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Squire's 20,000 community bulb giveaway promises spring cheer for Crawley
Squire’s Garden Centres Community Bulb Giveaway brought smiles and spades out in force this week as Crawley Growing Together by Crawley Community Action received a donation of beautiful British-grown daffodil bulbs from Squire’s Crawley.
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Man with links to Redhill, Bletchingley and Horley wanted for multiple thefts and on recall to prison
A man with links to Redhill, Bletchingley and Horley is wanted for multiple thefts and on recall to prison.
Application for new entrance area to church in East Grinstead
An application has been submitted to demolish and replace the front porch of West Street Baptist Church in East Grinstead.
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Homelium Care launches monthly caregiver coffee afternoons in Crawley
Homelium Care, a top 20 rated home care group in the UK, are delighted to announce the launch of their Caregiver Coffee Afternoons in Crawley, now taking place at The Haven Centre on the first Wednesday of every month.
Letter to the editor: Urgent and further call for 'ecological emergency' in ancient parish as future of rare and protected ramshorn snail "uncertain"
Chancellor Rachel Reeves: “Some snails on the site that are a protected species or something…We knew about that issue because we’ve got a good relationship with the developer and he brought it to our attention” [‘Rachel Reeves clears planning blockage amid ‘good relationship’ with deve...
The Gatwick School awarded prestigious Gold for commitment to children’s rights
The Gatwick School, part of Aurora Academies Trust, is celebrating after being awarded Gold by UNICEF UK’s Rights Respecting School programme, the highest possible accolade recognising schools’ dedication to promoting and realising children’s rights.
East Surrey Hospital A&E under 'significant pressure' in virus surge
An early increase in winter viruses has left the A&E Department at East Surrey Hospital under ‘significant pressure.’
Political opinion: Peter Lamb MP delighted by the return of Sure Start-style services in West Sussex
After years spent campaigning against the loss of Sure Start services from the town, Crawley’s MP is celebrating the return of Sure Start style services to the area.
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John Barrowman brings Camp As Christmas to Crawley
John Barrowman brings Camp As Christmas to Sussex with dates including Sunday, November 16 at The Hawth, Crawley and Wednesday, December 10 at the Congress Theatre, Eastbourne.
'Utterly devastating' - Crawley dad who raised more than £65,000 is told there 'are no more treatment options'
A dad-of-three from Crawley who suffers from lung cancer has been given a devastating update, being told ‘there are no more treatment options available’ to him.
'Grow a mighty moustache and run 60km' - Crawley personal trainer sets Movember challenge
A personal trainer based at Manor Royal is calling on the men of Crawley to take part in a Movember Challenge.
Delays and cancellations so far today at London Gatwick – Thursday, October 16
These are the delays and cancellations to and from London Gatwick so far today (Thursday, October 16).
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Horsham Symphony Orchestra launch into 2025-26 season
Horsham Symphony Orchestra are returning to the Capitol, Horsham for their first concert of the 2025-26 season on Sunday, October 19 at 3pm.
Crawley supports National Hate Crime Awareness Week
Crawley Borough Council and the Safer Crawley Partnership are joining communities across the UK to support National Hate Crime Awareness Week, taking place from 11 to 18 October 2025.
'The residents are not being unreasonable' - Plans to build 138 homes in Crawley permitted by council despite objections
Plans to build 138 homes east of Tinsley Lane have been permitted by Crawley Borough Council.
Horley man sentenced for controlling and coercive behaviour
A Horley man has been sentenced to 12 months in prison and handed a five-year restraining order after pleading guilty to controlling and coercive behaviour (CCB).
Want a personalised poem? Maybe visit a Rose Club? Check out Creative Crawley events
The Creative Crawley team is bringing a wealth of creativity to the shopping centre this half term on two dates - Tuesday 28 October and Thursday 30 October - as local and visiting artists perform live, run workshops, and involve all with their interactive experiences. From dancing flowers to punk ...
Bridges snatch late point as Hallard strikes to deny Bulls
With just two minutes of normal time remaining, Bridges snatched a point that was deserved overall, although their visitors from Jersey gave a performance that belied their indifferent League position in the bottom half of the table.
West Sussex homeless service launches urgent Christmas appeal
As the cold winter months draw in, a homeless service for adults in West Sussex is making an urgent appeal to the community to help support local people facing homelessness.
Political opinion with Cllr Zack Ali: Only the Conservatives have a credible plan, team and backbone to deliver for Crawley and the Country
Crawley needs a Prime Minister who speaks plainly, acts boldly, and understands the difference between empty gestures and real leadership. That person is Kemi Badenoch.