3rd March 2020 – Seahaven FM News

Post-Xmas blitz fuels jumbo recycling haul

On 3rd March 20203rd March 2020 By peterlongden

GREEN residents in East Sussex fuelled a record-breaking post-Christmas recycling blitz, new figures reveal. East Sussex County Council data shows a whopping 4,695 tonnes of recycling – the weight of 783 African elephants – was processed from kerbside collections last month, beating the previous best set last year by 111 […]

Help us to help people break the cycle of dependency

On 3rd March 20203rd March 2020 By peterlongden

PEOPLE in East Sussex are being asked to give their views on how support for people with drug and alcohol disorders is delivered in the county. East Sussex County Council is asking people to join a ‘conversation’ about drugs and alcohol which it hopes will help break the stigma surrounding […]

Council worker’s fundraising drive reaches £32,000

On 3rd March 20203rd March 2020 By peterlongden

A Lewes District Council refuse driver has been hailed a ‘charity champion’ having raised £32,000 for good causes over the last decade. Kevin Miller has completed numerous fundraising challenges including three marathons, two ultramarathons, a trek to Everest Base Camp, and scaling 24 peaks of the Lake District within 24 […]

Barcombe Meet Your PCSO Day

On 3rd March 20203rd March 2020 By peterlongden

Come and meet PCSOs Stainer and Fenn, on Tuesday 10th March from 12:00 – 3pm outside the Village Shop. This is an opportunity to speak to your allocated PCSOs about any local issues you are facing, to report and obtain advice on a range of topics; as well as hear […]

£1.5m to tackle rough sleeping in East Sussex

On 3rd March 20203rd March 2020 By peterlongden

Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed news that Hastings, Eastbourne, Lewes, Rother, Wealden District Councils & ESCC will receive an additional £1,529,518 to tackle rough sleeping this year to support some of the most vulnerable people in our community. The Conservatives have announced councils will receive a share of an additional […]

NEWHAVEN – bird box winner

On 3rd March 20203rd March 2020 By peterlongden

National Nest Box Week was marked in style at a Newhaven garden centre which ran a colouring competition for younger visitors. Six year-old Livvy Clancy from Newhaven won first prize in the contest arranged at Paradise Park. Her winning design is now in the workshop, to be made into a […]

Maria Caulfield MP welcomes plans to ban most polluting domestic fire fuels

On 3rd March 20203rd March 2020 By peterlongden

Plans to phase out the sale of coal and wet wood for domestic burning and encourage the use of cleaner fuels in the home have been welcomed by Maria Caulfield MP. Wood burning stoves and coal fires are the single largest source of the pollutant ‘PM2.5’, emitting twice the contribution […]

Letter from the Mayor of Peachaven

On 3rd March 20205th March 2020 By peterlongden

It seems that Peacehaven is the place to be now with so many events planned. Here is the latest newsletter from The Mayor Cllr Claude Cheta :- On Saturday 22nd February 2020, I had the privilege of hosting the latest ‘Food From Around the World’ event- African Night .From the […]

Sky's new female-led programming welcomed by stars including Caroline Quentin and Keeley Hawes 17th May 2022

New programming from Sky - including a raft of female-led stories - has been welcomed by stars including Caroline Quentin and Keeley Hawes.

Prince Charles promises Canada 'healing and understanding' over schools scandal 17th May 2022

The Prince of Wales has paid his respects to the thousands of indigenous children abused in residential schools in Canada, saying "we must find new ways to come to terms with the darker and more difficult aspects of the past".

Dame Deborah James 'gutted' she won't be alive to see her second book published 17th May 2022

Dame Deborah James has said she is "gutted" she will not live to see her second book published in a poignant Instagram post.

Weather fit for a Queen? Sneak peak at what forecasters say is in store for four-day jubilee weekend 17th May 2022

With the Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend fast approaching, many are wondering what the weather will be like as the nation begins planning street parties and celebrations.

Business secretary writes to fuel giants reminding them to pass on tax cuts to motorists 17th May 2022

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has written to the leading petrol retailers "to remind them of their responsibilities" to pass on tax cuts to motorists.

Conservative MP arrested over rape and sexual assault allegations spanning seven-year period 17th May 2022

A Conservative MP has been arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault offences spanning a seven-year period.

TOWIE star's appeal to MPs after body dysmorphia 'despair' over nose job 17th May 2022

A reality star has called for more mental health support for people who have cosmetic procedures as he described going to the "depths of despair" after his nose surgery went wrong.

Wayne Rooney says England manager wanted Rebekah Vardy to 'calm down' during Euros 17th May 2022

Wayne Rooney has described how the then England manager asked him to speak with Jamie Vardy to ask his wife Rebekah to "calm down" during the Euro 2016 tournament.

'Give prisoners laptops': Recommendations after zero prisons rated 'outstanding' for education 17th May 2022

Prisoners who are studying should be given laptops to ensure they can complete their education, a new report recommends.

Queen makes surprise appearance to open new Elizabeth line in London 17th May 2022

The Queen has made a surprise visit to see the new Elizabeth line at London's Paddington Station.