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Major victory in fight to protect South Downs

November 10th, 2025

A major victory has been won in the fight to protect the South Downs for future generations. Last month more than 200 organisations wrote to the government urging them not to weaken or remove a legal duty to support National Parks and their nature and landscapes. And, following a meeting with Vanessa Rowlands, Chair of […]

Restoration of unique cultural heroine paintings from South Downs

November 10th, 2025

Unique panel paintings showing eight female cultural heroines are to be fully conserved over the next two years and then put on display at The Novium Museum in Chichester. ‘The Worthy Women’, also known as The Amberley Panels, were originally part of the elaborate panelling that decorated the ‘Queen’s Room’ at Amberley Castle. Commissioned around […]

“Hedgefest” celebrates the benefits of hedges in South Downs

November 10th, 2025

The wonders of the humble hedge were celebrated as people gathered for “HedgeFest”. The event at Windmill Farm, near Selborne, was an opportunity for farmers, landowners and partner organisations to get together and learn about the benefits of hedges for nature. Small but mighty, a well-managed hedge will not only provide a home and food […]

Christmas market returns to Seven Sisters

November 10th, 2025

A Christmas extravaganza is coming to Seven Sisters for an action-packed weekend of festive fun. With mince pies and mulled wine aplenty, the visitor facilities are being transformed into a winter wonderland of more than 40 stalls, with locally-produced fare that will make glorious gifts for loved ones. The annual Christmas Market returns bigger and […]

World recognition for Sussex coastline

November 10th, 2025

A large semi-urban “biosphere” covering a swathe of the National Park in Sussex has been expanded. The designation of The Living Coast Biosphere has been renewed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). The Living Coast has been a UNESCO biosphere since 2014, recognised for its unique chalk land and seascape. The […]