Team GB's McKenzie in town
KEISEN Judo Club in East Grinstead recently played host to Team GB London 2012 Olympian and reigning British Champion Ashley McKenzie.Currently ranked in the world's top 25 and a gold medallist at the...
View ArticleJordan's well fired up
CHRIS JORDAN says he just wants to continue in the same vein after starring on his Sussex debut at Yorkshire last week.The all-rounder impressed with the ball on his Championship debut for Sussex,...
View ArticleSussex supershow makes real puddings of Yorkshire
SUSSEX kicked off the 2013 season in style with a comprehensive victory against newly-promoted Yorkshire at Headingley.The south coast club travelled north looking to get off to a good start in the...
View ArticleTeamwork the key to brilliant opening day win up north
HE MAY have shone on his Sussex debut against Yorkshire, but Chris Jordan says it was not all down to him.The former Surrey paceman took Championship best figures in the win, but he said the...
View ArticleDepleted Lingfield put up brave losing fight at Pagham
LINGFIELD suffered a first defeat in 11 games on Saturday as their proud unbeaten run ended at a rain-swept Nyetimber Lane on Saturday.But Dixie Dean said the scoreline flattered the hosts, adding that...
View ArticleInjury-hit Town defeated at Rye
A PATCHED up East Grinstead Town side fell to a 3-1 defeat at Rye United on Tuesday night.The Wasps made the long journey south off the back of a 2-0 win against Sidley United on Saturday, but they...
View ArticleMaggs admits game is up in play-off dream
CRAWLEY Down Gatwick manager John Maggs has conceded defeat in the race for the play-offs."It's gone now," he said after watching his side relinquish an early 2-0 lead to lose 4-2 at home to Faversham...
View ArticleHalliday relishes fine start to year
LIZ HALLIDAY made a stunning start to this season's Lotus Cup UK campaign by recording class victory and pole position, as well as second overall, at Snetterton.With the reliability issues that...
View ArticleInvitation to watch badgers as night falls
SPEND an evening with a difference this spring and summer – watching badgers in their natural surroundings.This is the invitation from staff at Wakehurst Place, the country estate of the Royal Botanic...
View ArticleWildlife flourishing just yards from Gatwick Airport runway
WITH 34 million passengers a year, you might not expect the land around the world's busiest single-runway airport to provide a thriving environment for any animal – let alone kestrels, kingfishers and...
View ArticleSussex travel update 18/4/2013
A BROKEN down freight train is causing some delays in central London, but train services in Crawley and Sussex are running on time. The stranded train, near to Shepherds Bush is causing 30 minutes...
View ArticleJohn Maggs concedes play-off dream is over
CRAWLEY Down Gatwick manager John Maggs reluctantly conceded defeat in his play-off quest despite a promising point against fellow promotion chasers Ramsgate.The Anvils were somewhat unfortunate not to...
View ArticleCrowds flock to East Grinstead vintage bus day and Spring Sunday
YOU wait forever for one bus, then a huge fleet from years gone by turn up at once.Families flocked to East Grinstead High Street to see 21 vintage vehicles roll in on Sunday.Free rides were offered to...
View ArticleGolf clubhouse in Tilgate Park, to replace building lost in huge fire, almost...
A BRAND new clubhouse has risen from the ashes two years after a devastating fire burnt its predecessor to the ground.Tilgate Forest Golf Centre is preparing to officially unveil its new clubhouse on...
View ArticleCrawley Town striker Richard Brodie linked with Hartlepool United move
OUT of favour striker Richard Brodie is understood to have been offered a trial with relegated Hartlepool United. Crawley Town bought Brodie for around £275,000 in August 2010 but the striker struggled...
View ArticleCrawley Down Lawn Tennis Club hold open day
Crawley Down Lawn Tennis Club is holding an open day. The event, on King George V's playing fields, Sandy Lane, Crawley Down, takes place on Sunday (April 21) from 1pm to 4pm. All ages and abilities...
View ArticleNew Sackville School headteacher announced
A NEW head teacher has been appointed to lead Sackville School.Julian Grant is set to take over when the current head, Maggie Robson, stands down after 13 years in charge.Mr Grant is currently the...
View ArticleIce creams and snacks could soon be sold in Crawley's Memorial Gardens
VISITORS to Memorial Gardens may soon be able to buy ice creams, drinks and snacks from a mobile cafe after the council invited expressions of interest.A public notice has been posted calling for any...
View ArticleFirefighters rescue Horsted Keynes cow trapped in animal waste
A COW was rescued from a slurry pit in Horsted Keynes.The animal became trapped in waste at a dairy farm, off Treemans Road in the village, at about 7am on Monday.Four firefighters used winches and an...
View ArticleSt Catherine's Hospice given £75,000 by Government
ST Catherine's Hospice has received tens of thousands of pounds to help it support more people with terminal illnesses and those close to them.The Southgate-based hospice, which helps families across...
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