Wealden core strategy ‘disastrous’ for Uckfield and Crowborough
Approval of the core strategy, including a ban on developing within 7km of Ashdown Forest, has been called ‘disastrous’ for Uckfield and Crowborough.Wealden became the first planning authority in East...
View ArticleCannabis farm found at Piltdown
A large scale cannabis farm was discovered by police when they followed a vehicle on Monday (December 10) at Piltdown, near Uckfield.Two men were arrested for cannabis production when they got out of...
View ArticleGo kart stolen from Five Ashes
Police have released images of a go kart that was stolen along with its box trailer from Five Ashes.They were taken from Heathfield Road, Five Ashes, at about 1pm on December 3. The trailer was seen...
View ArticleNewhaven school makes progress in removal of special measures, says Ofsted
A school in Newhaven is making ‘reasonable progress towards the removal of special measures, according to an Ofsted inspector.Meeching Valley Primary School was delighted with the news which it...
View ArticleElderly Heathfield woman duped by bogus workman
A bogus garden worker called at the house of an elderly couple in Broad Oak, Heathfield, and stole around £600.A man called at the house on Halley Road around 4.30pm yeterday (Sunday December 16) and...
View Article£2m boost for Uckfield High Street
Between £2m and £2.75m is to be spent improving Uckfield town centre, including a car park on the old station site.The first stage of a package of measures includes improvements for pedestrians and...
View ArticleAward for Mayfield science student
A student from a Mayfield school is celebrating after being presented with a Gold Crest Award at the University of Brighton for research she completed during a placement.Charlotte Wright, a Year 13...
View ArticleUckfield school’s friends get cash
Local mason John Hale from Loxfield Lodge kindly presented the Friends of the School Association of Rocks Park School, Uckfield, with cheques totalling £600. The money was gratefully received from the...
View ArticleSeaford school closed early due to norovirus
Another Seahaven school closed early for the Christmas break yesterday (Thursday December 20) as almost half the children were suffering the winter vomiting bug.Headteacher Mrs Amanda Gard said...
View ArticleBattle to keep pace with the potholes menace
East Sussex has seen a big increase in potholes following the recent severe weather that hit the county over Christmas and the New Year.The heavy rain has contributed to road repair problems with more...
View ArticleUckfield convent homes plan approved
The unpopular scheme to build on land around a demolished convent in Uckfield has now been formally approved.Plans for three houses to be torn down and 14 built on the St Michael’s Convent site in New...
View ArticleTackling problems caused by commuter parking in Lewes street
A big step towards resolving the problem of people using a Lewes street as a car park was taken this week.Local Independent Councillor Ruth O’Keeffe held what she described as a “highly productive”...
View ArticleGenuine progress being made despite difficulties faced by all
January is always a good time to look back over the past year. For many of us, 2012 will always be remembered as being remarkable for both the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, and also the most spectacular...
View ArticlePlenty of call-outs as freezing weather sets in for the week
Over the past week due to the severe weather warnings issued by the Met Office, I have had to sleep over at the Casualty Centre to ensure that the casualties are fed, watered and medicated. By Saturday...
View ArticleBed and breakfast boost for Lewes economy
Lewes Town and Country Bed and Breakfast group celebrated the publication of its 14th annual brochure with a party at the Town Hall. It now features 50 B&Bs in Lewes and the surrounding...
View ArticleTawny owls seem to flock whenever it starts to snow
I am so pleased the snow and ice have gone! I have just about recovered from losing so much sleep due to the hedgehogs scratching, scoffing and huffing away in their pens at the centre last week when I...
View ArticleCrowborough burial site plans uncertain
Plans for a natural cemetery in Crowborough could fall foul of Wealden District Council’s ‘seven kilometre’ rule.The Town Council had bought 13 acres of land at Summersales Farm in order to create two...
View ArticleWaldron manhole covers stolen
Manhole covers were stolen from the length of Possingworth Lane, Waldron overnight late last week.Waldron resident Valerie Chidson told the Express open drains were exposed and council workers placed...
View ArticleRNLI video captures search for missing man in rough seas off Eastbourne
THE RNLI has released dramatic video coverage of their search for a man lost overboard in violent seas off Sovereign Harbour.The 55-year-old crewman, who has not been named, remains missing despite an...
View ArticleRegistration for the Jobstoday National Virtual Career Fair has now opened
Jobstoday have opened registration for their national Virtual Careers Fair to connect great employers with talented job seekers across the UK.The Virtual Careers Fair is an online platform where...
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