Priced out in Uckfield – ‘affordable’ is simply not affordable for many
Government housing minister Robert Jenrick is being told many Uckfield people are priced out of owning a home – and will even struggle to rent.
Farm shop launches NHS Buy a Banger scheme
Kindness food parcels, lockdown snack boxes, and an NHS Buy a Banger Scheme are among lockdown initiatives launched by South Brockwells Farm at Little Horsted.
Wealden Covid-19 deaths: better news
Latest data on Wealden Covid-19 deaths is encouraging as the country nears the end of its first week of the second lockdown.
Two more college students test positive for Covid-19
Parents and carers have been notified that two more pupils at Uckfield College have tested positive for Covid-19.
Police seek woman whose dog savaged sheep at Duddleswell
Police are trying to trace the owner of a dog who hurried away from the Ashdown Forest after being told her animal had savaged a sheep.
Bell Walk Dry Cleaners install eco-friendly cleaning system
Bell Walk Dry Cleaners in Uckfield have installed a new environmentally-friendly wet cleaning system.
Sunflower lanyards available free for people with hidden disabilities
Sunflower Lanyards are being made available free of charge for anyone in Uckfield who has a hidden disability and would find one useful.
800 years since the name Uckfield first appeared in official document
It is 800 years this month since the first known use of the name ‘Uckfield’ in an official document.
Framfield Road Methodist church flats plan thrown out
Plans to convert the former Methodist church in Framfield Road, Uckfield, into three flats have been refused by Wealden Council.
The Beauty Spot opens again for all treatments
The owner of The Beauty Spot in Uckfield heaved a sigh of relief when she heard on Friday that the business was able to resume all treatments the following day.
Bluebell Railway needs retail manager for gift shop
The Bluebell Railway at Sheffield Park near Uckfield is looking for a full-time retail manager for its gift shop.
Yet more homes proposed in Uckfield – 450 of them
Proposals for up to 450 homes in a new development at Ridgewood, are being considered by Wealden Council.
Green spaces have already gone from Manor Park, says district councillor
Wealden councillors were told they would have little chance of winning a planning appeal if they refused permission for a new home to be built in a garden at 30 Sycamore Court, in Uckfield.
Bow Bells milepost replanted on A22 near Halland
A Bow Bells milepost, Number 46, has been replanted on the side of the A22 near Halland.
Highlands Inn and Picture House announce reopening plans
The Highlands Inn and Picture House, both in Uckfield, have announced reopening plans as the Coronavirus lockdown eases.
New business units – ‘probably finest in Uckfield’ – on the market
New business units, described as “probably the finest available in Uckfield”, are being marketed by Lawson Commercial.
Former Uckfield College student helps produce face shields for NHS
Maresfield engineering student Sam Topping is working with others from his university to supply 3D printed face shields to doctors and hospitals.
Deputy set to be new Sussex Police Chief Constable
New Sussex Police Chief Constable is set to be the current deputy, Jo Shiner.
Uckfield Coronavirus updates – Tuesday, May 26
Uckfield businesses continue to plan for reopening as the Government gives more provisional dates for the easing of lockdown.
King’s Church welcomes visitors at YouTube services
King’s Church, Uckfield, continues to welcome visitors to its ’online’ services at 10am each Sunday morning on YouTube.