Giles Babb fell in love with the countryside from those summer walks on the South Downs as a child. Now the well-known businessman and publican is giving something back by partnering with charity the South Downs National Park Trust. Giles recently took over The Star & Garter, an 18th century pub nestled in downland at […]

Landscape and the needs of local communities are central to the new South Downs National Park Local Plan which was adopted by Members today (July 2). The Plan covers the entire National Park for the next 14 years and rather than being “target driven”, the policies in the Plan are based on the nationally-designated landscape. […]

The South Downs National Park Authority has been named as the preferred bidder for Seven Sisters Country Park and is announcing ambitious £1.4m plans, including improving habitat for seven key species and creating a world-class visitor experience. Following a decision by East Sussex County Council’s Deputy Leader, Cllr Nick Bennett, a process will begin to […]

Nearly £5,000 has been raised in just three weeks as part of a new campaign to help reverse the decline of bees in the South East. Dozens of donations have been received by the South Downs National Park Trust since it launched Bee Lines last month. The campaign will work with farmers and other landowners […]

Feeling lonely or isolated can affect anyone, at any age. For decades there’s been a stigma attached to this basic human emotion, but the tide seems to be turning with people now talking far more openly about their mental health and well-being. The statistics are an eye-opener. There are 1.2 million chronically lonely older people […]