5th December 2019 – Seahaven FM News

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TRADITIONS: WHY DO WE SERVE UP TURKEY AND MINCE PIES FOR CHRISTMAS?

On 5th December 201911th December 2019 By peterlongden

The way we celebrate Christmas has undergone many transformations from generation to generation, from a rambunctious medieval feast to a sumptuous sugar banquet under Queen Elizabeth I and finally emerging as the Christmas we know today in the Victorian era. It was during this historical period that the UK had […]

Lewes District Police Weekly News and Alerts

On 5th December 201911th December 2019 By peterlongden

Knifepoint Robbery Peacehaven Detectives investigating a knifepoint robbery at Ashington Stores in Ashington Gardens, Peacehaven, are appealing for any witnesses or people with information to come forward. The incident happened at 7pm on Monday 25 November when a man wearing a black padded jacket with the hood drawn up and […]

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