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Crawley Town boss sets players targets for Salford City trip before ten-day break

Although Scott Lindsey would like to be playing in the second round of the FA Cup, he says the ten-day break following the Salford City trip is welcome.

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Police seek to trace man wanted in connection with report of rape and robbery in Crawley

Detectives have released CCTV images of a man they want to trace in connection with a report of a rape and robbery in Crawley.

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In 16 pictures: Is this the most impressive Christmas lights display in rural Sussex?

The villagers of Westfield, near Hastings, have been lighting up the village every December since 1975 and have raised more than £123,500 for local charities in that time.

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Crawley residents advised to ‘remain vigilant’ after reports of individual entering driveways and ‘acting suspiciously’ around parked cars

Residents in Crawley have been advised by Sussex Police to ‘remain vigilant’ after receiving reports of an individual entering driveways and ‘acting suspiciously’ around parked cars.

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CAMRA slams budget as 'dark day' for Sussex pubs, breweries and drinkers

Longstanding pub and beer campaigning group CAMRA – The Campaign for Real Ale – has said it fears more pubs will close following the Government’s budge announcement this week.

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Political opinion: Labour’s Budget betrays Crawley: Higher taxes, weaker growth, and new threats to Gatwick jobs

Labour’s Budget is a hammer blow to Crawley, putting pressure on hardworking families, local businesses, and the thousands of people whose livelihoods rely on Gatwick Airport.

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Political opinion: Peter Lamb welcomes Labour’s ‘cost of living’ Budget

Crawley MP Peter Lamb has welcomed today’s Government Budget, setting out a series of measures aimed at easing the cost of living, restoring public services, and getting the UK’s economy growing.

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American/Australian folk duo play Horsham December date

American/Australian folk and Americana duo Those Folk are playing in Horsham on December 7.

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Delays and cancellations so far today at London Gatwick – Thursday, November 27

These are the delays and cancellations to and from London Gatwick so far today (Thursday, November 27).

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Steam trains will make Christmas market journeys through West Sussex in December

Steam trains will be making their way through West Sussex as they carry passengers to the Christmas market in Bath.

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Pages Between Us - an intergenerational project by Alzheimer's Society South East

Building understanding. Bridging generations. Changing how we see dementia. An intergenerational Project by Alzheimer’s Society- South East

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Bridges Undone by Controversy as Faversham mount stunning comeback

Three Bridges suffered a frustrating afternoon at Jubilee Field as a 2–0 lead slipped away in a dramatic 4–2 defeat to promotion rivals Faversham Town — a match dominated as much by attacking flair as it was by torrential rain and bewildering refereeing decisions.

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'Call 999 immediately' if you see wanted Sussex man

A Sussex man is wanted on recall to prison for breaching the terms of his licence, according to police.

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Crawley’s Christmas magic awaits

Crawley is gearing up for a magical festive extravaganza with a host of exciting events for all the family. From twinkling lights and a Christmas market to family-friendly fun and magical performances, Crawley is bursting with Christmas cheer. The celebrations begin this coming Saturday, November 29...

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Thoughts of a lifelong fan: Anxiously hoping for a great result

I am afraid I will have missed the glorious victory, draw or defeat against Salford City as I will have been on a short break in South Wales. Never the less I will have worn my Crawley shirt wherever I am on Saturday afternoon and will be anxiously hoping for a great result. Anyway, to fill my spa...

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Crawley crash victim saved by blood transfusions ‘celebrates being alive’ by walking 80km and calling on more people to donate

A father from Crawley who suffered a serious motorbike accident two years ago has walked a total of 80km on the two anniversaries alongside blood donors to ‘celebrate the fact that I’m alive’ and show first-hand how giving blood saves lives.

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No trains to run between Gatwick Airport, Brighton, Hove, Lewes or Horsham due to major engineering work

Essential engineering work on the Brighton Main Line south of Gatwick Airport means no trains will run between Gatwick, Brighton, Hove, Lewes or Horsham.

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Watch as Customers queue for kebab giveaway at new Crawley restaurant

Crawley residents queued up for the kebab giveaway at a new Crawley restaurant – and packed out the new German Doner Kebab (GDK) branch.

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Manor Royal Matters Conference polling highlights business confidence

The ‘Manor Royal Matters’ Conference, the flagship annual event for the Manor Royal Business Improvement District (BID), took place in November. The event, which also included the BID’s AGM and Annual Review, took place at the mid-point of its current five-year term (2023-28) and included an e...

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I tried German Doner Kebab in Crawley and this iconic item was the star of the meal

It’s been a long time since I had – or even craved – a kebab. And my 16-year-old son Noah has never had one pass his lips.