setter dog from Crawley comes third at Crufts

March 8, 2015, 9:59 am

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A CRAWLEY pet will be walking with his head high and is surely deserving of some tasty treats after winning a third place ribbon at Crufts.The red Irish setter, called Thai, who lives with his owner Linda Richardson in Wye Close, Tollgate Hill, impressed judges at the world's biggest dog show on Thursday (March 5).Four-and-a-half-year-old Thai was up against 18 other dogs in the "limit" class during his fourth appearance at the contest, which has been taking place at the NEC arena in...

Northgate man Shaun Byrne denies threatening Luke Wise

March 8, 2015, 10:20 pm

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A MAN has denied using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour towards another man. Shaun Byrne, 23, from Shaws Road, Northgate, is accused of threatening Luke Wise in Ifield Drive, Ifield, on February 3. Byrne denied the offence at Crawley Magistrates' Court on February 18. He will face trial at Horsham Magistrates' Court on April 20 having been released on conditional bail.

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The 10 best pubs in Sussex according to TripAdvisor

March 8, 2015, 11:45 pm

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WHETHER your dream boozer serves up Michelin star food or just a good packet of pork scratchings we all like discovering a great new pub. And while we are most likely to head to our favourite local when we fancy a trip to the pub, sometimes it is worth travelling a little faurther to discover a hidden gem. So to give you some day trip ideas, reporter Luke Warren takes us through the best ten best pubs in West Sussex, according to TripAdvisor. 1: The Star – Market Square, PetworthThere...

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March 9, 2015, 12:15 am

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COMMUTERS heading to London Bridge are being warned to expect delays and possible cancellations throughout the rush hour due to a broken down train.Passengers from both Crawley and Three Bridges stations are being affected by the problem this morning (Monday, March 9).It was caused by a broken down freight (engineers) train at London Bridge. There are delays to and from the major London station.Southern Rail is reporting while there is no firm estimate yet of how long the disruption will last,...

Offices on Broadfield Barton set to be turned into 12 homes

March 9, 2015, 1:45 am

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PLANS to convert office space at Broadfield Barton into homes has been submitted to the council.Clive Wheeler has put forward a prior approval bid to Crawley Borough Council for the change of use of the first floor of Barton House.Mr Wheeler wants to transform the space into 12 studio flats, and also a one-bedroom flat.Prior approval means the applicant does not need full planning permission if they can show that the proposed development will not cause transport, flooding or contamination...

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March 9, 2015, 2:26 am

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March 9, 2015, 4:09 am

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POLICE found the body of a man in a Crawley flat following calls from people worried about the well being of a man living there.Officers responded to calls from members of the public to attend a flat in Garden Walk, West Green, at 1pm on February 23.Concerns had been expressed for the welfare of the man living at the address.After gaining entry, police found the body of the 50-year old sole occupant, Tony McHale.The cause of his death is not being investigated.A Sussex Police spokeswoman said:...