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Council leader accused of sexual harassment gave accuser...
THE leader of Crawley Borough Council loaned the councillor who has accused him of sexual harassment a huge sum of money, understood to be £10,000, so he could buy a car, the Crawley News can reveal....
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MINI extends its range of all-wheel models to include the Cooper Countryman and PacemanMINI has revealed that its all-wheel drive system, ALL4, will be available for the MINI Cooper Countryman and the...
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"I will have to have a shower if I meet the Queen!"
AN Ifield man has told of his pride at being recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to the people of Crawley. John Wright, of Rusper Road, has been awarded an MBE for his work...
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Man admits Marks & Spencer sock theft spree
THIS is no ordinary story about a theft... This is a story about a Marks & Spencer theft. The thief in question clearly didn't have cold feet when it came to committing crimes, but it may have been...
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Potential "kidnapper" may have shouted "stop"...
A VAN driver who a mum fears was looking to kidnap her 10-year-old daughter may have shouted at the girl as she walked home, police have confirmed. Sussex Police had said the man had not approached or...
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School party called off after police and council objections
an end-of-year school party has been called off following objections from police and council officers.The traditional bash that follows Michael Hall School's Midsummer Festival was cancelled after...
View ArticleViews differ on £5k council grant for film club
A ROW has broken out at Wadhurst Parish Council after it approved a £5,000 grant to a village film club.The parish council voted to give the money to the Wadhurst Institute Hall and Field trust which...
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Tennis lighting row set to flare up again
ONE of the most controversial issues in Wadhurst has resurfaced after new plans were submitted for floodlights at the tennis courts.With Wimbledon swinging into action on Monday, there will be a battle...
View ArticleAppeal for witnesses to horror crash in Uckfield
SUSSEX Police has made an urgent appeal for witnesses after a woman died in an 8am car crash in Uckfield on Saturday.The force is investigating the incident in which 59-year-old Anna Maria Szalc died...
View ArticleOpen air concert organisers hoping the weather plays along
ORGANISERS of one of Heathfield's most popular events are confident their music spectacular will thrill the audience – but are keeping their fingers crossed for the weather.Tomorrow (Saturday) will see...
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Firefighter hopes his app will save somebody's life
THE tragedy of a girl who was kidnapped and murdered has inspired a Wadhurst man to create an app which can help track down a friend or family member in trouble.Lee Henderson believes his Alert5 system...
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'Kate is very genuine and not trying to be someone she is not'
WITH excitement at fever pitch over the arrival of the royal baby, no-one is looking forward to the event more than Mayfield biographer Irene Bell.The author, of Roselands Avenue, has spent the last...
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Playing-field prank leaves pupil crippled
A SCHOOLBOY has been crippled in a playground prank and may never be able to walk normally again.Robert Hansell suffered a dislocated and fractured kneecap after two fellow students at Uckfield...
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Infant school to take over Crawley junior school
A HEAD teacher has spoken of her excitement that her school will become the first infant school in the town to take over a junior school.Three Bridges Infant School will be taking over the running of...
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BREAKING NEWS: Overturned lorry causing M23 delays
QUEUES are building on the M23 due to an overturned lorry. The accident was reported during rush hour this morning with drivers grinding to a halt at about 8.30am as they made their way between...
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PHOTOS: Even more Tilgate Park Race for Life pictures
WE haven't run out of pictues yet! Our photographer was taking photos into his finger hurt on Wednesday evening for the Tilgate Park Race for Life. And each morning we are putting up a new batch of...
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Crawley mum turned down spot on Big Brother
A BEWBUSH mum had to turn down the chance to star in this year's series of reality TV show Big Brother because her daughter was critically ill in hospital.Chloe Reynolds, from Hassocks Court in...
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Strawberry shortage crisis ahead of Wimbledon
BUCKETS of iced Champagne and screams of "Come on Andy" can only mean one thing: the Wimbledon tennis championships are upon us. But sports fans wanting to recreate the atmosphere of the All England...
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Crawley's "ugliest road" set to be transformed
PROPOSALS to replace a row of empty shops with dozens of flats and new retail units will be decided upon next week.UMIS Limited intends to transform 15-29 The Broadway, which has been labelled by many...
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Pioneering treatment for acid attack victim
A UGANDAN mother scarred for life in an acid attack travelled all the way from Africa to East Grinstead for treatment to rebuild her face.For the first time in 18 months, Hanifa Nakiryowa can close her...
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