Broken ankle ends Uckfield water skier’s world title hopes
Uckfield water-skier Sam Clark was forced out of the World Water Ski Racing Championships with a broken ankle after a fall.
Bowls open morning, holiday inspirations event, and ladies’ night coming up
See what’s coming up in Uckfield this weekend, next week, and beyond. There’s a bowls open morning, holiday inspirations event, a ladies’ night and lots more.
Volunteers and carers help Uckfield Lions celebrate 50th anniversary
There was a treat for volunteers and carers of Uckfield at the weekend when Uckfield Lions invited them to a celebratory cream tea.
Uckfield phone box removals set to go ahead
Two little-used public telephone boxes in Uckfield are close to being removed.
Plans for new estate at Harlands Farm resurface
Plans for a new estate at Harlands Farm have resurfaced for the first time since 2013, and fewer homes are now planned for the site.
New team takes over at High Hurstwood Post Office
Cupcakes were waiting for customers at High Hurstwood Post Office yesterday when a new team started running the outreach service.
Miniature steam engines and classic cars coming to Lavender Line
Miniature steam engines and classic cars will be coming to the Lavender Line heritage railway on Saturday and Sunday, October 5, and 6.
Two worlds of Jamie Bedwell – triathlon and podiatry
Uckfield-raised triathlete Jamie Bedwell is now working as a podiatrist as he continues training to achieve his ambition of competing in the Olympic Games.
Uckfield rules out community warden
Plans for community warden patrols in Uckfield have been ruled out.
Blackboys Inn scoops three awards from Harvey’s Brewery
The Blackboys Inn at Blackboys has been presented with three awards by Harvey’s Brewery.
Uckfield civil engineers shortlisted for two awards
Uckfield civil engineers C J Thorne & Co have been shortlisted for two awards.
Sheila’s work now on display in Fuller and Scott window
An exhibition of work by the late artist Sheila Hay can now be seen in the window at Fuller & Scott funeral directors in Uckfield.
Uckfield poverty levels revealed
Nearly a third of people in one part of Uckfield are living in poverty, according to data presented to the town council last night (September 16).
Maltmead Cottage: Small home planned for garden
Land next to Maltmead Cottage, in Olives Yard, Uckfield, could be built on to provide a small home.
Play area safety surfaces to be repaired
Safety surfaces at Hempstead Lane Play Area and Victoria Skate Park are due to be repaired.
Nightmare continues for neighbours of Ridgewood building site
Neighbours continue to be unhappy with the way they are being treated by developers as new homes are built on Ridgewood Farm.
Uckfield exchange telephonists plan reunion
Ex-GPO telephonists, engineers, postmen and counter clerks from years leading up to 1969 are invited to a reunion to take place in Uckfield on Saturday, November 16.
Round-up of Uckfield business news
See what’s been happening on the Uckfield area business scene over the past month. Local companies have helped charities, worked with each other, and found ways of entertaining townspeople.
Manor Primary School is recruiting
Manor Primary School is recruiting a Year 6 Teaching Assistant.
Beware drawing pension income before you need it
Savers drawing a pension income they don’t yet need are in danger of leaving a hole in their finances when they eventually hit retirement, writes Stephen Palmer.
