News
Video: All the fun of the Northgate May Fayre video
Northgate residents spent a fun afternoon at the Woodfield Road playing fields for the neighbourhood’s second annual community event today (Saturday May 18).
Crawley wards have the highest – and the lowest voter turnouts
With Labour gaining four seats from the Tories, and UKIP winning thousands of votes, May’s county elections proved once again that Crawley is a place of political contrasts.
Free day of family sailing
Crawley Mariners Yacht Club, at Hedgecourt Lake, off Copthorne Road, will provide an Open Day on May 19 as part of national Push the Boat Out Weekend.
Pensioners group meet with MP Henry Smith video
MP for Crawley Henry Smith spoke at a meeting of the Crawley Pensioners Active Group on Wednesday (May 15).
VIDEO: Tractors and a dog carrying the rings - a wedding with a difference! video
Philip Kidd and Carrie Whittaker had something a little different their wedding transport - tractors!
The forgotten horror writer who sold more books than Bram Stoker’s Dracula
A gothic horror author whose contemporaries included Bram Stoker and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is being celebrated at Crawley Library.
Sport
From the back pages, May 19: It’s over to Roo, Moyes
ALEX FERGUSON happily washed his hands of the Wayne Rooney problem and told David Moyes: “You can deal with it now.” Fergie takes charge of his 1,500th and last game as Manchester United boss tomorrow — against West Brom — and once again Rooney will not take part after asking to leave. (The Sun)
KARATE: Ryan Morter impresses in Swiss junior challenge
Crawley Kyokushinkai Karate Club junior star Ryan Morter fought off the challenge of 55 entrants to win his category at the Pilatus Cup in Switzerland.
From the back pages, May 18: Swing king James Anderson hits right notes to join the England chart toppers
At two minutes before 3 o’clock on a bitterly cold Lord’s afternoon, James Anderson looked down at the ball in his hand and stretched out into the rhythmical 15-pace run that has characterised the best years of his England career. Seconds later it had nestled in the hands of Graeme Swann at second slip, via Peter Fulton’s outside edge, giving Anderson his 300th Test wicket. (The Times)
Crawley sending sides to two Sussex Clubs in pre-season
Reds are sending sides to two Sussex clubs on Saturday, July 27, as part of their pre-season preparations.
Three Bridges complete league and cup double
Three Bridges Under-13s lifted the Mid Sussex League and Cup double when they beat Cuckfield Cosmos 4-1 in the final.
From the back pages, May 17: David Beckham was one of best and most significant footballers of his generation
The most common reaction to news of David Beckham’s retirement this afternoon has been affected surprise because of a widespread belief that he actually retired several years ago – ha, ha – but such cynicism is unlikely to last too long. Strip away the celebrity circus that surrounded him and Beckham should be regarded as one of the best footballers this island has produced in the Premier League era, and certainly the most significant. (The Times)
Video
Video: All the fun of the Northgate May Fayre video
Northgate residents spent a fun afternoon at the Woodfield Road playing fields for the neighbourhood’s second annual community event today (Saturday May 18).
Lifestyle
An elegant family house in sought-after village
The Willows, in Five Acres, Funtington is an elegant family house set in three fifths of an acre in the sought-after downland village of Funtington.
Places to Visit: High Beeches Garden video
In the first of an occasional series taking a close look at the many popular places to visit in Sussex, Head of Digital Steve Payne visits High Beeches Garden near Handcross.
VIDEO: ‘Departures’ rehearsals at the Archway Theatre video
Rehearsals are well under way for the Archway Theatre’s production of John Godber’s Departures.
Teechers’ look at school life
Fast-moving, inventive and highly entertaining, Teechers is John Godber’s brilliant take on life at a modern comprehensive.
Community
Crawley Labour leader Peter Lamb - Working together to solve parking issues
There’s a political cartoon from an old newspaper I came across recently. A politician is out knocking doors, in preparation he is working through arguments in his head about the big party political issues of the day. But, when the door finally opens, he is instead confronted with a barrage of local issues around bin collections and dog mess. Clearly politicians don’t get to decide what matters locally, voters do.
Crawley council leader Bob Lanzer - New legislation builds on our achievements
Last week’s Queen’s Speech heralded a new programme of legislation for the coalition government. This is to build upon some of the achievements already delivered since 2010.
Crawley MP Henry Smith - Support for people who want to get on
I was delighted to see in last week’s Queen’s Speech a programme for government for the next year which is solely targeted towards backing people who work hard and want to get on in life.
What’s up Doc?
‘What’s Up Doc’ is a health column in association with Spire Gatwick Park, your local private hospital, which gives you the opportunity to ask questions regarding general health and wellbeing.
Mocking of people’s concerns
The letter headed “Something to declare? ( Crawley Observer April 24) written by regular contributor David Ashton does him no credit to parody and mock the very real concerns of hundreds of decent Crawley family’s.
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Weather for Crawley
Sunday 19 May 2013
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Light rain
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