GCSE RESULTS: Seaford Head School “tremendously proud” at best-ever results
Seaford Head School’s acting headteacher Helen Key is “tremendously proud” after students recorded the school’s best-ever set of GCSE results. A huge amount of hard work and commitment from students...
View ArticleZoo volunteer gets tattoo of her favourite lemur
A 20-year-old zoo volunteer has had her favourite lemur immortalised into a tattoo to celebrate her life-changing experience.Olivia Cottrell, a volunteer at Drusillas Park, got lemur Scar tattooed...
View ArticleGCSE RESULTS: Chailey School students celebrate results success
Chailey School has enjoyed another successful year for GCSE results, with 79 per cent of students securing five or more A*-C grades.The key measures of expected progress in English and Mathematics both...
View ArticleClassic Cycle group supports cycling byelaw changes
Bexhill’s Classic Cycle Group has come out in support of the proposed amendment to Eastbourne’s seafront byelaw which would permit safe cycling along the promenade.Ray Konyn, events co-ordinator for...
View ArticleFamily fun event ‘Under the Sea’ in Battle this weekend
There’s fun for all the family at Battles’ Emmanuel Centre, Harrier Lane, tomorrow (Saturday August 22) with an Under the Sea event featuring activities for younger children, parents and carers from...
View ArticleBikes worth nearly £3,000 stolen in Seaford
Police are appealing for witnesses after four bikes were stolen from a garage in Bishopstone Road, Seaford.Officers were called at around 10.50am on Saturday, August 15 to a report that a residential...
View ArticleWreath commemorating VJ Day goes missing from Lewes War Memorial
A white poppy wreath laid at the Lewes War Memorial to commemorate the 70th anniversary of VJ Day has gone missing. The Royal British Legion had marked the historic event with a service of remembrance...
View ArticleHuge payout if council reneges on homes deal
Lewes District Council says a petition proposed by some members cannot be lodged as the information it contains is incorrect.Cllr Ruth O’Keeffe and colleagues hoped to engage townspeople in a plea to...
View ArticleWealden pet owner offers £100 to find stowaway cat
A Wealden pet owner is offering a £100 reward to help find her family cat, who she believes has stowed away with visitors to the town.Kimberley English, from Ridgewood in Uckfield thinks her British...
View ArticleControversial plan for 79 homes is given the green light
The South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) has approved controversial plans for 79 new homes on a former landfill site in Lewes.The authority’s planning committee approved the application for 79...
View ArticleCar crashes into Seaford shop
Fire services attended a car which collided with a shop in Seaford’s town centre.The car collided with the M&Co clothing store on Broad Street at around 9.30am on Friday August 21. No one was hurt...
View ArticleMAGAZINE: Food & Loire Valley Wines masterclass with wine expert Tom Canavan
The Loire Valley is one of the most important wine regions in France and is home to some of the world’s best wines. To show off a number of the region’s favourite drops, wine expert and writer Tom...
View ArticleMAGAZINE: Manufacturers should be keen to attract more school leavers
With students around the UK having recently received their GSCE and A Level results, many will be considering their futures, while businesses and industries will be looking to attract the cream of the...
View ArticleFamily needs help to keep autistic daughter safe
A Peacehaven family is hoping to raise enough money to buy a trained assistance dog to keep their autistic daughter safe.Isabelle King, six, has no idea about danger. Her mum Michelle says when she...
View ArticleSeaford childminders rated outstanding by Ofsted
A pair of Seaford childminders have been praised by Ofsted after achieving an outstanding rating – the highest given by the watchdog.Angela and Martin Robards have been working as childminders in...
View ArticleMissing Uckfield teen found safe in Nottingham
A missing Uckfield teenager has been found safe and well in Nottingham. Daryan Rawf, 17, had been reported missing after last being seen on Wednesday (August 12).Police would like to thank the public...
View ArticleBathroom ventilation fan caused flat fire
An investigation by East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service discovered a bathroom ventilation fan was the cause of a blaze in a block of flats. The fire in the bathroom spread after melting plastic from...
View ArticleTONY STAPLES: A delicious summer pudding that doesn’t have to be a messy affair
Master meringues this summer and a classic dessert can be ready in minutes. Tony Staples, head chef of The Grill restaurant, situated within Crawley’s Arora Hotel, shares his meringue secrets.There are...
View ArticlePolice warn Seaford residents to be on guard after two burglaries
Police in Seaford are advising residents, especially those going on holiday, to be on their guard following two recent burglaries in the town.A property in Upper Sherwood Road, Seaford was broken into...
View ArticleBurglars raid house in Fletching
Cash and other items were stolen during a burglary in Fletching on Thursday (August 20).The house, on the village High Street, was entered between 6.20pm and 10.30pm that night. Marks on the front door...
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