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Boy, 17, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following stabbing in Crawley
Police have arrested a teenager on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing in a West Sussex town on Thursday night (July 17).

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Wates Developments granted planning permission for up to 350 new homes in Crawley Down
Wates Developments has welcomed the news that its proposal for up to 350 new homes has been granted approval by Mid Sussex District Council.


Road blocked following Crawley bus collision
A main road in West Sussex is partially blocked to traffic following a bus collision this afternoon (Friday, July 18).

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Drivers urged to plan journeys ahead of A3 weekend closures
Holidaymakers and drivers in Sussex and Surrey are being urged to plan their journeys carefully ahead of a series of weekend closures on the A3.


Crawley teacher turns green as school pays tribute to Wicked in brilliant end-of-term video
St Wilfrid's Catholic School have built a reputation of producing brilliant music videos to mark the end-of-term – and this year’s summer production is Wicked-ly good.


Strictly star's first-ever musical is Chicago - Crawley dates
Janette Manrara is best known for her time on Strictly Come Dancing as well as co-hosting BBC2’s It Takes Two and hosting the Strictly Live tour across the UK.


Delays and cancellations at London Gatwick today so far on Friday, July 18
These are the delays and cancellations to and from London Gatwick today so far (Friday, July 18).


Man fined after being issued traffic offence report for using e scooter in Crawley town centre
A man has been fined after being issued a traffic offence report for a using an e scooter in Crawley town centre.


17-year-old hospitalised following stabbing in West Sussex
A 17-year-old has been hospitalised following a stabbing in West Sussex.


Former Chelsea and Newcastle midfielder joins Crawley Town
Crawley Town have announced the signing of 27‑year‑old midfielder Kyle Scott from Orange County SC in the USL Championship.

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Summertime Swing promises the "perfect family-friendly festival"
Summertime Swing, regarded as one of the top 10 British vintage festivals, runs again on Sunday, July 20 from 2pm to 7pm, within the grounds of Saint Hill Manor, East Grinstead, RH19 4JY.
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Crawley Town unveil title-winning inspired home kit for the new campaign
Crawley Town have officially unveiled their new home kit for the 2025-26 campaign.


Specially modified exhibition train heads to Bluebell Railway in Sussex to showcase 200 years of innovations
The Bluebell Railway has announced that a recently launched exhibition train is set to visit this summer.


Summer initiative cracks down on town centre crime and anti-social behaviour in Sussex
As Sussex gets busy this summer there will be increased activity by police and partners as Sussex joins the Safer Streets Summer town centre initiative.


New data reveals worst hotspots for Japanese knotweed in West Sussex
New data has revealed the worst hotspots for Japanese knotweed in West Sussex – and among them are the South Downs, Haywards Heath and Horsham.


Idea of setting up a town council in Crawley is to be explored
The idea of setting up a town council in Crawley is to be explored.


Leaping to new heights - making memories at Holy Trinity School
The Deer’s Leap residential, a Year 8 residential at Holy Trinity School, whilst on the surface is a great way to experience the outdoors and spend a night under the stars, for some of our students we were giving them an opportunity to attach a new meaning to camping. The following is the point of...


Isthmian League fixtures revealed - 13 Sussex clubs get their season's schedules
The 2025-26 Isthmian League fixtures are out – and that means 13 Sussex clubs can plan their seasons.


Sussex and Brighton receives confirmation as priority area for English devolution
The government’s devolution revolution has taken another step forward – and Sussex and Brighton is now set to get its own mayor with powers over housing, transport and other vital areas.


Manor Royal BID achieves Good Business Charter accreditation
Manor Royal Business Improvement District (BID) is delighted to announce that it has been awarded the highly respected Good Business Charter (GBC) accreditation, underscoring its unwavering commitment to ethical business practices and social responsibility.
