Sussex Life: A Sussex Knight's Tale
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Simone Hellyer
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Sussex Life: The rise of foraging
The beaches, forests and hedgerows of Sussex are teeming with delectable treats if only you know where to look.
From the archives: Party on the Beach
The wonderful etching 'Party on the Beach' and its accompanying text tell the story of, 'the most extraodinary wreck that ever happened on any part of the coasts of this Kingdom'.
From the archives: Bombs on Eastbourne
It's March 1941, just one of the many days during World War II when the coastal town of Eastbourne was hit by the German bombers...
From the archives: Thomas Smith Trugs Ltd
This photograph gives us a peep into the workshop of Thomas Smith Trugs Ltd, in Herstmonceux, some time in the late 1980s.
Made with love
From chocolatiers to candle crafters, these are the Sussex artisans creating Valentine’s gifts to delight the senses and touch the heart.
Keeping It Real
Former England Women wicketkeeper, Sarah Taylor talks tackling her demons, making history by joining the coaching staff at Sussex Cricket and why she's making a comeback
Do you recognise anyone in this Sussex hop-picking photo?
This wonderful photograph from 1937 shows workers at the start of the hop season.
Meet Rob Andrew, CEO of Sussex Cricket
The rugby legend on playing under skipper Will Carling, watching Jonny Wilkinson reach his potential – and why the time was right to resume his association with cricket.
Sounds Of The Downs - Rose Elinor Dougall (pages 3/4)
Rose Elinor Dougall was a founding member of girl band The Pipettes before going solo and working with superproducer Mark Ronson. So how did lockdown in Lewes inspire her creativity?
Sounds of the Downs - Rose Elinor Dougal (pages 1/2)
Rose Elinor Dougall was a founding member of girl band The Pipettes before going solo and working with superproducer Mark Ronson. So how did lockdown in Lewes inspire her creativity?
New exhibition will celebrate The Jam and Brighton’s role in mod culture
An exhibition planned for next year about The Jam will celebrate mod culture and Brighton’s central role | Words: Jeremy Blackmore
Overcoming the odds
With Unwanted Etchingham writer Suz Evasdaughter explores her traumatic childhood in Yorkshire, while offering up a story of hope and overcoming the odds
Inside story
I speak to Graham Bartlett, a former senior Sussex police officer, about his new book on the Babes in the Wood murders
Holly Smale interview
I speak to author Holly Smale about how she is aiming to encourage young girls to shatter the illusion of perfection with the latest instalment in her Valentines series of books
Driving Force
I speak to Bexhill-based racing driver Ben Stiles about what it takes to make it in motorsport
Behind the curtain
Rose Beale has been making props at Glyndebourne for 30 years. She tells me what it’s like to work in the wings of the renowned opera house
Lonesome Bog and Little Dog children’s book
Inspired by her Ashdown Forest home, children's author Iona Tulloch has created a tale that is helping to highlight the importance of peatland, finds Simone Hellyer
Gina Challen interview
I speak to Arundel-based writer Gina Challen about her new collection of short stories that were inspired by the South Downs
Community service
I speak to Brighton cartoonist Harry Venning about his long-running Guardian cartoon strip, Clare in the Community
Coastal hero
I speak to Brighton RNLI volunteer Daniel Gurr about his a modern day love story on the high seas
Travel: Tenerife
I tackle Tenerife's volcanic terrain on two wheels, spot pilot whales and enjoy a bit of winter sun
Leading light
I catch up with author and journalist Cole Moreton about how Belle Tout lighthouse inspired his new novel
Interview with former Sussex and England women’s cricket player Clare Connor
Clare Connor is managing director of women’s cricket at the England and Wales Cricket Board. Here the former Sussex and England player explains why there has never been a better time to be a woman in the sport.
Secrets and lies with Dorothy Koomson
I speak to Brighton-based author Dorothy Koomson about her latest thriller
Artist Adele Gibson sparking climate change discussion through her work
Last year Lewes-based artist Adele Gibson travelled to the Arctic to witness the effects of climate change and is now hoping to spark a discussion with her work
Plumpton-based author Ali Carter on her second novel
Ali Carter's second novel sees her arty amateur detective Susie Mahl in the middle of good old fashioned murder mystery at a grand house in Norfolk