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Firstborn returns to open new East Surrey birthing unit
THE first person born at East Surrey Hospital returned this week to open its new £400,000 birthing unit.Katy Rainford, now 21, was back at the hospital with mum Jill to see the "hotel-like" facilities...
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Fracking protester balances on tripod at Balcombe drilling site
A PROTESTER up a tripod has closed the B2036 London Road at Balcombe, causing serious traffic disruption in the area. The tripod was erected in the middle of the road outside the Cuadrilla drilling...
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Firefighters praised for saving fish during Ashurst Wood fire
FIREFIGHTERS have been praised for rescuing a homeowner's fish after a major fire tore through the property yesterday afternoon. The cause of the blaze which destroyed the first floor and damaged much...
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New leader of Crawley Conservative group confirmed
THE Conservative group at Crawley Borough Council has selected its new leader. Dr Howard Bloom, borough councillor for Southgate, has been appointed after receiving the support of his colleagues at a...
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East Grinstead firefighters to go on strike over pensions row
FIREFIGHTERS in East Grinstead are to strike over a pensions row, leaving volunteers and Army personnel to provide cover.Crews will only step in to help with "major fires or flooding" during the...
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Fears parts of Manor Royal could become housing estate
PLANS to open a school in Manor Royal have sparked fears that the business district could become a residential area and firms could be put off from moving there.The Gatwick School, formerly known as...
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Dementia support club launches in West Green
A NEW club has been formed to support dementia carers and members are being sought.The Forget Me Not Club will provide dementia carers with support at the Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) centre, opposite...
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Thief steals 200,000 songs from DJ at charity event
A LAPTOP and hard drives containing a DJ's collection of more than 20 years of music have been stolen at a charity fundraiser in Three Bridges.The items were taken from Jon Matthews at the Grease...
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John Pye: Should the High Street be pedestrianised?
JOHN Pye, owner of The Bookshop in East Grinstead High Street writes a monthly column for us. This week, John muses about change and the potential pedestrianisation of the High Street.Of late I have...
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UPDATE: Courtney Richards found safe and well
A TEENAGE girl who had not been seen for more than 24 hours has been found safe and well. Courtney Richards was reported missing after her mother had not seen or heard from her since yesterday...
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Pole dancers forced out into rain by fire alarm
POLE dancers were forced to evacuate into the rain after a fire alarm sounded at a national competition at The Hawth. The alarm went off at about 6pm as awards were being handed out for the doubles...
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Councillor banned from meetings for "bullying" staff
A LONG-SERVING councillor has been banned from all committees for six months after being accused of bullying.The action was taken against Forest Row parish councillor Gwen Pritchitt, whose remarks to...
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Thief escapes jail after stealing £6,000 of iPads and...
A TEENAGER who stole nearly £6,000 worth of expensive mobile phones and iPads at the warehouse where he worked has been spared jail.Liam Bouzan, 18, (pictured right) appeared at Crawley Magistrates'...
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Is this Crawley's most pothole-ridden road?
ONE of Crawley's busiest roads has been condemned as being in a "disgusting state".Concerns have been raised over Southgate Avenue, which is "riddled with potholes", apparently causing cars to swerve...
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Construction of new building for pre-school begins
WORKMEN have taken a major step towards creating a new home for Ashurst Wood Community Pre School.A ceremony was held to mark the beginning of the project to construct a timber-framed building for the...
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First World War centenary in Crawley to be marked
PLANS on how to commemorate the centenary of the First World War are being put together.Members of Crawley Borough Council's overview and scrutiny commission discussed the issue at a meeting on...
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Pauline Quirke drama school to open in Crawley
A FORMER Crawley schoolgirl has returned to open a drama school inspired by actress Pauline Quirke to attract birds of a feather in the performing arts.Kim Armit, who has ten years' experience on stage...
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Crawley man cleared of causing death by careless driving
A CRAWLEY man has been found not guilty of causing death by careless driving. Barry Edwards appeared at Hove Crown Court charged with causing the death of Colin Booth by careless driving on October 4,...
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Crawley girl, 10, beats some of world's best chess players
SOME of the world's best young chess players were left scratching their heads after losing out to a ten-year-old from Maidenbower who was taking part in a prestigious tournament "for...
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Historic manor house turned into illegal Gatwick Airport car park
ACTION has been taken after up to 200 cars a day were discovered to be parking on the front lawn of a historic manor house.It is believed the vehicles outside Rowfant House had been parked there by...
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