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In pictures: Young photographers capture great images of South Downs National Park
Young photographers who captured the beauty of the natural world on camera were crowned winners of the South Downs National Park’s annual photo competition.
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Crawley community project recognised at Champions Awards
A Crawley community initiative has been honoured at Everyone Active’s prestigious Champions Awards.
Noel misses national boxing final by a whisker
Hard-hitting Hazelwick student Lucas Noel fell at the final hurdle in his quest to become Crawley’s first national youth champion.
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AudioActive outreach project engages over 160 young people across Crawley
The Safer Crawley Partnership awarded £10,000 to local charity AudioActive to deliver community-based youth outreach and music activity across Crawley, helping to engage young people in safe, creative and positive environments.
Bridges dig deep to edge five-goal thriller at Crowborough
Three Bridges continued their push for promotion from the Isthmian South East League with a hard-earned 3–2 victory away at Crowborough Athletic on Saturday 21st February.
From 8 goals to 9, Bridges women show no mercy once again at home
Three Bridges Women have once again proven why they are the leaders of the league after winning 9–2 against Eastbourne Town. This win now strengthens the team’s spot at the top, creating a gap of six points between first and second place.
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New podcast series is about "encouraging empathy and curiosity"
21 year old Bea Harmston, born and raised in West Sussex, is a third year student from the University of Birmingham. She studies Liberal Arts and is currently on her exchange year in the Netherlands. Here she writes about the new podcast series she has embarked on.
Delays and cancellations so far today at London Gatwick – Wednesday, February 25
These are the delays and cancellations to and from London Gatwick so far today (Wednesday, February 25).
Police investigating collision involving ‘small car and a pedestrian’ in Crawley
Sussex Police are investigating a collision involving a ‘small car and a pedestrian’ in Crawley.
Men from Crawley and Saltdean jailed in connection to ‘Charlie’ drug line
Men from Crawley and Saltdean have been jailed for running the ‘Charlie’ drug line, according to a Sussex Police press release.
West Sussex County Council’s capital programme projects revealed
Road maintenance, the refurbishment of children’s homes, and improving the Fire & Rescue Service’s fleet are among the projects included in West Sussex County Council’s capital programme.
Political opinion with Cllr Zak Ali: Young people deserve a future worth working for
Across Crawley, I meet young people who have done everything right. They studied hard. They went to university or took training. They played by the rules. And yet too many now feel stuck, burdened by debt, struggling to find work, and wondering whether the system is working against them.
Team GB's Winter Olympics stars return to a rapturous welcome at London Gatwick airport
Team GB's Winter Olympic stars returned home at London Gatwick airport to a rapturous welcome.
Crawley’s viral tulip festival set to bloom again this spring
One of Sussex’s most talked-about spring attractions is preparing to return as Tulleys Tulip Festival opens in Crawley from 1st April 2026, with organisers confirming it could open even earlier if the blooms arrive ahead of schedule.
Missing Ifield man was ‘last seen in Crawley’
A missing man from Ifield was ‘last seen in Crawley’, according to a Sussex Police press release.
Political opinion with Peter Lamb MP: SEND reform was long overdue
People contact their MPs for many reasons, but if there is one thing which has been raised at my regular surgeries more than any other it is the need for more support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Bus driver 'sustained serious injuries' after collision with police car on West Sussex A-road
The driver of a double decker bus has been seriously hurt, after a collision with a police car, near Gatwick Airport.
A23: Photos show aftermath of collision involving police car and bus as driver left seriously hurt
Photos have emerged from the scene of a serious incident, involving a double decker bus and a parked police car, near Gatwick Airport.
Crawley Borough Council Leader: Opposing the wrong type of development on Crawley's borders
While there has rightfully been a lot of discussion about the housing proposed West of Ifield, there has been far less attention or discussion about potential plans for building between 1,500 and 2,000 homes to the East of Crawley at Crabbet Park near Copthorne, which is a pity as the quantities bei...
Construction starts on 43 new homes in village near Horsham
Construction has started on 43 new homes in a village near Horsham – more than half of which will be available for ‘affordable rent.’