Welcome to Crawley Daily (crawleydaily.co.uk), the premier independent online news platform dedicated exclusively to Crawley news, Crawley weather, Crawley traffic, Crawley council updates, Crawley sports, and vibrant community stories. Launched in 2018 from the heart of Crawley town centre, we have grown into the go-to digital destination for residents, businesses, commuters, and visitors seeking real-time breaking Crawley news, in-depth local features, and practical lifestyle guides covering everything from Crawley markets and Crawley parks to Crawley nightlife, Crawley pub quiz nights, Crawley shopping, and Crawley to Brighton day trips.
Our mission is simple yet powerful: to deliver accurate, timely, and engaging hyper-local journalism that celebrates Crawley’s unique identity as a dynamic New Town in West Sussex, perfectly positioned near Gatwick Airport and within easy reach of London and the South Coast. Whether you’re searching for the latest Crawley train station delays, Crawley walking trails, Crawley yoga studios, cycling routes around Crawley, eco-friendly activities in Crawley, or family fun in Crawley including Tilgate Park adventures, Crawley Daily has you covered with SEO-optimized content designed to rank highly in searches like “Crawley local news today” or “best cafes in Crawley for coffee lovers.”
Unlike national outlets, we focus 100% on Crawley-specific topics: from Crawley Memorial Gardens as a peaceful spot to Crawley neighborhoods for relocation advice, Crawley music venues, Crawley bars and pubs, Crawley picnic spots, High Street shopping highlights, Crawley football and leisure, Crawley to Brighton easy day trips, Crawley weather best time to visit, and even niche guides like affordable hotels in Crawley, best breakfast spots, fish and chips in Crawley, budget eats under £10, best Indian restaurants, Crawley art scene galleries and murals, Crawley farmers market, Crawley cinema and theater, Crawley food scene for tourists, Crawley history walks, and romantic date ideas. We also provide essential Gatwick to Crawley shuttle info, Crawley business district tours, and holiday events in Crawley.
Crawley Daily is built on a foundation of community trust, journalistic integrity, and digital innovation. Our team operates from a modern newsroom in Crawley’s bustling County Mall area, leveraging cutting-edge SEO strategies, schema markup, and mobile-first design to ensure our articles appear at the top of Google results for long-tail queries such as “hidden gems in Crawley you must visit,” “pub crawl in Crawley best local bars,” “Crawley history from village to modern town,” or “day trip from London to Crawley guide.” We prioritize original reporting, fact-checked sources, and multimedia content (photos, videos, infographics) to enhance user experience and dwell time—key Google ranking factors.
Since inception, we’ve published over 5,000 articles, garnered 2 million+ annual pageviews, and built a loyal readership of 150,000+ monthly unique visitors. Our content is indexed rapidly by Google, thanks to sitemaps, internal linking, and keyword-rich H1/H2 structures. We adhere to Google’s E-E-A-T guidelines (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness) by showcasing journalist bios, transparent sourcing, and regular updates. Crawley Daily is also active on social media, with verified X (Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram accounts amplifying local events in Crawley and festival calendars.
Meet Our Dedicated Crawley Journalists
Our editorial team consists of seasoned local reporters who live, work, and breathe Crawley. Each brings unique expertise to cover Crawley breaking news, sports, culture, business, and lifestyle.
Sarah Thompson – Senior Editor & Lead Reporter
Sarah has been the backbone of Crawley Daily since 2019, specializing in breaking Crawley news, council updates, traffic alerts, and community stories. A Crawley resident for 15 years, she previously worked at the Crawley Observer. Sarah’s investigative pieces on Crawley New Town development history and eco-friendly activities have won local journalism awards. She holds a BA in Journalism from the University of Sussex. Contact Sarah: sarah.thompson@crawleydaily.co.uk | Phone: 01293 567890 Office Address: Crawley Daily Newsroom, Suite 12, County Mall Shopping Centre, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1FF
Michael Reynolds – Sports, Leisure & Lifestyle Journalist
Michael covers Crawley sports (including Crawley Town FC), parks picnic spots, walking trails, cycling routes, golf courses, and nightlife guides like pub crawls and quiz nights. A former semi-pro footballer, he’s passionate about family fun in Crawley and Tilgate Park features. Michael’s articles on best fish and chips and budget eats under £10 are reader favorites. Contact Michael: michael.reynolds@crawleydaily.co.uk | Phone: 01293 567891 Office Address: Crawley Daily Hub, 45 High Street, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1BQ
Emily Hargreaves – Culture, Food & Events Journalist
Emily dives into Crawley’s art scene, street art tours, music venues, cinema/theater, farmers markets, and food scene—from best cafes, breakfast spots, Italian favorites, to Indian restaurants. She also curates holiday events, romantic date ideas, and solo traveler guides. With a background in food blogging, Emily ensures every Crawley dining recommendation is tried and tested. Contact Emily: emily.hargreaves@crawleydaily.co.uk | Phone: 01293 567892 Office Address: Crawley Daily Studio, 78 The Boulevard, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1XH
Why Choose Crawley Daily for Your Local Crawley Information?
- Hyper-Local Focus: 100% Crawley-centric content, no filler.
- SEO-Optimized: Articles structured with proper headings, meta tags, alt text, and internal links for top Google rankings.
- Real-Time Updates: Push notifications for breaking news via our app.
- Community Engagement: Reader polls, comment sections, and social sharing.
- Advertising Opportunities: Reach Crawley’s affluent Gatwick-adjacent audience.
Contact Crawley Daily
General Enquiries: info@crawleydaily.co.uk | Phone: 01293 567889 Tip Line (Anonymous): tips@crawleydaily.co.uk | Phone: 01293 567893 Advertising & Partnerships: ads@crawleydaily.co.uk Head Office: Crawley Daily Media House, 23 Queens Square, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1HA, United Kingdom Follow Us: X (Twitter) | Facebook | Instagram
Crawley Daily is proudly independent, ad-supported, and committed to ethical journalism. We value your feedback—help us improve by rating this page or submitting story ideas. Together, let’s keep Crawley informed, connected, and thriving!
