Towns & Villages
Worthing Pier celebrates a landmark birthday
April 20th 2012
This year, Worthing Pier celebrates its 150th anniversary. Gerry Connolly, Curator of Historic Collections at Worthing Museum and Art Gallery, takes a look at its fascinating history
Springing into life
April 5th 2012
Spring brings new life as ewes give birth to their lambs. Isobel Bretherton, of NFU South East, visited Applesham Farm, Coombes, near Lancing, to see this annual miracle that takes place on the South Downs
The Next Wave
March 28th 2012
Visitors coming to Bexhill on Sea are able to enjoy the town’s magnificent new promenade which took more than a year to construct
Petworth House and Town - the housekeeper's tour
March 2nd 2012
Alex Oxborough takes a turn around a town which has grown up around the great house and its needs
A flame of hope: the Olympic Torch journey
December 22nd 2011
People across Sussex will get the chance to see the Olympic Torch for themselves next year as the relay makes it way through our towns and villages for three days in July
Jane Austen's Worthing connections
October 12th 2011
The setting and characters for Jane Austen's unfinished novel Sandton are thought to be based on her experiences of the town
A guide to Rye
August 27th 2011
Rye may brim with delightful tourist attractions, but unless you’re ‘in the know’ some are easily missed. Now two of the town’s residents have produced a series of charmingly illustrated pocket guides. Words: Angela Wintle
Horsham makes some noise for community spirit
August 25th 2011
There’s plenty to see and do in the West Sussex town this month, including the first Festival of Sound, set up to showcase the best of local music
Arundel's time to shine
August 17th 2011
Arundel Festival is celebrating its 34th year with a packed programme of art, theatre and opera and closes with a very special aerial event. Words: Jenny Mark-Bell
A quintessential English summer in Lindfield
August 13th 2011
The Mid Sussex village of Lindfield abounds in green spaces, and you don't have to go far to find the perfect spot for a picnic. Words by Jenny Mark-Bell
Eastbourne flies high
July 20th 2011
This year’s Airbourne promises to be more spectacular then ever, with dazzling displays of aerial agility on show for free for everyone from 11-14 August
All eyes on Petworth
June 30th 2011
Petworth Festival runs from 9 to 30 July. Its challenge – to develop while retaining the qualities so beloved of its audience, says Jenny Mark-Bell...
Uckfield: small town, big spirit
June 30th 2011
The historical Wealden town’s size belies the force of its personality...
Exclusive retailers move into Chichester's Butter Market
June 24th 2011
The cathedral city is already a popular destination for sophisticated shoppers, but the new development of the Butter Market is set to increase the town's reputation for prestigious brands and a well-heeled clientele, says Jenny Mark-Bell
A stroll around Seaford
June 1st 2011
Once a thriving town for smugglers and looters, the coastal town of Seaford is steeped in history and natural beauty. Research: Katrina Playford and Gary Price
A weekend in Burgess Hill
May 25th 2011
With the South Downs in easy reach and its own nature reserves and parks, Burgess Hill is a great destination to while away a weekend
See the new Winnie the Pooh Movie - buy the gift shop! Everyone's favourite bear
May 4th 2011
A chance to buy a little part of historic Britain - the Pooh Corner gift shop, tearoom and garden in Hartfield, East Sussex.
High Street Heroes: Rottingdean
April 27th 2011
This lovely village is next to the bustle of Brighton and is known for its landmark windmill. Originally a farming settlement, today it is a fabulous place to shop!
The campaign to save Worthing's theatres
April 19th 2011
Jon Woodley has built his life around the theatre so when he heard that Worthing’s Connaught was at risk of closure he decided to take matters into his own hands. Words by Jenny Mark-Bell
Phil Spencer urges the nation to become ‘Karcher Clean’!
April 8th 2011
Kärcher has joined forces with property expert, Phil Spencer, to launch ‘Kärcher CleanBritain’ – a campaign to encourage us to clean up our streets and meeting places for what’s set to be an exciting time for the nation...
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