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Help needed to make St Patrick's Day parade a success

IRISH FUN: A young boy enjoys the parade at last year's St Patrick's Day Parade.

Monday, March 15, 2010

THE TOWN will be turning green this weekend, as Irish celebrations come to Crawley.

St Patrick's Day will be celebrated with a weekend of events, but now organisers are calling on town residents to make the event extra special.

The annual St Patrick's Day Parade...

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Snow struggles top of the agenda at summit

Monday, March 15, 2010

COMMUNITY spirit was just one of the positives to come from the wintry weather. Representatives from councils, schools, police and fire services and...

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Can you help make Dominic's dream come true?

CAN YOU HELP? Dominic Francillia with his mum Sarah, who is trying to raise £45,000 for her son to have a vital operation

Sunday, March 14, 2010

A LITTLE boy has a chance of a life-changing operation – but needs £45,000 to make his wish come true. Dominic Francillia has Spastic...

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Pothole misery leaves business booming at Crawley garages

WHOLE LOT OF BOTHER: The roads cracked up after the inter weather. Picture taken at Crawley Leisure Park in December.

Saturday, March 13, 2010

POTHOLES have been driving us barmy all winter, but not everyone is suffering because of Crawley's crumbling roads. Mechanics in the town are seeing a...

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Street pastors celebrate first birthday

HELPING HAND: Sarah Davis is one of the town's caring street pastors

Friday, March 12, 2010

A DEDICATED group of people who devote their spare time to helping late-night revellers are celebrating their first birthday. Crawley Street Pastors...

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Tributes paid to former Crawley Town barman

MUCH LOVED: Charlie Ward worked in bars and social clubs across Crawley

Friday, March 12, 2010

A LOVING husband, dad and grandfather who had "friends at every corner of the street" has passed away. Popular Charlie 'Chaz' Ward, who ran several...

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VOTE NOW: Choose a new logo for children's charity

Friday, March 12, 2010

WHICH of these colourful creations do you think should represent a children's charity? Here is your chance to decide. We asked our young readers to...

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Flower power the key to 50 years of wedded bliss

IT MUST BE LOVE: Jean and Fred are celebrating their wedding anniversary in the same year as the floral club.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

LOVE has blossomed in more than one way for a pair of flower fans. Loved up Jean and Fred Smith will celebrate 50 years of wedded bliss this week, but...

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Crawley dad slims down for marathon effort

MEDALS: Mark Clawson has run 185 races, including five marathons and 28 half marathons

Thursday, March 11, 2010

A DAD-OF-TWO who turned his life around after glimpsing his own reflection will run three marathons in three weekends. Five years ago Mark Clawson,...

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