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Narrow escape for Crawley resident following electrical incident
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service (WSFRS) is urging all residents to take extra care with electrical items this winter after a plug sparked an emergency incident.
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Narrow escape for Crawley resident following electrical incident
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service (WSFRS) is urging all residents to take extra care with electrical items this winter after a plug sparked an emergency incident.
Manor Royal Matters conference celebrates 75 years of innovation and outlines future growth
The Manor Royal Business Improvement District (BID) hosted its annual Manor Royal Matters Conference on November 4, 2025, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, drawing over 130 attendees from the Manor Royal community and BID partners.
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Crawley - finding the comedy after near-death experience
Emmanuel Sonubi admits – when you are facing the distinct possibility of death – there is a moment where you either cry or you smile.
Menshare Listening Group: A place where men can finally be honest about how they’re feeling
The Menshare Listening Group is, at its core, a place where men can finally be honest about how they’re feeling.
Delays and cancellations so far today at London Gatwick – Tuesday, November 18
These are the delays and cancellations to and from London Gatwick so far today (Tuesday, November 18).
Crawley Borough Council Leader: Our new living Covid Memorial will be a place to remember all those we lost
It is five years on from the Covid pandemic, and not even four since the social distancing requirements were withdrawn. I look back at the time with a sense of dread and surrealism. Did we really live through such a time?
Letter to the editor: Letter calling on MP to support 'environment protections' or risk collapse of West Sussex Local Nature Recovery Service, an ecological emergency and parishioners' revolt
Open letter to Peter Lamb MP:
Letter to the editor: 'Moon Walk Around The Meadows' this Saturday November 22
A ‘Moon Walk-Around the Meadows’ will take place this Saturday (Nov 22) to mark the birthday of David Moon - Community Award Winner 2016 [Environment] and Ifield Society Co-Founder.
Sussex businesswoman ‘unmasked’ for creative photography exhibition celebrating inspiring entrepreneurs
An East Grinstead businesswoman has been featured in a national project highlighting some of the UK’s most inspiring solo entrepreneurs.
Olympic legend Roger Black inspires business leaders at Best of British Gatwick event
Roger Black MBE inspires business leaders with lessons in teamwork and resilience at the Best of British Gatwick event, raising £7,500 for The Lucy Rayner Foundation.
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West Sussex libraries centenary: why this is my favourite book...
As West Sussex libraries celebrate their centenary, we have been asking our librarians to tell us about their favourite book. Zoe Gaunt, Library Manager (Storrington, Billingshurst, Henfield, Pulborough and Steyning) has chosen Dogs and Monsters.
Crawley Town boss sends classy message to Gillingham boss ahead of League Two encounter
Crawley Town manager Scott Lindsey sent a classy message of support to Gillingham boss Gareth Ainsworth ahead of Saturday’s meeting between the two sides.
'Insignificant' - Crawley Town boss says Gillingham fans will remember his dad more than him as he returns to the Priestfield Stadium
Scott Lindsey has a lot of connections with Gillingham – but when he returns to the Priestfield Stadium on Saturday, they will mean ‘absolutely zero’ to him.
Crawley pub wins major praise ... for the state of its loos
A Crawley pub has won acclaim for the quality and standards of its toilets – in the Loo of the Year Awards 2025.
Crawley Town injury update: Former Millwall and Cardiff defender out 'for a number of weeks' but promising news on key striker ahead of Gillingham trip
Crawley Town boss Scott Lindsey is forced into changes to his starting XI again for the trip to Gillingham due to international call-ups and injuries.
Lidl reveals date for grand opening of new East Grinstead store
Lidl has revealed the date for the grand opening of its new store in East Grinstead.
'Inconsiderate drivers' makes Crawley junction 'extremely dangerous', according to resident
Cars parked on double-yellow lines in Crawley are making a junction ‘extremely dangerous, according to one driver.
Pupils unite in respect as The Gatwick School marks Remembrance Day
The Gatwick School, part of Aurora Academies Trust, recently hosted a moving Remembrance Service which brought together pupils, staff and esteemed guests to honour the sacrifices made by generations past and present.
Crawley children Join Busy Bees’ nationwide ‘Great Kindness Swarm’ for BBC Children in Need
More than 139 children across Busy Bees nurseries in Crawley are spreading smiles and pledging 250,000 acts of kindness in Busy Bees’ UK-wide initiative. From handmade hug stations and kindness cards to seed-planting and smile challenges, children at Busy Bees nurseries across Crawley are buzzing ...