Crowborough and Pevensey have been chosen to welcome the Olympic Flame as it makes its historic journey from Beijing to London. The Olympic Torch will be travelling through Wealden on Tuesday 17 July 2012 and residents will be urged to come along to the two locations to welcome the Torchbearers and share the Olympic excitement.… [Continue Reading]
Pevensey to feature in 2012 Olympic Torch Relay
Early start stays for concessionary bus passes
People in East Sussex using concessionary bus passes have been given some good news – the 9am start will continue when the County Council takes over the scheme in April. The decision was made on 8 March by councillors at their Cabinet meeting, following a consultation with the public. Since April 2008, people aged 60… [Continue Reading]
39 new flood and coastal defence projects
39 new flood and coastal defence projects have been announced today as part of Government plans to reduce the risk of flooding and coastal erosion in England. Of these new projects 21 will provide additional protection to over 13,000 households at risk of flooding. The remainder mainly relate to vital repairs and safety enhancements to… [Continue Reading]
Immersed in the view
From cabins and lodges to cubes and croquet pavilions, Laura Burgess chooses 10 green getaways in the UK
The freshwater fish fight
Millions of anglers catch fish only to put them straight back again. Isn’t it time we rediscovered the culinary potential of freshwater species?






