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Wheelchair-bound man forced to stop half marathon challenge due...

September 12, 2015, 3:00 am
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A WHEELCHAIR-BOUND man had to be stopped from completing a lifelong goal of finishing a half marathon due to health fears. Yet he still managed to beat his charity fundraising target.Paul Cook was born with spina bifida, a condition where the spine does not develop correctly leading to the spinal cord and nerves becoming damaged. He also suffers from hydrocephalus, which causes a build-up of fluid on the brain.Mr Cook, from Lincoln Close in Tilgate, wanted to complete 52 laps of a running track,...

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COLUMN: Knowing we can't stop our patients from dying is hard but...

September 12, 2015, 4:00 am
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CAROLINE COLLINS is a nurse at St Catherine's Hospice, where she cares for patients with a life-limiting illness and supports those close to them. Here she shares her experiences of being a hospice nurse."So you're a nurse! Which hospital do you work in?""Oh, I don't work in a hospital; I'm a hospice nurse."And at this point, the most common response is a mixture of horror and pity."Gosh, you work in a hospice? How do you do that job? It must be so difficult."My...

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INTERVIEW: Eastenders star Steve McFadden looking forward to...

September 12, 2015, 5:00 am
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EASTENDERS hardman Steve McFadden is bracing himself for plenty of boos as the villain in this year's Christmas panto at The Hawth. Speaking this week about coming to Crawley for the pantomime, he revealed that audiences may strike it lucky – and get to hear him sing – but aren't likely to see him dancing. McFadden, better known as Walford's favourite alcoholic, wife-beating mechanic, Phil Mitchell, is starring in Jack and the Beanstalk. The soap's bad boy is sticking to type by...
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Crawley footballer called Romanian worker Polish c*** after...

September 13, 2015, 1:00 am
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A TALENTED footballer given the chance to go and play professionally in Spain has been fined for racially abusing a Romanian woman in a betting shop after "snapping" and "seeing the red mist" when he lost £300 gambling.Farzad Bidgood appeared at Crawley Magistrates' Court on Wednesday last week (September 2) where he pleaded guilty to a charge of racially aggravated intentional harassment.Bidgood, from Colgate Close in Ifield, also admitted a separate offence of using...

Crawley footballer called Romanian worker Polish c*** after...

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Turners Hill burial ground given the green-light following...

September 13, 2015, 2:27 am
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PLANS to build a green burial ground opposite Tulleys Farm has been approved, despite being turned down at a previous planning meeting.A planning permission to build a burial ground with a reception building and car park on land north of Turners Hill Road was turned down at a previous meeting of Mid Sussex District Council's (MSDC) planning committee on August 13, on the grounds that it would damage a 15ft ancient hedgerow. But despite unanimously deciding to reject the proposals, committee...

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Crawley "will do its part" to help Syrian refugees but...

September 13, 2015, 4:06 am
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CRAWLEY will do its part to help the humanitarian crisis engulfing Europe and the Middle East but how much space can be made to accommodate refugees is impossible to calculate, the council leader has said. Peter Lamb, leader of Crawley Borough Council, said the town's already dire need for housing for residents on the housing list would make it difficult for the town to house any Syrians fleeing conflict. He said the council will do what it can but Crawley's response to any calls from the...

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Interview: Gentle Giant drummer explains how he started out...

September 13, 2015, 5:00 am
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THEY may not be quite as well known as some of their contemporaries, but Gentle Giant, the 70s prog rock band, is known for mixing in the same circles as Pink Floyd, Yes, Genesis and Rush – and has something of a cult reputation. But drummer Malcolm Mortimore rejects the band's status. He said: "What does cult mean? For us we're only called that in the UK. Our albums have never been out of press and we were signed to a big label. We've got a big following abroad, especially in America and...

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BREAKING NEWS: A264 closed between Broadfield and Bewbush as air...

September 13, 2015, 5:02 am
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THE A264 was reportedly closed in both directions this afternoon following a crash on the stretch between Broadfield and Bewbush. Emergency services are currently at the scene and an air ambulance has been called. It is unclear how many vehicles were involved and what is the extent of any injuries at this stage but eye witnesses have described seeing at least four police cars as well as an ambulance. The air ambulance has reportedly landed in a field at Bewbush Academy. More details as we get...

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BROADFIELD UPDATE: Air ambulance called to motorcycle crash

September 13, 2015, 5:46 am
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POLICE are currently at the scene of a motorcycle accident in Broadfield.Police were called to Broadfield Drive at 12.30pm this afternoon (Sunday) and as of 1.45pm, they were still at the scene. The extent of injuries is unclear at this stage, although an air ambulance has been called and is believed to have landed in a field at Bewbush Academy.It is also unknown if any other vehicles were involved. There have been reports of the air ambulance landing in multiple locations in the area,...

BROADFIELD UPDATE: Air ambulance called to motorcycle crash

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Trial for Three Bridges man accused of hitting his wife

September 13, 2015, 10:15 am
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A MAN is going to face trial accused of hitting his wife and threatening to damage a computer with a hammer.Ruhal Uddin appeared at Crawley Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, September 3, charged with assault by beating and threatening to damage or destroy property.The 40-year-old pleaded not guilty to both allegations.On August 3 he is alleged to have hit his wife, Joba Uddin, to the face and threatened to smash up a laptop belonging to her with a hammer.This is alleged to have happened during an...

Trial for Three Bridges man accused of hitting his wife

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Council apologises after mum and son left outside fire damaged...

September 13, 2015, 2:00 am
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THE council has apologised after a mum and son were left sitting outside their home for five hours after it had caught fire, because the person manning an out-of-hours emergency helpline had fallen asleep.Daniel Capstick-Bedson and his mother, who has health problems, were stuck on the street after a blaze at their terrace house in Ifield on August 25.Three fire engines – two from Crawley and one from Reigate – were alerted to the fire in a bedroom at the property in Climping Road at...

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Bat boxes installed near Gatwick Airport to help creatures nest

September 13, 2015, 3:00 am
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BATS in the area will be given a helping hand to thrive in a new habitat with the introduction of 24 "bat boxes".The boxes are being installed by the Sussex Wildlife Trust in woodland near the River Mole and Gatwick Airport to help the bats make the most of an area of fledgling forest.According to experts, the River Mole Plantation Woodlands offer an ideal location for bats but as the trees are young, there are no suitable nooks and crannies for them to shelter in.The winged creatures...

Bat boxes installed near Gatwick Airport to help creatures nest

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Property feature: Ifield house built in 1920s but looks modern

September 13, 2015, 4:00 am
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AT first glance, The Tummel looks to be what it is – an exceptional modern house with plenty to offer families who enjoy contemporary living. So it is difficult to believe that the property, in Rusper Road, Ifield, was actually built in the 1920s. Set in a location that is within walking distance of a number of amenities yet has access to acres of open countryside, the house has undergone a complete transformation. When owners Darren Regan and his wife Kirsten moved to the property from...

Property feature: Ifield house built in 1920s but looks modern

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Mum with young son fears she will soon be homeless and council...

September 13, 2015, 10:30 pm
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A YOUNG mum fears she is about to be left homeless as the council has said it can only currently offer her limited help to find a new home.Rachel Green, who lives in Treeview, in Broadfield, was given an eviction notice in July as her landlord wants to move back into the two-bedroom house herself.Since this was issued she has been trying to find somewhere else to live without success.She has gone to Crawley Borough Council asking for help – but has been told she can only make a...

Mum with young son fears she will soon be homeless and council...

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Moped stolen from outside Southgate home

September 13, 2015, 11:00 pm
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A moped has been stolen from a residential road in Southgate.A black Yamaha moped was taken at some point between last Tuesday, September 1 and Thursday, September 3 when parked in Brighton Road.Sussex Police were called on Friday, September 4 to investigate the theft.A vehicle parked in nearby Goffs Park car park was broken into in the same period on Wednesday, September 3.A wallet was stolen from the vehicle.

Moped stolen from outside Southgate home

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Teen accused of racially aggravated assault on taxi driver in...

September 14, 2015, 12:00 am
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A TEENAGER is facing trial accused of a racially-aggravated attack on a taxi driver.Brooke Webb appeared at Crawley Magistrates' Court last Wednesday charged with racially aggravated common assault and resisting a police constable.Webb, 18, denied the assault charge but admitted resisting the police officer.On June 27 police were called to the High Street after Webb is alleged to have hit a taxi driver and thrown a bottle of water at him.Magistrates released Webb, from Herrick Close in Pound...

Teen accused of racially aggravated assault on taxi driver in...

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Motorcyclist dies after bike hits tree between Broadfield and...

September 14, 2015, 12:25 am
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WITNESSES are being sought to a crash on the A2220 Horsham Road, Crawley at 12.30pm yesterday (13 September) in which a young motorcyclist died. The 21-year-old man, from Shoreham-by-Sea, was riding a white Yamaha 125cc east on the dual carriageway, 50 metres away from the Breezehurst Drive roundabout. The motorcycle mounted the kerb on the central reservation and struck a tree. Paramedics and a doctor from the Kent Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance tried to save the motorcyclist but were...

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Massage and herbal remedy business to open in town centre

September 14, 2015, 1:00 am
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A massage and herbal remedy centre is to open in the town centre after permission was granted to change the use of a retail unit from a hairdressers'. The application was for the unit at 8 Haslett Avenue West which was being occupied by Lash Chic beauty salon. The applicant wants to open the massage centre between 10am and 8pm from Monday to Saturday and from 10am to 6pm on Sundays. Permission was granted by Crawley Borough Council on August 28.

Massage and herbal remedy business to open in town centre

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First phase of work to expand nursery at Tilgate school completed

September 14, 2015, 2:00 am
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THE first phase of a project which will eventually see the nursery at a Tilgate school extended was completed during the summer break.Work to extend the car park at The Oaks Primary, in Loppets Road, was started by Horsham-based Fowler Building Contractors Ltd at the end of July and finished in time for the start of the new school year last week.During the summer holidays in 2016 the second phase will be carried out, which will see the nursery extended.

First phase of work to expand nursery at Tilgate school completed

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PHOTOS: RSPCA Big Walkies in Tilgate Park

September 14, 2015, 3:51 am
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