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Couple going to Gatwick for holiday injured in M25 pile-up
A COUPLE have been injured in a five-vehicle crash on the M25 while on their way to Gatwick Airport for a holiday. Firefighters were called to the crash at 3am today (Thursday) on the clockwise stretch...
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Crawley schoolgirl in regional final of national singing contest
A TALENTED young singer is through to the regional final of national talent contest Open Mic UK. Danielle Davis, a former Crawley's Got Talent finalist, will be singing at the regional final at...
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Free microchipping to be offered to Crawley dog owners this...
ANOTHER free dog microchipping day will take place this weekend.Crawley Borough Council, supported by the Dogs Trust, has already made sure nearly 250 four-legged friends can be returned home more...
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Permission granted to reduce the size of "mildly dangerous&q...
PERMISSION has been granted to reduce the size of a lime tree in Pound Hill deemed to be "mildly dangerous".An application to carry out the work was submitted by the occupants of a house in Milton...
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Man, 62, in court accused of masturbating in front of girl, 12,...
A NORTHGATE man has appeared in court alleged to have performed a sex act in front of a child in public.Timothy Cawston is charged with engaging in a sexual activity in the presence of a child, namely...
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Parents give their views after Thomas Bennett head teacher's...
THE head teacher of Thomas Bennett Community College has abruptly left the post just a matter of weeks into the new school year.Ben Smith took charge in September 2013 at the age of 36 and revealed at...
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Teenager sentenced after smashing windows at hostel because he...
A TEENAGER left a trail of blood after smashing the windows of his bedroom at a youth hostel because he noticed his phone was missing. Kean Lamb punched two windows at Crawley Foyer in West Green on...
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Fears for future of Broadfield charity shop due to lack of...
A CHARITY shop worker who has spent the past 15 years working up to six days a week at a Broadfield store has called on the community to make sure it remains open in the future.Carol Walters, manager...
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Frogshole Farm to keep its name following upcoming refurbishment
FROGSHOLE FARM, the Maidenbower pub that is closing in November for more than a month for a complete refurb, is to keep its name. Earlier this week the Crawley News reported that the pub, on...
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NAMED AND SHAMED: The drink driver who fled police and then...
A MOTORIST involved in a pursuit after ignoring police requests to pull over near Gatwick has been convicted of several driving offences.Police chased Brett Stonestreet after he failed to stop when...
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Section of M23 to have lower speed limit and narrow lanes as...
THE replacement of a viaduct on the M23 will mean speed restrictions and narrow lanes in place for five nights next week. Starting on Monday, junctions 8 to 9 at Coopers Hill will have a 50mph speed...
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Crawley UKIP chairman announces he has stood down from role
THE CHAIRMAN of Crawley Ukip has stood down from the role, it has been revealed today (Friday). Lee Gilroy joined Crawley Ukip in July last year having been chairman of the Crawley Conservative...
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AUTISM COLUMN: There's still a long way to go before autism is...
IN her monthly column Pound Hill mum Marix Box shares the ups and downs of life with her autistic son, Ryan. RYAN and I had a very enjoyable August and certainly made the most of some precious time...
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Police increase patrols as thugs throw bricks and stones at cars...
POLICE patrols on the M23 are being stepped up after mindless thugs were spotted throwing bricks and stones at cars from bridges over the motorway. Two recent incidents have been reported near...
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Son of popular Crawley PCSO to dress up as Superman in his memory
A SHOP worker will use his own superpower of being "good with people" when he parades along a High Street on Sunday dressed as Superman to raise money in memory of his father.Dean Oldershaw's dad, Ken,...
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Homeless conman in court after staying in hotels for days then...
A HOMELESS man has been ordered to pay nearly £2,000 in compensation after tricking his way into being allowed to stay in hotels and guesthouses - and then leaving several days later without paying....
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Crawley teenager to follow in Adele and Jessie J's footsteps...
A STREET dancer from Gossops Green has joined a prestigious performing arts school, whose alumni include Adele, Leona Lewis and Jessie J.With an array of awards adorning his walls, Adison Austin, 16,...
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The Crawley school that is using rap music to help its pupils...
A CRAWLEY school has been praised by inspectors for its innovative use of technology, the outside world and even rap music to help children develop. Pound Hill Infant School has again been judged as...
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Maidenbower woman pleads guilty to illegally claiming housing...
A WOMAN from Maidenbower has pleaded guilty to two charges of fraudulently claiming income support and housing benefit.Louise Foster, 34, from Harper Drive, appeared at Crawley Magistrates' Court on...
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Council to hand over £608,000 to Crawley community groups
VOLUNTARY and community organisations from across Crawley can now apply for grants from a pot of more than £608,000.Crawley Borough Council has identified key funding priorities for the voluntary and...
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