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Downlands Community School, Hassocks

Mid Sussex school proms – photos from 2009 show leavers from across the district

DM/25/0814: Danworth Farm, Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint. New mixed use barn for agricultural equipment storage and general storage for use by existing tenants, office and warehouse.

Mid Sussex district planning applications: June 16 to 20

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Southwater Bowls Club achieves a good win

The Summer Reading Challenge is launching at our libraries this weekend.

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After months of deliberation, MPs have voted to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

Assisted dying bill: Sussex MPs' votes revealed

Permission has been given to build homes on land at Queen Victoria Hospital. Image: AMA Chartered Architects

Plans to build 36 homes on land next to Mid Sussex hospital approved

Alison meets carers at the Greenwich Carers Centre

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Members of the Mid Sussex Group at their celebration lunch at Yaprak in Burgess Hill

Diamond Award for Mid Sussex community group

Benson's Funfair is at Victoria Park in Haywards Heath this weekend

The six best ways to enjoy the weather in Mid Sussex this weekend

There have been reports of a stalled vehicle on part of the A23. Photo: Google Street View

A23 partially blocked in Mid Sussex following reports of stalled vehicle

Sussex and Surrey traffic round-up. Photo: National World / stock image

Sussex and Surrey morning traffic updates

Cove Reformer Studio has partnered with Lindfield Coffee Works

Reformer Pilates studio announces partnership with artisan coffee bar

The Royal Oak Pub can be found in Poynings Road, Poynings. It has a rating of 4.2 out of five stars from 937 Google reviews and is a country pub at the foot of the South Downs and Devil's Dyke.

Five of the best pubs in Mid Sussex, according to our readers

DM/25/1467: Land At Old Vicarage Field And The Old Estate Yard, Church Road, Turners Hill. Demolition of existing buildings and the development of 40 dwellings (including affordable housing) with open space, access, parking, drainage, landscaping and other associated works as well as the creation of a new community car park and replacement parking for Lion Lane residents.

Mid Sussex district planning applications: June 9 to 13

Residents of Kingsland Gate live on an estate that was supposed to be completed two years ago, but continue to endure regular construction work, high service costs and poor communication.

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Two wins and three losses for Southwater bowlers

The launch of The Mid Sussex STEM Challenge took place on Friday, November 8, 2024

Students set to race their drones at Mid Sussex STEM Challenge

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Worthing Fish n Chips opened on June 6 and is being run by Thewaraj Subramaniam, along with his wife and a chef

I tried the food at Worthing's newest fish and chip shop

Wheels Through The Years event in Burgess Hill. SR2506094. Pic SR Staff/Nationalworld

35 pictures - classic vehicle show in Sussex

Celebration cake!

Mid Sussex District Council and Glendale celebrate 20 years of Healthy Walks

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Sussex student is swimming the English Channel

LW/25/0286: Land At North Common Road, Wivelsfield Green. Erection of 27no. dwellings (including 40% affordable), access, landscaping, open space and other associated infrastructure.

Mid Sussex district planning applications: June 2 to 6

Water Babies across the area are preparing for their fancy dress fundraiser, Splashathon.

Brighton & Mid Sussex babies take the plunge for charity in Splashathon 2025

Bolney Wine Estate partnered with Brighton Energy Cooperative to install solar arrays on the roofs of the winery, in a move to make their work more sustainable.

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The site of 1,450 potential new homes between Ansty and Cuckfield. Photo of the area from 2022

New information submitted for application for 1,450 homes

Alison visits Southern Water, with Lib Dem colleague Jess Brown-Fuller

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The BN Dons Sunday side with their five trophies | Picture by Steve Mills

BN Dons' delight as season brings host of trophies

Colour Sgt Bourne of Balcombe

Balcombe's brave "Zulu" film hero

The Foxhole Farm site and planned development. Image: GoogleMaps/Wates Developments

Stalling of District Plan will ‘play into the hands of opportunistic developers’

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There have been reports of slow traffic on the A273 this afternoon. Photo: Google Street View

Slow traffic reported on road leading to Mid Sussex village

DM/23/2866 & DM/23/2867: Land East Of Ansty Way, Cuckfield Bypass, Cuckfield. Outline planning application (All matters reserved except for access) for the redevelopment of land to the east of Ansty to create a new Garden Community, comprising of the erection of up to 1,450 homes (including 30% affordable housing), up to 90 residential care units (C2 class), a primary school, a SEND school, health hub, sports facilities including all weather hockey pitches and tennis centre, allotments, retail, community and employment uses together with ancillary and associated development including new and enhanced pedestrian/cycle routes, open spaces, and landscaping. (Additional information and amended plans received 27th May 2025).

Mid Sussex district planning applications: May 26 to 30

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Council launches legal challenge over District Plan

My Lib Dem colleague Jess Brown-Fuller and I met with Southern Water to discuss their work, rising consumer bills, and the future health of our waterways.

Political opinion with Alison Bennett MP: Southern Water- who pays the price for...

Blackthorns Community Primary Academy, Blackthorns Close, Lindfield

7 schools and nurseries in Mid Sussex with an outstanding Ofsted rating

Plans to build five warehouses in Copthorne Road have been approved by Mid Sussex District Council. Image: Minelock Ltd

Plans to build five warehouses in Copthorne approved

DM/25/1327: The Martlets Shopping Centre, Burgess Hill. Variation of conditions 6, 21 and 29 relating to planning application DM/19/3331 - amendment of approved drawings to improve the viability and deliverability of the scheme.

Mid Sussex district planning applications: May 19 to 23

Chantelle Nicholson and Janine Edwards at Gloriette in Borde Hill

In photos – three cafés that have opened in Mid Sussex since the start of 2025

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A good win for Southwater Bowls Club

Cuckfield have been in winning form at home so far this season | Picture by Martin Denyer

Cuckfield beat Heath to take premier derby honours

Taprooms and microbreweries have contributed significantly to the night-time economy in Mid Sussex and are enjoyed by many.

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It was a pleasure to meet staff and students at Woodlands Meed's new College site, and learn more about their hardwork.

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A baby wild boar piglet

'I couldn't believe my eyes': Horsham mum spots wild boar outside her home

Make-A-Wish UK were able to create a dream scenario for Reuben to play his favourite fantasy game, Dungeons and Dragons, in a castle!

Chichester child cancer survivor gets real-life dungeons and dragons gaming wish

Jess in Parliament

Political opinion with Jess Brown-Fuller MP: The Assisted Dying Bill Third Readi...