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Accident on Horsham Road

Firefighters have been sent to an accident in Horsham Road.

jpco-19-6-13 Crawley Festival Launch (Pic by Jon Rigby)

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.

jpco-19-6-13 Crawley Festival Launch (Pic by Jon Rigby)

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 rss

JPCT 280513 S13221176x Arundel Cathedral. Carpet of Flowers -photo by Steve Cobb

SLIDESHOW: Carpet of Flowers at Arundel video

People from across the county have descended on Arundel Cathedral for the annual Carpet of Flowers.

Chief executive of Thales UK Victor Chavez and Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology Philip Dunne MP on the day they signed a �600million contract for the Ministry of Defence

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).

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.

Columnists rss

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.

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I had a really exciting week including a trip to London

Hi kids. MY WEEK has been really exciting.

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 rss

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 rss

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 rss

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 rss

La Rusta owner Alex Rustani and Cllr Claire Denman, Crawley Borough Council cabinet member for planning and economic development

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.

La Rusta owner Alex Rustani and Cllr Claire Denman, Crawley Borough Council cabinet member for planning and economic development

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.

Chief executive of Thales UK Victor Chavez and Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology Philip Dunne MP on the day they signed a �600million contract for the Ministry of Defence

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 rss

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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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