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Dark Skies Festival returns to Sussex in February celebrating a decade of star gazing
The South Downs National Park is urging people to embrace the darkness as the Dark Skies Festival returns with a full line-up of events between February 12 and 22.
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Murder investigation launched in Guildford after death of teenage boy
Surrey Police have announced that a murder investigation has been launched following the death of a teenage boy in Guildford.
Letter to the editor: Was Horsham District Council presented with all the facts on West of Ifield?
Recent debate about West of Ifield raises an important democratic question that deserves public clarity ['How dare they', Crawley Observer, Jan 19].
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Crawley teen selected for England volleyball squad
A 16-year-old from Crawley has been selected for the England U18 Women’s Volleyball Squad.
Wigan Athletic midfielder looks set to become fourth Wembley hero to return to Crawley Town, according to reports
Ronan Darcy looks set to become the fourth Wembley hero to return to Crawley Town in the January Transfer Window, if reports are to be believed.
Bringing Agatha Christie's great exploration of evil to the Chichester stage
There is evil, real evil, at the heart of Death on The Nile – which is part of what makes it one of Agatha Christie's most intriguing, most striking and greatest works.
Crawley boxer Minter narrowly misses out on becoming youth champion
Crawley’s leading boxer Archie Minter narrowly missed out on becoming Southern Counties Youth Champion on Saturday.
Delays and cancellations so far today at London Gatwick – Tuesday, January 20
These are the delays and cancellations to and from London Gatwick so far today (Tuesday, January 20).
High Court to hear arguments against Gatwick expansion decision
A legal challenge to the Government’s decision to allow expansion of Gatwick Airport will be heard in the High Court this week.
Latest seven people to be convicted as part of Sussex Police’s Christmas crackdown on drink and drug-drivers revealed
Names of the latest seven people to be convicted as part of Sussex Police’s Christmas crackdown on drink and drug-drivers have been revealed, according to a police press release.
Emilio Santoro as Elvis comes to Crawley for one night only
Crowned 2024 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist World Champion by Elvis Presley Enterprises at Graceland, Emilio Santoro brings his award-winning Elvis Presley show to The Hawth Crawley on Thursday 19 February at 7.30pm.
The reasons why Crawley Town's owners have put their trust in Scott Lindsey - and what's behind their special bond
Wherever you see or hear Scott Lindsey talk about Crawley Town co-owner and chairman Raphael Khalili, or vice versa, there seems to be a special bond.
Political opinion with Cllr Duncan Crow: Households are suffering from energy policies
Mid-winter is when our energy needs are greatest, the increasingly high cost of which is impacting many Crawley households. I recall the general election campaign in 2024 when Labour promised to cut energy bills by £300, but the sad reality is that energy bills have increased by £190 from already ...
Sussex residents invited to take part in the Big Garden Birdwatch
RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch is the largest garden wildlife survey in the world and provides a snapshot of how garden birds are faring in the UK.
Political opinion with Crawley Borough Council Leader: Election delay is disappointing but more are on the way next year
You may have already read the news that Crawley Borough Council in a free vote of councillors has agreed to send a letter to the Government requesting postponement of the borough elections, by 17 votes to 14 with two abstentions.
Thoughts of a lifelong fan: My realistic Crawley Town hat instead of my optimistic one
Sunday, January 18. Ten players signed and just over halfway through the January transfer window and when we played Notts County on Saturday, we certainly looked up for the challenge ahead of us.
Artists offer first of a kind event at Crawley’s West Green Studios
In the first event of its kind at Crawley’s West Green Studios, its resident artists have curated a special January sale of their works and that of other local, professional artists.
Man arrested for grievous bodily harm after report of assault in Horley
Surrey Police have announced that they are appealing for witnesses after an incident in Horley.
REVIEW: Song Sung Blue offers beautiful, heart-wrenching tale on the big screen
REVIEW: Song Sung Blue (12A), (132 mins), Cineworld Cinemas
Rail disruption expected in Sussex as engineering works 'overrun' - Southern, Gatwick Express, Thameslink services suspended
Some rail services across Sussex will be suspended tomorrow (Monday, January 19) as engineering works are expected to overrun.