News
More to come from Crawley Festival video
Crawley Festival has brought music, dance and a sense of community spirit to the streets of Crawley over the past few days - and there’s more to come.
Motorbike thefts and two arrests
Two young men were arrested after a red Honda motorcycle was stolen from a car park, in Greyrigg Road, Maidenbower, in the early hours of Friday (June 14). Sussex Police said the two men were released on bail to return to Crawley police station on August 2.
Family’s anguish after residents are removed from nursing home
A Crawley woman has described the distress of not knowing where her mother will be sent after being removed from her nursing home.
Laptop computer and cash is taken
A laptop and some cash was stolen from the living room of a home in Church Street, Ifield. Sussex Police said the burglary happened sometime between June 10 and June 11.
School choir joins Crawley Festival concert programme video
Ifield Community College Choir performed at St John’s Church in Crawley this afternoon (Wednesday).
Sport
Andy Drury delighted to be back at Crawley Town
Crawley Town manager Richie Barker fought off attempts to sign his new star midfielder Andy Drury from bigger League 1 clubs.
Jade back in GB shirt
Crawley discus star Jade Lally hopes to make up for the disappointment of missing out on the 2012 Olympics by trying to qualify for this year’s World Championships in Moscow.
CRAWLEY TOWN FIXTURES: Reds face Evans at the Broadfield on third Saturday of new season
Steve Evans will bring his newly promoted Rotherham to the Broadfield on Saturday August 17, Crawley’s third fixture of the new season.
From the back pages, June 19: FA decide not to renew England U-21s coach Stuart Pearce’s contract
STUART PEARCE has paid the price for England’s early exit from the European U-21 Championships after being informed by the FA that they will not renew his contract. (The Express)
Amjad Khan currently ruled out through injury
Sussex have announced that Amjad Khan is facing a lay-off through injury following confirmation that he has fractured a bone in his wrist.
Bury winger Worrall rejects Crawley Town move
Bury winger David Worrall has turned down a move to Crawley Town after deciding against a move down south, the Crawley Observer understands.
Video
More to come from Crawley Festival video
Crawley Festival has brought music, dance and a sense of community spirit to the streets of Crawley over the past few days - and there’s more to come.
Lifestyle
Penthouse apartment
A two double bed penthouse apartment with an underground parking space, within close walking distance of Three Bridges mainline station.
Stories from the Festival Theatre
He may have been just the dishwasher, but Julian Sluggett found himself involved in discussions at the very highest level in the earliest days of Chichester Festival Theatre.
Exciting new talent on show at town folk club
The Willows Folk Club in Arundel welcomes new young folk musicians James Findlay and Alex Cumming as their next special guests on Wednesday, June 26.
Premiere of new choral work date
A new choral work composed especially to mark the 50th anniversary of a Crawley choir will be premiered at a concert in the town on Saturday, June 22.
Film review: Man of Steel (8 out of 10) video
As a lad in the 1960s a lot of my early reading was based around what used to be called American Comics but are now Graphic Novels.
Community
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 MP Henry Smith: European intrusion in domestic affairs
It would be a “political disaster” if the United Kingdom pulled out of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), according to the Court’s President, Judge Dean Spielmann.
Crawley council leader Bob Lanzer: Gatwick decision will have profound impact
In politics at every level, we are sometimes faced with quite serious dilemmas. It is sometimes the case of taking a decision which seems to be the least worst rather than the best. The budget that we set each year is one example, with the level of Council Tax being a special focus.
Blooming fantastic
I just want to say well done and thank you to residents and members of Three Bridges who gave up their time over the past few days and weeks to sow wild flower and renovate a wooded area.
Protection for green spaces
Your report (Observer June 5) on Crawley Borough Council’s latest round of public consultation about the Local Plan mentioned the new designation of Local Green Space.
Rosy view of EU membership
The letter by TA Bradley of Three Bridges gives a rather rosy view of our EU membership.
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Weather for Crawley
Wednesday 19 June 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 14 C to 26 C
Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind direction: East
Tomorrow
Light rain
Temperature: 12 C to 21 C
Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind direction: South east
