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Mum furious after daughter falls through broken manhole cover

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A BEWBUSH woman whose daughter fell through a broken manhole cover says she is still waiting for its owner to take responsibility for what happened –two months later.Sarah Albert's daughter Casey Pinkey was playing outside the new-build flats in Dorsten Place with her young cousins when she stepped on and fell through the manhole cover next to the building.Fortunately, although the 14-year-old hurt her leg, the Ifield Community College student managed to stop herself from falling...

Mum furious after daughter falls through broken manhole cover


UPDATE: Man in stable condition after being stabbed in Bewbush

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A MAN is recovering in hospital after being stabbed following an argument in a Bewbush street. A 32-year-old local man was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton having initially gone to Crawley Hospital after the incident at about 4pm yesterday (Monday) in Peterlee Walk. A spokesman for Sussex Police said the force is investigating and officers were at the scene for several hours with part of the street taped off. One resident described seeing blood on the ground. The man who was...

UPDATE: Man in stable condition after being stabbed in Bewbush

Residents speak of shock after Bewbush stabbing

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RESIDENTS in Bewbush have spoken of their shock after a man was stabbed in the street on Monday afternoon. Police were called following an argument in Peterlee Walk which happened just after 4pm. One resident told of how she looked out of a window to see blue police tape right outside her home. Charlotte Robinson, who lives in a house close to where the stabbing occurred, said: "My husband and children got home at about 6pm and there were police round the side and the back of the houses. "After...

Residents speak of shock after Bewbush stabbing

Tough Mudder to be held just outside Bewbush

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THE famously gruelling Tough Mudder run is coming to a farm just outside Bewbush next year.Holmbush Farm on Crawley Road, Faygate, just west of Bewbush, will host the London South event on September 24 and 25.The race is a 10-12 mile team-orientated obstacle course, which is not timed but puts an emphasis on working together to tackle it.Tough Mudder courses are a test of upper body strength, grit and teamwork.The obstacles include fire, sheer walls which have to be scaled, underwater tunnels...

Tough Mudder to be held just outside Bewbush

Police reportedly searching bins and ground near shops in Bewbush

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POLICE are reportedly searching bins and an area close to the shops in Dorsten Square, Bewbush with two large police vans spotted in the car park. Residents have said officers are combing the area with separate people reporting the same thing - that officers have been searching a bin and the area around it while two large police vans were parked in the square, close to Co-op just before 3pm. However a spokesman for Sussex Police has said he could find no details of any major incident which would...

Police reportedly searching bins and ground near shops in Bewbush

UPDATE: Police believe group of residents are planning fight in...

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POLICE believe a group of residents has been trying to arrange a fight in Bewbush and have issued an order allowing them to search people in the area for weapons. A Section 60 order has been issued, which is allowed by the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, for Bewbush. This means a person can be stopped and searched for offensive weapons or dangerous instruments at a lower threshold of suspicion than normal. Crawley Police released a statement about an hour ago which read:...

UPDATE: Police believe group of residents are planning fight in...

NAMED AND SHAMED: The worst places to eat in Sussex - according...

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WHEN diners decide on a place to eat for lunch or dinner their choice is affected by many things; convenience, price, service and what cuisine seem appetizing to them at the time.But top of most people's list of priorities on choosing somewhere to eat is - how hygienic it is.In its annual review of hygiene ratings in the county, the Crawley News has today revealed the eateries which were given the lowest scores - as awarded by the Food Standards Agency - so you can check before you book.A total...

NAMED AND SHAMED: The worst places to eat in Sussex  - according...

UPDATE: More details on suspected planned fight in Bewbush as two...

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TWO men have been arrested after special powers were granted to stop and search people in Bewbush due to what police believe was a large-scale fight being planned. For a short period of time on Sunday and Monday police issued a Section 60 Order enabling them to carry out searches of people for offensive weapons without needing reasonable suspicion. Just after midnight on Sunday a large group of young men gathered outside an address in Curteys Walk, Bewbush. Police attended and the group...

UPDATE: More details on suspected planned fight in Bewbush as two...


More detail revealed about Tough Mudder course being set up just...

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ORGANISERS of one of the world's toughest obstacle course challenges which is going to be staged on the outskirts of Crawley next year have revealed more details about what runners can expect.Tough Mudder will host one of its famous mud-soaked endurance events on September 24 and 25 at Holmbush Farm.The course will be between 10 and 12 miles long and is likely to include between 20 and 25 obstacles, such as muddy bogs and giant walls.Participants will have to overcome any fears of pain, water...

More detail revealed about Tough Mudder course being set up just...

Bewbush man found guilty of assault by beating

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A BEWBUSH man has been given a community order after he was found guilty of assault.Donald Soronna, of Cowford Close, was found guilty of assault by beating on September 21.The 29-year-old was sentenced at Crawley Magistrates' Court on October 15.He was given a community order and ordered to complete 140 hours of unpaid work in the next 12 months.Soronna was also given a restraining order against the victim, and additionally had to pay compensation of £210 for damaging another victim's...

Bewbush man found guilty of assault by beating

WANTED: Police want to speak to this man in connection with...

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A MAN accused of stealing from a shop in Southgate has failed to appear in court and police have issued an appeal to trace him. Ryan Higson, 27, is wanted for failing to appear at court on September 30 to answer a charge of theft and for breaching a court order for community service. He is also sought for interview over a series of 11 shoplifting offences in the Crawley area over the past two months. Higson, who is about 6' tall, of slim build, with light brown hair, had been living at addresses...

WANTED: Police want to speak to this man in connection with...

Woman punched in face in second of two failed attempts to snatch...

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A WOMAN was punched in the face when she resisted an attempt to snatch her handbag in Bewbush. At about 9.50pm on Saturday, a 43-year-old woman was walking along a footpath, known locally as Dousters Brook, near Vanbrugh Close, Bewbush, when she was approached from behind by a man who attempted to take her handbag. He punched her in the face when she resisted and she fell to the floor but he failed to take the bag and ran off. The suspect is described as black, tall and thin, and in his 20s. He...

Woman punched in face in second of two failed attempts to snatch...

WARNING: Four 'unsafe' products recalled from Next, ASDA,...

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FOUR top retailers have announced they are recalling products over safety fears.1) ASDA Buttery Spread 500gSupermarket giant ASDA has removed its own brand buttery spread over fears the product contains plastic pieces.It said a 'small number' of packs were 'potentially contaminated with clear hard plastic' and as a precaution the company has recalled the products as they are unsafe to eat.The company advises if you have bought ASDA Buttery Spread 500g, priced 90p, with the best before date of...

WARNING: Four 'unsafe' products recalled from Next, ASDA,...

Police arrest six people in drug raids across Crawley where...

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POLICE have arrested six people after carrying out several drug raids at homes across Crawley, with "significant" amounts of cocaine and cash being recovered.Sussex Police executed drug warrants at properties in Caffins Close in Northgate, Woodwards in Broadfield and Calvin Walk, in Bewbush, last Friday evening (November 6).A further two properties in Waterside Close, Bewbush, were raided on Saturday (November 7).Officers arrested four people, all from Crawley, on these visits. A...

Police arrest six people in drug raids across Crawley where...

Group selling knives door-to-door across Crawley "committed...

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A GROUP of people selling kitchen knives door-to-door across Crawley committed no offences despite several complaints, police have said. The salesmen were seen knocking on doors in Bewbush, Broadfield and Northgate yesterday (Wednesday) and Tuesday. There were a number of complaints on social media about "aggressive" sales techniques with at least one person reporting them to Sussex Police. However several people on social media also said they had not had any problems with them...

Group selling knives door-to-door across Crawley "committed...


10 reasons Bewbush is the best neighbourhood in Crawley

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BEWBUSH gets a bad rap sometimes, perhaps because it is in a section of Crawley which is often referred to as 'deprived' and because a small number of residents have made the news for the wrong reasons.But anyone living there will know there is far more to the neighbourhood than the headline-grabbing downsides.With that in mind, chief reporter Dave Comeau has come up with a list of ten reasons Bewbush might just be the best neighbourhood in Crawley. 1. It has a great community hub APART from...

10 reasons Bewbush is the best neighbourhood in Crawley

MISSING: Crawley man not seen since Saturday night

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POLICE are concerned for the welfare of 27-year-old Bewbush man who has gone missing. John Kearns was last seen at midnight on Sunday (15 November) at his home in Warrington Close. PC John Commins said: "This is out of character for John who hasn't gone missing before. His family are worried about him." John is described as white, 5' 9", with short, wavy, dark brown hair and facial stubble. He was wearing dark blue jeans, a black Superdry jacket and denim blue boots. He...

MISSING: Crawley man not seen since Saturday night

REVEALED: Latest locations of mobile speed cameras in West Sussex...

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HERE are the latest mobile speed camera locations in West Sussex, as detailed on speedcamerasuk.com. The website relies upon drivers to upload locations online. All locations correct on the website as of November 19, 2015.The speed camera database for West Sussex includes the locations of both fixed and mobile speed cameras across the county.CRAWLEYRoad Name: A23 - Manor Way Direction of Camera: Northbound Speed Limit: 30mphSpeed Camera Details: Located at junction of Manor Royal with A23,...

REVEALED: Latest locations of mobile speed cameras in West Sussex...

SANTA ROUTES 2015: A list of ALL the roads and dates for Santa's...

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TO quote the song.. it is the most magical time of the year.. and seeing Santa on his route around Crawley is an event the whole family enjoys.So to make sure you don't miss out this year, we have listed the dates and roads that Santa - ferried by the Rotary Club of Crawley - will be visiting.Make note of the date and make sure you stay off the naughty list!BEWBUSHDate: Tuesday, December 15Sleigh arrives: 6pmDeparts: 7pmRoads: Ellman Road, Edwards Way, Howard Road, Chetwood RoadBROADFIELDDate:...

SANTA ROUTES 2015: A list of ALL the roads and dates for Santa's...

Mum and 2 sons who took part in mass Bewbush brawl involving...

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A MUM and two of her sons who played a part in a large fight in Bewbush in which a teenager was attacked with a wheel wrench and an innocent bystander was run over by a car have escaped being sent to prison.Doris Robertson, 50, her sons Hansley and Kenny were sentenced at Lewes Crown Court yesterday (Thursday, November 19) having previously been found guilty of violent disorder.A fourth defendant, who cannot be identified due to his aged, was also found guilty.Kenny Robertson, 23, of Martyrs...

Mum and 2 sons who took part in mass Bewbush brawl involving...

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