An investigation has been launched into a house fire in Broadfield.

The blaze broke out just after 9 o’clock last Saturday morning (14 March) in an empty building. Extensive damage was caused and the lives of residents in adjoining homes were also put at risk.

Police are seeking witnesses to this incident which is being described as an arson attack.

A woman in her 40’s has been assaulted in Ifield.

The victim was walking her along Ifield Drive Wednesday (18 March) evening just after 7 o’clock. She was approached by a man who punched her and knocked her to the ground. The 44-year-old woman sustained cuts and bruises. She knew her attacker.

A 43-year-old man from Crawley has been arrested on suspicion of assault.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact Sussex Police.

Surrey’s become the best connected county in Britain following the completion of the main part of a high-speed broadband project.

The county council and BT have announced that fibre broadband coverage has been extended to more than 82,000 businesses and homes not included in commercial roll outs.

Surrey County Council Deputy Leader Peter Martin said that the roll out was delivered at a rate of nearly 200 homes and businesses per working day.

He also noted however that there was still work to do to reach premises located in the harder to reach places of the county.

MP Henry Smith has called on Crawley to mark the 70th anniversary of VE Day on 8th May 2015.

This year VE Day, Victory in Europe Day, marks 70 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe, and is to be commemorated with three days of events, from Friday 8th to Sunday 10th May.

Henry stated that he hopes people in Crawley and across our country will reflect on the 70th anniversary of VE Day, and how the sacrifices of the Second World War ensured the freedoms we enjoy. Standing in the House of Commons or attending Royal British Legion events in Crawley is a constant reminder.

One of the commemorations around the country will see beacons across Great Britain lit on Friday 8th May.