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Massage Oils linked to fire in Crawley

Massage oils have been linked to a fire in Crawley.

Fire crews from Horsham and Crawley were called to a small fire in a launderette on Tilgate Parade Saturday evening.

It is believed towels covered in massage oils may have self-combusted.

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service warns that although the circumstances are unusual it is not impossible.

It advises people to make sure materials which have absorbed oil are washed at a high temperature and the correct detergent is used.

Power Tools Stolen in Reigate

Appeals are ongoing for information relating to a burglary in Reigate.

Power tools were taken during the incident at a property on Lesbourne Road last month.

Detectives are keen to hear from a man featured in CCTV footage.

You can view the picture on the Surrey Police website.

Football: Reds Relegated; Merstham Promoted

After three years in the third tier of football, Crawley Town have been relegated to League Two.

They lost at home to Coventry CIty by 2 goals to 1.  The Reds had taken the lead in the 47th minute through a header by Pogba.

However two goals in the last 15 minutes by the visitors put an end to their hopes of taking three points from the must-win game.

In contrast there was good news for Merstham FC who beat Folkstone Invicta away by three goals to nil to win the Ryman League Division One South Play-off final and promotion to the Ryman Premier League.

Crawley residents warned of burglaries targeting gold

Residents are being reminded to keep their homes secure after a spate of burglaries in Crawley.

Gold jewellery, cash and electrical items are among the items stolen during 11 burglaries across the town.

Detectives believe the break-ins are linked and urge witnesses to come forward.

High performance vehicles have been sighted in the vicinity of roads where the burglaries occurred, including a white Ford Focus ST.

Over the past eight weeks there have been burglaries in Pound Hill, West Green, Northgate, and Three Bridges.

Thieves have been targeting jewellery and gold items in particular, often leaving other less valuable items behind.

Sussex Firefighters join rescue efforts in Nepal

Firefighters from Sussex have flown out to Nepal to help in the aftermath of the earthquakes.

6 members of the Technical Rescue Unit of West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service are part of the UK’s International Search and Rescue response.

Members of the Technical Rescue Unit, based in Horley, are responsible for the Uk’s logistics operation.  They have flown out with more than 11 tons of equipment including search cameras, listening devices, breaking and breaching tools and jacking and lifting gear.