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BREAKING NEWS: Polegate priest receives 10 year sentence for the “systematic” sexual assault of young boys and girls.
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All creatures great and small at Heathfield Show
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Hailsham’s teenagers vote for town’s second youth mayor
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Prince Charles makes Hailsham ‘super’gran’ an MBE for charity work
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Bandit breaks back into Drusillas Zoo after three week ‘vacation’ in Alfriston area
UPDATE: A27 eastbound lane near Lewes now reopened
All lanes have now reopened following an incident involving a petrol tanker and a car on the A27 eastbound near Lewes.
BREAKING NEWS: Polegate priest receives 10 year sentence for the “systematic” sexual assault of young boys and girls.
A former priest has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for the “systematic” sexual abuse of vulnerable children.
All creatures great and small at Heathfield Show
The Heathfield Show horse committee is planning something extra spectacular at this year’s event on May 25.
Lane closed on A27 near Falmer
One lane is closed and there is queueing traffic due to a fuel spillage and broken down tanker on the A27.
Hailsham’s teenagers vote for town’s second youth mayor
Hundreds of young people in Hailsham have exercised their right to vote during the town’s second youth mayor elections.
Prince Charles makes Hailsham ‘super’gran’ an MBE for charity work
A fundraising daredevil grandmother from Hailsham has been made an MBE.
Bandit breaks back into Drusillas Zoo after three week ‘vacation’ in Alfriston area
Bandit the racoon, who went missing from Drusillas Park three weeks ago, has found her own way back to the zoo in East Sussex. Clearly life on the other side of the fence was not all it was cracked up to be and Bandit returned of her own accord, in an incredible turn of events that almost beggars belief.
Newhaven youth forum’s sterling work recognised with an award
The Newhaven Young People’s Youth Forum collected an award for voluntary youth service in East Sussex.
Lewes to Uckfield rail link is moving further down the track
Hopes that the Lewes to Uckfield railway line will be re-opened have been given a major boost.
Part of St Thomas a Becket Church in Lewes in danger of collapse
Part of an historic Lewes church is in danger of collapsing.
TV star’s 100km cycle ride from Little Horsted
TV star Davina McCall finished a 100km ride around Sussex on Saturday afternoon despite a tough course and suffering a heavy cold.
Students cash for disaster victims
A campaign led by Hailsham students has raised thousands of pounds for earthquake victims on the other side of the world.
The search begins for archaeological evidence of the Battle of Lewes video
A major archaeological search began on Tuesday to find evidence from the Battle of Lewes.
Seahaven Business Awards were the best ever
A record number of nominations were submitted for Seahaven Business Awards this year, with more than 70 entries.
Petition plea for a new surface to eliminate Cabbage Walk hazards in Lewes
Residents are being invited to sign a petition calling for action on a “dangerous” pedestrian route in Lewes.
New mayor for Seaford selected
Anthony White has been selected as the new mayor of Seaford following the annual meeting of Seaford Town Council on Thursday May 9.
New car park for Uckfield station site
A long-awaited new car park in Uckfield should be in place within a year – after agreement was reached to transfer ownership of land opposite the town’s railway station.
Fast food giant not loving town
International fast food chain McDonald’s has squashed rumours it was about to open a restaurant on Ropemaker Park Industrial Estate in Hailsham.
Annual event to showcase farms
A Hailsham farm will be throwing open its gates to mark the biggest event in the farming calendar,
Store staff raise cash with party
Asda Hailsham handed over a cheque for £350 to The Charles Hunt Centre (CHC) which offers support to elderly people. Supermarket staff decided to raise funds for the charity by holding a party at the Kings Arms in Eastbourne. The pub laid on a buffet. Tickets cost £5 and this and raffle funds went to CHC.
Council appeals for more foster carers
Residents with compassion and patience are being encouraged to consider a rewarding career by becoming a foster carer .
Last bash for outgoing Newhaven mayor
Outgoing mayor of Newhaven Graham Amy marked his departure with a final fundraising event for the town’s Community First Responders.
Amazing Grace turns 103
‘Amazing Grace’ Whitelock was celebrating her 103rd birthday at Kempton House in Peacehaven on Tuesday May 14 with all her friends who attend the day centre.
Open gardens event for Southover Bonfire Society
Southover Bonfire Society is holding its annual open gardens event on June 9 (2.30-5pm) to raise funds for November the Fifth.
Uckfield’s Biggest Loser in Little Horsted fun run
Uckfield’s Biggest Loser to take part in the Little Horsted fun run tomorrow (Sunday May 19).
Extension plans for Harbour Primary School in Newhaven are submitted to council
A planning application to make changes to Harbour Primary School and Nursery in Newhaven has been submitted to Lewes District Council.
Gruffalo joins children for Blackboys walk
There was a good turnout, a great atmosphere and the weather was kind as Julia Donaldson’s Gruffalo joined Blackboys Pre-School for their fundraising sponsored walk on Saturday afternoon.
Atmospheric Priory of St Pancras in Lewes hosts magical musical evening
The ancient Priory of St Pancras in Lewes once again echoed with the sounds of Gregorian chant on Saturday.
Designer clothes sale for charity
A Hailsham mother who lost her daughter to cancer is selling off her hundreds of designer clothes and shoes to help raise money for charity.
Newhaven’s link with Ho Chi Minh to be celebrated
A bronze statue of Vietnamese leader Ho Chi Minh, measuring about three foot and weighing 120kg, was due to be delivered to Newhaven Museum this week as part of a visit to the town by the Vietnamese Ambassador.
Seaford Elvis one of the best
Elvis tribute act Rob ‘The Hillbilly Cat’ Willis from Seaford reached the semi-finals of the UK heat of the Official Ultimate Elvis Contest in Bridlington earlier in May.
Find out how climate change could affect the River Ouse at Newhaven
An information day will show how the high tides on the River Ouse will change as ocean levels rise in the future.
Pells Pool in Lewes to open this weekend
It’s that time of year again - The Pells Pool in Lewes will open on Saturday May 18 for its first swim of the season at noon. Staff have been busy filling up the unique attraction, which as you can see from the photo, is ready to welcome visitors into its spring fed waters. It will officially open to the public on Saturday May 25. It is the oldest freshwater public pool in the country.
Walkers prepare for sixth annual Big C charity trek
Fundraisers will be lacing their trainers this weekend when they gather for the sixth charity Big C Walk.
Hailsham farmers raw milk charge dropped by Food Standard Agency
Hailsham dairy farmer and star of film The Moo Man has raw milk case against him dropped
Heathfield photographer wins top national competition prize
Sarah Tate, based in Hailsham Road, Heathfield, has proved she is one of the best in her field as she has beaten off stiff competition of 500 other countrywide photographers to grab the first prize in the Bump 2 Baby Group Photographer of the Year competition.
Re-admission to be allowed at Mumford & Sons gig in Lewes
A significant change of policy has averted controversy over the forthcoming concert by Mumford & Sons in Lewes as part of the Gentlemen Of The Road tour.
Police release Efit of man wanted in connection with Polegate door-knock theft
Police are appealing for anyone who saw this man knocking on doors on Eastern Avenue in Polegate on Tuesday morning (May 14).
Young people’s success celebrated at awards
A celebration of the achievements of young people in Seaford was staged by the town council.
Ringmer woman comes home from holiday with a botfly maggot growing in her toe
Keen bird-watcher Ellen Walsh came home from a trip to Central America with more than happy memories and holiday snaps.
Lewes friends defy exhaustion in charity table tennis marathon
Three friends from Lewes have raised more than £2,000 in support of young carers in East Sussex.
Entries still open for Seaford Half Marathon
Whether you want to enter or pop along as a spectator, put a date in your diaries for the Seaford Half Marathon on Sunday June 9.
EXCLUSIVE: New flight paths from Gatwick could affect thousands in Sussex video
If a second runway is built at Gatwick Airport, new flight paths would affect thousands of people living in Sussex.
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Five star foodie Waldron event
In keeping with its habit of finding a dozen causes for celebration each year, Waldron is staging a five star food weekend from June 1-2.
New president at Eastbourne Soroptimists Club
The new president of Eastbourne Soroptimists Club is Jean O’Neill.
Sorrow at death of student, 20, from Lewes
Tributes have been paid to a University of Sussex student who was found dead in his halls of residence on the Falmer campus.
Tracking the apple trees of Lewes is now a core school subject
A project is under way to map the apple trees of Lewes.
Lewes MP Norman Baker hits back over Greenpeace banner protest
Greenpeace activists scaled a five-storey building in the heart of Lewes on Monday morning, unfurling a huge advertising banner demanding local MP Norman Baker takes action to limit carbon emissions.
UPDATE: Meeting against housing proposals in Hailsham have been cancelled
A second meeting to discuss plans to build 650 new homes in Hailsham have been cancelled.
Witnesses sought after Five Ashes collision
Police are appealing for witnesses after a collision between a bus and car yesterday (Monday May 13) left 12 people injured and the A267 at Five Ashes closed for five hours.
- Lewes to Uckfield rail link is moving further down the track
- Bandit breaks back into Drusillas Zoo after three week ‘vacation’ in Alfriston area
- BREAKING NEWS: Polegate priest receives 10 year sentence for the “systematic” sexual assault of young boys and girls.
- Part of St Thomas a Becket Church in Lewes in danger of collapse
- Lane closed on A27 near Falmer
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Monday 20 May 2013
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