Local People
Meet the new High Sheriffs
May 11th 2012
Many people know of her Lord Lieutenants, but Her Majesty has two other representatives here in Sussex, the High Sheriffs of West and East Sussex. Here we take a look at this ancient office and its new holders
Join Our Club: Hailsham Choral Society
May 11th 2012
Their first-ever concert was held in May 1962, so Hailsham Choral Society (HCS) is in Royal company this year as it celebrates a milestone anniversary, albeit golden rather than diamond
Meet the Head: Frances King of Roedean School
April 30th 2012
Frances King is Headmistress of Roedean, one of the world’s leading academic day and boarding schools for girls from 11-18 years. In another life she would have been an archaeologist and she is a great admirer of the Scots. Here she tells us more
Interview with actor Greta Scacchi
April 28th 2012
Sussex actress Greta Scacchi was dubbed ‘Scorchy Scacchi’ in the Eighties for her nude scenes on screen. Now she’s finally getting the chance to ‘let it all hang out’ playing movie legend Bette Davis at Brighton’s Theatre Royal this month
Interview with bassist Herbie Flowers
April 25th 2012
Herbie Flowers has played bass with some of the greatest rock stars who have ever lived but he has always managed to keep his feet firmly on the ground. Veronica Groocock went to meet him at his happy house in Ditchling
Bespoke learning at Tavistock and Summerhill School
April 23rd 2012
A revolution in education is going on in Lindfield. New head Andy Giles is pioneering a bespoke system of learning at Tavistock and Summerhill School. Here he tells Simon Irwin about his plans
Clive has fun...learning to cook
March 27th 2012
Clive Agran embraces his creative side and heads for the kitchen this month at a cookery course in Camber
Clive has fun...at a Zumba class
March 1st 2012
Clive Agran embraces the popular dance work-out in an effort to regain his physique.
Alexandra's Animals: New Life for Spring
February 24th 2012
Alexandra Bastedo, actress and custodian of the ABC Animal Sanctuary near Pulborough, is looking forward to some new arrivals and Open Days later this year
Interview with Secret Millionaire Mike Holland
February 11th 2012
For Brighton property developer Mike Holland, the experience of appearing on Channel 4's The Secret Millionaire reinforced his commitment to lifetime giving. Words and picture: Ian Trevett
The Homing Instinct: Hendall Manor Farm
January 29th 2012
Nicola and Peter Young have spent six years transforming a derelict dairy farm into a private venue for conferences and other events. They felt that Hendall Manor Farm was meant to be to be their home, and now it is their livelihood too
Clive has fun...ice skating
January 24th 2012
Clive Agran take his life in his hands and glides masterfully onto the ice
Alexandra's Animals: The Wisdom of Pigs
January 20th 2012
Alexandra Bastedo, actress and custodian of the ABC Animal Sanctuary near Pulborough, rehomes some of her youngest charges and prepares to welcome some new ones
New Year's Honours List 2012
January 17th 2012
A list of people honoured in the New Year’s Honours List who live in Sussex or have connections to the county. Compiled by Alex Oxborough
Alexandra's Animals: A Growing Problem
January 3rd 2012
Alexandra Bastedo, actress and custodian of the ABC Animal Sanctuary near Pulborough, tells us about the latest arrivals
Clive has fun...solving a murder!
December 31st 2011
Clive Agran turns detective this month after a dastardly murder has been committed but it’s all in fun of course
Reuniting families in Worthing
December 23rd 2011
Canadian troops spent many months in Sussex during the Second World War. Worthing man Chris Vowles reunites children born to Canadian fathers with their families through his website Canadian Roots
Alex Askaroff’s life with sewing machines in Eastbourne
December 20th 2011
Sewing runs through Alex Askaroff’s life from his beginnings at his family’s firm to his current life as an expert on and repairer of sewing machines and author of many books about his life as a travelling repairman.
Alexandra’s Animals: Friends for life with Alexandra Bastedo
December 11th 2011
Alexandra Bastedo, actress and custodian of the ABC Animal Sanctuary near Pulborough, tells us about some of the enduring friendships formed by her charges
Barry Wordsworth: Principal Conductor of the Brighton Philharmonic
December 9th 2011
Barry Wordsworth is Music Director of the Royal Ballet Covent Garden, Conductor Laureate of the BBC Concert Orchestra and a past Music Director of the Birmingham Royal Ballet, but to he is best known as Conductor of the Brighton Philharmonic.
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