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Concern over protection of young swans

A bird rescuer claims Crawley Borough Council has not done enough to protect baby swans on Ifield Mill Pond.

jpco-15-5-13 Chagos Islanders promised feasibility study into right of return to islands  (Pic by Jon Rigby)

Hope for Chagos Islanders

Exiled Chagos Islanders have been told the Government will look into the feasbility of them returning to their homeland, according to Crawley MP Henry Smith.

Police seek PCSOs with foreign language skills

A job advert seeking police community support officers (PCSOs) who speak Eastern European languages is a sign of a decade of uncontrolled immigration, Crawley MP Henry Smith has said.

A scene from last year's Steyning Country Fair.

What’s On - Bank Holiday weekend May 25-27

We have compiled a few suggestions for our readers looking for something to do over this Bak Holiday weekend.

St Catherine's Bike ride from Handcross Park school

Historic peddle power for charity

Cyclist Jon Hobden brought smiles to people’s faces when he rode an old Wessex Brewery bike for 40 miles in the St Catherine’s Sussex Weald Bike Ride.

All welcome to spring-time ramble

The Ifield Society will hold a Spring-Time Ramblette on Saturday (May 25).

Sport rss

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson with the Barclays Premier League trophy

An honour to meet the man you have tried to learn from

Crawley Town manager Richie Barker writes his latest column the day after meeting his idol Si Alex Ferguson at the League Manager’s Association annual awards.

From the back pages

From the back pages, May 24: Moyes eyes Barca starlet Thiago

DAVID MOYES is weighing up a £15million bid for Barcelona midfielder Thiago. The new Manchester United boss sees the Spanish international, 22, as a possible replacement for the retired Paul Scholes. (The Sun)

From the back pages

From the back pages, May 23: Chelsea in pole position to land £80m Ronaldo after former Real president Calderon dismisses United return

Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has raised the prospect of Cristiano Ronaldo following Jose Mourinho to Chelsea... after dismissing Manchester United’s chances of re-signing the Portuguese star. (Daily Mail)

Steve Magoffin

SLIDESHOW: Sussex v Somerset Day 1: Magoffin magic has Sussex in control at lunch video

A magical spell of swing bowling from Steve Magoffin has Sussex well on top against Somerset after the first session at Horsham.

Mustapha Dumbuya
Portsmouth V Yeovil Town
League One
Fratton Park
Sat 29/12/2012

Talks stalling on Dumbuya

Crawley Town defender Mustapha Dumbuya seems certain to be leaving Crawley Town after talks have stalled between him and boss Richie Barker.

JPCT 180513 Cricket - Horsham v Three Bridges. Three Bridges batting. Photo by Derek Martin

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Three Bridges inflict first defeat of season on Horsham video

This is a video highlights package from Horsham v Three Bridges on Saturday. The video was filmed and edited by Simon Rose.

Video

Going Out: Warnham Nature Reserve video

In the latest of our occasional series looking at places to visit in Sussex and neighbouring counties, Head of Digital Steve Payne visits Warnham Nature Reserve on the outskirts of Horsham.

Lifestyle rss

Going Out: Warnham Nature Reserve video

In the latest of our occasional series looking at places to visit in Sussex and neighbouring counties, Head of Digital Steve Payne visits Warnham Nature Reserve on the outskirts of Horsham.

Pride & Prejudice

Dramatic society presents tale of hilarity and heartache

Horsham Amateur Operatic Dramatic Society (HAODs) is presenting Jane Austen’s most celebrated novel, Pride and Prejudice.

From left: Angela Barnes, Paul McCaffrey, Carl Donelly and Romesh Ranganathan

Review: Charity is a laughing matter thanks to four comedians

Comedy Night, The Anchor Hotel, Horsham, Thursday, May 16

Mallings

Substantial country home

Mallings is a magnificent and substantial country home in immaculate condition, totalling 6,060 sq ft (563 sq m) nestling within 3.6 acres of beautiful mature grounds and gardens boasting a heated swimming pool, all-weather tennis court and numerous outbuildings in a tucked away location on the fringes of Chailey Common Nature Reserve and overlooking stunning countryside.

Ivanhoe, in Nyetimber Copse at West Chiltington, is set in just under 0.5 of an acre plot offering versatile accommodation with potential for an annexe and further enlargement.

Chalet home in IDEAL LOCATION

Guy Leonard and Co at Pulborough is instructed to market this spacious and well presented individual detached chalet bungalow in sought-after private road and offered for sale for the first time in 36 years.

Bath Road.

Modernised and extended cottage in exceptional waterside location

This iconic waterside property commands outstanding views of Emsworth Harbour and has been beautifully restored, modernised and extended, providing a rare opportunity to live in this exceptional location.

Community rss

JPNS Chipper in his new office pic 4

I want to do what I can to help others, Chipsters!

HOW are you? Are you looking forward to your half-term holiday?

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.

Answers are provided weekly from our specialist consultants at Spire Gatwick Park Hospital.

Crawley county council voter thanks

I want to add my personal thanks to the other candidates who have written to your readers to pass on their gratitude for the support they received in the elections this month.

Housing building record lamentable record

Referring to the letter by Cllr Brenda Smith in your May 8 edition I have the following observations:

Odd outcomes in county elections

I noticed some rather odd outcomesin the county council elections.

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.

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