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East Grinstead gardener saved by "knight in shining armour"

RESCUED: A stranger rushed to the aid of Chris McEwan after she broke her leg gardening

A PASSING motorist rescued a green-fingered resident after she fell and broke her leg while sprucing up her garden.

Chris McEwan, of Portland Road was saved by a "knight in shining armour", after she had an unfortunate accident while gardening.

Mrs McEwan, 56, was "pottering about" in her steep garden when she fell over and broke...

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Council leader urges East Grinstead shoppers to use local stores at Christmas

A PLEA to Christmas shoppers to use their local stores has come from the town council leader. Councillor James Baldwin told Monday's council meeting of his fears for traders over the festive...

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Bagpipe surprise for birthday girl

SCOT SONG: Piper James McCombie with Linda Rees and company chairman Jeffrey Fredericks

A BAGPIPE player greeted an office manager with a musical birthday surprise. It was the skirl of the pipes which gave Linda Rees the...

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Festive fun raises £3,500 for school funds

FESTIVE FUN: St Mary's pupils meet Santa

A CHRISTMAS fair went with a swing last Saturday at St Mary's Primary School. Children met Father Christmas and had their face painted,...

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ASBO for teenage girl

ASBO: Ella Atkins

ANTI-SOCIAL behaviour in Forest Row has landed a teenage girl with a banning order. Ella Atkins, 19, of London Road, Forest Row, has...

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PICTURE SPECIAL: East Grinstead's artistic talents celebrated at awards

IN TUNE: Vicky Searle - sings "I'm not That Girl"

OUTSTANDING actors, directors and other artistic types were honoured at East Grinstead's answer to the Oscars. The annual DEBRA awards...

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Residents have say on village plan

A VILLAGE has held an exhibition to encourage residents to have their say about the future of where they live. Turners Hill Parish Council organised a village design exhibition at The Ark on...

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Cancer hospice under threat

A HOME that provides care for Lingfield cancer patients may soon be closed. A Surrey hospice that provides support for terminally ill patients, who are in the final stages of their lives,...

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Chequer Mead panto ready for lift-off

Flying high: Choreographer Jill Redford tries out the flying rig at Chequer Mead with the help of Nick Kirby

PETER Pan will fly into Chequer Mead this Christmas, after a unique piece of equipment was installed at the arts centre. Choreographer...

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Jackson returns to boost East Grinstead

KEY PLAYER: East Grinstead's Ashley Jackson (right) will aim to help his side retain their Indoor Premier League crown

East Grinstead manager Matt Jones is looking forward to welcoming Ashley Jackson back to the club as they bid to defend their indoor league title.

The club have won the EHL Indoor Premier Division title for the past two seasons and Jones says his squad are as strong as ever going into this year's season, which begins this month.

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East Grinstead's best of the season

TURNING THE CORNER: East Grinstead are coming to terms with life in County League's top tier

Wasps produced their best performance since promotion back to the County League's top flight and boss Gavin Neville hopes it is a sprin...

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Crawley Down beaten after a 12 goal thriller

DOWN TO EARTH: James Upton scored the first equaliser for Crawley Down but it was not the Anvils' day

SCL Div Two Challenge Cup, quarter final Rustington 7 Crawley Down FC 2 (after extra time) Crawley Down were knocked out of their last...

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Jones' Grinstead held by Surbiton

EHL Premier Division East Grinstead 0 Surbiton 0 A combination of good defending, poor finishing and downright luck helped Surbiton hang on for a draw with East Grinstead. Title chasing EG...

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East Grinstead outclassed

OUTGUNNED:East Grinstead (pictured earlier in the season) battled well but were outclassed in their game with Bromley

London Division Four South East Bromley 27 East Grinstead 10 East Grinstead battled hard but were outclassed by a Bromely side who...

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X Factor pair ready for tour

POPSTERS: Same Difference are at the Brighton Centre next March

ANOTHER of Simon Cowell's stable are going out on tour.

Following last year's X Factor series, Same Difference will be on the road performing songs from their debut album.

The band were mentored by Simon Cowell and reached the final of the popular reality show.

They are now all set to release their debut single 'We R...

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Jools Holland coming to Brighton

PIANOMAN: Jools Holland's band have been together for two decades

BOOGIE woogie maestro Jools Holland will be twinkling the ivories in Brighton this weekend. The TV presenter and musician brings his...

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Dracula plays it for laughs in new show

FUNNY: A new show brings a touch of comedy to Dracula

DRACULA can certainly be spooky - but can he be funny too? Dracula The Panto comes to the Harlequin in Redhill on Friday November 28 at...

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