Community
The Heathfield show is back, this Saturday enjoy a packed day of competitions, stalls & stands and entertainment.
The Heathfield Show prides itself on the variety of entertainment on offer to visitors on Show Day This year’s Heathfield Show will again be supported by a host of sponsors LISTED HERE including Lightning Fibre who will be supplying the wi-fi for a second year. The show is a huge community effort with many volunteers... Read more
23rd May
Irony as closed school in Broad Oak is advertised as accommodation with ‘no children’ caveat
There was some surprise when it was spotted that the old building that used to house the much loved Broad Oak Primary School was being advertised for accomodation with ‘no children’. A determined battle to save the school had been fought by both parents and the wider community; sadly for the campaigners the council went... Read more
4th March
Rother encourages young people to have their say on the new seven-year plan
PEOPLE in Rother are being reminded of their last chance to have their say on a new seven-year plan for the district. The consultation on Rother District Council’s Corporate Plan, which sets out its aims and objectives for 2020 to 2027, closes on Wednesday, March 17. The new plan, which has been delayed due to... Read more
23rd February
Disappointment for Broad Oak School
The parents, teachers, governors and local community have been campaigning hard since last June 2019 to fight the closure of their beloved school – Broad Oak Community Primary School, Broad Oak, East Sussex. Originally, the closure was announced last year, with a consultation period to follow. The Support Broad Oak School group was formed, and... Read more
13th March
East Sussex County Council face frustration at Broad Oak School closure meeting on Monday.
Monday night, July 15th, saw the East Sussex County Council attempting to explain their position in respect of the proposed closure of Broad Oak School, at a packed meeting with parents and the community. The audience became increasingly frustrated and angry with the ESCC who had to stop their presentation and move to questions after... Read more
17th July
Latest news from The Wheel in Burwash
It was a buzz of activity on Monday morning when I popped into The Wheel, in Burwash Weald, to have a chat with the new owner, Sam Maynard and his family. All of whom were busy working hard to get the pub ready for opening later this week. The inside of the pub is undergoing... Read more
26th February
Win an amazing restyle courtesy of Sister Styling
Win an amazing restyle courtesy of Sister Styling. Thinking about kicking 2018 off with a new look? The Heathfield News has got together with Sister Styling salon in Broad Oak to offer one lucky winner a complete hair restyle. You will be invited to the salon for a consultation to discuss the possibilities for cut... Read more
19th January
