Crawley MP Henry Smith given job in Government

June 7, 2015, 10:14 pm

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HENRY Smith MP has gained a Government post working in the Department for Communities and Local Government after returning to Westminster with an increased majority.Crawley's MP has been appointed Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Greg Clark.Mr Smith held his seat at the General Election last month with a majority of 6,526, which was bigger than in 2010 when he won by 5,928 votes.He says he is going to use his role to initially help...

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June 7, 2015, 11:05 pm

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FAMILIES living behind the ongoing conversion of an eight-storey office block into flats are up in arms over workmen "shouting obscenities" and making a racket early in the morning.Work has begun to transform Woodall Duckham House, on The Boulevard in the town centre, into 185 homes.But residents living behind the building in Northgate Road claim they were not properly consulted on the proposal and are fearful of being overlooked when people move into the development.Since the building...

Heavy traffic on section of M25 despite no accident

June 7, 2015, 11:27 pm

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THERE are delays of up to 30 mins on M25 this morning despite there being no signs of an accident. Traffic is heavy on the clockwise carriageway between Junction 5 (Sevenoaks) and Junction 8 (Reigate). Trains appear to be running smoothly as of 7.30am with Southern reporting a good service across the network.

Cash and savings cards stolen in daytime burglary in Pound Hill

June 8, 2015, 2:22 am

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PREMIUM bonds, a savings card and £200 cash was stolen from a home in Pound Hill on Tuesday last week. The break-in occurred between 11am and 2.25pm at a home in St Mary's Drive. On the same day an attempt was made to break into a property on West Green Drive, West Green, however the culprit failed. It is unclear what time the attempt was made but it was reported to police the following day.

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June 8, 2015, 2:47 am

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VALUABLE tools have been stolen after a van was broken into while left in a hotel car park.The vehicle was broken into outside Premier Inn, in London Road, in Lowfield Heath, near Gatwick Airport at some point between 6pm last Tuesday (June 2) and 8.45am last Wednesday (June 3).Three different drills were taken - a Hilti drill, Makita drill and Dewalt drill - as well as a Hilti hoover and Hilti Chasing Machine.Sussex Police were called to the scene last Wednesday and are investigating the...

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June 8, 2015, 3:06 am

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A BIKE potentially worth hundreds of pounds has been stolen from a garage after the lock keeping it secure was forced open.A Giant Terrago 2009 Model bike was taken from a garage in Weald Drive, Furnace Green, between May 27 and last Wednesday (June 3).The same model of the bike, which was black and grey, can be bought on line between £200 and £354.A separate attempt to break into a garage in Forester Road, Southgate, took place between May 29 and last Thursday (June 4).This effort...

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June 8, 2015, 3:29 am

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A TEENAGE girl who went missing from Crawley on Friday has been found in London. Amy Gray, 16, had last been seen by her dad, brother and sister at McDonald's at Sainsbury's in West Green on Friday. An appeal was put out on the Spotted: Crawley Facebook page, which was shared more than 100 times, by the girl's mother, Donna Roger. Amy was found safe and well by British Transport Police in London on Sunday and driven home.

Northgate road to be closed on Monday for repairs

June 8, 2015, 4:28 am

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REPAIRS to a Northgate road mean it will be closed to traffic during the day next Monday.Carriageway patching is being carried out on Midgley Road between Hollybush Road and Woodfield Road and should only take one day.The section of road will be closed from 7.30am to 6pm.A diversion route will be in place, taking drivers via Hollybush Road, Barnfield Road, Woodfield Road and vice versa.Emergency and pedestrian access will be maintained at all times. Vehicular access to properties and businesses...

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Maidenbower takeaway first in Crawley to receive healthy eating...

June 8, 2015, 8:50 am

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A TAKEAWAY in Maidenbower has become the first in the whole of Crawley to get recognition for promoting healthy eating and providing detail on its menu about the ingredients it uses.Crawley Borough Council gives the 'Eat Out...Eat Well' accolade, which ranges from bronze to gold status, to a variety of catering establishments including workplace restaurants and nurseries since October 2010.Little Tikka, based in Maidenbower Square, is the first takeaway only eatery in the town to be awarded the...

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June 8, 2015, 9:22 am

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POLICE are hunting for one of Tom Hanks' sons for allegedly being involved in wrecking a Crawley hotel room, following reports a television was ripped off the wall and smashed glass was scattered all over the floor.Sussex Police officers were called to the Arora Hotel, on Southgate Avenue, in Southgate, last week after shocked members of staff found one of the rooms had been trashed.One of Hanks' sons, Chester Hanks, is wanted by police so he can be interviewed about the incident.The 24-year-old...

Passenger accused of sexually assaulting woman on Ryanair flight

June 8, 2015, 10:06 pm

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A MAN has appeared in court accused of being drunk on a plane from Gatwick Airport and sexually assaulting a woman on board. Artur Niewolik, 36, from Isleworth, Middlesex, pleaded not guilty to being drunk on an aircraft and sexual assault on a female, when he appeared at Crawley Magistrates' Court last Wednesday (June 3). The alleged incident took place on board a Ryanair flight from Gatwick to Dublin on March 30. Mel Wotton, prosecuting, said the charges were more serious because they took...

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June 8, 2015, 10:45 pm

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STANDARDS at Langley Green Hospital have improved since it was closed to new patients at the end of last year due to concerns about its quality of care.The hospital stopped taking general admissions between December 3 and 15 on the back of damning Care Quality Commission (CQC) reports, and an independent review was ordered.Health experts had concerns after hospital bosses were warned it needed to improve in all key areas of care as staff admitted to being "absolutely worn out" while...

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June 8, 2015, 11:33 pm

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AN earlier accident and a broken down vehicle are causing minor delays on the M25 and M3 this morning. At about 6am there was an accident on the clockwise carriageway of the M25 between J10 (A3) and J11 (Chertsey). Any vehicles involved were removed from the road quickly but traffic was moving slowly for a while afterwards. On the M3 Northbound between J3 (Lightwater) and J2 (M25) one lane is blocked due to broken down vehicle. Drivers are advised to approach with care. Southern is reporting a...

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June 8, 2015, 11:53 pm

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A CRAWLEY soldier who lost his legs in a bomb blast in Afghanistan has offered his support to the teenage girl who has had one leg amputated following the roller coaster crash at Alton Towers. Leah Washington, 17, has had her left leg amputated above the knee after she was injured on The Smiler roller-coaster when the carriage she was in crashed into an empty one in front of it. Three others who were also in the front row sustained serious leg injuries and another is being treated for internal...

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June 9, 2015, 12:15 am

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A CRAWLEY man has been accused of fraudulently selling caravan holidays on Facebook. Samuel Brazil, 22, from Perth Close, Langley Green, faces 15 counts of fraud by false representation after allegedly duping people between December 2013 and February 2014. He appeared at Crawley Magistrates' court on June 3, where no plea was entered. Mel Wotton, prosecuting, said the case involved a high level of culpability and should be moved to crown court. He has been granted unconditional bail until...

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June 9, 2015, 12:34 am

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"GLUTEN-FREE" products are being recalled by five major supermarkets - because they may contain gluten. Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Waitrose have recalled the following products: Asda Product: Asda Chosen by you 4 Free From White Pitta Breads Barcode: 505244989731 'Best before' dates: 26 June 2015, 30 June 2015, 2 July 2015 Product: Asda Chosen by you 2 Free From Garlic & Coriander Naan Breads Barcode: 5051413185469 'Best before' dates: 3 July 2015, 7 July 2015, 9...

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June 9, 2015, 12:54 am

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THERE are growing concerns for the safety of a teenager who has not been seen or heard from in 12 days.Kieran Waldron, 16, was last seen at home in East Preston on May 28 at about 7pm.Sussex Police are investigating his whereabouts and officers beileve he could be in Crawley because he is known to have connections to the town.Kieran is described as being 5'8", slim, with short straight hair. He was last seen wearing a black padded three quarter length jacket, a navy hooded top, blue...

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June 9, 2015, 3:08 am

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FIREFIGHTERS managed to avoid an explosion after carbon dioxide and nitrogen cylinders stored behind a pub were caught in a deliberate fire. Two trees and a large pile of garden waste were set alight behind a pub in West Green in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday). The four carbon dioxide and nitrogen cylinders, used to dispense beer via pumps, were also caught in the fire. Two fire engines were sent to the scene, behind The Apple Tree pub on West Green Drive, at about 12.35am. The crews...

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June 9, 2015, 4:19 am

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TWO drivers ended up in a stand-off on a busy road with neither giving way to the other for 30 minutes, causing huge delays to other drivers. Traffic was backed up on Station Hill in Maidenbower on Saturday when the two drivers reached a stalemate at a chicane. Police have said that both drivers refused to give way to one another but eye witnesses have said that a woman tried to go through the chicane when she did not have the right of way. This led to a man blocking her off and refusing to move...

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June 9, 2015, 8:02 am

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A LANGLEY Green woman was conned into handing over a diamond ring for £500 in fake notes after listing it for sale on Gumtree. The victim had posted an advert in the website and received a reply from a man who then went to her home on June 2. The man paid for the ring with £500 in fake £20 notes and the woman did not notice until after he had left in hurry, telling her he was flying to Spain to propose to his girlfriend. A Sussex Police spokesman said: "Police received a report...