Local Life
The Mole Men
May 9th 2012
This is the time of year when that stripey, freshly mown lawn is edging its way to the top of every diligent gardener’s list. But what do you do if your lawn looks more like a scene from World War II? Liane Oldham meets the molecatchers
Farmer Hook's Column: May
May 5th 2012
Steve Hook is one half of Hook & Son, who scooped the Farmer of the Year award at the Sussex Food & Drink Awards 2011/2012. In his first monthly column, he tells us about his deep agricultural roots
Beekeeping in Sussex
May 4th 2012
Many people enjoy wildlife, others like to make things. Beekeeping is a pastime that combines both. Liane Oldham buzzed off to West Sussex to find out more
Shale gas in Sussex - the pros and cons of fracking
April 30th 2012
Is it the key to energy development in Britain or a potential environmental catastrophe? And will the growing environmental opposition to hydraulic fracturing, or ‘fracking’, stop shale gas in Sussex in its tracks? Words: Tim Probert
Seeing stars on the South Downs
April 4th 2012
The South Downs is one of the best parts of the UK for spotting stars, so reach for the stars this spring with The National Trust.
A unique school
March 28th 2012
Every head says their school is like no other. As Simon Irwin finds out, John Franklin Head Master of Christ’s Hospital, outside Horsham, has a stronger case than most
Glorious gardens
March 25th 2012
Beth Lynch has written a remarkable book in aid of St Michael’s Hospice in St Leonards on Sea to thank the team for the care they gave her late father
Eastbourne Lifeboats
March 2nd 2012
As part of this year’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations, Eastbourne’s RNLI will receive a new, state-of-the-art Tamar class lifeboat which will be one of 1000 boats to take part in the River Thames Pageant in June.
Eastbourne Lifeboats - A jewel in the town's crown
March 2nd 2012
As part of this year’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations, Eastbourne’s RNLI will receive a new, state-of-the-art Tamar class lifeboat which will be one of 1000 boats to take part in the River Thames Pageant in June.
Wind of Change - the opening of a wind turbine at Glynbourne
February 26th 2012
Glyndebourne took a step towards sustainability with the launch of its wind turbine that the Executive Chairman, Gus Christie says is a thing of beauty. He was assisted by Sir David Attenborough and Verity Cannings of Ringmer Community College
The Localism Act - a duty of care
February 24th 2012
The Localism Act gives people the opportunity to get involved in planning decisions in their area, an opportunity that Leo Hickish, of the Country Land and Business Association, believes we should take.
Let the Peoples Sing Gala Concert: Patrick Allen and Ifield Community College Choir
December 24th 2011
Ifield Community College Choir was one of only two UK choirs selected by the BBC to represent the nation in the Let the Peoples Sing Gala Concert. Choir director Patrick Allen recounts a very special day...
Beware scrap metal thieves!
December 23rd 2011
Converting metal into cash is just too easy, as many in Sussex have discovered to their cost, says Leo Hickish of the Country Land and Business Association
Clive has fun...mushroom hunting
December 12th 2011
Clive Agran takes his life in his hands and heads for the wilds of Piltdown in search of mushrooms. How did he get on, was it mushrooms for tea?
County Voice: Leo Hickish debates the hedge
December 10th 2011
Wildlife-friendly features such as buffer strips (pieces of land in permanent vegetation), over-wintered stubbles and unharvested conservation headlands are common on Sussex farms.
Preserving the Royal Pavilion
November 11th 2011
The Royal Pavilion is one of the most popular historic buildings in the country. More than 400,000 people visit each year. But its continued existence is down to much hard work by its conservation and fundraising teams, as we find out here
County Voice: Fuel theft
October 31st 2011
Heating oil and woodfuel have become more attractive to thieves as fuel costs soar, says Leo Hickish of the Country Land & Business Association
Brighton College's new school in Abu Dhabi
October 12th 2011
Headmaster Brendan Law on setting up Brighton's College's new school in Abu Dhabi
Tapestry at Knepp Castle
October 7th 2011
Isabella, Lady Burrell has always supported Fine Cell Work, a charity for prisoners, founded by her mother Lady Anne Tree. This month she is holding an exhibition and pre-Christmas sale for it at her home, Knepp Castle, near West Grinstead
Local Life in Billingshurst, Eastbourne and Crowborough
October 3rd 2011
An honour for Billingshurst, a new cultural centre for Eastbourne, and an afternoon in Crowborough
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