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Attestation ceremony welcomes new cohort of police officers to Sussex
“I’m very excited about this new career. I’m Argentinian and I spent 15 years of my life in Spain. I have always wanted to become a police officer because my grandfather was a Police Commissioner and since I was a child, he inspired me by being such a kind and brave person.”
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SECAmb and SCAS appoint new group chief executive to provide ‘clear, inclusive leadership’
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) and South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) have announced the appointment of a new group chief executive.
Man, 66, needs ‘surgery on his arm’ following altercation with e-biker in Tilgate Forest
A 66-year-old man needed ‘surgery on his arm’ following an altercation with an e-biker in Tilgate Forest, according to a Sussex Police press release.
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Political opinion: Labour's economic mismanagement sees benefits claimants rise by 410 in Crawley
The claimant count in Crawley has risen by Crawley since Labour took office in June 2024, reaching 3,795 in March 2026. While nationally, the claimant count stands at 1,722,830 – up from 1,640,155 at the time of the General Election. Only the Conservatives have a plan to Get Britain Working Again....
Nestlé job cuts in Gatwick ‘ripping heart from communities’
Hundreds of job cuts across Nestlé UK will ‘rip the heart from communities’, GMB has said.
'Who doesn't want to be a hero?', says Crawley Town boss ahead of key League Two fixture at Accrington Stanley
Colin Kazim-Richards has echoed his players’ calls for a ‘hero’ to secure Crawley Town’s EFL survival ahead of a crucial trip to Accrington Stanley on Saturday.
How a social media post about Crawley’s mayor opening a hospice superstore showed how hate speech is becoming a shameless norm
When a story was shared on-line about Crawley’s mayor opening a hospice superstore, the writer might have expected a few thumbs-ups and the odd ‘that’s nice’ comment.
Plans to refurbish and extend Crawley youth centre approved
Plans to refurbish and extend the Gossops Green Youth Centre have been approved by Crawley Borough Council.
Leaky roofs, fire fears and crumbling classrooms: Surrey council splashes cash to rescue three struggling schools
Surrey County Council is lining up a major round of school repairs and upgrades, each argued as “essential” for the safety of pupils.
SES Water completes major investment to improve water resilience in Box Hill
SES Water has completed a £600,000 project to strengthen water resilience for customers in Box Hill and the surrounding area.
Letter to the editor: If the West of Ifield insanity is accepted, the Local Plan is rational
Reading the latest amendments to the speculative West of Ifield planning application, one is reminded of 'rearranging the deckchairs on the Titanic' [Local Plan examination begins again, WSCT April 23 / Local Plan examination, Crawley Observer Letters, April 22].
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30 years of choral music on Warnham composer's new CD
Works across 30 years will be distilled into a CD of choral music by Warnham-based Mark Browse.
'I expect' - Crawley Town head coach makes admission on future as League Two relegation battle goes to the wire
Colin Kazim-Richards has admitted he expects to still be Crawley Town head coach next season.
Plans to change use of Crawley car show room to flight training centre approved
Plans to change the use of a car show room to a flight training centre have been approved by Crawley Borough Council.
When I was player, I was a branch. Now I am head coach, I am the tree, says Crawley Town head coach Colin Kazim-Richards as he tackles relegation battle
Crawley Town head coach Colin Kazim-Richards has experienced more than one relegation battle throughout his career.
Political opinion: Crawley Labour launches council elections campaign
Crawley Labour Borough councillors joined candidates, party members and activists at the weekend in Dorsten Square, Bewbush for the launch of the party’s 2026 local elections campaign, followed by a borough wide door knocking session involving dozens of volunteers.
Ikea, John Lewis, an indoor market? What should replace the Debenhams unit in Crawley? Readers have their say
It has been nearly five years since Debenhams in Crawley closed.
London Gatwick: These are the latest flight delays and cancellations – Thursday, April 23
These are the delays and cancellations to and from London Gatwick so far today (Thursday, April 23).
I take a walk with a Sussex Blue Badge guide – and find what a difference it makes, having an expert to show you around
It is a genuine interest in people that makes former nurse Frances Farrer-Brown such an excellent person to lead a walk, and with more than 20 years' experience as a Blue Badge qualified tourist guide, she has built up an extensive knowledge of Sussex.
Political opinion: MP Peter Lamb backs Government action to strengthen energy security and cut bills
Peter Lamb, Member of Parliament for Crawley, has welcomed the Labour Government’s latest package of measures to boost the UK’s energy security and accelerate the transition to clean power, in response to growing instability in the Middle East.