Van crashes into ditch at Cheals Roundabout

December 25, 2015, 12:49 am

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A VAN ended up in a ditch after an accident at Cheals Roundabout in the early hours of this morning. At about 2am the vehicle left the roundabout and crashed into the ditch. No other vehicle is thought to have been involved and it is not known if the driver was injured. Sussex Police was called to the scene shortly after the incident.

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Bewbush man charged with drink-driving

December 25, 2015, 9:30 pm

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A MAN will face trial after pleading not guilty to drink-driving.Stuart McKenzie, from Curteys Walk, Bewbush, was given unconditional bail when he appeared at Crawley Magistrates' Court on December 7. He will appear at Horsham Magistrates' Court for trial on January 22.The 37-year-old is accused of drink-driving on Pegler Way, in the town centre on November 22.

Maidenbower man sentenced for resisting police officers

December 25, 2015, 10:12 pm

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A MAN has been given a conditional discharge after resisting two police officers.Chris Andrews, from Rawlinson Road, Maidenbower, resisted a police constable and a special police constable in the execution of their duty on November 22 and damaged a police radio ear piece. The 26-year-old pleaded guilty on December 7 at Crawley Magistrates' Court.He was given a 12-month conditional discharge and told to pay court costs of £235.

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December 25, 2015, 11:00 pm

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THE generation gap between school pupils and care home residents was bridged over a cup of tea and a chat about Christmas last week.Last Wednesday a group of Year 7 students from Hazelwick School visited residents at Francis Court care home in Copthorne.The 13 pupils handed over Christmas cards they and their classmates had designed on computers as part of their ICT lessons.A teacher contacted care homes and Francis Court, in Borers Arms Road, jumped at the chance.Yash Mistry, 12, one of the...

10 ways Christmas in Crawley could be EVEN BETTER

December 26, 2015, 12:15 am

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FOR those of us for whom Christmas is our favourite time of the year, Crawley isn't exactly lacking in festive spirit. When Santa isn't in his grotto in County Mall, he's touring the streets on his sleigh. Then there are local Christmas fairs, like the one put on earlier this month at The Royal Oak, in Ifield, and events such as the weekend's carol singing in Queens Square. But we reckon our town could do much more to celebrate this magical time of year. So reporter RACHEL BARR has put together...

After NCP slashes cost of parking in Crawley, council doesn't...

December 26, 2015, 3:30 am

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NCP has slashed the cost of parking in five car parks in Crawley town centre, laying down the gauntlet for the council and County Mall to match or even better the new price.The UK's largest car park provider has introduced a new flat rate for all-day parking at the sites in the town.The new £2 price will apply seven days a week at the Boulevard East, Boulevard West, Kingsgate, Kilnmead and Cross Keys car parks.An NCP spokeswoman said: "This will make NCP the cheapest 24/7 parking on...

Hundreds of Crawley residents give up smoking in just one month

December 26, 2015, 10:25 pm

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AN extra 200 people in Crawley kicked the habit earlier this year compared to in 2014. A total of 431 residents in the town stopped smoking in October, 209 more than in the same month last year. The Stoptober campaign aims to help smokers stub out their cigarettes for good. Research has shown those who get involved and manage to quit for 28 days are five times more likely to stop smoking completely. Borough councillor Chris Mullins, the council's cabinet member for community engagement, said:...

Astro turf football pitch next to Crawley Town ground gets...

December 26, 2015, 11:00 pm

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THE goal after a £42,000 transformation of an Astro Turf court which now has a 3G pitch is that it will help talented young players to one day play for Crawley Town.Crawley Town Community Foundation has reopened its ball court next to the club's stadium after it was given a complete makeover so games can be played whatever the weather. There had been a significant drop in use of the 15-year-old 2G pitch, leading the foundation to successfully apply for funding to upgrade the...

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Crawley men appear in court accused of possessing a gun

December 27, 2015, 12:00 am

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TWO Crawley men have appeared in court charged with possessing a gun. Nandan Chelliah-Sarvana and Mohammed Khan both appeared at Hove Trial Centre on Wednesday (December 23) charged with possessing a firearm. Neither Chelliah-Sarvana, 38, or Khan, 25, entered pleas at the preliminary hearing. Chelliah-Sarvana, from Pennine Close in West Green, and Khan, from Atkinson Road in Maidenbower, are alleged to have had a gun in their possession in Chantry Road, in Harrow, Middlesex, on April 7. The...

Councillors to scrutinise management of K2 leisure centre

December 27, 2015, 2:00 am

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COUNCILLORS will scrutinise the management of K2 Crawley at a meeting in early January. Crawley Borough Council's overview and scrutiny commission is meeting on January 11. An item on the agenda is to discuss the performance and management of the leisure centre, off Pease Pottage Hill. Freedom Leisure run the K2 on behalf of the council, which still owns the premises. A presentation will be given at the meeting. The public meeting is being held at the Town Hall from 7pm.

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December 27, 2015, 3:17 am

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A PHOTO of a jewellery shop in Crawley has gone viral after showing what happens when men leave their Christmas shopping until the last minute.The photograph, posted by one of the UK's top sites The Lad Bible, shows a group of individuals – all male – standing outside the Pandora shop in County Mall on Christmas Eve. They are waiting for the shop to open, leading the website to post the photo on Christmas Day with the caption, "Every lad last night."In an hour, the photo...

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December 27, 2015, 8:53 am

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A 76-YEAR-old man was rushed to hospital after allegedly coming into contact with a chemical powder.Emergency services were called to an address in Mill Bay Lane, Horsham, at around 1.15pm today (Sunday, December 27) to a report of a medical emergency.It is believed a 76-year-old man came into contact with a chemical powder and was taken to hospital.Police closed the road up to the junction with Worthing Road and a cordon has been put in place as a precaution.Specially trained officers ensured...

Crawley Town rename stand which was named after late co-owner

December 27, 2015, 9:10 pm

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A STAND at the home of Crawley Town "affectionately" named after former owner Bruce Winfield has been given a new title to boost the club's finances. The south stand at the Checkatrade.com Stadium has been renamed the Structured Communications Stand after the Horsham-based company signed up to sponsor it. The Reds' have said the change has been made with the blessing of the Winfield family. Former co-owner Mr Winfield died in March 2011 following a long battle with throat cancer and since...

ARCHIVE PHOTOS: 29 pictures of Crawley people taken in 1997

December 27, 2015, 7:06 am

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December 27, 2015, 10:25 pm

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SITTING next to Steven Spielberg as the famous filmmaker directed Tom Hanks with the script he penned was a moment Crawley-born writer Matt Charman will never forget.Matt co-wrote critically acclaimed movie Bridge Of Spies, which tells the true-life story of insurance lawyer James Donovan, who saved a Russian spy from the death penalty and then negotiated a prisoner swap for a captured American pilot.The 36-year-old, who was born at Crawley Hospital, came across the forgotten events in the...

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PANTO REVIEW: Jack and the Beanstalk at The Hawth

December 27, 2015, 10:45 pm

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CHRISTMAS just wouldn't be the same without a trip to see a local panto. At The Hawth this year, EastEnders star Steve McFadden is the star attraction. DAVID FARBROTHER has been to check the pantomime out, and gives us his verdict. YOU know what you're going to get when you see a panto like Jack and the Beanstalk at The Hawth. Oh yes, you do! There will be slapstick, there will be groan-worthy gags aplenty, there will be songs and dances and (spoiler alert) the boy will get the girl and...

Town's MP warns Crawley residents of dangers of going on winter...

December 28, 2015, 3:30 am

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HENRY Smith is warning people in Crawley about the dangers of travelling uninsured as people will be preparing to jet out for winter breaks. Research from association of travel agents ABTA has revealed 28 per cent of people in the south east do not check whether they have the correct insurance to cover winter sports, such as skiing or snowboarding. Crawley's MP said: "Winter sports are, of course, popular, as they provide an opportunity to combine a holiday with something more active....

Crawley firm has to make 30,000 mince pies in a week after being...

December 28, 2015, 10:05 pm

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THE mince pie's the limit for a team in Manor Royal who made 30,000 in a week before Christmas to meet a surge in demand after the festive treats appeared on a TV shopping channel. The Real Pie Company had an overwhelming number of orders for their eight-pack of mince pies this month on the back of being featured on QVC UK's "Festive Food Finale Day" on December 4. The firm, based at the Imperial Business Centre, in Rutherford Way, had every member of staff, including managing director...

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December 29, 2015, 12:17 am

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A MAIDENBOWER pub served Christmas dinner to an 87-year-old couple free of charge after they phoned to reserve a table when it was already fully booked. The Frogshole Farm in Maidenbower Drive had 108 people booked in for lunch on Christmas Day over two sessions - at midday and 3pm - which meant staff were working at full capacity. On Christmas morning an 87-year-old lady phoned the pub to ask if they had space for her and her husband. Despite them being fully booked, manager Steven Strain-Sayer...

Driver cut out of car after crashing into tree

December 29, 2015, 12:41 am

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A DRIVER was cut out of their car by firefighters after crashing into a tree in the early hours of this morning. A crew from Crawley Fire Station attended the scene of the incident, in Ifield Road, Charlwood at 2.32am. Firefighters used hydraulic cutting equipment to take the roof off the car and get the driver out. A spokeswoman for the fire service said this morning she did not have details of any injuries so it is not currently known if the person was taken to hospital. The fire crew left the...