Second Uckfield suspected modern slavery raid
Police raided premises in Mill Lane, Uckfield, yesterday (October 22) which they suspect of being used as a brothel.
Mayor’s TLC helps ‘Queen’s’ tree thrive
Green-fingered Uckfield Town Mayor, Cllr Spike Mayhew, has proved a dab hand when it comes to looking after tiny saplings.
Uckfield sports pitches and allotments rents to rise
A 1.5 per cent increase in charges to hire recreation grounds, sports pitches and pavilions will be brought in from next April by Uckfield Town Council.
Rix & Kay partner joins board of international law firm network
Rix and Kay partner, and head of corporate, Kathryn Paisley has been appointed to the board of a leading international law firm network.
Developer requests scoping opinion on Downland Farm proposals
Gleeson Strategic Land has requested an environmental impact scoping opinion from Wealden Council for a development of up to 500 homes, parking, infrastructure, landscaping and access at Downlands Farm, Uckfield.
Memories revived after conservation group restores gate
A wrought iron gate presented to Maresfield Church in 1947 has been repaired and rehung with a plaque polished to remind people where it came from.
Uckfield cemetery fees to rise
Uckfield cemetery burials and ashes interment fees will rise from next April.
Rowland Gorringe Lettings and Management is recruiting
Rowland Gorringe Lettings and Management is recruiting a Lettings Negotiator.
Uckfield Leisure Centre to close for deep clean
Uckfield Leisure Centre is to close this weekend – Saturday and Sunday, October 24, and 24 – for a deep clean as Covid-19 cases rise in the Uckfield area.
Kamsons goes green after move to new head office in Uckfield
Kamsons Pharmacy is working to reduce its carbon footprint following a move to new head office premises in Uckfield.
Uckfield Remembrance Sunday service at Eugene Seghers’ memorial is off
The annual Remembrance Sunday service at the Uckfield memorial to Flt Lt Eugene Seghers will not take place this November.
Covid-19: another week in Wealden with no deaths
There have been no deaths in Wealden from Covid-19 for a fifth successive week.
Maresfield Straight Half Mile 25 homes plan approved
Plans for up to 25 new homes at the Straight Half Mile, Maresfield, have been approved by a Wealden District Council planning committee.
Lions raise £1,500 for charity even though event is cancelled
Uckfield Lions have raised more than £1,500 for charity thanks to the generosity of people who were going to take part in the club’s now-cancelled annual car rally.
Founder of Tressler Coachwork dies aged 83
Jim Manning, the founder of car body repair shop Tressler Coachwork, in Uckfield, has died at the aged of 83.
Glorious autumn colour at Sheffield Park and Garden
Glorious autumn colour has arrived at Sheffield Park and Garden and if you would like to see the reds, golds, yellows, and vibrant greens, for yourself tickets can be booked in advance.
School closes after staff member tests positive for Covid-19
Cross in Hand Primary School has closed because a member of staff has tested positive for Covid-19.
More Uckfield Leisure Centre staff test positive for Covid-19
Six members of staff at Uckfield Leisure Centre have now tested positive for Covid-19.
Fourth student at Uckfield College tests positive for Covid-19
A fourth student at Uckfield College has tested positive for Covid-19.
Uckfield – the Wealden Covid-19 hotspot
Wealden now has the “highest weekly rate” of Covid-19 cases in East Sussex and the Uckfield area is a hotspot.
