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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.
Videos and slideshows
SLIDESHOW: Carpet of Flowers at Arundel video
People from across the county have descended on Arundel Cathedral for the annual Carpet of Flowers.
VIDEO: Thales £600m Royal Navy contract means more jobs for Crawley video
Some 33 high-skilled jobs have been secured at Crawley’s Thales UK site after the company signed a £600m contract with the Ministry of Defence on Tuesday (May 28).
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.
Columnists
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.
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.
Regional
Anne honours sea charity trustees
The Princess Royal presented long service awards to two trustees of a maritime charity in Surrey.
Camilla steps out for Strictly gala
The Duchess of Cornwall will take her seat for a gala performance of the dance show Strictly Confidential in Oxford.
Restored crystal grotto unveiled
A sparkling 18th century crystal grotto in Surrey has been unveiled after a one-year restoration project.
Winning BP Portrait a family affair
This year's £30,000 BP Portrait Award is a family affair with both the winner, from Berkshire, and runner-up entering portraits of their children.
Train passengers 'less satisfied'
Ar survey of thousands of train customers revealed that only 38% of passengers on London and south east England services reckoned their ticket represented good or satisfactory value for money.
National
BBC chief's £400 holiday claim
A senior BBC executive who earns a six-figure salary claimed almost £400 when his holiday was cancelled in the aftermath of the Jimmy Savile sex abuse scandal.
RM staff back rivals' mail boycott
Royal Mail workers have voted in favour of boycotting competitors' mail and have massively rejected the Government's controversial plan to privatise the company.
Life peerage for Sir Mervyn King
Outgoing Bank of England governor Sir Mervyn King is being made a peer, Downing Street confirmed.
UK 'morally in very parlous state'
Britain is in a "very parlous state" morally because of a lack of vision about what kind of society we want, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said.
Brady still psychotic, says doctor
Moors Murderer Ian Brady remains "chronically psychotic" and should remain in a hospital setting for treatment, his mental health tribunal has heard.
Showbiz
Stars join 'inspirational' children
Former Pussycat Doll Kimberley Wyatt, Strictly Come Dancing's Robin Windsor and soul singer Beverley Knight have met a group of 20 inspirational children diagnosed with cancer.
Green Wing star to be Doctor Who?
Green Wing star Julian Rhind-Tutt is the latest name to be linked to the role of Doctor Who.
Critics hail Radcliffe's stage turn
Daniel Radcliffe has won magical reviews for his latest stage role as a disabled Irish dreamer in Martin McDonagh's The Cripple Of Inishmaan.
Kim and Kanye baby name revealed?
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have reportedly named their baby Kaidence Donda West.
Judge Nicole goes hell for leather
Nicole Scherzinger went hell for leather at the X Factor auditions as she dazzled fans with her latest outfit.
Business
A touch of Italy for town centre video
The owner of a new independent cafe and patisserie has put his faith in one of the quieter areas of Crawley town centre.
Johnston Press wins prestigious Association of Online Publishers award
Johnston Press plc, the parent company of this paper, has won a top award at the prestigious Association of Online Publishers Awards.
VIDEO: Thales £600m Royal Navy contract means more jobs for Crawley video
Some 33 high-skilled jobs have been secured at Crawley’s Thales UK site after the company signed a £600m contract with the Ministry of Defence on Tuesday (May 28).
Health
Free health checks for Crawley residents
Crawley residents are being offered the opportunity to have a free health check in a series of sessions this summer.
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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
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Light rain
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