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7 pothole-ridden roads being repaired this week
SEVEN pothole-ridden roads and a car park in Crawley are being resurfaced this week by the county council.Each location is being given a "medium-term" repair known as micro-asphalt surfacing, which...
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Strangest crime of the week: Wheelbarrow stolen from truck
USUALLY if a thief steals a wheelbarrow it is so he has something to transport the rest of his swag in. But a crook who struck in Pound Hill recently perhaps just needed something to help with their...
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Crawley Tory chairman denies bullying claim
AN internet blog has claimed the chairman and deputy chairman of Crawley Conservative Association will be asked to resign over allegations of "persistent bullying".The political website...
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Controversial sale of East Grinstead landmark finally agreed
THE East Grinstead Parish Halls will make way for six new houses after the sale of the landmark was finally agreed.Hands were shaken to cement the deal over the controversial agreement by the Parish...
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M23 crashes leads to early-morning queues
An early-morning crash is causing problems for drivers heading southbound on the M23. The crash on the motorway took place just before Gatwick Airport and is blocking one lane, with queues back towards...
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By-election win for Bruce by 22 votes
THE winner of the latest Wadhurst by-election has said he hopes there will be no more polls in the parish until 2015, following concerns over the number held in recent months.Bruce Meredeen, of...
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A BAND from Heathfield is making sure it celebrates its birthday with a bang this weekend.Heathfield Silver Band is marking its 125th anniversary by holding a big party tomorrow (Saturday) at the...
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Duo show their skills in first test of strength
A PAIR of muscular men from Crowborough said they were proud of their achievements after competing in their first strongman competition last weekend.Russell Smith, 29, and 24-year-old Todd Budd...
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Organisers delay Crowborough Festival for a year
THE week-long Crowborough Festival has been postponed this year after organisers decided they wanted more time to arrange a "bigger and better" show.Last year saw the inaugural arts festival held in...
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Worried, but proud of truth-seeking daughter
A COUPLE from East Sussex are standing by their daughter's decision to go on the run with one of the world's most-wanted people.Jennifer and Ian Harrison from Maynards Green near Heathfield said they...
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Jarvis Brook traders angry as car park repairs dent their profits
TRADERS in Jarvis Brook claim overrunning car park repairs are costing them thousands of pounds.Businesses in the area say they are losing trade as customers are unable to use the free car park off...
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Cambridge University star teaching at her old Crawley school
A FORMER pupil who went on to get a first-class degree at Cambridge University has returned to work at her old school in Tilgate.Laura Mayne left Thomas Bennett Community College in 2009 and went on to...
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VIDEO: Thug punches victim to floor at Crawley bus stop
A SHOCKING video has been posted on YouTube showing a thug punching a victim in the face in Crawley town centre. The clip, apparently shot on a mobile phone at night, shows the victim fall to the floor...
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Russell Brand to perform in Crawley on new stand-up world tour
RUSSELL Brand is bringing his new world tour to The Hawth in August and tickets are on sale now. The crazy-haired, skinny-belted ladies' man is back doing what he does best: stand-up. As part of his...
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Inquest into Worth School boy's road death set to start
AN inquest into the death of a boy who was killed outside his school will start on Monday. William Avery-Wright died after being hit by a car while crossing a road outside Worth School. The 13-year-old...
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Macarena world record attempt at Hazelwick School
THREE school pupils will direct more than 2,500 hip-swivelling dancers in a bid to break a rather unusual world record.The Hazelwick School students will herd the huge crowd of people onto a school...
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Care home resident was left "soaked up to chest in...
ELDERLY residents in a failing care home were found soaked in urine and heavily soiled, according to a healthcare watchdog.The Care Quality Commission (CQC) found a series of failings at Oakhurst...
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Views sought on new school to open in Crawley in 2016
A CONSULTATION on what sort of primary school should be built in Crawley's soon-to-be-developed North East Sector is under way.The school, in the new neighbourhood north of Pound Hill, will have to...
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Dog gets pushed around Tilgate in a pram
PERHAPS it had been a dog day afternoon for this tired hound - as it gets pushed around Tilgate in a pram. The fun photo was taken by Lauren Flynn outside her home in Titmus Drive yesterday evening....
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Children brighten up Bewbush - with graffiti
UNSIGHTLY hoardings have been transformed - thanks to children spraying graffiti over them. Members of Bewbush Youth Centre worked with a professional artist on Saturday to spray paint temporary...
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