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Passengers urged to plan ahead during Portsmouth Direct Line works this February half-term
Passengers travelling on the Portsmouth Direct Line are advised to plan ahead this February half-term (February 14 to 22) as Network Rail carries out a series of essential works to maintain and improve the railway.
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Sussex Police joins partners at London Gatwick to combat female genital mutilation
Sussex Police joined partners – including local authorities and a gender-based violence charity – at London Gatwick to combat female genital mutilation.
Drivers urged to take extreme care on waterlogged roads as record-breaking rainfall batters Britain
As record-breaking rainfall continues to batter the UK and more than 70 flood warnings remain in place, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is urging drivers to take extreme care on waterlogged roads.
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‘More severe and frequent’ – Farmers braced for further flooding across South East
Farmers across the South East are braced for further flooding over the coming days, with no let up after weeks of heavy rainfall.
Sussex Police: Increased visible patrols have helped create safer town centres this winter
Officers have helped create safer town centres this winter through increased visible patrols to deter and respond to crime, according to a Sussex Police press release.
'This cannot continue' - West Sussex MP calls for emergency meetings after extreme flooding
“Schools are closing, roads are underwater, and people are unable to go about their lives. This cannot continue.”
Debts of more than £1.4m written off by Crawley Borough Council for 2025/26
Debts totalling more than £1.4m have been written off by Crawley Borough Council for 2025/26.
Crawley ranked one of the worst biggest towns in Britain by The Telegraph - this is why we don't think it is
Crawley has been ranked one of the worst biggest towns in Britain by The Telegraph.
Crawley Town v Crewe Alexandra preview: Reds looking to continue their push to safety
Crawley take on Crewe Alexandra at home tomorrow afternoon as they look to carry on their push for safety.
Invitation to run your business at iconic Sussex forest site
Businesses are being offered the rare chance to be based at Ashdown Forest
Shoreham - Stand-up Daliso Chaponda on a world where the headlines "mock themselves"
Stand-up comedian Daliso Chaponda admits he has started to find the headlines so absurd, so chaotic and so overwhelming that they seem to be mocking themselves.
Crawley councillors agree a 'balanced' budget for 2026 to 2027
Crawley Borough Council’s Cabinet has agreed to set a balanced budget and increase Council Tax by 2.99 per cent.
Formal complaint to be lodged after Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner censured
A formal complaint is to be lodged after members of the Sussex Police & Crime Panel voted to censure the Police & Crime Commissioner.
Letter to the editor: West of Ifield - did Horsham councillors rush to judgement?
In December 2023, Horsham District Council councillors voted to include the West of Ifield 3,000+ housing option in the Local Plan. That decision is now often presented as if it cannot be changed. A powerful case can be made that it can be - one reason being the basis of that decision was taken unde...
Crawley Town to host fans forum - all you need to know
Crawley Town Football Club will host a Fans Forum on Thursday, February 12.
Crawley pupils make art pieces on the theme of sustainability for inaugural event
Year 2-8 pupils from the 'Buchan Group' of local schools have made art pieces on the theme of Sustainability - the group's inaugural community art event.
'Great guy' - Scott Lindsey pays tribute to former Tottenham midfielder as he leaves Crawley Town
Crawley Town boss Scott Lindsey paid tribute to Jack Roles after the midfielder reached an agreement with the club to terminate his contract.
Crawley Town 'couldn't agree on the money' with potential signing, says Scott Lindsey
Crawley Town were close to making a 14th January signing, but 'couldn't agree on the money', according to Scott Lindsey.
Wizz Air announces new London Gatwick flights to world-renowned Greek island
Wizz Air, the fastest-growing European airline and London’s local airline, has announced the launch of a brand new route from London Gatwick to a world-renowned Greek island.
Prime Minister in Sussex defending his position over Mandelson scandal
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was in Hastings this morning (Thursday February 5) facing questions from the national media over calls by some Labour MP to step down.