Parking petition plea on agenda
A petition calling for a relaxation of the stringent parking rules in Lewes will be debated in May.Presented by Lewes Town Councillor Stephen Catlin, the petition calls for free parking in the town on...
View ArticleWonderful memories and having fun
This is the latest in our new weekly column from Chestnut Tree House, the only children’s hospice in West and East Sussex.Each week, Linda Perry will highlight the work of the hospice. If you would...
View ArticleKEVIN GORDON - Smugglers used to frequent pub with a past
The Plough and Harrow pub in Litlington is a favourite of mine. It is rather off the beaten track but you can always be guaranteed to get a warm welcome, good food and a decent pint.It not only stocks...
View ArticleTREVOR WEEKS MBE - Casualty fox gets new lease of life and pigeons get social
We have now managed to release the gorgeous road casualty fox mention in last week’s column. You may remember he was picked up by a member of staff from the Kit Wilson Trust charity shop in Eastbourne....
View ArticleCouncil tax rise to be discussed at East Sussex County Council
Councillors in East Sussex are considering raising Council Tax for the first time in four years – as part of a budget which would see more than £57 million of new funding for the county’s roads.As East...
View ArticleDitchling road closed after accident
A road in Ditchling has been closed this morning (Sunday January 26) following an accident.The B2112 in Ditchling Common has been shut between the Janes Lane junction and the Church Lane...
View ArticleAppeal to prevent horses escaping in Lewes
An appeal has gone out to Lewes residents to help keep four horses safe. Crossbreeds Diva and Evie, ‘Vanner’ Buster and little Buzby, a Shetland pony, live together on a pasture between Baxter’s Field...
View ArticleBusinesses to be showcased at Lewes and District Enterprise Expo
The Lewes and District Enterprise Expo 2014 is a business exhibition at the Town Hall on March 20.The free event will feature more than 60 exhibitors, from accountants to pest controllers, with...
View ArticleAre you all set to celebrate Chinese New Year, Chipsters?
HOW has your week been? I’ve been busy finding out about Chinese New Year.My older brother Dash has been learning about the festival at school and has been telling me all about it. Chinese New Year –...
View ArticleJohnston Press launches digital recruitment service
Johnston Press, the publisher of this website and newspaper, has today (Thursday January 30) launched TheEngineerList (www.theengineerlist.co.uk) a new digital recruitment service aimed at helping...
View ArticleExciting plans for a woodland walk
At last I can reveal a closely guarded secret.Sitting just north of the A27 between Arundel and Worthing, Chestnut Tree House is in a semi-rural location. The house is set within beautiful grounds,...
View ArticleVIDEO: Surprise engagement at Sussex Food and Drink Awards
Countless people were reduced to tears after a surprise proposal at the Sussex Food and Drink Awards last night (Thursday January 30).Charlie Hughes, of Charlie’s Farm Shop in Bury, popped the question...
View ArticleTREVOR WEEKS MBE - Hedgehog returned to wild after recovering from cruel...
I am sure most of you remember “Victoria” the hedgehog who was the target of horrifying cruelty at the hands of three boys in Eastbourne and that she luckily recovered and has been returned to the wild...
View ArticleKEVIN GORDON - All-round garment that can even be worn to church
I popped into Ticehurst Church a couple of weeks ago. It is a delightful building with so much of interest both inside and out. One item that caught my eye was a beautifully embroidered Sussex smock. A...
View ArticleTREVOR WEEKS MBE - Long eared owl discovered suffering after road collision
Thank you to everyone who attended and made a donation at our collection at Hailsham Asda over the weekend. I will let you know next week how much was raised. It was so nice to be back in my home town...
View ArticleKEVIN GORDON - The days when my dad was a stripper!
Last week I mentioned a ‘Huckster’ who was an itinerant fruit and vegetable seller who would travel from village to village buying and selling produce. A Costermonger had a similar role but would sell...
View ArticleTaking children on holiday during term-time - what do you think?
Parents are fighting back against inflated prices levied during school holidays, with more than two-fifths prepared to ignore the new rules on fines for taking children on term-time summer...
View ArticleAnother chance to see fracking film Gasland II in Lewes
Following high demand, Lewes gets another chance on Sunday (February 16) to see Gasland II, the sequel documentary by US film-maker Josh Fox.In this explosive follow-up to his Oscar-nominated film...
View ArticleCall for the abolition of off street parking fees in Lewes
A Lewes District Councillor has put forward a motion to abolish all charges for off-street parking across Lewes District. The motion also calls on the district council to write to East Sussex County...
View ArticleLewes group wants to keep fossil fuels in the ground
A new group has been formed in Lewes to promote the “urgent need” to move away from fossil fuels. Keep It In the Ground Sussex (KIIGS) was created in response to a talk given by Guardian journalist...
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