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Crawley Town opinion: When this young side are on song, they really do take my breath away
Another defeat on the road and I guess there are some fans feeling a bit glum.


Crawley Town opinion: This is why I have every confidence that Scott Lindsey’s men will prevail at Colchester United
A weekend off is never a bad thing for a squad of over worked players.


Three Bridges fight back from two down at Sevenoaks to claim point
Three Bridges came back from a two goal half time deficit to grab another precious point in an entertaining affair at fourth placed Sevenoaks on a sunny but chilly afternoon.


Norse Atlantic Airways celebrates inaugural flights from London Gatwick
Norse Atlantic Airways flights announced its inaugural service from Gatwick Airport to Montego Bay and Barbados earlier this week.


Blackadder is December show from Horley’s Archway Theatre
Horley’s Archway Theatre takes to the stage with Blackadder, written by Richard Curtis and Ben Elton, adapted from three episodes from the Elizabethan series two of the TV show.


Power cut inspires new escapist Christmas story
A power cut lasting five days which even robbed the family of water was the inspiration for the latest book from Sussex author Karen Swan.


Notorious drug dealers jailed after police disrupt their activity in Crawley
Notorious county line drug dealers have been jailed after Sussex Police officers disrupted their activities in Crawley.


Crawley's Romesh Ranganathan takes over BBC Radio 2 show after Claudia Winkleman steps down
Crawley-born Romensh Ranganathan is set to take on a BBC Radio 2 show after Claudia Winkleman stepped down to spend more time with her family.


Sussex motorists warned of devastating impact of drink-driving in winter crackdown
Motorists are being warned that there are no excuses for drink or drug-driving as Sussex Police launch the annual winter crackdown campaign today.


Nearly a third of staff absences in Sussex Partnership Trust are stress-related
Nearly a third of staff absences in Sussex Partnership Trust over the past year were stress-related, new figures show.


'Reports of blood' - Police hunt for clues after man found injured in Crawley; no arrests made
A police investigation is underway after a man was found injured in Crawley.


Locked up in Sussex: These are some of the criminals jailed in November 2023
Sussex’s judges, juries and magistrates were busy in November.


More empty homes in Crawley, as numbers rise in England
There are more long-term empty homes in Crawley, new figures show, as the total numbers in England rise.


It’s Beauty and The Beast in Horsham this Christmas
Horsham’s Capitol celebrates Christmas with this year’s pantomime Beauty and The Beast directed by Julie Atherton (December 1-31).


Safety first! Here’s how to get a free car windscreen and puncture repair this winter
A Crawley car retailer is helping local drivers stay safe this winter with its free repair service.


New Deputy Chief Executive appointed at Crawley Borough Council
A new Deputy Chief Executive has been appointed at Crawley Borough Council.Chris Page will take on the role, subject to Full Council approval on 13 December, following a rigorous selection process.


Council and contractor support foodbanks with donation station and advent calendars
Crawley Borough Council and its contractor Wates are supporting local foodbank charities The Easter Team and Free Shop Crawley this Christmas.The council has set up a donation station at the Town Hall for both charities, while Wates has delivered more than 200 advent calendars and festive food to Th...


Water pipe bursts in Crawley; fire crews in attendance
Fire crews have been called to help deal with a water pipe in Crawley.


December rail strikes: London Gatwick Airport passengers urged to 'use other transport options’ during industrial action
Passengers travelling to and from London Gatwick Airport have been urged to ‘use other transport options’ ahead of next week’s industrial action.


Black people in Sussex six times as likely to experience forceful policing as white people
Black people are six times as likely to experience forceful tactics by police in Sussex as white people, new figures suggest.
