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Scaffolding work begins to shore up fire-damaged buildings

May 24th, 2023

Specially designed scaffolding will begin to be put in place tomorrow (25 May) to shore up the fire-damaged listed buildings. The support scaffolding will be installed to support the facades of both listed buildings, as well as to the flank wall of the Angel Inn. A number of chimneys also have to be demolished or […]

Palaces for Nature: Celebrating the King’s Coronation

May 2nd, 2023

Whether it’s a simple pot of herbs, or a blooming marvellous mini-meadow of wildflowers, every garden can have its own crowning glory to help wildlife. So, in honour of the coronation of King Charles III, we’re encouraging people to get green-fingered and create their own ‘Palaces for Nature.’ King Charles III maintains a reputation as […]

‘Mythical sea dragon’ glimpsed off the Sussex coast?

April 1st, 2023

Is this the long-awaited proof for the existence of a mythical Sussex water serpent said to prey on livestock and villagers? The image, which seemingly shows a serpent-like creature stalking the waters off the coast at Seven Sisters Country Park, was taken by Seaford-based fisherman Alan “Al” O’Frilop on Saturday 18 March. Stories of “knuckers”, […]