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Crawley Aldi store to be first to cater for both left &...

March 31, 2016, 10:30 pm
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CRAWLEY'S new Aldi store will become the first in the country to cater equally for left and right-handed people with a brand new design concept.The pilot 'ambi-store' could pave the way for a similar layout in all Aldi stores if it proves popular with customers.As customers enter the store – being built as part of the Acorns Retail Park off Betts Way in Manor Royal – they will get the choice of going left or right depending on their dexterity.Both sides of the store will be identical...

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Three Bridges man sentenced for stealing packet of cookies

March 31, 2016, 10:51 pm
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A MAN has been given a community order after pleading guilty to three counts of theft including stealing nappies and a packet of cookies.Crispin Assanhah, of Tinsley Lane, Three Bridges, appeared at Crawley Magistrates' Court last Wednesday. The 39-year-old pleaded guilty to stealing £183 worth of goods from Morrisons on Pegler Way, West Green on February 4, as well as stealing £3.09 of goods from the Co-Operative in Ifield Drive, Ifield on January 31.Assanhah also pleaded guilty to...

Three Bridges man sentenced for stealing packet of cookies

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Man, 25, arrested on suspicion of child abduction after missing...

April 1, 2016, 3:59 am
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A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of abducting a child after a a girl, 15, with links to Crawley who was missing for almost two weeks has been found safe and well.Emily Besant, who has previously lived in Crawley before moving near to Arundel, disappeared for 12 days before being located yesterday (Thursday, March 31).The 15-year-old was last seen shopping in Worthing on the afternoon of March 19.Police became so concerned for her safety that they published a CCTV image of her last week in...

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​Shoplifter found guilty of head-butting County Mall security...

April 1, 2016, 9:27 am
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A SHOPLIFTER has been convicted of a shocking attack on four County Mall security guards after his claim that he thought they were trying to kill him was rejected when he failed to appear in court.Selim Khanouf filled up a basket with fragrances worth £1,334 at Debenhams in the shopping centre on January 30.When a security guard in plain clothes – Benjamin Garrod – grabbed him as he walked out of the store onto Southgate Avenue without paying for them the 24-year-old tussled...

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Eastenders star and singing stand-up comes to Trading Boundaries

April 1, 2016, 10:00 am
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WHAT do Doctor Who, EastEnders and a rapping hunchback have in common? The answer is Charlie Baker, the singing stand-up comedian whose most recent small screen credits include playing Tim Reynolds in TV-land's most famous square – Albert.Before he joined the cast in Walford back in January, the Devon comedian counted Second World War drama The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas, The IT Crowd on Channel 4 and Doctor Who as highlights on his resume.He has also starred in the West End, as a rapping...

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New head teacher reveals his hopes for Crawley's newest school

April 1, 2016, 10:48 pm
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A TEACHER with 19 years' experience has set his sights on helping pupils at The Gatwick School fly to new heights when he takes over as the new head later this year.Mark Roessler has been appointed as the new head of school, with a responsibility for both primary and secondary education when he takes up the helm in September.Mr Roessler knew he wanted the job the moment he arrived for his first visit and has hailed the "brilliant opportunity" to help students reach the point they are...

New head teacher reveals his hopes for Crawley's newest school

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Langley Green mum who weighed 21 stone loses 6 stone in 2 years

April 1, 2016, 11:30 pm
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A LANGLEY Green mum who lost six stone in less than two years after being told she was at risk of damaging her unborn baby's health wants to help others do the same.At 21 stone, a pregnant Kim Thompson was told in 2013 by a consultant that her weight could have severe health implications on her baby.The mother-of-three, of Briar Close, explained that she experienced further humiliation during her pregnancy from her midwife's reaction to stretch marks on her stomach.She said: "I...

Langley Green mum who weighed 21 stone loses 6 stone in 2 years

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Co-op in Pound Hill refused permission to extend opening hours...

April 2, 2016, 2:07 am
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PROPOSALS for a shop to extend its opening hours have been rejected by councillors after residents raised concerns about disruption caused by noise and increased traffic.The Co-operative Food store at the Texaco garage on Balcombe Road, Pound Hill had applied to have an extra trading hour each night.Residents were concerned that the increase in trading hours from 7am to 10pm to 7am to 11pm would lead to added noise levels.Council officers had recommend the proposed extension be approved by the...

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'Why did Crawley MP vote to cut disability benefit he helped me...

April 2, 2016, 3:26 am
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A DISABLED Langley Green father is furious that Crawley's MP voted to cut a disability benefit, after helping him get it in the first place.Lee Nevill, of Raven Lane, was forced to quit his job as a mechanic in 2010 because of cartilage problems in his ankles and surgery that didn't go to plan, meaning he can't be on his feet for long periods. The 41-year-old has condemned the Government's decision to reduce employment and support allowance (ESA) for disabled people. In the past few weeks...

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England beat Germany again - this time in the World Marbles...

April 2, 2016, 3:36 am
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NEW world champions were crowned in darkness on Good Friday as car headlights shone to allow marbles marvels to battle it out in the final of an annual contest held in Crawley.The 81st British and World Marbles Championship once again took place at The Greyhound pub, in Tinsley Green, with competitors from the other side of the world.England defeating Germany in the football on Saturday wasn't the only triumph over our European rivals during the Bank Holiday weekend as reigning champions...

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New road signs installed around Southgate to mark its importance...

April 2, 2016, 5:35 am
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NEW road signs have been installed around parts of Southgate to highlight their special status as a conservation area.The Southgate Neighbourhood Centre Conservation Area was designated by Crawley Borough Council in 2013.This was due to its importance as a good example of the original new town neighbourhood centre design, retaining the shopping parade, church and public house as originally intended.Conservation areas have stricter planning controls to ensure that any development proposals...

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Crawley footballers trying to raise money so they can play in...

April 2, 2016, 6:03 am
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A GROUP of talented footballers are calling on people in Crawley to help them raise money so their dream of playing in a World Cup can come true.The Chagos Islands are one of 12 teams which will be taking part in the Confederations of Independent Football Associations (ConIFA) World Cup 2016.This is an alternative football competition for territories not recognised by FIFA.Crawley is home to the world's largest Chagossian community and the majority of the playing squad and coaching team live in...

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Hero passenger who can't drive brings coach on M23 to halt after...

April 2, 2016, 11:09 pm
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A WOMAN has received a bravery award for heroically stopping a coach after its driver suffered a heart attack at the wheel.Sally Zimmermann was on board the vehicle last October which was escorting 19 foreign students from Gatwick to Canterbury.It was on the M23 northbound carriageway when suddenly she noticed the driver slumped back in his seat.He had suffered a massive heart attack, with the coach still moving on the motorway.Ms Zimmermann tried to speak to him, but there was no response, at...

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If only cross country had been this much fun when we went to...

April 3, 2016, 12:06 am
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MORE than 500 rainbow-coloured students, teachers and family members ran through a storm of dry paint at Ardingly College to raise vital funds for charity.The college held the messy multi-coloured fundraiser on Sunday, March 20.People aged from four to 70 slipped and slid their way around the course, which was organised and run by students.The event raised an impressive £5,000 – over four times what was originally intended – for Sarcoma UK, which is a cause close to the...

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Crawley conman and wife ordered to hand over £7,500 in...

April 3, 2016, 12:13 am
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A CRAWLEY conman who previously sold a car which was not his has now been ordered, along with his wife, to pay more than £7,500 in unpaid rent on a Copthorne home they lived in.Shean Rham, who also goes by the alias Sooman Ram, and his wife Reeva Rham have been ordered by a judge to pay £7,568.09 in unpaid rent plus interest and legal costs.The couple started renting a house in Kitsmead, Copthorne, from Mark Gallagher in September 2014 but in the final four months they lived...
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Ifield man admits assaulting three women in Bewbush

April 3, 2016, 2:27 am
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A MAN is due to be sentenced after pleading guilty to assaulting three women.Jonathon Eudocile, of Kirdford Close, Ifield, appeared at Crawley Magistrates' Court charged with three counts of assault by beating.The 32-year-old pleaded guilty to each assault, all of which happened on January 12 at Peterlee Walk in Bewbush.Magistrates asked for a pre-sentence report to be prepared, and Eudocile will be sentenced at the same court on April 14. He was released on bail, and told not to enter Peterlee...

Ifield man admits assaulting three women in Bewbush

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Man seriously injured in alleged fight at Southgate pub

April 3, 2016, 2:57 am
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A MAN was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after a reported fight at a Southgate pub last night (Saturday). Three police cars and a police van were called to The New Moon pub in Southgate, following the alleged brawl. A 35-year-old man from Crawley sustained injuries and was taken to Royal Sussex County Hospital, in Brighton.After police were called to the pub, a 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of affray, although this was not directly related to the reported fight. An...

Man seriously injured in alleged fight at Southgate pub

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Private landlords urged to help council provide homes for...

April 3, 2016, 5:35 am
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PRIVATE landlords are being urged to consider letting properties through the council to help with the demand for housing those on the waiting list.Crawley Borough Council wants to increase the supply of homes available for the thousands on the waiting list to choose from.Benefits for landlords include the ability to choose their tenant and security from the Assured Shorthold Tenancy agreement.The council handles the check-in and checkout process on behalf of them and also organises regular...

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ARCHIVE PHOTOS: more pictures of Crawley people taken in 1999

April 3, 2016, 6:22 am
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