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Fans of Crawley Town FC praised by Police

Supporters of Crawley Town Football Club can hold their heads up high despite a disappointing season which ended in relegation.

The fans have been praised by police for their behaviour.

On only four occasions people were ejected from the stadium and there was only one arrest this season.  Those 5 incidents involved away fans.

Recycling in Surrey could save taxpayers millions

Around £4 million could be saved by taxpayers in Surrey if they recycled more.

That is the finding of an analysis into waste in the County.

10,500 tonnes of unwanted clothes and textiles were discarded last year which could have been reused or recycled.

More than £1 million a year is spent collecting and disposing the items in Surrey.  The County is also missing out on around £3 million a year which could be raised through recycling the products.

Clothes for recycling can be torn or tatty, as long as they’re clean and dry.

For more information on how to recycle items in Surrey visit the website: www.recycleforsurrey.org.uk

Absconder seen in Horsham

A man has absconded from prison.

Michael O’Rourke was serving a sentence for burglary and theft at Ford Open Prison when he was reported missing last Wednesday.

The 36-year old is believed to have got a taxi around 9 o’clock the evening of 6th May from Horsham railway station.

He is described as white, of medium build, around 5’8’’, with a shaved head and was last seen wearing grey jogging bottoms, white jumper and black trainers, and carrying a large green raincoat.

Members of the public who know of his whereabouts are asked not to approach him but dial 999 immediately.

 

Iron Horse redevelopment in Merstham takes a step forward

The regeneration of Merstham has taken a step forward.

Work on the Iron Horse site is due to begin next month.

The project is a collaboration between Reigate & Banstead Borough Council, Surrey County Council and Raven Housing Trust.

Principal Contractor W. Stirland will construct a three-storey building on the former Iron Horse public house site.

It will consist of four retail units and ten flats; and is scheduled for completion by Spring 2016.

Meanwhile work to regenerate community facilities on the Triangle Site is due to get underway later this month.

Woman raped in Crawley

A teenager has been raped in Crawley.

The 18 year-old was attacked on a cyclepath off Haslett Avenue East in Three Bridges.

The victim was found just before 11.30 Saturday evening.

Police believe the assault happened around 11 o’clock and are asking anyone who was in the vicinity at the time who may have seen or heard anything suspicious to dial the non-emergency number 101.