The latest local sports news
In local football, AFC Uckfield Town kept their good form going as they beat Copthorne 2-1, climbing up one place into 14th in the process, while Jarvis Brook fell to a 2-1 defeat against Reigate Priory.
And in the Mid Sussex Leagues, Rotherfield exited the Montgomery Cup on penalties to Copthorne 2nd’s, drawing 2-2 in regular time before a 4-2 defeat in the shootout, while Ridgewood maintained their unbeaten start to the season with a close 4-3 victory over Ringmer 3rd’s.
Lastly in football, Nutley drew 3-3 with Cuckfield Town 2nd’s, as Maresfield Village suffered a heavy 8-0 loss against Marle Place Wanderers, with Hartfield coming out on top in their clash with Plumpton Athletic, winning 3-1 to climb up to third in the standings.
Finally in men’s rugby, Newick lost in the quarter finals of the Sussex RFU Salver Cup, being beaten 61-5 by Hastings & Bexhill 2nd’s.
Motorcyclist injured in serious collision
Police launch manhunt for prison absconder with links to Sussex
Original Factory Shop stores at risk of closure in Sussex
Ashdown Radio to host new music festival in Eastbourne this summer
Crowborough care home celebrates the grand opening of the Ashdown Room
15 more people convicted of drink-driving
£250m investment in cancer care confirmed by the Government
Two men charged with ‘possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin’ following proactive patrols in East Sussex
