Kids today will never know the drama, the anticipation, or the raw power of believing one toy would reshape your entire existence. Here are the presents we truly thought would unlock a better, more magical version of ourselves. 5. A Tamagotchi (Your First Taste of Responsibility) You didn’t just want a toy — you wanted a new identity. You were going to become: A responsible pet parent A digital caregiver Basically a mini adult Instead, it died at school on day two and you spi

Bring nature into your home by using the fruits and foliage from your garden to decorate your home this Christmas 

For nearly 50 years Court Meadow Group Riding for the Disabled has been enriching the lives of children and young people

As Christmas approaches, Teddy considers the various modes of transport that are used in the run up to the festive season

Harriet Brampton from the RSPB explains that less work will equal more wildlife in our gardens this winter

Once upon a time, Christmas parties weren’t all grazing boards, miniature brioche sliders, and things sprinkled with rosemary “for the aesthetic.” No — in the ’80s and ’90s, our festive buffets were an unapologetic collage of beige, jelly-based experimentation, and supermarket madness. Some of these snacks were iconic. Some were deeply questionable. And some simply evaporated from the shelves when society collectively realised they probably shouldn’t exist. Here are the top f

We’ve all done it. Rolled our eyes. Scoffed. Said things like, “Ugh, this again?” But deep down — deep, deep down — we knew the truth: these retro Christmas songs absolutely slapped, and we belted them out the moment no one was around. Here are the top five festive bangers you spent your childhood pretending to hate… while quietly living for every second. 5. “Merry Christmas Everyone” — Shakin’ Stevens (1985) You absolutely pretended this was “your mum’s music.” But those jin

Your guide to all the best local events and days out happening near you across Sussex in December...