Plans to turn former Carpetright unit into automotive repair and MOT centre
Plans have been submitted to turn premises formerly occupied by Carpetright on the Bellbrook Estate, Uckfield, into an automotive repair and MOT centre.
Review – Nod to jazz in Brighton Philharmonic’s opening concert
Brighton Philharmonic shook things up a little for the opening concert of their season at the Dome, writes Phil Dennett.
Plant hunter to tell story of jungle kidnap and building a world garden
Plant hunter Tom Hart Dyke, who was kidnapped in the Colombian jungle and held captive for nine months, will be giving a talk at Buxted Park Hotel on Monday, November 25.
His story will range from growing up in a castle, to living under the threat of death in the jungle, and to achieving his ambition of creating a World Garden made up of all the plants he has collected.
Remembrance – High Street traffic pauses for Uckfield parade
Traffic paused in Uckfield this afternoon to allow the town’s Remembrance Parade to head up the High Street towards Holy Cross Church.
11-11-11 Remembrance service at Uckfield
The 101st anniversary of the end of World War 1 was marked at a short 11-11-11 Remembrance service at the town’s war memorial.
Remembrance – Officers march through Maresfield Park to church
Officers marched through Maresfield Park to take part in a Remembrance service at St Bartholomew’s Church this morning.
Uckfield events – festival planning, themed dining and Remembrance
From a day of planning for Uckfield Festival 2020 to a night of Spanish-themed dining, and Remembrance events too, there’s a lot going on in and around Uckfield this weekend.
New owner sought for Kilnwood Studio
Jane DeVay who has run Kilnwood Studio in Uckfield High Street for the past two years is looking for somebody to take over the business.
November round-up of Uckfield business news
Catch up with Uckfield business news in this monthly feature.
A22 crash: Uckfield driver seriously hurt
A seriously injured lorry driver is in hospital after an A22 crash near Uckfield yesterday (November 5) morning.
Uckfield Civic Centre room hire rates to rise
Hire charges for room hire at Uckfield Civic Centre will rise by two per cent from next April.
Uckfield estate agents launch YouTube channel
Uckfield’s longest running, independent estate agent, Rowland Gorringe, has launched its own YouTube channel.
Councillors recommended to approve 119 new homes on Harlands Estate
Councillors are being recommended to approve plans for 119 new homes on the Harlands Estate, Uckfield.
Carvills Christmas windows sparkle in Uckfield High Street
Carvills Christmas windows are sparkling in Uckfield High Street.
Uckfield crime and disorder research
Research into Uckfield crime and disorder is being undertaken by the town council.
Sponsorship boost for Nutley squash juniors
Nutley squash juniors selected to play for senior men teams in the Sussex Squad League will receive a welcome financial boost thanks to sponsorship from bespoke GRP company Design & Display Structures.
Double-decker bus home could be replaced with mobile property
Plans have been submitted to replace a double-decker used as a home in Quicken Wood, Blackboys, with a timber mobile home.
Christmas arrives at Josefina
Josefina has been transformed into a Christmas shop and is a treasure trove of homeware treats and decorations.
Uckfield to join Rural Services Network
Uckfield is one of only three towns in East Sussex selected to be part of a pressure group – the Rural Services Network (RSN – which aims to promote the interests of rural/market towns and their hinterlands.
Spooky fun and more coming up in Uckfield
There’s still spooky fun going on this weekend with a Halloween Bash at Barney’s Play this evening and a witches and wizards event at the Bluebell Railway until Sunday. See what else is coming up here.
