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A CRAWLEY osteopath has been struck off after he had a sexual relationship with a vulnerable patient.Martyn Langton has been found guilty of unacceptable professional conduct for abusing his position by having a sexual relationship with the patient over a three-month period.An allegation that he sexually touched the same woman (referred to as Patient A) in a clinical context without consent, before their relationship began, was not proved.The General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) removed Mr Langton...

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Man allegedly assaulted boy and woman at Pound Hill address

February 12, 2016, 12:00 am

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A MAN has denied attacking a woman and a boy at an address in Pound Hill.Preston Lewis, of no fixed address, is accused of assaulting the victims, who cannot be named for legal reasons, on January 27.The 42-year-old pleaded not guilty to two charges of assault by beating when he appeared at Crawley Magistrates' Court on January 29. He was released on conditional bail to appear at Horsham Magistrates' Court on March 14 for a trial.Lewis has been told not to contact either victim and not to go to...

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February 12, 2016, 12:00 am

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A "PHANTOM" gardener who has been mysteriously pruning plants without permission in Memorial Gardens and at a neighbourhood parade could be doing so to sell the plants on, a council gardener has suggested. However residents on social media have questioned whether the council reporting the individual to police, as reported by the Crawley News last week, is a step too far as they could simply have a learning disability.Residents have claimed there is one person with learning...

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February 12, 2016, 1:00 am

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A MAN from Broadfield is to face trial accused of drug-driving.David Newark, 22, is charged with driving a Volkswagen Bora on Colonsay Road, where he lives, on April 30 last year while under the influence of drugs.Newark pleaded not guilty to the offence when he appeared at Crawley Magistrates' Court in July last year and a trial date has now been set following another hearing last month.The trial will take place on March 18 at Horsham Magistrates' Court.

Thief caught stealing £223 of DVDs from Crawley HMV store

February 12, 2016, 2:00 am

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A thief who stole £223 worth of DVDs from HMV in Crawley has been sentenced in court.William Veitch pleaded guilty to the theft, committed on January 11 at the store in The Martlets, when he appeared at Crawley Magistrates' Court on January 29.The 28-year-old, of Northcote Road, Croydon. was given a six-month conditional discharge and ordered to pay a £15 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.The money will be deducted from his benefits at a rate of £20 per month.

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February 12, 2016, 3:00 am

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A PLAYGROUP in Pound Hill has achieved a clean sweep from Ofsted with a rating of "good" in all four areas the watchdog assesses.Worth Park Playgroup, based at Crawley United Reformed Church, on Worth Park Avenue, was given an overall rating of "good" after the individual areas were looked at.The leadership and management was given the thumbs up after inspector Susan McCourt found staff are well-trained and qualified, and children's progress is constantly monitored to see...

Two people arrested following police drug raid at Broadfield home

February 12, 2016, 3:30 am

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A 64-year-old woman was among two people arrested following a drugs raid by police in Broadfield.Sussex Police officers executed a warrant at a home in Burdock Close yesterday (Thursday, February 11).A quantity of drugs was seized and two people were arrested.A woman, 64, was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a class A drug (cocaine), possession of a controlled drug (cannabis) and possession of a weapon for the discharge of noxious liquid, gas or electrical incapacitation...

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February 12, 2016, 4:04 am

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THE closing date for a survey on ways to boost participation in physical activity in Crawley has been extended. Crawley Borough Council is investigating what barriers may be currently stopping people from taking part in sport and other energetic activities. Based on the responses, the council and other sports bodies will bid for money to fund projects to increase the number of people taking part. The deadline for the survey has now been extended until Monday (February 22). The council is looking...

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February 12, 2016, 4:22 am

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DOMINO'S pizza is set to open in Pound Hill after the owners of an Indian restaurant decided to close but other businesses are concerned the arrival of such a big name could have a negative impact. The popular takeaway chain is hoping to bring more 'greatness' to Crawley by opening its second branch in the town. Domino's has applied to Crawley Borough Council to change the use of the Crown of India restaurant on Pound Hill Parade to a hot food takeaway. Enny Torkizadeh, who runs The...

Sikh temple in Ifield asks permission to erect ten-metre pole

February 13, 2016, 2:30 am

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Permission has been sought to display a religious flag on a ten-metre pole.Members at a new Sikh temple have submitted an application to Crawley Borough Council to get consent to display the flag.The Siri Guru Singh Sabha Crawley group want to display a flag with Sikh insignia on it on a flag pole already outside the Gurdwara and Sports Centre, in Ifield Green. Council planning officers will decide by March 31 if the flag can be put in place.

Maidenbower pub to host special event for Queen's 90th birthday

February 13, 2016, 3:00 am

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The Frogshole Farm is holding a special event to mark the Queen's 90th birthday.The pub, in Maidenbower Drive, Maidenbower will be hosting the party on June 11, where live music will entertain an anticipated 100 guests.A garden buffet will be on offer, as well as normal food service from inside the pub.Tickets are priced at £7.50, and must be booked by calling 01293 885081.It is not yet known if the Queen herself will attend.

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February 13, 2016, 11:00 pm

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ARMED Forces veterans are being asked to share their experience of mental health services to help improve future care in Crawley.NHS England has launched a survey to improve the support available for people moving from the military back to civilian life.The healthcare provider also wants to understand the reasons why some people do not seek support and treatment.The NHS currently has specialist staff who care for ex-forces personnel with mental health needs.Dr Jonathan Leach, from NHS England,...

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February 13, 2016, 11:30 pm

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A SERIAL shoplifter has been convicted of stealing more than £3,500 worth of goods from Wilko in the space of nine days. Rosa Calaca stole from the shop in The Broadway, in Crawley town centre, on five occasions last March; on one occasion spending 30 minutes placing "handfuls" of goods into bags before walking out. The 45-year-old failed to appear in time at Horsham Magistrates' Court on Thursday, February 4 so her trial for five counts of theft from a shop went ahead in...

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February 14, 2016, 12:00 am

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SUSSEX Police have issued a challenge to the fire and ambulance services to take on its officers in a fishing match in Broadfield in memory of a Crawley PCSO who died two years ago.Ken Oldershaw was a police community support officer who served in Gatwick, Northgate and Three Bridges for more than ten years before he died in 2014.The 64-year-old, from Findon Road in Ifield, was recovering from bone marrow cancer when he contracted pneumonia and died at the Royal Marsden Hospital, in London....

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February 14, 2016, 12:30 am

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CHILDREN from Crawley nurseries and schools have helped raise £2,000 to help vulnerable youngsters.The Crawley branch of Home-Start, a charity which supports vulnerable children, launched a Snowflake Appeal last year to raise funds towards its work.The branch, which is based in Southgate, helps local families with issues such as mental health problems, financial troubles or domestic abuse.Businesses and schools were asked to show their support by making donations or holding...

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February 14, 2016, 2:23 am

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A MAN who allegedly damaged a TV and coffee table worth a combined total of £400 will face trial.Alec Gallagher is accused of damaging the items at a flat on Worth Park Avenue, in Pound Hill, on January 12.The 25-year-old, from Grasmere Court, on Grayrigg Road, in Maidenbower, pleaded not guilty to criminal damage when he appeared at Crawley Magistrates' Court on January 29.The case was adjourned ahead of a trial at Horsham Magistrates' Court on March 14.Gallagher was released on...

Meditation event for children held at Maidenbower school

February 14, 2016, 2:29 am

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A special meditation event for children was held last week.The idea of the event was to improve the youngsters' sense of health and wellbeing.Sue Mills hosted the meditation session on Friday, February 5 at Maidenbower Junior School, and included simple exercises which were aimed at helping children to understand meditation.

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February 14, 2016, 2:43 am

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A FORMER East Surrey Hospital agency nurse has been suspended after he assaulted a woman and sent her a photo of himself holding a knife. Erwin Lazaro, who worked at East Surrey while working for an agency, has been suspended from nursing for nine months. At a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) hearing on January 15 the panel heard that in July 2014, while Lazaro was at home, he hit a woman – known in the NMC report as Person A – on the side of her head after she slapped him during...

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February 14, 2016, 2:45 am

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A CHURCH has been given permission to move into the town centre above a popular ice cream parlour.The Assemblies of God Church, which has been based at The Tree Annexe in the High Street since 2012, is going to take over the second floor of the building occupied by Affogato on The Broadway.Affogato, which opened in January 2015, currently uses the ground and first floors of the three-storey building.The church successfully applied to Crawley Borough Council to convert the second floor from...

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February 14, 2016, 3:00 am

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A LANGLEY GREEN woman is to stand trial after allegedly abusing a traffic warden, calling her a "lesbian". Maryam Ahmad, of Lark Rise, appeared at Crawley Magistrates' Court on February 10, charged with the offence of using threatening and abusive words towards the woman. The incident allegedly happened on the High Street on October 3, when Deborah Kader issued a parking ticket to the 32-year-old. Prosecutor Melanie Wotton told the court Ahmad became abusive when she was being given the...