Thursday will see the UK go to the polls for the most important vote in a generation as we vote whether Britain should stay in the European Union.While many people would have made their minds up already there may be some who are still undecided so we have put together a guide to help you make your decision, from what the EU actually does to what you need to do to cast your vote.Who is MEP for Crawley?Crawley doesn't have any MEPs specifically for the town but the south east region has 10 MEPs....
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EU referendum: Everything you need to know before you vote in...
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Paraglider killed after crashing at Sussex beauty spot Devil's...
A paraglider has died after crashing at a popular beauty spot on Saturday afternoon
Multiple emergency service vehicles were dispatched to Devil's Dyke, near Brighton, following the incident at about 2.45pm.
The man suffered serious injuries and was rushed to the hospital, where he died a short time later.
A spokesman for the South East Coast Ambulance Service said: "At 4.45pm on Saturday afternoon we were called to Devil's Dyke, near the pub, to reports that a male paraglider had...
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Bewbush sex offender fined for failing to tell authorities where...
A sex offender has been fined £120 for failing to notify the authorities of where he was living and sleeping.Scott Pattison, of Glanville Walk, Bewbush, was supposed to declare his address between May 16 and June 8.The 23-year-old was required to do so following a conviction under the Sexual Offences Act 2003 for intentionally touching a woman aged 16 or over in a sexual way when she did not consent and he did not reasonably believe that she was consenting.He was hauled before magistrates...
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4 men from Crawley among 12 jailed over £2.4 million of...
Four Gatwick Airport-based workers from Crawley who stole millions of pounds worth of goods from their employer have been jailed for a total of more than 10 years.
In an eight month operation in 2013, masses of cigarettes, perfumes, alcohol and electrical goods with a combined value of £2,432,665 were stolen between January 1 and August 1.
The large-scale conspiracy was carried out by employees who loaded planes with items belonging to a catering company which supplies airlines at the...
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Crawley could be hit by "intense thundery downpours"...
Crawley could be hit by "intense thundery downpours" between today and Friday after the Met Office issued a yellow warning of rain for the south east.Sudden, heavy showers are forecast for the region but they will be scattered so it is likely many parts of the south east will miss them, however the Met Office can't predict when and where the intense rain will fall.The warning, which comes into affect from 6pm today and remains in place until 6am on Friday, reads: "Although many...
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Warning over deadly dog disease spreading across UK with 2...
A deadly disease affecting dogs is spreading across the UK prompting warnings for pet owners to wash their animals after a walk.Alabama Rot, also known as Cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy (CRGV), is a disease of unknown cause that affects all breeds and doesn't discriminate in terms of age or weight. If not spotted early, it can lead to sudden and potentially fatal kidney failure.According to alabamarot.co.uk - a website that records instances of the disease in the UK - it is fatal in...
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Northgate man arrested over fraud allegation has bail extended...
A man from Northgate who was arrested on suspicion of fraud relating to the sale of a car has had his bail extended again as police continue to investigate the allegation.The 48-year-old was arrested on suspicion of fraud by false representation in October last year and was bailed pending further enquiries.Since then his bail has been extended five times as officers look into whether there is enough evidence to charge him with any offence. He has now had his bail extended until August 5.Latest...
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Two mystery heroes rescue 16-year-old boy from attempted robbery...
A 16-year-old boy was pushed off his bike near Goffs Park before youths aggressively demanded he hand over money.The victim was cycling along a path that crosses the railway line between Goffs Lane in Southgate and Gossops Drive in Gossops Green at about 10.15pm last night when he was attacked.His way was barred by four youths, one of whom pushed him off his bike. He was then pushed around by the group, with two them aggressively demanding that he hand over money.The boy had none and was...
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Will Tesco Three Bridges reduce its store opening times?
Tesco has announced it will slash 24-opening hours in 20 stores across the country in a bid to cut costs.
The supermarket giant, which operates a 24-hour Tesco Extra in Three Bridges, Crawley and one in Hookwood, Horley is hoping the move will help plug its £6.4bn pre-tax loss reported last year.
READ MORE: Waitrose recalls veggie soups after some pots were filled with chicken broth
The shake up will affect more than 2,000 shop-floor workers who may face having their hours cut to...
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RECAP - Woman rescued from serious flat fire in Crawley town...
A woman had to be rescued from the balcony of a flat after a "heavy fire" broke out above a row of shops in Crawley town centre.
Two fire engines from Crawley Fire Station were sent to tackle the blaze at a third floor flat in Cross Keys House. An additional two fire crews were requested from Horsham and Salfords, and the fire was under control shortly before 1.20pm.
As black smoke filled the air, eyewitnesses described a heavy presence of emergency services in the town...
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Footage of fire at Cross Keys House in Crawley town centre
A woman had to be rescued by firefighters this afternoon after a "heavy fire" broke out at a flat in Crawley town centre.
Two crews from Crawley Fire Station attended the blaze at Cross Keys House, which faces Haslett Avenue West, shortly after 12.40pm.
Additional assistance was requested from another two fire crews, understood to be from Horsham and Salfords.
Police closed off Cross Keys between the High Street and the Broadway while the firefighters tackled the fire, which...
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Police release details of 9 people arrested in drug raids in...
Dozens of police raided homes in Langley Green, Broadfield and Tilgate as part of a major operation to crack down on drug dealing in Crawley. The raids led to £8,000 in cash plus large quantities of cocaine and cannabis being seized, while nine people were arrested - one of whom is now waiting to be deported.
Dog units were among a team of 40 officers who carried out the raids in the town last Friday (July 15) by carrying out "door knock" raids at five addresses in Crawley and...
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What is Flying Ant Day and when should you prepare for it in...
The dreaded Flying Ant Day is on its way and here is why you should be prepared for it in Crawley.The freak phenomenon, which occurs when humid conditions follow a spell of wet weather, is when Queen ants seek male ants to mate with.It sees tens of thousands of ants flying around in different locations on the same day. Last year, it caused a stir on social media with people posting pictures and videos of the swarms of insects invading towns across the country.NOW READ: Struggling to fall asleep...
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Two men arrested on suspicion of attempted rape in Brighton...
Two men who were caught following a police chase along the M23 have both been arrested on suspicion of attempting to rape two teenagers in a car.Police received reports that a 17-year-old girl and an 18-year-old woman had been sexually assaulted by two men in a black Saab-93 in Brighton in the early hours of today.The car drove off after the two girls left the vehicle.Hours after the alleged incident a car matching the description was spotted leaving Brighton, and was tracked by a police...
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Man, 59, dies after crash between car and motorbike on A22
A 59-year-old motorcyclist has died following a collision with a car on the A22 at Uckfield on Thursday morning.Police were called to the incident, which occurred between the Copwood and Little Horsted roundabouts, at about 7.54am.An air ambulance also attended, but the man, from Herstmonceux, was pronounced dead at the scene.NOW READ: Two men arrested on suspicion of attempted rape in Brighton following police chase on M23The 48-year-old male driver of the car, a white Mercedes CLS400, was not...
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British Airways plane makes emergency landing at Gatwick due to...
A British Airways flight had to make an emergency landing at Gatwick yesterday morning, after a strong smell "of cannabis" filled the cabin.
The plane was bound for Heraklion on the Greek island of Crete and had left Gatwick at 8.15am. But it had to turn back because of the strange odour.
The pilot turned the aircraft around just north of Troyes, in France, at about 9.34am and proceeded to declare an emergency landing back at Gatwick.
The plane landed shortly before 10.30am....
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13 things you only know if you are a Southern Rail passenger
It's been a depressing few months on the trains in the South East. Conductors' strikes, a sinkhole, signalling problems and the wrong type of sunlight have all contributed to severe delays on rail services in recent times. Embattled rail company Southern often bears the brunt of criticism from commuters, due to the number of delays and cancellations of services run by the franchise that affect commuters on a daily basis.We asked our own long-suffering commuter James Booker to take us through...
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Subway unveils plans to open more Crawley branches despite having...
Size clearly matters when it comes to Subway - as not only does the sandwich giant let you specify how long you would like your food to be, it seems determined to take over Crawley with its number of outlets.Despite already boasting seven branches in the town the fast food chain is seeking to expand even further, ideally in time to open more by Christmas.RELATED: From Costa to Subway - the 10 chains with the most branches in CrawleyProperty agents Stiles Harold Williams have been tasked with...
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Will the heatwave return to Crawley this weekend?
Don't be deceived by the cloud in Crawley this morning, we may be in for an overcast day but the sun is set to return tomorrow.The heat wave which gripped the country this week isn't quite over yet as the Met office has predicted plenty of sunshine for Saturday. ALSO READ: Pretty places in Sussex to have a picnic this summerCrawley will be muggy today with cloud all day and humidity levels this morning of up to 90 per cent, the Met Office predicts. Temperatures will not reach the dizzying 30s as...
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James Corden Carpool Karaoke as done by Crawley teachers at St...
The hugely popular Carpool Karaoke feature on James Corden's US chat show is the talk of the internet with everyone from Adele and Justin Bieber to the First Lady Michelle Obama belting out their favourite songs while the comic drives them to the studio - and now teachers at a Crawley school have filmed their own hilarious version.
Staff at St Wilfrid's Secondary School recorded themselves driving around Crawley belting out Bohemian Rhapsody in the same style as James Corden and his special...
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