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August 4, 2016, 6:30 am

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A Tilgate man who has no sweat glands so can't go out in the summer wants to raise money for the charity that has supported him to cope with spina bifida.Paul Cook was born with spina bifida, a condition where the spine doesn't develop properly, and as side effect of that he was also born with no sweat glands.This means his body temperature is much harder to control and overheating can happen far more quickly than most people because he does not have that natural mechanism to cool down.With the...

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August 4, 2016, 7:19 am

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A "naïve" Bewbush man has been spared prison today despite admitting having paid a 14-year-old girl to have sex with him. Inzamam Ul-Haq paid the girl £40 for oral sex in a Crawley park and then paid her £100 to have sex with him in a hotel. Ul-Haq, who at the time of the offences was 20 years old, told Lewes Crown Court that he had been assured by the girl and one of her friends that she was 16. But the court heard during the sentencing that the victim insists...

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August 4, 2016, 8:19 am

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A serious warning has been issued to young people in Crawley after youths were seen risking their lives this afternoon by walking onto train tracks and placing bottles on the line as a train hurtled towards them. A driver reported seeing the youngsters on the track while travelling at speed past Waterfield Gardens in Bewbush shortly before 12.45pm. Officers from the British Transport Police (BTP) attended and searched the area for the group but were unable to locate them. The BTP has issued...

ARCHIVE PHOTOS: 28 pictures of Crawley people taken in 1998

August 4, 2016, 10:31 am

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We have pictures from Crawley Carnival, Cherie Blair opening the Jet Premises, Friday night darts league finals at Pound Hill, Crawley Judo Club, and pupils from Hazelwick School,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 to come back to our website every day, as we are regularly uploading new nostalgia...

Honours list: Who did David Cameron reward?

August 4, 2016, 12:05 pm

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Former Chancellor George Osborne is among those rewarded in the latest honours list - along with former Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin. This round of awards, given to mark the departure of former Prime Minister David Cameron, has been mired with controversy over claims Mr Cameron would use it to thank his friends and supporters. Former chancellor George Osborne appears on the list, he was appointed Companion of Honour for his services to politics and public service. Mr...

Have Southern's talks stopped next week's strike?

August 4, 2016, 12:35 pm

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Talks between RMT, the rail union, and Southern have been adjourned until noon tomorrow as no resolution has been found. Despite two days of discussion - mediated by Acas - the two bodies have not yet come to an agreement to prevent a planned five-day strike from starting next week. Strike action by members of the union is set to start on Monday and continue until August 12. The union has been embroiled in an ongoing bitter dispute with Southern and its parent company Govia Thameslink...

UPDATE: Serious collision between motorbike and car in Copthorne

August 4, 2016, 1:47 pm

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A serious collision occurred in Copthorne yesterday evening. The incident, believed to be between a motorbike and a car, has taken place on the A264 between Copthorne roundabout and Borers Arms Road. The road was closed for about an hour. A264 between the Copthorne roundabout and Borers Arms Road currently closed due to a collision #CH088— Crawley Police (@Crawley_Police) August 4, 2016 Update: One person injured in collision in Copthorne The closure caused long tailbacks, with...

One person injured in serious collision at Copthorne

August 4, 2016, 2:15 pm

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The A264 is closed at Copthorne this evening following a serious collision.The single-vehicle collision has left one person with leg injuries according to Sussex Police. Officers confirmed they are on the scene of the incident, which took place at around 9.45 this evening.The road, a major route between Copthorne and East Grinstead, is closed between Copthorne roundabout and Borers Arms RoadEmergency services are now on the scene and a police spokesman said they are waiting for the road to be...

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Crawley firefighters sent to tackle huge fire at Burgess Hill Tip

August 5, 2016, 1:44 am

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Crawley firefighters were sent last night to tackle a large fire which broke out at the Burgess Hill tip. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service sent eight fire crews from across the county to the recycling centre in Fairbridge Way at about 8.15pm. Firefighters then spent six hours battling to get the fire under control, which is understood to have been started by accident. Two crews from Crawley Fire station, based at Ifield Avenue, West Green, made the 15-mile journey to Burgess Hill and...

Teenage girl who has links to Crawley has been missing from her...

August 5, 2016, 5:47 am

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A teenage girl who has links to Crawley has been missing for five days.Courtney Wickens was last seen at her home in Mountbatten Close, in Hastings at about 11am on Monday.Sussex Police have put out an appeal for anyone who has seen the 16-year-old girl or know where she is.Read more: 'I put my family through hell' - Crawley girl who was missing for 3 nights tells of deep regretCourtney is described as white, slim, about 5ft 6ins, with black, shoulder length, straight hair and green eyes. She...

Crawley dog owners who don't pick up their pets' poo 'should be...

August 5, 2016, 6:10 am

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Crawley Borough Council should be "naming and shaming" owners who are caught not picking up dog poo, the leader of the council's Conservative opposition has said. Duncan Crow made the suggestion after it was revealed that the council has not fined a single person in the last year for failing to clear up their pet's mess. Owners who have been caught in the act can be handed an on-the-spot fine of up to £50 by community wardens. But in the last financial year (2015/16) nobody...

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August 5, 2016, 6:38 am

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A Furnace Green man has vowed to honour his best friend who was killed last month, by following his dreams and becoming a successful rapper. Zak Young was left devastated when he heard that Sam Caulfield had died from a suspected stab wound on June 18. The 20-year-old has struggled to come to terms with the death of his close friend who he struck up a close bond with when the pair met at school. In the lead up to Sam's funeral last Friday afternoon Zak admits he was numb, but Sam's mum...

Crawley bus drivers plan strike over 'bullying' accusations

August 5, 2016, 7:52 am

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Bus drivers serving Crawley are set to strike after accusing managers of "bullying" and "covert surveillance".Members of the Unite union this week voted to strike, with 71 per cent backing the motion.It follows claims from drivers and engineers of a "draconian" management style at Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company and its subsidiary Metrobus.The firms cover routes thoroughout Crawley, Dorking, Charlwood, Three Bridges, Gatwick and Epsom.A statement from Unite...

​Section of major Maidenbower road to be shut for 3 weeks to...

August 5, 2016, 8:01 am

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One of the main roads through Maidenbower will be closed for three weeks to allow a puffin crossing to be put in which will make it safer for children on their way to school. A section of Pallingham Drive between Bassett Road and Moorland Road will be closed from this coming Monday for about three weeks, from Monday to Friday between the hours of 7am and 5pm. No weekend work will take place and the section of road will be open outside of working hours. Pallingham Drive is the main route to...

Traffic towards Gatwick after two car crashes in space of an hour

August 6, 2016, 1:44 am

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Traffic on the M23 is slow this morning following two car crashes on the M23. Cars are moving at an average of 27 mph from Nutfield to Burstow on the motorway following two car crashes from junction 8 to 9. Firefighters from Godstone, Reigate and Salfords were called to the M23 at 4:40am after one car collided with another. No one was injured. Crews from #Godstone #Reigate & #Salfords attending a road traffic collision #M23 Southbound Junc 8 to 9 @SurreyPolice @HighwaysSEAST—...

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Best pub gardens in Sussex - 25 of our favourites

August 6, 2016, 4:00 am

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WHEN the sun does decide to come out, there's nothing better than soaking up the rays supping your favourite alcoholic beverage.Here, in Sussex, we are lucky to have some of the most beautiful beer gardens in the South East - they just don't get used as much as they should!But when those illusive rays decide to bathe us with warmth, we'll be ready to head to one of these beauties.In the list below we have included some on Crawley's doorstep, some further afield, some that are child friendly and...

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August 6, 2016, 6:30 am

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An email 'invoice' claiming that iPhone users are being charged for a Netflix subscription is a scam and should be deleted, Apple has said.Fraudsters have set up the elaborate con trying to trick iPhone users into sending their personal details through fake invoices. The email looks official and appears to be from the Apple iTunes Store but it is in fact from a dummy address.Apple customers have been emailed an 'invoice' stating that they face a £35.99 bill for the automatic renewal of...

Crawley healthcare body won't say if there have been any Zika...

August 6, 2016, 7:02 am

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The Government's health body says there have been 60 cases of the Zika virus among people returning to the UK from holiday but they have declined to say if any have been recorded in Crawley.Pregnant women are being warned about the virus before travelling because there is evidence it causes birth defects such as abnormally small heads, however for most people it causes only a very mild infection.While Public Health England (PHE) has recorded 60 cases of the virus in people returning from abroad...

Man 'punched fist through taxi window' at Crawley train station

August 7, 2016, 5:12 am

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A taxi driver had one of his car windows smashed in the early hours of this morning after a man allegedly punched his fist through it.Sussex Police officers were called to Crawley train station at about 3.10am following the incident involving a taxi at the rank at Overline House, the building where the train station is also situated.They arrested a man and took him into custody however the incident has been handed over to the British Transport Police because of where it happened.Officers from...

Miles of traffic towards Gatwick following crash on M23

August 7, 2016, 6:51 am

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There is heavy traffic on the M23 towards Gatwick Airport this afternoon following a crash on the M23. Traffic is moving slowly southbound between Junction 8 (M25) and Junction 9 (Gatwick) and is likely to continue to do so until 5pm following the collision at about 2.30pm.According to Highways England, the road should be cleared by 4.15pm. It is unclear how many vehicles were involved and if there were any injuries. From Burstow to Nutfield, cars are moving at an average of 33 mph and at the...