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Only Fools and Horses fan builds his own version of Del Boy's van
ONE of Crawley's biggest Only Fools and Horses fans has built his own Del Boy-style van.Many think that Derek Trotter's three-wheeler is a Reliant Robin.But Fools fanatic Dan Clift, 26, explained that...
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Crawley primary school told teaching and pupil achievement is...
PUPILS' progress and the quality of teaching has been deemed inconsistent at a primary school in Pound Hill and an action plan for improvement has been issued. Milton Mount Primary School was assessed...
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Boy, 15, arrested for obstructing and assaulting a police officer...
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested for common assault, criminal damage and obstructing and assaulting a police officer. Police were called to Wayside in Ifield West at 8.20 this morning (March 20) to...
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Drone being used at Gatwick Airport by police to keep an eye on...
POLICE at Gatwick are taking to the skies by using a futuristic drone to help make the airport and area around it safer.Officers are running a trial where they are using a remote-controlled "mini quad...
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Fire at Millais School in Horsham: Crawley fire crews called in...
ALL of Crawley's on duty firefighters have been called out to assist with a huge fire at Millais School in Horsham. Two fire engines have been despatched to the school in Depot Road to help contain the...
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BREAKING: Manor Royal businesses hit by power cut
MAJOR businesses in Manor Royal and London Road are currently without power due to a fault with an underground cable. UK Power Networks engineers are currently working to restore power after supplies...
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Double blow as Crawley Irish Festival and St Patrick's Day Parade...
IN a double blow, neither the annual Irish Festival or St Patrick's Day parade are likely to take place this year.Due to a lack of helpers, John Nolan, chairman of the Celtic and Irish Cultural...
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Scarlet fever: Crawley parents warned to be on alert after rise...
PARENTS are being urged to look out for symptoms of scarlet fever after a rise in cases locally.The contagious illness causes a distinctive, itchy, pink-red rash which spreads across the body.Other...
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New hotel opening so close to Gatwick passengers won't have to...
A NEW hotel is opening right next to the departure lounge at Gatwick Airport - offering passengers who find it difficult to get up early the perfect base before a 6am flight. The innovative hotel will...
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Crawley man accused of taking indecent photos of children and...
A MAN accused of making indecent photographs of children and possessing images of a person having sex with dogs has elected for a trial by jury.Christopher Loades has not yet entered a plea to three...
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Friends appeal for help to raise money for 2 children of Crawley...
FRIENDS and family of Lisa Watling, the mum-of-two who died after a car crash on Crawley Avenue earlier this month have organised a charity memorial night to raise money for her two young children....
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Sussex Police officers hailed as heroes for rescuing man who fell...
HEROIC officers from Sussex Police have been praised for rescuing a man who fell off a cliff and another who got crushed beneath his own car. Honours were presented to officers and staff at an awards...
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Huge party to take place in Goffs Park to celebrate its 60th...
A SPECIAL celebration is taking place to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Crawley's oldest park.Crawley Borough Council has awarded a £600 grant to The Friends of Goffs Park, which will be used to...
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Man banned from keeping dogs after punching puppy
A MAN who was seen punching his puppy in a park has been banned from keeping dogs. Nick Coplowe, 36, punched his 13-month-old schnauzer-cross in front of horrified onlookers at Hove Park on March 10....
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Crawley parents warned schools could be forced to close due to...
PARENTS are being warned schools could be forced to close or partially close as a teachers' strike approaches.Members of the National Unions of Teachers (NUT) are taking industrial action later this...
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Labour deputy leader Harriet Harman makes it clear Crawley is...
THE Labour Party has sent a clear message that Crawley is a key seat it is aiming to win at the next General Election.Deputy leader Harriet Harman was among the national MPs and councillors to descend...
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First homes in new neighbourhood north of Pound Hill to be built...
THE first homes in Crawley's newest neighbourhood are set to start springing up in the summer.A planning application for phase 1A of the Forge Wood development was approved at a Crawley Borough Council...
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Crawley man accused of killing cat claims he was trying to stop...
A MAN accused of killing his pet cat in an inhumane manner has claimed he took "necessary" steps to stop it from suffering in an act of animal euthanasia.David Streeter appeared at Crawley Magistrates'...
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Football fans asked to donate old shirts for children in slums in...
FOOTBALL fans are being called on to dig out old shirts of the team or nation they support to help needy Brazilian children ahead of the World Cup.Project Fair Play has launched a World Cup "shirt...
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New Crawley centre for disabled charity one step closer to...
FINANCE staff swapped calculators for paintbrushes to decorate a children's play centre last week.A team from UK Power Networks gave up two days of their time last Tuesday and Wednesday to help the...
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