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Yeovil v Crawley Town FC

Crawley Town’s League 2 game against Yeovil Town at Huish Park which was postponed on 22nd November, has been rearranged for tomorrow.  

Tickets bought in advance for the fixture will be valid.  If you can’t make the new date and have purchased a ticket, Yeovil box office will arrange a refund.  

Kick off is at 3 o’clock.

Police and Fire Service Launch Anti Drink and Drug Driving Campaigns

West Sussex firefighters have launched a new campaign to tackle drink and drug driving during the Christmas festivities.  The campaign, called “Under the Influence” aims to save lives and prevent serious injuries to road users.  

As part of the campaign, a number of events will be held to raise awareness of the dangers.  Firefighters will be at several locations across West Sussex in the run up to Christmas including County Mall in Crawley on Friday 16th December.

Meanwhile Surrey and Sussex Police are also stepping up their seasonal operation to prevent drink and drug driving, with the simple message “Go Cold Turkey” and have none at all if you’re behind the wheel.

The Christmas campaign launched yesterday and will see Surrey and Sussex Roads Policing Units carrying out dedicated patrols across the two counties on a 24/7 basis. Police warn that there is no safe limit for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Infection-Detecting Bandages Trial Begins

A smart bandage which changes colour when it detects infections, is being trialled at the Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead.  

The technology has potential to detect infection earlier, allowing improved treatment for burns patients.  The trial will see swabs and dressings taken from hundreds of patients to be used in laboratory tests to see how sensitive the bandages are to infections.  The colour changing bandage will also prevent unnecessary tests in patients who do not have an infection.  

The Queen Victoria Hospital is one of four hospitals conducting the clinical trials.  The technology was developed at the University of Bath and is funded by the Medical Research Council.

Hospital Holds Radiology Department Open Day

East Surrey Hospital’s Radiology Department is holding a recruitment open day on Monday.  Following significant investment in the department, the hospital is offering a number of new opportunities to join the team.  

The Trust welcomes all levels of experience from students to experienced radiographers.

Victory for Crawley Wasps LFC

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Photo shows Suzanne Davies who scored a hat-trick in Crawley Wasps’ 10-0 win over Aylesford.  Picture:  Ben Walker

Crawley Wasps Ladies’ Football Club scored 10 goals on Sunday in their home match against Aylesford.  Suzanne Davies scored a hat-trick as Wasps went seven nil up at half time.  A late own goal saw them equal last month’s ten nil victory over Herne Bay.

Wasps move back into second place in the London and South East Premier Division, two points behind Leyton Orient.