Check Your Windscreens, say Surrey Police

Surrey Police are asking people to be careful when driving in the recent turbulent weather and to check their windscreens before travel

At least one accident on Sunday was caused by the driver failing to clear the ice of their window

Meanwhile the environment agency are asking people to check their website to find out if they or their family live in a flood risk area.

Crawley Fire Death Woman Named

The investigation into the death of a woman in her home in Crawley on New Year’s Eve has revealed her as 51-year-old Maria Woodhead.

The exact cause of her death is not certain but forensic scientists have established that there was not an explosion as first thought, but that a small fire, contained within one room at the house, may have caused Miss Woodhead’s death.

Investigations continue.

Crawley MP welcomes news of School Funding

Crawley MP, Henry Smith, has welcomed the news that the Government has announced an extra £2.35 billion for more school places.

This means that between 2014 and 2017 schools in West Sussex will receive over £28 million.

This move comes as rising birth rates mean there is huge demand for more school places.