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Letter to the editor: Springtime Saturday walks restart in Ifield
Springtime Saturday Walks to the proposed Ifield Park will re-start this April, following a series of winter walks to Tilgate Park, Worth Park and Buchan Park.
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In pictures: Famous Sussex bluebell walk returns for its 53rd year
The popular Arlington Bluebell Walk returns for its 53rd year, opening daily from Friday April 3 until Sunday May 10.
London Gatwick: easyJet releases latest 'deals of the week' – including unbeatable beach packages across Europe’s most loved destinations
EasyJet holidays is offering unbeatable beach packages across Europe’s most loved destinations from London Gatwick.
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London Gatwick: These are the latest flight delays and cancellations – Thursday, March 26
These are the delays and cancellations to and from London Gatwick so far today (Thursday, March 26).
Republished novel from US and Crawley writer: Feelings by Tempie
A powerful literary voice returns in a newly republished third edition of Feelings, the acclaimed novel by Memphis-born author Tempie D. King. First released in 2006, this deeply personal and culturally resonant work continues to capture the emotional landscape of a community with honesty, dignity, ...
Community projects in Crawley benefit in latest round of small grant awards
Crawley Borough Council has awarded a total of £29,391 from its small grants fund to 17 local voluntary and community organisations.
Bridges beaten on the road at Margate
Three Bridges suffered a frustrating setback in the Isthmian South-East title race on Saturday afternoon, falling to a 2–0 defeat away at Margate.
Bridges Women produce a statement away win
Three Bridges women returned to league fixtures this weekend, with a statement win, beating Burgess Hill Town Women 4-0.
Fairport Convention hit the road ahead of next year's big 60th anniversary
Folk-rockers Fairport Convention hit the road this spring as celebrations for their big 60th anniversary next year start to beckon.
Delay in how West Sussex will look under local government reorganisation 'not good enough' says county leader
The delay in deciding how West Sussex will look under local government reorganisation has been described as ‘simply not good enough’ by the leader of the county council.
Actor and comedian Diane Morgan fronts film persuading South East residents to be safe while navigating railway stations
The UK’s largest rail operator has released its first-ever rail safety video starring actor and comedian Diane Morgan, aiming to tackle hundreds of avoidable injuries across the South East each year.
Outline planning application proposes 230 homes and 70-bed care home in Crawley Down
An outline planning application is proposing building 230 homes in Crawley Down.
Government unable to make decision about how West Sussex will be divided under local government reorganisation
The government has been unable to make a decision about how West Sussex will be divided under local government reorganisation.
Political opinion: MP Peter Lamb calls on Ofcom to do more to protect men and boys in Crawley from the Manosphere
Peter Lamb, Labour MP for Crawley, has written to Ofcom Chief Executive, Dame Melanie Dawes, calling on her to do everything in her power to protect men and boys from “manosphere” influencers online, by setting out guidance for platforms to monitor and guard against the specific harms faced by b...
West Sussex County Council urges minister to make primary schools smartphone-free
West Sussex County Council has welcomed new government guidance, aimed at limiting smartphone use in primary schools.
Entries open for milestone 2026 RM Sotheby's London to Brighton Veteran Car Run
Entries for the 2026 RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run are now open.
West Sussex County Council to spend more than £2m on residential facility for children with complex needs
West Sussex County Council is to spend more than £2m on a residential facility for children with complex needs.
It's all smiles as new Crawley Town head coach takes first training session at the Broadfield Stadium
It’s another new era at Crawley Town after they named Colin Kazim-Richards as their new head coach on Tuesday evening.
Political opinion with Crawley Borough Council Leader: Taking the local fight against fly tipping and litter to the next level
Waste crime is not a new issue, but the threat is evolving and our response needs to move up a gear.
New Crawley Town head coach Colin Kazim-Richards ready to make instant impact
New Crawley Town Head Coach Colin Kazim-Richards believes he can make an instant impact in the Reds’ battle for League Two survival after taking the role until the end of the season.