- Korean firm wins MoD tankers deal
- Mother and daughter given Asbos
- 'Exceptionally' mild weather on way
- Teenager 'repeatedly raped by gang'
- Man quizzed over women's murders
- Cherie Blair makes phone hack claim
- Man accused of murdering vicar
- Peacocks saved, but 3,000 jobs go
- Sex attacker was under surveillance
- RBS set to unveil £400m bonus pot
- 'Anxious' teacher 'set self alight'
- 'Crush racism' in football: PM
- Protesters refused cathedral appeal
- Man accused of starting riots blaze
- PM urges 'thorough' fraud probe
- Fox urges Budget business tax cuts
- UK reporter dies in Syria onslaught
- Private firm to run police station
- Ex-bouncer guilty of Nikitta murder
- Third chance to get Olympic tickets
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SMALL businesses across West Sussex could benefit from a vital investment boost thanks to a new tax incentive scheme to be introduced in April, according to a local tax specialist.
Tenth anniversary of Microbiz is taking place in March
HORSHAM Microbiz celebrates its tenth anniversary next month.
Have your say on the future of Crawley
HUNDREDS of residents and community groups have told Crawley Borough Council what they want to see in the town by 2029.
Goodwood-based Rolls-Royce on look-out for apprentices
THE SEARCH is on for apprentices to train with Goodwood-based Rolls-Royce.
New licence holder for Liquid and Envy
NEW owners have taken over the lease of a town centre nightclub but it still remains closed.
Residents called on to register to vote
WITH local elections due to take place on Thursday May 3, Crawley Borough Council is urging people to make sure they are registered to vote in time.
Second council tax freeze
CRAWLEY residents will enjoy the lowest council tax rises in Sussex over four years if councillors agree a second consecutive freeze.
Crawley company buys firm out of administration
A CRAWLEY outsourcing and facilities management company has taken over the majority of assets from Fountains Environmental Limited.
‘Life Centre’ gets £750k
PLANS to improve the community facilities in one of the town’s most financially neglected neighbourhoods have been greeted with delight.
Damovo UK is supporting Apprenticeship Week
HORSHAM-based Damovo UK is a fierce advocate of apprenticeships in the UK, and will be fully supporting National Apprenticeships Week from February 6 to 10.
‘The country needs Crawley!’
UNEMPLOYMENT dropped by more than 2 per cent in Crawley while soaring elsewhere – prompting MP Henry Smith to joke that the country needs our town.
Horsham firm creating 50 jobs
IN CONTRAST to government figures which chart a continuing rise in unemployment, one Horsham company says they are having trouble finding young enthusiastic staff for their new positions.
Shop raises £175 for St Catherine’s
A POUND Hill shop has raised £175 for St Catherine’s Hospice through its Christmas raffle.
Biking it to an award
THE number of youngsters cycling to lessons at Milton Mount Primary School has gone up and, as a result, the school has been presented with an award.
New design course is looking for learners, volunteers and businesses
A NEW project which aims to get young people and adults involved in creative design activities in the community is being launched.
Charities benefit from festive appeal
CHARITIES accepted a cheque for more than £2,000 following the annual County Mall Christmas appeal.
Campaign renewed to save youth wing
CAMPAIGNERS have renewed their efforts to save Oriel Youth Wing after the county council proposed to withdraw its funding.
Celtic Colleens steal the show at the Civic Ball
THE CELTIC Colleens were the stars of the show as the Mayor of Crawley, Cllr Carol Eade, hosted the annual Charity Civic Ball at the Hawth.
Proposals for Principal Park to go on display
PROPOSALS for the 30-acre Principal Park redevelopment will be on public display this Saturday (January 28).
Council long-service pay scheme axed
A SCHEME which enabled council staff to receive long-service payments if they worked there for more than 10 years will be scrapped on March 31.
MP calls Labour “pathetic” for opposing Worth Park
CRAWLEY MP Henry Smith has blasted Labour’s decision to “call in” the decision to accept a £2.4 million lottery grant to renovate Worth Park, saying the party is “pathetic” and “should be ashamed” on a social networking site.
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A NEW multi-cultural project bringing together people from different musical backgrounds has been launched.
Council approves Mall extension proposal
A PLAN to extend the southside of County Mall has been agreed by councillors.
Volunteer stewards needed for St Patrick’s Parade
PREPARATIONS are being made for this year’s St Patrick’s Day Parade and organisers are looking for volunteers to help the day run smoothly.
Marco Pierre White opens third Sussex restaurant
CELEBRITY chef Marco Pierre White has officially opened his third restaurant in Sussex at The Rainbow Inn, Cooksbridge.
New venue to open in Crawley High Street
A NEW dinner and dance venue will be opening its doors in a few weeks at the former Rat and Parrot pub building.
£10,000 donated to Crawley hospice
A CHEQUE for £10,000 was presented to nurses at St Catherine’s Hospice after a year of various fundraising events by a law firm.
Discuss ideas for Crawley 2029 at workshop
OBSERVER readers came up with some fantastic ideas when asked what they would like to see in Crawley by the year 2029 – a Skittles fountain being one of the most amusing but least likely.
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Weather for Crawley
Wednesday 22 February 2012
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 8 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 21 mph
Wind direction: South west
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 9 C to 15 C
Wind Speed: 13 mph
Wind direction: West
