MAGAZINE: Its toodle pip to cor-blimey as modern slang becomes totes amazeballs
Millions of us now use LOL, sik and selfie in everyday language, while golly gosh, toff and spiffing slowly slip into conversational annals, which is well sik innit. If you are struggling to understand...
View ArticleMagazine: Advice for amateur landlords
The rental property market has never been as strong and new research shows the going is so good, that many accidental landlords are planning on increasing their rental portfolios in the next...
View ArticleTREVOR WEEKS MBE - Calls about gull chicks are flooding in
This is certainly the star at our casualty centre at the moment, as we are looking after this albino hedgehog.A gentleman from Hove delivered him across to WRAS a few days ago after finding him out...
View ArticleFestival celebrates world of recycling in Lewes
Knowtrash has arrived in Lewes and this year’s Railway Land Festival on Sunday, July 6, from 2-5pm will be a celebration of recycling and upcycling, showing artefacts and utensils from all over the...
View ArticleTreat for tree lovers with visit to Malling Deanery Arboretum
As part of the Friends of Lewes’ Urban Arboretum project, there will be a guided walk around Malling Deanery Arboretum on the evening of Monday, July 11. This is an unusual collection of trees planted...
View ArticleGet your equipment ready to go online
Last week I spoke about that all important part of using the internet at home, getting connected! This week I am going to guide you through some of the devices you can use now that you have that...
View ArticleSussex food and drink awards shortlist revealed
Food and drink businesses from the county have been served up the news that they are in with a shout of winning Sussex’s tastiest awards.Scores of industry leaders gathered this week at the new Big...
View ArticleLarge quantity of jewellery stolen from Alfriston home
Police are appealing for witnesses after a large amount of jewellery was stolen in a burglary at a home in River Lane, Alfriston, at 12.25pm on Saturday (July 5).Police said the thief went in through...
View ArticleBid for 110 homes in Ringmer
An outline planning application for up to 110 new homes in Ringmer will be considered on Wednesday, July 16.The Gleeson Developments scheme, which includes affordable housing, access and public open...
View ArticleTREVOR WEEKS MBE - Injured gull proves elusive in rescue bids
A badly injured gull is proving very elusive in Hailsham around the recreation ground and library area of Hailsham, We have been out several times but because we are so busy the delay means the gull...
View ArticleComment - New vision
Jaw-dropping proposals for the way Lewes might look in the future are likely to arouse acclaim and consternation in equal measure.They are certainly audacious – with a vision that includes building an...
View ArticleGetting your message out there on Google+
This week a funny thing happened to me. I created a quick post on Google+, with a nice title in bold, a short description and a picture of a computer hard drive.What happened next blew my socks...
View ArticleSpectacular vision of the future Lewes
Dramatic plans to transform the townscape and tourism of Lewes have been unveiled.Far-reaching ideas include the creation of an artificial hill, a cross-town tunnel system, the only inhabitable bridge...
View ArticleMagazine: A little taste of South Africa
Summer is upon us which means it’s time for picnics, dinner al fresco, festivals and camping trips. So why not try something different this season, and watch food blogger Kerstin Rodgers cook up a...
View ArticleConsultation on Ringmer housing
A proposed mixed use of housing, leisure and open space in the heart of Ringmer will be the subject of a public exhibition later this month.Croudace Strategic Ltd has for many years been promoting...
View ArticlePolice arrest 24 people over accessing indecent internet images of children
Police have arrested twenty-four people in Sussex as part of an operation to identify and arrest those who use the internet to access indecent images of children.Surrey and Sussex Police have been...
View ArticleCash boost offers choice of new ways to travel in East Sussex
A cash boost of almost £700,000 will help East Sussex County Council cut congestion and encourage walking and cycling.The Department for Transport has announced funding of £684,000 as part of its Local...
View ArticleMP’s fact finding tour of businesses in North Street quarter in Lewes
Local MP Norman Baker will today (Friday) be meeting businesses in North Street, Lewes, set to be displaced by the forthcoming development of the area.Under current plans, businesses will be forced to...
View ArticleTV star Fred will host Sussex business awards
One of the local business events of the year is fast approaching so be sure not to miss out.The Business Matter Awards black tie gala dinner will be held on Friday in the impressive surroundings of the...
View ArticleDrivers warned to take extra care in thundery showers
Road users across England are being warned to take extra care during heavy, thundery showers expected this weekend.The Met Office has issued an amber warning for rain, starting tonight (Friday July 18)...
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