KEVIN GORDON - Discovering more about lost village
I had a very pleasant day last Saturday on the site of one of the lost villages of East Sussex. Exceat (pronounced Ex-seat) is now lost under the rolling downland fields between Friston and Seaford. It...
View ArticlePetition plea for a new surface to eliminate Cabbage Walk hazards in Lewes
Residents are being invited to sign a petition calling for action on a “dangerous” pedestrian route in Lewes.It has been organised by Sarah-Jane Penfold and asks for the path known as Cabbage Walk to...
View ArticleIn the May spirit at Uckfield
Entry was free to St Philip’s School Summer Fair, High Street, Uckfield, on Saturday to those who wore a hat.Children enjoyed Maypole dancing, the tradition of the month, and there were bouncy castles,...
View ArticlePolice success on Wealden heating oil thefts
There have been no more reported thefts of heating oil in Wealden since police stopped a van and arrested two men in the first week of Operation Zeero.After an increase in thefts from domestic tanks...
View ArticleI want to do what I can to help others, Chipsters!
HOW are you? Are you looking forward to your half-term holiday?I can’t wait – I have been trying to decide for ages what I’m going to do. I really want to go to the zoo and look at some other animals,...
View ArticleTREVOR WEEKS MBE - Legendary movie star visits WRAS Casualty Care Centre
WRAS was visited last week by Virginia McKenna and Chris Draper of Born Free Foundation.The young Grey seal washed up at Sovereign Harbour
View ArticleKEVIN GORDON - Seaford’s hidden medieval gem
This week the Crypt Gallery in Seaford will be open every day for an exhibition of art, prints and photographs by Seaford artists.There will be cards and crafts on sale too, but it will also be a great...
View ArticleNew mayor for Uckfield
Cllr Ian Smith became the new Uckfield Town Mayor on Monday evening with Cllr Jeremy Hallett the new Deputy Mayor. In his acceptance speech, Cllr Smith thanked outgoing mayor John Carvey. He said he...
View ArticlePoster in Grape’s memory warns of strimmer danger
You may remember a few weeks ago we had one of our former hedgehogs called “Grape” come back into care after being found by a young lad called Frazer. Frazer discovered Grape in his garden with a nasty...
View ArticleCars damaged as police chase van to Selmeston
Four police cars were among a number of vehicles damaged when a van that failed to stop for police in Brighton was brought to a halt on the A27 near Selmeston yesterday (June 2) afternoon.Police were...
View ArticleKEVIN GORDON - Short beach with a long history
Last year I reviewed a book by local author Rodney Castleden of East Blatchington and I am pleased to report that his next book is now available. “On Blatchington Beach” is another superb read by this...
View ArticleFamily escape from candle fire drama
A candle caused a fire at a house in Lewes in the early hours of Wednesday.Three crews from Lewes and Barcombe were called out to North Way at 4.15am and remained until 5.30am.Thankfully, the family...
View ArticleLessons in dance at Bede’s
The Legat School of Dance entertained the Bede’s community at Unconstrained, their annual Choreographic Competition. The whole evening was designed, choreographed and managed by the Lower Fifth...
View ArticleJohnston Press wins prestigious Association of Online Publishers award
Johnston Press plc, the parent company of this paper, has won a top award at the prestigious Association of Online Publishers Awards.The company’s Ad Ops team, based in Peterborough, was named Digital...
View ArticleI had a really exciting week including a trip to London
Hi kids. MY WEEK has been really exciting.It’s summer time, and the sunshine has made me want to play outside every day! On Monday I went for a walk with my Mum and Dad in the countryside. Whilst we...
View ArticleReports of Peacehaven attempted abduction quashed by police
Police are reassuring parents and residents of Peacehaven and the surrounding areas there has not been an attempted abduction of a child by two men in a white van.Details of the incident have been...
View ArticleBinoculars and cash stolen from Seaford car
A pair of binoculars and a small amount of cash were stolen when a car was broken into in Headland Avenue, Seaford.The break-in to the Vauxhall Zafira, which is thought to have been unlocked whilst...
View ArticleShaping the Hailsham of the future - your say
More clothing retailers, tidier shop frontages and improved parking are just some of the things residents would like to see improved in Hailsham.Responses from a questionnaire carried out by Hailsham...
View ArticlePolice warnings after ‘tombstoning’ in Seaford
Seaford Police are warning youngsters and their parents of the dangers of ‘tombstoning’ after police responded to a number of complaints on yesterday (Wednesday July 10) afternoon and evening about...
View ArticleNewhaven road closed after traffic accident
A Newhaven road has been closed this afternoon (Thursday July 11) following an accident.The B2109 Drove Road has been shut in both directions between the A26 New Road junction and the Railway Approach...
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