East Sussex funeral parlour Cooper and Son is moving - but it is not going far.

The Uckfield-based company moved from Rose Cottage, Newtown, in the Eighties to more modern offices next door - and now it is moving back again.

Funeral director Julia Fordham said: "We are proud of our reputation as a traditional, family firm so this move back to where it all started has very special significance for us."

Rose Cottage is believed to be more than 300 years old and in the 18th Century was the home of an undertaker.

Horses, used to pull funeral coaches, were stabled behind the cottage until 15 years ago.

Renovation work is due to start in the next two weeks and the firm hopes to be back in Rose Cottage by the summer.