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Letter to the editor: Horsham Local Plan still unsettled
Recent discussion about West of Ifield has tended to suggest that matters are straightforward: that the planning application can simply be determined in isolation, regardless of what happens to the Horsham Local Plan.
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Concerns over permanent night closure of Crawley Urgent Treatment Centre
Concerns are being raised over a decision by health chiefs to permanently close Crawley Urgent Treatment Centre at night.
Comic Esther Manito on navigating those tricky "sandwich" years - Guildford date
Award-winning British-Lebanese comedian Esther Manito takes a nosedive into the challenges and hilarities of the awkward sandwich years as her tour Slagbomb moves towards its final dates.
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Three Bridges welcome back New Zealand star as overseas for 2026 campaign
Three Bridges have welcomed back overseas star Matt Boyle as they look to mount a Sussex Cricket League Premier Division title challenge in 2026 – 30 years after their last title victory.
Delays and cancellations so far today at London Gatwick – Wednesday, February 4
These are the delays and cancellations to and from London Gatwick so far today (Wednesday, February 4).
Dementia UK shares the signs and symptoms of dementia to look out for ahead of free clinics in Sussex
Nationwide and Dementia UK’s free face-to-face clinics are returning to two Nationwide branches in Sussex this February, offering specialist support in a safe, comfortable and private space for people to discuss any aspect of dementia.
Trust announces plans for new Urgent Treatment Centre at East Surrey Hospital
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (SASH) have announced plans for a new Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) at East Surrey Hospital in Redhill.
Caregiver coffee morning every month for unpaid carers in Crawley
Unpaid carers and family members supporting loved ones are being invited to a Caregiver Coffee Morning at The Haven Centre, Crawley, every first Wednesday of the month hosted by Homelium Care West Sussex.
Crawley Town defender joins National League outfit on loan
Crawley Town defender Ben Radcliffe has joined National League side Gateshead on loan until May.
Developer contributions fund over £2 million in strategic and community improvement projects in Reigate & Banstead
Between April 2024 and March 2025, £2.06 million in developer contributions has helped to fund a wide range of improvement projects to benefit communities across the borough of Reigate & Banstead.
UK’s plan to hand Chagos Islands to Mauritius has caused ‘deep concern’ among Chagossians in Crawley
The UK’s plan to hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius has caused ‘deep concern’ among Chagossians in Crawley.
Crawley Town boss gives injury update on Arsenal loanee and former Brighton forwards
Crawley Town boss Scott Lindsey has given an injury update on three players.
‘Do not approach him’ – Police launch manhunt for prison absconder with ‘links to Surrey, Sussex, Croydon’
Police have launched a manhunt for a prison absconder who has links to Surrey, Sussex and Croydon, according to a Thames Valley Police press release.
Crawley Town may add to 13 January signings, says Scott Lindsey
Crawley Town may add to the 13 signings already made in January, according to Scott Lindsey.
Plan for 550 new homes in East Grinstead: application seeks approval of reserved matters after outline approved
A new planning application is seeking the approval of reserved matters for hundreds of new homes in East Grinstead.
Letter to the editor: Has Homes England become 'too big to fail'?
I am increasingly concerned that the scale and financial power of Homes England risks creating a perception that its West of Ifield planning application is inevitable – in effect, “too big to fail” [‘Test of integrity’, Crawley Observer, Jan 29]
Classic thriller is first play for EastEnders star - Guildford dates
After years in EastEnders, an experience she loved, Maisie Smith is delighted to be on the road with her first play.
Government confirms £250m investment in new Sussex cancer centre
A quarter-of-a-billion-pound investment in healthcare has been confirmed by the Government and New Hospitals Programme to build a new regional Centre of Excellence for cancer care in Sussex.
Flood warnings still in effect for West Sussex as river levels remain high
Residents in West Sussex are urged to remain vigilant as two flood warnings remain in place.
Southern Water customers’ bills set to rise again in April
Southern Water customers' bills are to increase from April.