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Nature & Wildlife
Spring Wildflowers Return to Ashdown Forest
The ancient heathland is ablaze with colour as bluebells, wood anemones and wild garlic carpet the forest floor this April.
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Food & Drink
Crowborough Bakery Wins Great Taste Award
The Beacon Bakehouse has been awarded two gold stars for its sourdough loaves made with locally milled flour.
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Community
New Community Orchard Planted at Uckfield
Volunteers braved the winter weather to plant 40 heritage fruit trees in a new community green space on the edge of town.
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Heritage
Historic Wealden Church Saved by Crowdfunding Campaign
St Mary's Church in Hartfield has raised over £180,000 to repair its medieval timber roof after an urgent public appeal.
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Sport
Wealden Runners Smash Charity Target at Forest Half Marathon
Over 500 runners took on the hilly Ashdown Forest course, raising more than £45,000 for local mental health charities.
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