Sussex Express Series (Lewes, England) back issues from January 2008:
'Pirates' offer free bus trip.
Jan 01, 2008 ... MEMBERS of Friends of the Earth dressed as pirates will tomorrow (January 2) be directing commuters to a bright yellow Routemaster double decker bus for a free ride from Lewes rail station to Falmer and Brighton stations. The bus leaves at 8am - the first day of the fare ...
Supreme Rooks move nine points ahead of rivals Borough.
Jan 01, 2008 ... A MASTERFUL Lewes outplayed fierce rivals Eastbourne Borough in front of a record Priory Lane crowd to move nine points clear at the top of the Blue Square South division. A 15th minute Paul Booth goal following superb approach play from Simon Wormull and Jamie Cade put the ...
Bid to build 60 homes.
Jan 02, 2008 ... A developer has made a bid to build 60 homes. Rydon Homes' application to build on land at Sandpits, Lewes Road, Uckfield, has been lodged with Wealden planners. The scheme would see an ...
Stuck cat released from car's engine.
Jan 02, 2008 ... A woman called the AA when she discovered a cat had got stuck underneath the gearbox of her parked car. AA Patrolman Tony Philpott described how the Nutley woman had gone outside on Christmas Day and heard ...
Rotary Santa raises [pounds sterling]5,500.
Jan 02, 2008 ... THE ROTARY Club collected more than [pounds sterling]5,500 from visits by Santa around the streets of Lewes, Ringmer and Kingston. The cash will be donated through the Rotary Club's Charity Fund and 44 local families have already received much-needed grocery vouchers. ...
Bakery to become restaurant.
Jan 02, 2008 ... A FAMILY bakery looks set to be transformed into a restaurant. Wealden District Council has agreed for Buckmasters Bakery in Hailsham High Street to become a restaurant. The decision goes against an objection raised by Hailsham Town Council. A spokesman ...
Sister's tribute to death crash biker.
Jan 02, 2008 ... A young woman has paid tribute to her brother who was killed in a tragic motorbike accident. Glyn Jenkins, 23, died when his bike crashed into traffic lights on the A259 dual carriageway at The Crumbles, Eastbourne. Sister Jennifer Jenkins, 25, flew back from Chile to ...
County prepares for snow.
Jan 02, 2008 ... SNOW looks likely to fall tomorrow (Thursday) according to the Met Office. The emergency services and local authorities are preparing. Tonight (Wednesday) East Sussex County Council is sending out gritters all over the county. 9,000 tonnes of salt has been stockpiled ....
Council backs down over disabled pensioner's parking ticket.
Jan 02, 2008 ... AN 84-year-old disabled woman who was given a parking ticket despite displaying her parking badge, has been told the ticket will now be cancelled following a climbdown by East Sussex County Council. Ann Teare, from Newick Green, was given a [pounds sterling]30 ticket because her ...
Lottery grant for new skate parks.
Jan 03, 2008 ... PLAY areas will be improved with a [pounds sterling]200,000 National Lottery grant. New skate parks will be built in Seaford and Lewes, along with a new play area in Peacehaven and the money will also be used to encourage children's play all over Lewes district. The ...
NHS Trust chairman retires.
Jan 03, 2008 ... The chairman of the East Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust has retired. John Lewis, an Alfriston farmer, summed up his five years in the post. He said: 'I know that political correctness and I are not a perfect match. 'I have tried to tell it as it is with no ...
Man robbed at knife-point.
Jan 03, 2008 ... A MAN was robbed at knife-point by three youths. The man, in his 20s, said he was approached by the youths after he left the White Hart pub, High Street, Newhaven, on Saturday. He was walking along Western Road at around 9.15pm when a knife was held to his throat. ...
CBE awarded to businessman.
Jan 03, 2008 ... A BUSINESSMAN from Selmeston has been awarded a CBE in the New Year's Honours list. David Quysner will go to Buckingham Palace to receive the award. He told the Express it was a great surprise when he was sent a letter telling him about the honour. He ...
Railway crossing death man named.
Jan 03, 2008 ... A man who died when he was hit by a train has been named. Glyn Cole, 71, died at 1.30am near Pevensey and Westham railway crossing on December 11. The ...
Snow arrives in East Sussex.
Jan 03, 2008 ... Flakes began to fall in Lewes and the surrounding area shortly after 10am ....
Study into possible reopening of rail line.(Report)
Jan 03, 2008 ... NETWORK Rail has signed up to a study into the possibility of reopening the Uckfield to Lewes rail line. Network Rail, which owns and runs Britain's rail lines, signed a contract with East Sussex County Council and will take care of the technical side of a project to see if the ...
Shops closed as power switched off.
Jan 03, 2008 ... SHOPS at the lower end of Lewes High Street were closed for and hour at 1.45pm today (Thursday) after EDF turned power off. Many businesses in the pedestrianised area had to shut up shop as they have no lights or tills because EDF is carrying out works. Hannah Lawler, ...
Shoe box gifts for disadvantaged children.
Jan 04, 2008 ... STAFF and customers at Specsavers in Lewes have collected more than 200 shoe boxes of toys for disadvantaged children across the world. The boxes were jam-packed with treats such as sweets, cuddly toys and useful items including scarves, pencils and toothpaste. ...
Parking shop to move.
Jan 04, 2008 ... THE parking Shop in Lewes looks set to move to a new home. Parking tickets can currently be paid at a shop on School Hill but NCP, which enforces the unpopular parking scheme on behalf of East Sussex County Council, is now looking for new premises. A spokesman for NCP ...
Christmas drink-drive crackdown a success, say police.
Jan 04, 2008 ... Police have heralded a Christmas drink-drive crackdown a success. Three times as many motorists were tested (3,063) during the campaign in December compared to the same period the year before,. However, the number who tested positive or refused was fewer (238, 7. per ...
Artist 'appalled by gentrification of town'.
Jan 04, 2008 ... AN acclaimed artist is appalled by the gentrification of his town and feels its is losing its identity. Peter Messer who works from the Paddock Studio is one of Lewes' most notable painters. He is widely respected for the originality of his work and integrity of approach. ...
Local historian dies.
Jan 04, 2008 ... BETTY Turner, a Wealden historian, has died aged 76. Co-author of Bygone Uckfield, Betty was an authority on the history of Maresfield, Uckfield, Lewes and other villages around the Cuckmere Valley. She also wrote and published her own successful book on Maresfield. ...
Firefighter saves two from river.
Jan 04, 2008 ... A DRAMATIC midnight river rescue has put an Uckfield firefighter in line for a top bravery award. Graham Hainsworth, a crew member of the London Fire Brigade's Thames fireboat, was officially off-duty when he saved two young men from almost certain death. Graham, his ...
Broken down train causing delays.
Jan 04, 2008 ... Rail commuters face delays in and out of Lewes train station this afternoon (Friday). A broken down train is currently causing disruption to all routes from the station. Rail ...
Death of popular police inspector.
Jan 04, 2008 ... A respected police inspector has died. Inspector Ron Preddy, from Kingston Way, Seaford, was a popular figure in the police force and the wider community. He died on December 9 and a well-attended funeral took place at St Thomas More Church, Seaford, on December 21. ...
Bonfire accident investigation continues into New Year.
Jan 04, 2008 ... AN INVESTIGATION into an accident at the Cliffe Bonfire Society firework display is continuing into the New Year. Bonfire spectator Kalvinder Gahir from St Annes Crescent, Lewes, suffered a fractured skull on November 5. An eyewitness said Ms Gahir was hit on the head ...
'Appreciate our cultural heritage,' say National Park campaigners.
Jan 05, 2008 ... ACTIVISTS from the South Downs Campaign (SDC) are determined 2008 will see the South Downs become a National Park. And the lobbyists hope Lewes and Ditchling - which are currently left out of the proposals - will be included. They are set to hammer their point home when the ...
'Pirates' lay on free bus for commuters.
Jan 05, 2008 ... COMMUTERS and environmental campaigners dressed as pirates took part in a protest against rising rail fares from Lewes. On Wednesday morning commuters to Brighton or Falmer had the chance to hop on a specially chartered bus for a free ride. The 'piracy' was organised ...
Towns oppose parking charges.
Jan 06, 2008 ... PARKING in Uckfield, Heathfield and Crowborough must remain free of charge if the towns are to thrive. That's the view of traders, politicians and residents. Drivers could be faced to pay for car parking spaces if one of Wealden District Council's cost-saving ...
Roads closed for water pipe work.
Jan 06, 2008 ... ROADS will be closed while water company maintenance work is carried out. South East Water wants to pump water westwards from Hazards Green towards Arlington and Eastbourne areas. Vehicles will be diverted along alternative routes during the works. The ...
New Year challenges for wildlife rescuers.
Jan 07, 2008 ... CLIMATE change, increased road speeds and 4x4 vehicles are all making life tougher for Sussex wildlife. East Sussex Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance Service (WRAS) has reported increased numbers of traffic-related injuries to deer in the county and that injuries are becoming more ...
London Undergorund-style map for bus routes.
Jan 07, 2008 ... A NEW bus route leaflet will help passengers in the Lewes and Wealden areas. The London Underground-style leaflets come with colour maps featuring major towns, and details such as frequency of bus services and tourist attractions. Routes used by low-floor buses for ...
Countdown to post office closure decision.
Jan 07, 2008 ... THE FUTURE of Landport Post Office will be decided within weeks. Post Office Ltd told the Express it expected to announce whether or not the branch would close within three to four weeks. It said its decision would be final. If the closure is agreed it ...
Story time with environmental group.
Jan 07, 2008 ... ENVIRONMENTAL group Transition Town Lewes is planning a season of story telling on the challenges posed by climate change. Gilly Smith from the group said: 'The aims of the talks are to inspire us to consider the way we live in Lewes as climate change and increasingly high oil ...
Boy 'slapped and pushed' by woman.
Jan 07, 2008 ... A boy was pushed and slapped by a woman, say police. The youth was riding a bike ride with two younger friends when they pulled into Sainsbury's garage on Cophall roundabout, Polegate. One of his friends went inside the garage shop. Police said while the two boys ...
Woman bites car-jacker's hand.
Jan 07, 2008 ... A WOMAN driver was subjected to a terrifying car-jacking. The 43-year-old was on her way to visit a friend in Punnetts Town near Heathfield. She was about 250 yards away from the junction with the A267 at Hadlow Down when a vehicle overtook her, swerved in front and ...
Rooks have too much firepower for Dragons.
Jan 07, 2008 ... A FINE second half performance saw Lewes overpower Basingstoke Town at the Dripping Pan on Saturday. The hosts went 1-0 up at the break against the Dragons from Hampshire thanks to a 13th minute strike from Paul Booth following good build-up play from Simon Wormull and Andy ...
Duke of Edinburgh Award winners.
Jan 07, 2008 ... FORTY one young people from across the county were presented with their gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award at a special evening ceremony in the ballroom of Herstmonceux Castle. More than 100 people - including family, friends and local dignitaries - gathered to celebrate their ...
Crooks steal forestry equipment worth [pounds sterling]33,000.
Jan 08, 2008 ... FORESTRY equipment worth [pounds sterling]33,000 was stolen during a beak-in. A large green shipping container in Burwash Road, opposite Idens Lane, Broad Oak, was raided. Items taken include a mustard yellow Rayco Super RG 50 ...
Seal swims upriver - picture.
Jan 08, 2008 ... A SEAL was spotted in the Ouse near Lewes. A worried on-looker called East Sussex Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance Service (WRAS) but the seal was swimming strongly in the river and was seen playing with seagulls as they paddled in the water. This is the sixth reported ...
Charity slams post office closure plans.
Jan 08, 2008 ... A CHARITY has accused the Post Office of ignoring the needs of its customers. Action in Rural Sussex, based in Lewes, supports rural communities in Sussex which it believes will be damaged by the loss of their local post offices. A total of 49 post offices ...
Coffee chain to replace supermarket cafe.
Jan 08, 2008 ... A Tesco cafe has been closed to make way for a high-street coffee shop. Costa Coffee will operate the cafe but Tesco at Lewes was not able to say when it would open. A spokesman for the supermarket giant said: 'The Tesco cafe at Lewes closed on December 31 and is in ...
Seagulls Scene: New Year cheer before Cup woe.
Jan 08, 2008 ... The Seagulls beat the Cherries 3-2. It was a great start to 2008! And a good way to forget the Christmas lows following the games at Millwall and Yeovil. Bournemouth came to Withdean on New Years Day and provided an exciting game. Perhaps too exciting for those of a nervous disposition? ...
Thefts from cars - two arrested.
Jan 08, 2008 ... TWO people have been arrested in connection with four thefts from cars parked in countryside locations. Police said there were four incidents of daytime thefts from parked cars in Duddleswell, Fletching, East Chiltington and Wivelsfield on January 2 and 3. ...
Diamond ring found in street.
Jan 08, 2008 ... A DIAMOND ring has been found in Western Road, Lewes. The ring, which was found on December 30, police revealed today, and has an estimated value of ...
SLIDESHOW: Church bells removed for restoration.
Jan 08, 2008 ... THE Bells of St Margaret's Church in Buxted Park have been removed for restoration and retuning and will not be heard again for more than three months. They fell silent after they rang in the New Year at midnight on December 31. After several years of absence, ...
Seagulls Scene: Seagulls mauled by Stags.
Jan 08, 2008 ... The Seagulls were dumped out of the FA Cup at the weekend thanks to a battling performance from the lowly Stags from League Two. A crowd of nearly 6,000 saw a cup shock, even if it was only a little one, when Brighton failed to break down a resolute Mansfield Town defence at ...
Inquiry into 1,247 homes bid.
Jan 08, 2008 ... An inquiry into three development schemes which could see 1,247 new homes built on the outskirts of Uckfield will begin on January 15. It takes place at the Uckfield Civic Centre starting at 10am and is open to the public. On the first day opening statements will be ...
Lifeguards' New Year Dip.
Jan 09, 2008 ... A RECORD number of youngsters braved the January sea for Seaford Lifeguards annual New Year's Dip. The event raises funds for the lifeguards and took place on Sunday in front of 200 well-wishers. There were 12 participants, aged 15 to 18. Sponsor money is ...
Free course to help people find jobs.
Jan 09, 2008 ... A charity is launching a new course to help unemployed people to get back into work. Furniture Now, on the Phoenix Industrial Estate, Lewes, is offering free courses to long-term unemployed and socially disadvantaged people. The courses will give advice and help with ...
Swearing man fined.
Jan 09, 2008 ... A 19-YEAR-old was given an [pounds sterling]80 fixed penalty ticket after he refused to stop shouting and swearing. Police were called to outside The Trek ...
Doctors' novovirus warning.
Jan 09, 2008 ... TO stop the vomiting and diarrhoea bug novovirus spreading doctors have asked people who have symptoms not to visit patients in hospital until they have been free of symptoms for at least two days. People who do visit should wash their hands before going in and use the alcohol ...
Damaged parking meters should have been insured, says former mayor.
Jan 09, 2008 ... PARKING meters in Lewes should have been insured, says a former mayor of the town. Cllr Merlin Milner, a fierce critic of the parking charges in Lewes, said East Sussex County Council, which runs the unpopular parking scheme in Lewes, could have saved taxpayers a huge amount of ...
Pizza restaurant told to change signs.
Jan 09, 2008 ... PIZZA Express in Lewes has been asked to change its plan for new signs outside its restaurant in the High Street. The pizza chain had asked for planning permission for two illuminated signs but Lewes Town Council ...
Boy died after three-car crash.
Jan 09, 2008 ... A Ringmer Community College student died after a devastating three-car crash, an inquest heard. Aaron Trowell, 13, was a passenger in a car driven by his older brother Neil. The brothers had spent time with their father and were heading home on the B2104 road from ...
Firework factory boss pleads not guilty to disorderly behaviour and resisting arrest.
Jan 09, 2008 ... The owner of a fireworks factory where two firefighters died in an explosion has appeared in court charged with disorderly behaviour and resisting arrest. Martin Winter, 50, who runs Festival Fireworks at Marlie Farm in Shortgate, near Ringmer, allegedly committed the offences ...
Seagulls Scene: Poorly Albion crash out of Trophy.
Jan 09, 2008 ... An injury and sickness-hit Albion went out of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy at the Liberty Stadium on Tuesday night where Swansea won by the only goal. The Seagulls put in a decent performance, especially in difficult circumstances, but the bottom line is they lost in what was ...
Football club safe stolen.
Jan 10, 2008 ... A SAFE and [pounds sterling]670 were stolen from a football club. Thieves smashed a front door to get into Hailsham FC's clubhouse at Beaconsfield before taking the safe and money. Police Sgt Mark Foot said police were pursuing 'one or two lines of enquiry'. ...
Council forced to re-think pedestrian-friendly road scheme.
Jan 10, 2008 ... A CONTROVERSIAL scheme to make Cliffe High Street in Lewes more pedestrian-friendly could be changed dramatically after complaints from disability groups. Last year East Sussex County Council unveiled plans to ban through-traffic and build a continental-style precinct where the ...
Vandals start fire at school.
Jan 10, 2008 ... VANDALS started a fire and smashed a window with a brick at a school. The hooligans struck at Harlands Primary School, Mallard Drive, Uckfield, ...
Bus company fined for late services.
Jan 10, 2008 ... EASTBOURNE Buses has been fined [pounds sterling]14,000 after failing to run services on time. A hearing in front of a Traffic Commissioner was told 20 per cent of buses, representing 42 journeys, were at least five minutes late when checks were made last summer. ...
Lord Hampden of Glynde dies.
Jan 10, 2008 ... LORD Hampden of Glynde has died following a long illness. The Right Honourable Viscount Hampden DL inherited the ...
Youn man taken to hospital after crash.
Jan 10, 2008 ... A CAR and van collided during the rush hour today (Thursday). Police received a call from ambulance staff at ...
Three-vehicle rush hour crash.
Jan 10, 2008 ... A LORRY, van and car collided on the A22 at Chiddingly. One person was taken ...
Football manager arrested for allegedly hitting player.
Jan 10, 2008 ... A football manager has been arrested for allegedly hitting a player. Ken McCreadie, manager of Hailsham Football Club, is alleged to have hit Eastbourne United AFC player Matt Jones after United won 2-1 against his ...