East Grinstead

Town's empty car parks rewarded for safety

HACKED: Evidence of the shrubs re-growing at Chequer Mead car park.

Friday, March 12, 2010

NO one seems to be using them, but at least East Grinstead's car parks are among the safest in the district.

The "stupid" decision to chop down a town centre hedgerow has helped a council scoop a top award for its car parks.

But a leading opponent of the move...

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Garages see a rise in business due to potholes

Friday, March 12, 2010

MOST of us can't stand the sight of them but mechanics around the town are seeing a boost in their business from the worsening state of our roads. At...

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Bar staff get waxed for charity

Sam Crowhurst (centre) about to be waxed with Kelly Elliman (left) and beautician Josie Hyder (right)

Friday, March 12, 2010

BRAVE bar staff had their backs, chests and armpits waxed in the name of charity Staff at Bar Kuba on East Grinstead High Street arranged a charity...

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Safety work carried out after more than 18 accidents

WRECK: Richard Card was driving his classic mini when he skidded on ice on the A22

Thursday, March 11, 2010

VITAL work to make a Felbridge road safe has been carried out, but only after a spate of serious crashes. On Monday last week 12 cars were involved in...

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Changes at sports centre to secure its future

Thursday, March 11, 2010

EAST Grinstead Sports Club says it is dealing with its financial problems and is "very much open for business". Speculation and rumours have...

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BABY OF THE YEAR: Buy tomorrow's Courier and Observer to vote for your winner

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

IS YOUR child in the running to be crowned our baby or toddler of the year. You are just 24 hours away from being able to cast your vote and decide...

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Railway station plans to be discussed

PLANS: The redevelopment of East Grinstead railway station will be discussed

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

THE redevelopment of East Grinstead's railway station will be the topic of a meeting this week. Chaired by Mid Sussex MP Nicholas Soames and hosted by...

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Servicemen may help mark St George's Day in the town

Tuesday, March 09, 2010

A GROUP of servicemen from RAF Benson could mark St George's Day with a visit to East Grinstead next month. The Queen Victoria Hospital social club...

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Bees return to Standen

Tuesday, March 09, 2010

HONEY could be back on the menu at Standen when a bee hive is reintroduced. The National Trust is putting bees back into the kitchen garden at the...

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Police scheme targets problem areas

Tuesday, March 09, 2010

POLICE seized 15 cans of lager from underage drinkers during a five-day crackdown against crime. Together with housing associations, the DVLA and Mid...

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