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Sussex farm leads Britain’s tea revival with pioneering homegrown crop

A fresh chapter for English tea cultivation is emerging in Sussex. The Banks Tea Estate, located in Mountfield, East Sussex, operates as a complete field-to-cup operation, producing premium tea that ...

Traders bounce back with investment as pool closure leads to ‘brighter tomorrow’

Coastal business owners have embraced the major investment in the seafront, describing it as beneficial despite current difficulties. This week, the Department for Transport pledged over £22 million ...

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Sussex farm leads Britain’s tea revival with pioneering homegrown crop

A fresh chapter for English tea cultivation is emerging in Sussex. The Banks Tea Estate, located in Mountfield, East Sussex, operates as a complete field-to-cup operation, producing premium tea that ...

Traders bounce back with investment as pool closure leads to ‘brighter tomorrow’

Coastal business owners have embraced the major investment in the seafront, describing it as beneficial despite current difficulties. This week, the Department for Transport pledged over £22 million ...

Why Sussex Has Become a Wine Powerhouse

Sussex boasts 140 commercial vineyards, establishing the county as the epicentre of England's wine sector. Kristin Syltevik of Oxney Estate in East Sussex discusses her path into winemaking and her c...

Retail outlet faces licence review following illegal vaping products conviction

Local elected members will examine the permit of a business in Eastbourne after a Trading Standards prosecution connected to the sale of non-compliant vaping products. The Eastbourne Borough Council ...

Brighton casino seeks move to new location

A casino company wants to move its gambling licence to a different location. London Clubs Brighton Limited has filed a request with Brighton & Hove City Council, seeking approval to modify a Converte...

City supermarket to apply for variation to premises licence

A Co-Op is set to apply for a variation to its premises licence.

Craftsman expands tiny Sussex workshop into profitable enterprise

The West Sussex businessman embodies a philosophy attributed to Confucius and later echoed by Mark Twain and Apple's Steve Jobs, believing he has never truly laboured because his passion lies in his w...

Family store owner tells of nightmare after car crashes into shop during night

A retailer was settling down for the night when a deafening crash broke the silence of the evening. Shalin Patel, who manages Premier Supermarket on Mackie Avenue in Patcham, was preparing to go to s...

Sussex welcomes glamorous hospitality destination opening this summer

A fresh hospitality venue combining historic character with contemporary elegance is set to launch in Sussex. Sefton Place in Arundel represents the newest venture from Mark and Caroline Winship, a h...

Chief Executive of Water Provider Resigns Following Internal Criticism

South East Water's chief executive has resigned after a parliamentary inquiry delivered a damning verdict on the company's leadership amid major water supply failures in Kent and Sussex. Chris Train,...

Recent Graduate Lands Coveted Role at Elite Law Firm

A newly-qualified lawyer has secured a highly-competitive training contract with a leading law firm. Briony Finn completed her law studies at the University of Chichester and graduated in 2024. She w...

Sussex transport company could go bust as Iran conflict drives up fuel prices

A haulage firm based in Sussex is facing potential closure as a result of escalating fuel expenses triggered by the conflict involving Iran. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is encountering demands from parl...

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Future king enjoys mini-golf challenge on Hastings seaside visit

The heir to the throne joined a game of adventure golf and discussed how rising sea temperatures are affecting local fishing communities during a trip to the East Sussex coast. William made his way t...

Footage reveals final moments before teen’s fatal stabbing

Jurors have been shown footage of a youth pursuing another young man immediately before his death. The accused, aged 16 and subject to reporting restrictions, faces a murder charge at Hove Crown Cour...

Detectives hunt for clues in brutal double killing case

Detectives investigating a double killing are hoping to interview a witness. Ambulance crews and officers attended a residence on Seven Acre Close, St Leonards, just after 4.30am on June 30. Reports...

Waste firm leaves trailer full of ketchup bottles in car park

A firm has been fined thousands of pounds after disposing of a trailer containing numerous ketchup bottles in a car park. Rubbish Cleared Promptly Limited along with director Simon Cole were handed a...