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'I loved you the first day I met you' - mother of Sam Caulfield's...

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The mother of Sam Caulfield's child has paid a touching tribute to the 20-year-old after he died from a stab wound following an incident at a flat in Spencers Road, West Green.Mr Caulfield died in hospital after suffering a wound to his abdomen at about 3am on Saturday. Four people have been arrested in connection with his death and a murder investigation has been launched.Hayley Hillyer contacted the Crawley News to pay tribute to Mr Caulfield, who was the father of her daughter, Millie-May,...

'I loved you the first day I met you' - mother of Sam Caulfield's...


Man who died in workplace accident at W&H Motors in Manor...

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The man who died after being crushed by a lorry at a car garage in Manor Royal last week has been named as Trevor Trevelleion.The 58-year-old was working on a lorry at W&H Motors, also known as W&H Commercials, at the site on Kelvin Way when the vehicle is believed to have rolled into him and crushed him against another vehicle.A Sussex Police spokesman previously said the victim was 50 but it has since become apparent he was 58.Mr Tevelleion died at the scene after suffering fatal chest...

Man who died in workplace accident at W&H Motors in Manor...

The bizarre reason Crawley is currently trending on Twitter

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When your town makes national news or starts trending on social media it is often for the wrong reasons and sometimes for happier reasons. But rarely is it for such a bizarre reason as that which has made Crawley the hot topic on Twitter yesterday and today. The common denominator? A Spanish man. Everyone is tweeting about a Spanish man having stopped them in the street with a plethora of scenarios being dreamed up. These have included this one from @HelenMilburn: "A Spanish man...

The bizarre reason Crawley is currently trending on Twitter

"He touched all of our hearts" - one of Sam Caulfield's...

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Glowing tributes have continued to pour in for Sam Caulfield, the 20-year-old man who was found fatally injured at a first floor flat in Crawley on Saturday morning.Mr Caulfield, of Mayfield in East Sussex, was found with a stab wound to his abdomen at 3am at a flat in Spencers Road, West Green, and died a short time after being taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.Four people, all in their early twenties, were arrested on suspicion of murder and have been remanded in custody...

"He touched all of our hearts" - one of Sam Caulfield's...

Virgin founder Sir Richard Branson warns that leaving Europe...

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The founder of the Virgin empire, Sir Richard Branson, has warned that leaving Europe would be devastating for the long-term prosperity of the UK. Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Holidays employ thousands of people who work in Crawley or at Gatwick Airport. Sir Richard penned an open letter as he joined the Remain campaign for a final push to persuade voters to keep Britain in the EU ahead of this week's referendum.He recalled "how difficult it was" for businesses to operate effectively...

Virgin founder Sir Richard Branson warns that leaving Europe...

Henry Smith: 'Spanish man definitely exists - I wish I'd asked...

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An unnamed Spanish man who has become the focal point of a tongue-in-cheek Twitter trend triggered by a pro Brexit tweet from Henry Smith does exist, the Crawley MP has assured the public. The Twittersphere erupted with mocking tweets about the mysterious 'Spanish man' after Mr Smith, who wants Britain to leave the EU, tweeted about an encounter in Queens Square. BREAKING: Second image of Spanish man who stopped @HenrySmithMP in #Crawley to urge #Brexit vote released...

Henry Smith: 'Spanish man definitely exists - I wish I'd asked...

Flights diverted after another Gatwick runway closure

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Inbound flights to Gatwick were forced to divert after the runway at the airport was shut for "urgent repairs" this afternoon (Monday). Flights have been forced to circle over parts of Sussex, and the airport has confirmed that at least six planes have had to divert away from Gatwick. One WOW Air flight from Reykjavik, in Iceland, landed at Stansted, and an easyJet flight from Krakow, in Poland, had to change course to Bournemouth. A spokeswoman for Gatwick Airport said:...

Flights diverted after another Gatwick runway closure

ARCHIVE PHOTOS: 32 pictures of Crawley people taken in 2000

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We have pictures from Crawley Down Infant School summer fair, Crawley Gatwick Church, Crawley Girl band Teaze, a Crawley Pop Festival, Pupils from Hazelwick School, Pupils from Southgate Middle School, School leavers from Seymour School, and a festival at Bewbush. If you have any old pictures of Crawley or events in the town which you would like to share with our readers e-mail them to editor@crawleynews.co.ukAnd don't forget to share these photos with anyone you recognise in them.Don't forget...

ARCHIVE PHOTOS: 32 pictures of Crawley people taken in 2000


Crawley murder investigation: Family pay moving tribute to Sam...

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The family of Sam Caulfield, who died after he was killed in Crawley on Saturday (June 18), have described him as a "loving" and "loyal" young man. The 20-year-old dad, who has a young daughter, was found in a West Green flat with what is believed to have been a stab wound to the abdomen. Two men and two women remain in custody on suspicion of his murder. Paying tribute, his family said: "Sam was a loving, loyal young man. He was passionate about fitness and health and...

Crawley murder investigation: Family pay moving tribute to Sam...

Crawley pair bailed again over crash which injured 9-year-old boy

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A man and a teenager have been granted bail for the third time by police in connection with a major crash which caused a serious head injury to a nine-year-old boy.On March 18 emergency services responded to the crash between an Audi S4 and a VW Golf on Crawley Avenue – near the Apple Green Service Station.The four occupants in the Golf car were injured including a nine-year-old boy from Crawley who was taken to St George's Hospital in London after suffering serious head and back...

Crawley pair bailed again over crash which injured 9-year-old boy

Ice rink being lined up for Horsham but councillor insists...

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Crawley could still get its own ice rink despite a temporary one being lined up for Horsham this winter, according to the man in charge of the town's leisure offering. Crawley Borough Council has long promised it would look at bringing an ice rink to the town, even if it was just a seasonal one, but has never really made any progress with it.An outdoor area in Tilgate Park known as The Arena is being refurbished with a new surface so it can be used for outdoor events and there was a suggestion...

Ice rink being lined up for Horsham but councillor insists...

4 people arrested on suspicion of Sam Caulfield's murder released...

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The four people from Crawley, all in their early twenties, who were arrested on suspicion of murdering young dad Sam Caulfield have all been released on bail this evening (Monday).A murder investigation was launched on Saturday after emergency services were called to a first-floor flat on Spencers Road, in West Green, at about 3am on Saturday where they found Mr Caulfield with a serious injury, which was believed to be a stab wound to the abdomen. The 20-year-old was taken to Royal Sussex...

4 people arrested on suspicion of Sam Caulfield's murder released...

Grieving Ifield family's special tribute to dad who died from...

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A grieving family are organising a charity day in memory of a husband and father who died from heart failure. Alan Woodburn, from Findon Road, Ifield, passed away last December, 11 years after he suffered an aortic aneurysm – a swelling of the main blood vessel leading away from the heart.His children, Lorna and Glen, and best friend, Tom Bryne, are putting on a special celebration of his life and fundraiser for the British Heart Foundation to contribute towards research to stop other...

Grieving Ifield family's special tribute to dad who died from...

Southern rail conductors strike - live updates and train...

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Southern rail conductors have gone on strike today meaning services are severely affected and the earliest train back to Crawley's stations from London could be as early as 4.30pm. Check back to our live blog for updates on the situation and what services are affected. The walkout is due to the continued dispute between Govia Thameslink Railway, which runs Southern services, and its conductors who say changes to their job role to become 'on-board supervisors' will impact on the safety of...

Southern rail conductors strike - live updates and train...

'You were taken so cruelly from me' - mum pays emotional tribute...

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More touching tributes have been paid to Sam Caulfield, who died at the weekend from a suspected stab wound, this time from his mum and step-brother.Mr Caulfield was found seriously injured in a first-floor flat in Spencers Road, West Green at about 3am on Saturday morning and died a short time later after being taken to hospital.Police arrested two men and two women, all in their early twenties, on suspicion of his murder and they spent the weekend being questioned. The 24-year-old woman,...

'You were taken so cruelly from me' - mum pays emotional tribute...


Gossops Green man proud to receive MBE from Queen

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A Gossops Green man who plays a major role in an armed forces charity has told of his pride at being appointed an MBE by the Queen.In an eventful life, Alan Tait has travelled the world during his time with the Army, helped families of fallen servicemen and women through the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) and worked as a magistrate. Mr Tait, from Buckswood Drive, received a letter notifying him that he was to receive an MBE as part of the Queen's birthday honours. He...

Gossops Green man proud to receive MBE from Queen

Business leaders head to Downing Street to issue support for...

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Business leaders from 36 organisations in the South East have taken a letter to 10 Downing Street arguing the case for expansion at Gatwick Airport. Organisations, including Gatwick Diamond Business, believe that a second runway at Gatwick would create tens of thousands of jobs and add £1.7bn a year to the local economy. Jeremy Taylor, of Gatwick Diamond Business, who co-ordinated the support for the letter, said: "This is the clearest indication the Prime Minister needs that the...

Business leaders head to Downing Street to issue support for...

Woman whose body was found in Crawley park is named by police

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The woman whose body was found in Southgate Park two weeks ago has been named by police as Amy Ogden. Police were called to the park at about 6am on June 7 after the 27-year-old was discovered in a wooded area near the skate park by groundsman Clinton Moore. The 37-year-old was carrying out a routine inspection of the park at 6am when he and a woman spotted the body. Paramedics were also called but Miss Ogden was pronounced dead at the scene. The inquest into the death of Miss Ogden, who...

Woman whose body was found in Crawley park is named by police

Waitrose recalls veggie soups after some pots were filled with...

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CRAWLEY'S vegetarians may want to re-think their soup choices this week after Waitrose admitted some of its Duchy Organic soups may contain chicken.The supermarket, which has two stores in Horley, one main store in Victoria Road and a Little Waitrose on the Shell roundabout, Brighton Road, is telling customers not to eat the product after a blunder with another meat-filled organic soup.READ MORE: Asda makes urgent recall of burgers amid plastic choking hazard fearsThe product affected is Duchy...

Waitrose recalls veggie soups after some pots were filled with...

Police searching for missing Crawley teenager Beth Lloyd

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Police are searching for missing Crawley teenager Beth Lloyd, who was last seen in Brighton at the weekend.The 15-year-old was spotted at about 8.20pm on Saturday (June 18) at Brighton Marina, where she is reported to have run away from her carer but has not been seen or heard from since.Beth is described as white, about 5ft 6in tall, of medium build, with dark shoulder length hair and brown eyes.She was last seen wearing a bright red top under a brown/tan leather jacket with a fur collar, black...

Police searching for missing Crawley teenager Beth Lloyd

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