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Seaford man dies in motorbike accident
A 20-year-old Seaford man who was riding a Kawasaki motorbike died at the scene of a collison this afternoon (Tuesday February 7) on the Ditchling Road, Brighton at around 3.55pm.
Bumper season hoped for at Arlington Reservoir
WITH water levels at Arlington Reservoir improving, South East Water is preparing for what is hoped to be a bumper fishing season.
Countdown To Tokyo: The course is all important
IN his second article on preparing for the Tokyo Marathon, arts editor Phil Hewitt explains why the route is what matters:
Sports and games festival to be staged in Seaford
A SPORTS and games festival will be held in Seaford in 2013 after the idea received support at Seaford Community Partnership’s meeting.
Help for Heroes night in Cooksbridge raises thousands
EILEEN Russell, the Chair of Lewes District Council and cllr Sharon Davy attended a fundraising evening in Cooksbridge to raise money for the charity Help for Heroes.
Walk your way to fitness in East Sussex
RESIDENTS are being urged to burn off the Christmas calories with a winter walk along public footpaths and rights of way in East Sussex to beat the festive bulge.
Man’s body found in camper van at Mark Cross
POLICE FOUND the body of a man in a camper van in Mark Cross on Saturday morning, February 4.
Peacehaven twins embark on mission to help South African school
ADVENTUROUS twins Nataly and Jessica Spice, both aged 17, are planning to embark on a mission to repaint and repair an old school in South Africa.
A27 Wilmington closed - 3 vehicle collision
THE A27 WAS SHUT in both directions after a serious three-vehicle collision in Wilmington this morning, February 6.
Ofsted praises South Malling CE Primary School in Lewes
SCHOOL Inspectors have praised South Malling CE Primary in Lewes as good with outstanding features.
Slideshow update: readers’ snow photos video
WE ASKED readers across the Sussex Newspapers (North) website titles to send in snow photos - and our thanks go out to the many who responded.
1 commentDog mess on Peacehaven pitch causes problems for youth football team
MOST FOOTBALLERS have the problem of avoiding injury when they are on the pitch – but a Peacehaven team have another issue to worry about.
Ice warning follows snowfall
AN ICE WARNING has been issued by the Met Office following the heavy fall of snow in parts of East Sussex on Saturday, February 4.
Peacehaven Town Council appeal for help with Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
PEACEHAVEN Town Council is keen to make this year’s special events go off with a bang and wants your help to make it happen.
Charity concert in Hailsham for Lifeboats
A CHANCE TO RAISE money for lifeboats is being offered at a charity concert organised by women in Wealden District.
Blanket of snow across East Sussex
SNOW fell across East Sussex last night (Saturday) with towns including Lewes, Hailsham and Uckfield affected.
Landlord information forum organised by Lewes District Council
LANDLORDS with properties within the Lewes District Council area are invited to attend an information forum.
Build East Sussex Annual Construction Marketplace will support building firms
A SPECIAL event to help large and small building firms in East Sussex will be held in Uckfield next week.
Quarter peel celebrates Queen’s 60th anniversary in Waldron
THE PEAL of eight bells in Waldron Parish Church will ring out a quarter peal at 2pm on Monday, February 6 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s accession in 1952.
Jubilee orchard to be grown at Manor Primary School in Uckfield
GREEN-FINGERED gardeners – all pupils at Manor Primary School in Uckfield – were looking forward to planning their own orchard on Tuesday.
Olympic torch to pass through Lewes
THE Olympic torch will pass through Lewes on Tuesday, July 17 – day 59 of its epic tour around the UK.
Campaigners celebrate repairs at Splash Point in Seaford
REPAIRS were completed at a crucial platform for viewing Seaford’s famous kittiwake colony.
MP Norman Baker in favour of reopening Uckfield to Lewes line
LEWES MP and Transport Minister Norman Baker would like to see the Uckfield to Lewes line re-opened.
Path to Poohsticks bridge in Ashdown Forest is saved
A WORLD-FAMOUS footpath has been reprieved now a contentious planning application has been withdrawn.
‘Be prepared’ for snow in East Sussex warning
SOME AREAS of East Sussex have been given a warning upgrade to be prepared for snow tomorrow, Saturday February 4.
Fearsome Beastie nominated for Rotherham Book Awards
THE FEARSOME Beastie by Seaford author Giles Paley-Philips has been short-listed for the 2012 Rotherham Book Awards in the picture book category.
Police want to trace this man in connection with Seaford nightclub attack
SUSSEX Police have released a CCTV image of a man they are keen to trace in connection with an attack on a 20-year-old local man in the Trek Club, Blatchington Road, Seaford, shortly before 2am on Saturday January 28.
Fifties fever comes to Lewes Constitutional Club
JIVERS and boppers will take over the dance floor for a night of Fifties Fever.
Hailsham Livestock Market saved from development
HAILSHAM’S Livestock Market has been saved from all threats of development, claim campaigners.
Exciting line-up of speakers for Seedy Saturday in Lewes
SEEDY Saturday organisers are thrilled at the exciting line-up of speakers on offer tomorrow (Saturday) at Lewes Town Hall (10am-3pm).
Winners of the Sussex Food and Drink Award Awards announced
THIS year’s spectacular Sussex Food and Drink Awards ceremony saw eight of Sussex’s top producers hailed as local heroes and presented with their trophies at the American Express Community Stadium, Falmer.
Snow, ice and sub zero temperatures as Met Office issues severe weather warnings for East Sussex
FREEZING conditions, ice and snow are all part of the forecast for the next few days.
Neighbourhood plan to outline development to Ringmer to 2030
RINGMER was one of the first 17 communities in England funded to develop the pioneer generation of Neighbourhood Plans.
The Madwoman of Chaillot staged at Lewes Theatre Club
AN escapist comedy is the forthcoming production at Lewes Theatre Club.
International concert pianist visits Uckfield Community Technology College
UCKFIELD Community Technology College hosts a visit by an internationally renowned concert pianist to mark the restoration of the College’s grand piano.
Chance to see housing plans in Hailsham
A CHANCE to look at plans for house and flat building in Wealden District can be seen from 10am until 1pm in Diplocks Community Hall, Diplocks Way in Hailsham on Saturday February 4.
Railway Lane photographic exhibition opens this weekend in Lewes
THE Railway Land at Lewes will be revealed in all its photographic splendour on Sunday, February 5.
Arson attack on Burwash home
AN ELDERLY woman was treated for smoke inhalation after an arson attack at her Burwash home.
Lewes’ very own ‘Karate Kid’ is world champion
SHE has won eight individual gold medals, two gold trophies, one silver trophy and one bronze medal and trophy.
Get on your bike for Macmillan Cancer at Plumpton Racecourse
PLUMPTON Racecourse will provide the picturesque backdrop to a day of fitness and fun on bikes.
Retail showroom opens in Hailsham
A NEW RETAIL showroom has opened up for trade in Hailsham town centre.
Pony rescued from dyke in Hailsham by fire fighters
FIREFIGHTERS came to the rescue of a distressed pony stuck in a dyke in Hailsham at the weekend.
Wealden WI scrapbooks from 60s give insight into village life
A COLLECTION of handmade, embroidered scrapbooks made by WI members in 1965 provide a unique glimpse of village life nearly half a century ago.
Hare and Hounds in Framfield plans to extend
A ONCE popular village pub could enjoy a business boost if a building and improvement scheme goes ahead.
Delays on trains between Seaford and Lewes
A SIGNALLING problem is causing disruption at Newhaven Harbour.
Quality Street event in Newhaven town today
LEWES Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding a Quality Street event in Newhaven Town centre today from midday until 2pm.
Severe weather warning for ice in East Sussex issued by Met Office
THE MET Office has issued a severe weather warning for ice today (Tuesday January 31) in East Sussex.
Participants needed for sponsored walk in Alfriston
FAMILY Support Work (FSW) is urging residents to sign up for its annual sponsored Easter Walk and help raise much needed funds for its work with Sussex families in crisis.
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Weather for Lewes
Wednesday 08 February 2012
Today
Cloudy
Temperature: -2 C to 2 C
Wind Speed: 18 mph
Wind direction: North east
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: -1 C to 3 C
Wind Speed: 9 mph
Wind direction: North east
