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February 22, 2016, 2:28 am

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IF the idea of escaping the rat race and living in a peaceful rural retreat appeals, this lovely period property in Rusper offers "The Good Life" in abundance. With origins dating back to 1590, Friday Farm is home to Anna Mackenzie, her husband and their 13-year-old daughter. Before moving to the farmhouse four-and-a-half years ago, the family had been looking for somewhere with outdoor space for a different lifestyle. "We had been living near Godalming and wanted to move...

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Reduced train services through Three Bridges this Saturday

February 22, 2016, 4:25 am

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Thameslink railway will be running reduced train services from Three Bridges on Sunday. Engineering work will be taking place between East Croydon and Purley, resulting in some lines being closed and a reduced service between Bedford and Three Bridges. Services between Brighton and London Victoria will also be reduced due to the ongoing work. For more information on the planned disruption visit www.thameslinkrailway.com/your-journey/engineering

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February 22, 2016, 4:29 am

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A phone box in Broadfield is set to be removed, under new plans announced by BT. The phone company are set to take away the payphone kiosk that sits on Trefoil Crescent. BT believes that having conducted a detailed survey, the results have shown that the kiosk is not being sufficiently used and will be removed. For further details, email customer.serv.payphones@bt.com or call 0800 661610 to find out the nearest alternative phone box.

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February 22, 2016, 4:33 am

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Sussex Police are investigating two separate incidents of arson, after two cars were set on fire in Broadfield and Furnace Green, in the early hours of Monday morning (February 22).Emergency services were called to reports of a black Mercedes car being on fire, in Rillside, Furnace Green at 3.08am.Firefighters spent 25 minutes getting the blaze under control, which they believe was started deliberately.One crew from Crawley attended, and a spokeswoman for Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said that...

Crawley woman reportedly killed in skiing accident in Canada

February 22, 2016, 5:38 am

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A CRAWLEY woman has reportedly died in a skiing accident on the slopes of a Canadian resort.The Telegraph reports that Anne Woods was on a skiing holiday with her husband Terry and a group of friends when she was involved in a collision with a snowboarder on February 9.She died from her injuries two days later.According to The Telegraph, Mrs Woods, 55, who is believed to be from Maidenbower, had been wearing a helmet but was knocked unconscious by the impact of the collision in a slow ski zone...

Sacre Bleu! Tesco to get rid of curved croissants

February 22, 2016, 7:02 am

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TESCO is preparing to bid au revoir to the crescent shape croissants. The supermarket chain, who have a store in Three Bridges, believe that the British people are falling out of love with the traditionally crescent shaped croissants – preferring ones that are straight. A spokesman for Tesco explained that both shapes have been sold on British high streets for some time, but recently demand for the curved ones has fallen. He said: "It's all because of something known in the baking...

Diesel the dog helps Sussex Police in drugs raid

February 22, 2016, 9:11 am

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SUSSEX Police carried out a successful drugs raid on a property in Bewbush this morning - with the help of Diesel the police dog. At 6.55am on Monday, February 22, local officers executed a search warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act at a flat in Cowfold Close, Bewbush. A 35-year old man was arrested on suspicion of the possession of cannabis with intent to supply, and money laundering. He is currently in custody for interview and further enquiries.

Two "uninsured" vehicles seized by Crawley Police

February 22, 2016, 9:50 am

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Sussex Police seized two vehicles, after they stopped two suspected uninsured drivers in separate incidents. Officers stopped a Honda moped in Bewbush, after it was spotted with only one wing mirror and a faulty indicator. Police found that the vehicle was insured, but the driver allegedly wasn't. In another incident officers stopped a Suzuki 1000cc motorbike in the town centre, following a minor traffic offence. The driver was suspected of not having the correct insurance. Both...

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February 22, 2016, 11:06 am

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A dog scared away a would-be burglar after they had broken into a home in West Green. In the early hours of last Wednesday an intruder entered the home in Spencers Road but fled when the dog started barking. Nothing was stolen as a result of the dog's intervention.

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February 22, 2016, 10:30 pm

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A COPTHORNE woman who was kicked by a horse and spent two hours with a shattered pelvis dragging herself to a phone is set to appear on national TV to share her dramatic story. Janine Eaglestone, 44, of Copthorne Bank, will appear on Channel 4's 24 Hours in A&E after she found herself in the hospital where the show is filmed. The experienced rider got on the wrong-side of her "unpredictable" horse, Macbeth, at her yard in South Godstone, and he unexpectedly kicked her. She...

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February 22, 2016, 11:15 pm

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FIFTY years is a long time in rock 'n' roll so being able to remember touring with The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix and working with Elton John all with a clear head is no mean feat.The powerhouse drummer for The Hollies since the start of the group's success story back in 1963, Bobby Elliott remains the man with the sticks as the band still wow sell-out crowds with their classics.And with a back catalogue including He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother and The Air That I Breathe it is no wonder the...

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February 23, 2016, 3:53 am

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POLICE are investigating reports that a man has been intentionally putting sexual partners at risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases in West Sussex by deliberately sabotaging safe sex. This is believed to have taken place in Brighton between October last year and February 2016. The man is in his 20s and has a Scottish accent. The suspect has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and is currently on police bail. Sussex Police and Dr Tom Scanlon,...

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February 23, 2016, 4:56 am

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Two youths were arrested at the weekend, on the suspicion of theft and burglary in Pound Hill. A large pair of bolt croppers were found at the scene of an attempted burglary on Sunday, February 21. Officers were alerted shortly after 7.15pm when it was reported that someone had tried to steal a bike from a garage, in the rear garden of a house in Spring Plat, Pound Hill. The householder noticed the door of the garage ajar and someone made off as he went out to investigate. A spokesman from...

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February 23, 2016, 5:10 am

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February 23, 2016, 5:38 am

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A court hearing for an elderly man accused of sexually assaulting a young girl while she was sat in a trolley in Asda has been put back.Hugh Unwin, 75, was due to appear for trial at Lewes Crown Court on Monday.Unwin, from Garden Walk in West Green, has previously pleaded not guilty to sexual assault of a girl under 13.However, another hearing will now take place on March 29 to decide if the trial will go ahead.Police were called to the supermarket, off Pegler Way, after a mother noticed a man...

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February 23, 2016, 5:54 am

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The annual Race for Life event in Crawley is taking place on a different day this year and a brand new longer route option is being prepared.Cancer Research UK's Race for Life will, as always, be taking place in Tilgate Park this summer.Traditionally the women-only fun run has taken place on a Wednesday evening but this year it is being moved to Sunday, June 26The event, where many people dress in pink, can be run, jogged, or walked - with the emphasis being on everyone completing the course in...

New project in Crawley to stop so much domestic abuse

February 23, 2016, 9:45 pm

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A NEW project is being run in Crawley to tackle the root causes of domestic violence.Triggers such as alcohol and substance misuse and mental health issues are often to blame and the scheme seeks to prevent people from being killed or harmed.The project, which has been called The Drive, aims to reduce the number of child and adult victims of domestic abuse by developing a "whole system response" that tries to get perpetrators to change their behaviour. A pilot scheme is being...

Autistic Tilgate boy distraught after bike stolen for fourth time

February 23, 2016, 11:30 pm

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AN autistic schoolboy has been left heartbroken after having a custom-made bike stolen for the fourth time in just two years. George Williams was distraught when he found his latest bike had been pinched from outside County Mall. The 13-year-old Oriel High student, who lives in Durham Close, Tilgate, discovered his padlock in pieces and his prized possession gone. He called his parents, shouting down the phone that a thief had stolen his bike again. His mother, Tasha, explained that...

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February 24, 2016, 2:20 am

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NORWEGIAN Air will be able to fly more passengers from Gatwick Airport, while using less fuel, to destinations across America when the new larger 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft launches next month.The low-cost airline has taken delivery of its first 787-9 Dreamliner which can take on 53 more people than the existing 787-8 planes used as well as being able to carry more cargo while using 20 per cent less fuel and creating 20 per cent fewer emissions than similarly sized aircraft."This marks our...

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February 24, 2016, 2:20 am

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PASSENGERS travelling on a train back from London last night were stranded for several hours after the train they were on broke down outside Gatwick station. The 10.30pm service from London Victoria to Brighton broke down at about 11.10pm while it was between Gatwick and Tinsley Green. Emergency engineers were despatched however they couldn't fix the problem for several hours and passengers could not be evacuated from the train. Southern said the train finally reached its destination at...