30th April 2019 – Seahaven FM News

Peacehaven unites against privatisation of community schools

On 30th April 20193rd May 2019 By peterlongden

National Education Union members at three East Sussex schools will strike over proposed plans to privatise their schools tomorrow. Three quarters of Peacehaven town’s schools are expected to be shut as teachers and support staff belonging to the NEU and GMB unions walk out. Lloyd Russell-Moyle MP, who has spoken […]

Elderly Peacehaven couple fall victim to distraction burglars

On 30th April 20193rd May 2019 By peterlongden

Police want to identify two men who visited an elderly couple at their home in Peacehaven at around noon on Saturday 13 April, claiming they were there to complete garden work, despite no such work having been requested. The pair then entered the couple’s home to seek payment. While one […]

Our News – The Neighbourhood Watch E-Newsletter

On 30th April 20193rd May 2019 By peterlongden

The latest Neighbourhood Watch Network e-newsletter is now available. In this issue we hear about the three new online toolkits the Network has produced for members and coordinators covering social media, burglary prevention and managing a scheme. We also hear feedback to Fundraising and Social Media workshops, advice on how […]

NHS shake-up could see blood pressure checks in betting shops 1st July 2022

People in some parts of England could be offered blood pressure checks in betting shops under the biggest shake-up of the NHS for a decade.

Saudi Arabia promises to fix Hajj booking system as British pilgrims are left without flights and visas 30th June 2022

Saudi Arabia has promised to secure alternative flights for pilgrims travelling to Hajj this year after technical issues on its new travel portal disrupted many people's plans.

Dystopian future featuring robots depicted in new Army recruitment campaign 30th June 2022

Robots are featured in a new Army recruitment campaign - as a way of showing the continuing importance of soldiers.

Tory whip resigns over groping allegation after 'drinking far too much' on night out 30th June 2022

Boris Johnson's deputy chief whip has resigned over an allegation of groping, Sky News understands.

'Extreme hoarder' jailed after leaving his sister to die in 'horrific and filthy conditions' 30th June 2022

A man from a family of "extreme hoarders" has been jailed for three years after his immobile and vulnerable sister died in "horrific and filthy conditions".

'Monster' 14-year-old boy who murdered five-year-old Logan Mwangi named as judge lifts anonymity order 30th June 2022

A 14-year-old "monster" sentenced to life in prison for murdering five-year-old Logan Mwangi has been named as Craig Mulligan.

Whitehall farce: Not enough desks to end civil servants' working from home culture 30th June 2022

New figures have revealed the Department for International Trade only has enough desk space to accommodate 22% of its staff in the office - despite a government push to get civil servants to stop working from home.

Lewis Hamilton says 'older voices' shouldn't be given a platform following Nelson Piquet's comments 30th June 2022

Lewis Hamilton has said that Formula One should ignore "older voices" and reject racism following comments made by former world champion Nelson Piquet earlier this week.

Corporate cash overshadowing the meaning of Pride, says LGBTQ+ rights activist 30th June 2022

One of the UK's most prominent LGBTQ+ rights activists, Peter Tatchell has told Sky News that Pride's parade has become overly commercial and corporate.

UK to raise defence spending as NATO chief warns of danger of 'full-scale' war with Russia 30th June 2022

The UK government will spend 2.5% of GDP on defence by 2030, Boris Johnson has announced, as NATO's secretary general warned that the alliance must stand up to Vladimir Putin.