News
Brave pair from Horam and Uckfield tackle 900 mile bike ride
A Horam man and his Uckfield work colleague have just returned from a 900-mile charity bike ride across France and into Spain.
Polegate pupils to put on school show
Polegate School pupils hope to wow audiences when they hit the Congress Theatre Stage with their school show.
Fishing stage is built at harbour
A replacement fishing stage at Newhaven West Quay opened on Saturday (June 15) improving facilities for fishermen and benefiting the local economy and community.
Free School for Wealden pupils
A new Free School could open in Wealden. The Free School’s vision is to create a government-backed Free School with a Steiner-inspired curriculum, for about 600 children aged from four to 16.
Hailsham pupil designs her own Mini video
A Hailsham pupil has been crowned winner of a Mini Countryman art and design competition.
Tickets for Peacehaven Music Festival selling fast, says town council
A small number of tickets will be available on the gate for Peacehaven Music Festival, but organisers are warning they are selling fast.
Sport
Cycling: a dramatic week of racing sees some superb record-breaking rides
A dramatic week of racing for the Lewes Wanderers saw some splendid achievements and record setting rides.
From the back pages, June 19: FA decide not to renew England U-21s coach Stuart Pearce’s contract
STUART PEARCE has paid the price for England’s early exit from the European U-21 Championships after being informed by the FA that they will not renew his contract. (The Express)
Amjad Khan currently ruled out through injury
Sussex have announced that Amjad Khan is facing a lay-off through injury following confirmation that he has fractured a bone in his wrist.
Athletics: West leads teammates home in the Seaford Half Marathon
Uckfield Runners had eight runners in the Seaford Half Marathon.
Athletics: a feast of personal bests for Lewes at Sussex Schools Championships
At the Sussex Schools Track and Field Championships held at the K2 Stadium in Crawley at the weekend, 26 club members competed for their respective schools and secured 17 personal bests in their events
From the back pages, June 18: Poyet doesn’t have a case to answer!
Gus Poyet’s bitter row with Brighton has taken another twist after the League Manager’s Association blasted the club for its handling of what they call ‘unfounded charges’. (Daily Mail)
Video
Hailsham pupil designs her own Mini video
A Hailsham pupil has been crowned winner of a Mini Countryman art and design competition.
Lifestyle
Film review: Man of Steel (8 out of 10) video
As a lad in the 1960s a lot of my early reading was based around what used to be called American Comics but are now Graphic Novels.
Smart thriller keeps a tight grip
What an absolute joy to go to the opening night of the four-week murder mystery season at Devonshire Park Theatre in Eastbourne and see a World Premiere.
Seven singers set to be magnificent
The seven Fitzroy Singers offer an afternoon of classical a cappella music in the historic council chamber at Pelham House, Lewes, on Sunday, July 21 (3pm).
Big challenge for small choir
Portsmouth-based choir Wyndcliffe Voices – founded in 1990 by music teacher, conductor and composer Philip Drew – comes to Worthing on June 15 to give a concert in St Botolph’s Church, Lansdowne Road at 7.30pm.
Wildflowers announce tour and debut EP release
A carefree country punk band are bringing their sound to Lewes and Brighton as part of their recent tour.
Community
Climate change - We remain poles apart
Having read Prof Gardiner’s letter on “climate change science” I’ve decided not to waste any more time on the argument. We remain poles apart.
Thank you for returning my winning scratch card
Many thanks to the unknown person who found and returned through my letter box my winning lottery scratch card on Friday 31st.
Wind turbines - does he have an answer?
Councillor Professor Emeritus Peter Gardiner wrote as an academic on May 24 to advocate many more industrial wind turbines.
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Lewes Coal barge sunk to save Cliffe Bridge
This dramatic photograph, taken in March,1937, shows a coal barge stuck under Cliffe Bridge at Lewes.
Wildlife charity - we depend on your donations
Every year we get a few gifts left very generously to Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance Service (WRAS) after a supporter or animal lover sadly passes away.
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Weather for Lewes
Wednesday 19 June 2013
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 14 C to 23 C
Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind direction: North
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