Crawley Observer - News Feed

New Mayor elected

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:27:28 GMT

Crawley’s new Mayor and Deputy Mayor were elected at the town hall this evening (Friday May 24).

Sexual assault on teenager in Crawley investigated

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:43:31 GMT

Police are investigating an allegation of a serious sexual assault after a 13-year-old girl told her family that she was the victim of a rape in Crawley around three weeks ago.

Gardener extends mowathon in memory of murdered soldier

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:54:54 GMT

The brutal murder of a soldier has inspired a gardener to extend his charity mowathon to raise money for Help for Heroes.

What’s On - Bank Holiday weekend May 25-27

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:13:05 GMT

We have compiled a few suggestions for our readers looking for something to do over this Bank Holiday weekend.

Collision between bus and car in Langley Green

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:04:21 GMT

Police were called to Langley Green this morning (Thursday May 23) after a collision between a bus and a car.

Police release e-fit of flasher

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:03:58 GMT

Police have released an e-fit of a man who exposed himself to a woman in Crawley.

Crawley Muslim president condemns Woolwich terrorist attack

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:04:03 GMT

The president of a Muslim group in Crawley has condemned the terrorist attack in Woolwich, South London, yesterday (Wednesday May 22).

Bin set on fire in Buchan Park

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:56:34 GMT

Firefighters were called to Buchan Country Park this morning (Thursday May 23) after a litter bin was set on fire.

Slideshow: Crawley’s Got Talent was all about Eve...

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:12:14 GMT

A little girl with a very big voice and a smile to match has been named the winner of Crawley’s Got Talent.

Handbag and cash stolen from house

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:33:44 GMT

A handbag and cash were stolen from inside a house in Farnham Close, Broadfield, over the weekend.

Police seek PCSOs with foreign language skills

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:30:47 GMT

A job advert seeking police community support officers (PCSOs) who speak Eastern European languages is a sign of a decade of uncontrolled immigration, Crawley MP Henry Smith has said.

Concern over protection of young swans

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:26:22 GMT

A bird rescuer claims Crawley Borough Council has not done enough to protect baby swans on Ifield Mill Pond.

Hope for Chagos Islanders

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:21:11 GMT

Exiled Chagos Islanders have been told the Government will look into the feasbility of them returning to their homeland, according to Crawley MP Henry Smith.

Historic peddle power for charity

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:15:12 GMT

Cyclist Jon Hobden brought smiles to people’s faces when he rode an old Wessex Brewery bike for 40 miles in the St Catherine’s Sussex Weald Bike Ride.

All welcome to spring-time ramble

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:12:51 GMT

The Ifield Society will hold a Spring-Time Ramblette on Saturday (May 25).

Bikes stolen in shed burglary

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:10:53 GMT

Three pushbikes and tools were stolen from a shed on Tallis Close, Broadfield.

Carnival fun’s all set for the bank holiday weekend

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:26:35 GMT

This bank holiday weekend sees the return of the Crawley Carnival – but organisers have warned that more people need to get involved if there is to be another.

Bus delays due to incident at Langley Green parade

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:22:08 GMT

Metrobus have reported that routes 4, 5 and 200 are currently liable for delays due to an incident at Langley Green parade.

Bake sale at Barclays

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:35:40 GMT

Charity fundraiser extraordinaire Maria Hains held a bake sale at Barclays where the High Street branch doubled her takings.

No loss of green spaces to build more new homes, say townsfolk

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:32:18 GMT

Residents want protection for open spaces even if that means limiting the number of houses built in the future.