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Is the South Downs National Park a good idea?Campaigners have been pushing for a South Downs National Park in earnest for more than a decade, but the idea was first raised back in 1934. Now, as a public inquiry into the idea draws to a close, it looks as if a final decision could be made next year. Here we ask two campaigners from opposing sides of the debate to explain why it matters so much... READ MORE »  OTHER ARTICLES
Paying for beautyThree Sussex councils already have microchips fitted to their bins, meaning we could soon pay for the rubbish we throw out. Our weekly rubbish collection is also under threat in an effort to get us to recycle more. But is this the price that we will have to pay to keep Sussex green?.. READ MORE » 
Life’s a beach (hut)For those lucky enough to own a beach hut in Sussex, life really does revolve around the sea, as Nancy Cremore reveals.Pictures by Kate Eastman... READ MORE » 
Peak of AmbitionClimber Mike Davey will make his second attempt at conquering Everest. Tragedy struck his first bid when his colleague died on the mountain. He tells Jonathan Keeble why he’s going back to the most dangerous place on the planet... READ MORE » 
Gardeners’ WorldOwning an allotment has not been this popular since the ‘Dig for Victory’ campaign during the Second World War. But what could they possibly offer us in the 21st century? Nancy Cremore looks at the appeal of plot owning and meets the people who know that the answer to their happiness lies in the soil... READ MORE » 
Get up and goFrom beautiful country gardens to imposing stately homes, we’ve scoured the county to find the best places to visit...so you can spend your time enjoying them READ MORE » 
| A subject close to our heartsWith all the uncertainty surrounding the closure of the hospitals, what is actually going on?... READ MORE » 
Overture and beginners…There have been eleven full-size, purpose-built theatres in central Brighton over the years and only the Theatre Royal survives. Next month, it celebrates its 200th birthday and here Chris Horlock looks at the city’s earliest theatres and how the Theatre Royal was born out of them... READ MORE » 
A Rye look at historyWith tales of ghosts, smuggling and defending the realm, Rye has a rich history. Ashley Bird takes a trip down memory lane in this beautiful East Sussex town... READ MORE » 
The Rich List 2007For the first time, Sussex Life can bring you the definitive guide to the 50 wealthiest Sussex residents – who they are and how they made their fortune. Compiled by Sunday Times journalist Philip Beresford... READ MORE » 
Breakfast club in Sussex by Lianne OldhamThere is a new group taking Sussex by storm offering singles the chance to meet new friends and begin new relationships. Lianne Oldham meets the Breakfast Club... READ MORE » 
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Strip teasing
As The Observer’s award-winning political cartoonist, Sussex-based illustrator Chris Riddell has been stalking the big beasts of the political jungle for more than a decade. He tells Angela Wintle how the journey on the train between Haywards Heath and East Croydon provides the inspiration for his deadly pen
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Golden summer
Every year the thrilling sport of polo comes to Midhurst bringing with it a host of high-profile players and celebrity fans. Kate Eastman meets some of the local people who share a love of this sport of kings
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Beautiful country gardens to visit
The National Gardens Scheme, founded in 1927, is an independent charitable trust which raises funds by opening gardens to the public throughout England and Wales...
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Late summer sizzle
Leigh Clapp visits two gardens with non-stop summer colour...
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