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Police success on Wealden heating oil thefts
There have been no more reported thefts of heating oil in Wealden since police stopped a van and arrested two men in the first week of Operation Zeero.
Herstmonceux school girl’s charity 33-mile bike ride inspired by ill gran
A schoolgirl has helped raise more than £1,000 for charity by taking part in a sponsored cycle ride across London.
Museum opens for new season
The Hailsham Heritage Centre has reopened for the 2013 season with a host of new exhibitions and historical items.
Peacehaven Town Council prepares for open gardens event
An open gardens event will be held in Peacehaven this year, instead of the Garden of the Year competition.
Rotary Club of Lewes rewards service to the community
The Rotary Club of Lewes has presented Citizenship Awards to seven individuals who by their selfless efforts have made a difference to the community.
Videos and slideshows
VIDEO ‘Trevor the Seal’ pays a visit to Seaford beach video
A seal who decided to pay a visit to Seaford beach has been enchanting people ever since his arrival.
RSPCA issues advice after seagull trapped in netting in Newhaven dies video
An animal charity issued advice about the dangers of netting for seagulls after a seagull sadly died following a rescue when it was reported trapped.
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.
VIDEO Glynde captain Shepheard talks of club’s hopes of promotion to Sussex Premier League video
Dom Shepheard spoke to the Sussex Express about his side’s hopes for promotion to the Sussex Premier League.
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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Columnists
PETER BAILEY - Newhaven’s swing bridge in action
T his photograph of Newhaven Swing Bridge with a ship passing through, was taken around 1961 from the top of the ‘Sheerlegs’, a tripod crane 105ft high.
TREVOR WEEKS MBE - WRAS sets up special Fox Rescue Day for visitors
East Sussex WRAS is holding a Fox Rescue Day on Saturday 18th May. At 10am, 12noon, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm and 8pm WRAS will be running presentations showing the charity works helping sick, injured and orphaned foxes and at the end of the presentation visitors will get to see one of WRAS’s Fox Cubs. Booking is required and entry is for a minimum donation of £5. Numbers are limited per session. The event is being held at WRAS’s Casualty Care Centre on the A22 at Whitesmith near Hailsham, Uckfield and Lewes. To book please call 01825-873003. Refreshments will be available too.
KEVIN GORDON - Discovering more about lost village
I had a very pleasant day last Saturday on the site of one of the lost villages of East Sussex.
TREVOR WEEKS MBE - WRAS centre sets up special day to show how foxes are rescued
East Sussex WRAS is holding a Fox Rescue Day tomorrow (May 18).
Our Newhaven - Southdowns school’s ‘sweat box’
This month’s photo shows the original Southdown School buildings at the Church Hill site around 1988.
National
Cross-dressing spy 'embarrassed' UK
Spies might be supposed to be masters of disguise, but a British intelligence officer caused embarrassment to his political masters through his penchant for dressing up, according to official papers made public on Thursday.
Tandem couple killer drive jailed
Relatives of a "perfect couple" killed by a disqualified driver fleeing police have called for tougher sentences for motorists who kill.
Mark Bridger denies 'web of lies'
The former slaughterman accused of abducting and murdering schoolgirl April Jones has denied "weaving a complex web of lies" when "fabrications" about his life history were revealed to a jury.
Boy, two, attacked by family dog
A two-year-old boy was badly hurt when he was attacked by the family dog, police said.
Call for compulsory sex education
Sex and relationships education should be compulsory in secondary schools as ministers are failing to take action to protect children and women, a damning report has claimed.
Regional
Ellery, 66, set for New York swim
A 66-year-old swimming coach from Surrey will be hoping to make a splash in New York City to raise money for Alzheimer's Research UK.
Dad takes on Kilimanjaro challenge
A Hampshire father-of-three is preparing to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds for Alzheimer's Research UK after his mother was diagnosed with dementia.
Women's night walk raises £96,000
More than 750 women took part in a 10-mile walk from midnight until dawn in Eastbourne, raising £96,000 for a children's hospice.
Call to 'look before you strim'
Gardeners are being warned by a West Sussex-base charity to "look before they strim" this bank holiday to avoid hurting wild animals.
Girl 'repeatedly raped by group'
A young girl was repeatedly raped and sexually abused by 10 friends in Buckinghamshire over a five-year period, a court has heard.
Business
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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Track down nearest pint of Harveys on your phone with new app
Harveys Brewery in Lewes has launched its first phone app ‘Harveys Beer Finder’ into the iTunes store.
Lewes Farmers’ Market extended to Sundays to meet demand of local shoppers
It has been a good start to the year for Lewes Farmers’ Market. Not only did it pick up the coveted “Best Farmers’ Market” award at the Sussex Food and Drink awards in January, but organisers Common Cause have secured planning permission to operate a second monthly market in Cliffe Precinct.
EXCLUSIVE: Cuadrilla to drill exploration well at Balcombe
Oil and gas exploration company Cuadrilla Resources is expected to announce today (Wednesday) that it is to drill an exploratory well at Balcombe to test for underground oil reserves.
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Showbiz
Aretha Franklin taking June off
Aretha Franklin has announced she is rescheduling her tour so she can take off the month of June.
BB star backs Vegetarian Week
Big Brother star Chantelle Houghton looks a picture as she is turned into a Renaissance beauty for National Vegetarian Week.
X Factor musical - I Can't Sing!
The name of the new X Factor musical has been announced - I Can't Sing!
Cotillard stalker gets probation
A New York City woman has been sentenced to probation for stalking actress Marion Cotillard on the Internet.
Health
Composer on song at film premiere
A composer from Hailsham has written and produced the film score for a major new movie.
Lewes HIV Figures are cause for concern
Lewes has the 18th highest prevalence of people living with HIV outside London, according to official figures.
Free healthy walks to take place in Lewes
Right on cue for spring, a series of free healthy walks are being launched in Lewes. The first takes place on May 3 (10-11am), setting off from The Needlemakers, West Street.
- From the back pages, May 23: Chelsea in pole position to land £80m Ronaldo after former Real president Calderon dismisses United return
- VIDEO ‘Trevor the Seal’ pays a visit to Seaford beach
- Lewes to Uckfield rail link is moving further down the track
- Review: The Kite Runner, Brighton Festival, until Saturday May 25
- Bandit breaks back into Drusillas Zoo after three week ‘vacation’ in Alfriston area
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Thursday 23 May 2013
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