Search on for 120 new Sussex Special Constables
Sussex Police are recruiting 120 new Special Constables.The police say that being a special constable is one of the most unique and interesting ways to volunteer your time to serve the local...
View ArticlePavement parking concern raised by Friends of Lewes
The Friends of Lewes is concerned about the amount of pavement parking in the county town.The Civic Society said that not only does it impede the passage of pedestrians but also in many cases it has...
View ArticleBack from holiday, so it’s back to school soon!
Hi kids. It turns out all that training I did with the team GB athletes paid off!Great Britain won six medals in Russia, three gold ones and three bronze. I really enjoyed cheering everybody on, it was...
View ArticleFamily tribute to Hailsham crash victim
The family of a Hailsham woman who died in a road collision on Sunday (August 25) have paid tribute to her.In a statement, Pamela Minshall’s family said: “Pam Minshall, aged 74, was taken from us, her...
View ArticleJobstoday’s National Virtual Careers Fair opens
Jobstoday’s National Virtual Careers Fair has now opened, connecting talented job seekers to local and National employers for the next 12 days until the 13th September.The Virtual Careers Fair is an...
View ArticleTREVOR WEEKS MBE - tough on team in week of horrendous injuries
This little female hedgehog has come into WRAS’s Casualty Care Centre today after being found in a garden in Buxted at 3pm in the afternoon. She seems is fairly good condition but has a slight neck...
View ArticleKEVIN GORDON - ‘More beer, less rats’ for Harvest Home
Isn’t it wonderful to see the fields around our area golden with crops? We have had a good year and the farmers are already beginning to gather in the harvest. In the past this would be a very...
View ArticleFinding the key to a better trail trip on Southern Railways
Single and return rail tickets have arrived on Southern’s industry-leading smartcard – the key – meaning passengers can now use the card for so much more than before. Following hot on the heels of the...
View ArticleSerious accident in Hailsham closes major road
A major road in Hailsham has been closed this afternoon (Sunday September 1) following a serious accident.The A267 in Hailsham has been shut and there has been slow traffic in both directions between...
View ArticleConcern over plans for former care home in Lewes
Fears have been expressed about the proposed demolition of a former care home in Lewes and its replacement with six houses.Members of Lewes Town Council’s Planning and Conservation Committee felt the...
View ArticlePolice appeal for Crowborough good Samaritan
Police are appealing for the good Samaritan who stopped to help a woman who had been assaulted in Crowborough last Wednesday night August 28) to come forward.The passer-by stopped when the woman...
View ArticlePlans to cut school transport in East Sussex announced
People are being asked to give their views on proposals to change arrangements for youngsters who receive help travelling to school.Over the next three years, East Sussex County Council needs to find...
View ArticleDung heap on fire at Isfield
A large dung heap fire threatened hedgerows and woodland at Isfield on Tuesday (September 3).Fire crews from Uckfield and Heathfield were called to a farm fire at 9.23am and found the dung heap well...
View ArticleTREVOR WEEKS MBE - Ill health and no ambulances did not make for an easy week
Thank you to Kate, Kathy, Lindsey, Murrae and Chris for helping so much this week whilst I have been ill for the second time in two weeks. With two of our ambulances off the road due to repairs its...
View ArticleKEVIN GORDON - Teacher who loved his Sussex history
In 1835 a young man published a book, the title of which left no question as to its contents. It was called “Sussex: Being an Historical, Topographical and General Description of every Rape, Hundred,...
View ArticleScheme gives a helping hand to job seekers and businesses across Lewes District
There’s a gulf between the haves and the have-nots when it comes to people finding a job.But to cross to the right side of that divide you just need to make a LEAP of faith – and get involved in an...
View ArticleEco Open Houses event to be staged in Lewes
Lewes and district Eco Open Houses is running its fourth annual event showcasing homes that inspire with ideas for green living and cutting energy bills. This year, 16 eco-friendly homes will open...
View ArticleDistraction burglary at Newick shop
Police are appealing for witnesses to a burglary at a shop at The Green, Newick, at about 3.20pm on Saturday August 24.A man entered Sussex Village Stores and told the shop assistant that boxes have...
View ArticlePolice continue Seven Sisters murder investigation
Investigations into the death of an elderly man at Seven Sisters Country Park in the early hours of this morning (Friday September 6) are continuing.Police were called at 2.30am by the ambulance...
View ArticleWoman arrested for murder at Seven Sisters released on bail
A 78-year-old woman who was arrested on suspicion of murder of an elderly man whose body was found at Seven Sisters Country Park early on Friday (September 6) has been released on police bail.The woman...
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