Owners’ desperate bid to save soft play centre
The owners of Barney’s Play in Uckfield are making a desperate bid to save their business which has been closed and without income for 145 days due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Plans submitted for electric vehicle recharging forecourt
Plans have been submitted for a solar electric forecourt on Uckfield by-pass along with solar farm, WCs, coffee shop, retail, seating area, meeting rooms/workspace and a display area.
Uckfield councillors object to plans for nine homes in Regency Close
Uckfield Town Council has objected to plans for nine homes following demolition of a house in Regency Close, Uckfield.
Classes start at Uckfield Yoga Studio again
Uckfield Yoga Studio is open again with classes being held for six people at a time allowing plenty of space for each person while practising.
Thirty studio flats could be built in Little Horsted
Thirty studio flats could be built off Bradfords Lane in Little Horsted as accommodation for staff working at East Sussex National Hotel.
Coronavirus deaths – weekly Wealden update
Coronavirus deaths in Wealden declined during the week to July 24 in comparison with the previous seven days.
Pilot dies in plane crash near Heathfield
Update at 4pm: The pilot of a light aircraft which crashed near Heathfield this morning died at the scene, according to Sussex Police.
New members welcome to join Uckfield Lions
Uckfield Lions, who raise funds and organise events for the community, are looking for new members.
Uckfield man jailed for breaching Community Behaviour Order
Police say an 18-year-old Uckfield man has been jailed for breaching a Community Behaviour Order within two weeks of it being imposed.
New funding will help businesses to grow
Companies across the county will be able to access support to help boost business, thanks to new funding.
Uckfield Covid-19 testing under way
A pop-up Covid-19 testing centre has been established in Uckfield for people who think they may have the Coronavirus.
Contrast in results for Uckfield Anderida 1st XI and 2nd XI
There was a winning start to the August Cup for Uckfield Anderida 1st XI at the weekend while the 2nd XI were soundly beaten. Read reports here from Tom Grimes.
Uckfield College looks forward to move into new building
Uckfield College is looking forward to moving into its new building ready for the start of the new term in September.
Wealden Coronavirus cases edge up
Wealden Coronavirus cases continue their slow rise, according to the latest data.
Uckfield shopping tips for August
New pottery at Kilnwood Studio, silver jewellery featuring star signs at W E Clark & Son, and garden furniture at SG Home Interiors – some of the things you will find in Uckfield shops this month. Read more here.
Proposals for three homes in backland development at Five Ash Down
Three homes could be built on land behind Lynton in Five Ash Down if plans before Wealden Council are approved.
Uckfield to get electric vehicle charge points
Electric vehicle (EV) charge points are to be installed at a number of Uckfield Town Council-owned sites.
Council to contact voters by email instead of post
Wealden Council will be contacting voters by email, instead of post, this year to confirm whether changes are needed to the Electoral Roll.
Dates given for reopening Uckfield Leisure Centre and town play areas
Uckfield Leisure Centre is due to reopen its dry-side facilities on Saturday (August 1) with the pool opening for lane swimming from Monday.
New play area takes shape on Luxford Field
Uckfield News photographs show a new play area taking shape on Luxford Field, Uckfield.