7th June 2020 – Seahaven FM News

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Latest business grant fund up and running in Lewes district

On 7th June 20207th June 2020 By peterlongden

Lewes District Council is processing applications from small and micro businesses for grants of up to £10K from the government’s latest Covid-19 business support scheme. The council has a £1.3m funding allocation and is accepting applications from qualifying businesses until June 19. In exceptional circumstances £25K grants will be considered. […]

Rare UK beetle discovery in Castle Hill Local Nature Reserve

On 7th June 20207th June 2020 By peterlongden

If you were listening to Reg Dove this morning ( Sunday 7th June ) you may have heard Reg tell you about the rare beetles now in Newhaven. If you missed the story, here it is again although it was published earlier. This month it has been confirmed that a […]

Still 'a long, long way' until lockdown restrictions can be lifted - Hancock 24th January 2021
It is still a "long, long, long way" before coronavirus cases are low enough for lockdown to be lifted, the health secretary has told Sky News.
Appeal after 'gentle soul' road safety officer Allan is 'kidnapped' 24th January 2021
Road safety officer Allan has been "kidnapped" from his post and residents of Braemar are appealing for his return.
Vaccinated people must stick to lockdown rules as they may spread COVID, says Van-Tam 24th January 2021
Getting your COVID-19 vaccination does not mean you can liberate yourself from lockdown or other restrictions.
'Incredibly selfish' people attending parties during COVID lockdown 23rd January 2021
Police have criticised party-goers for making "incredibly selfish" decisions during the coronavirus lockdown.
'Major dog welfare crisis' warning after sharp rise in dogs sold online 23rd January 2021
Experts have warned of a "major dog welfare crisis" following a sharp rise in the number of dogs being sold online during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kenneth Branagh to play Boris Johnson in new TV pandemic drama 23rd January 2021
Award-winning actor Kenneth Branagh is to play Boris Johnson in a new TV drama charting the country's COVID pandemic through the eyes of the prime minister.
UK records another 1,348 COVID deaths - as 5.8 million given first dose of vaccine 23rd January 2021
The UK has recorded another 1,348 coronavirus-related deaths and 33,552 cases, according to the latest government figures.
Snow and ice warning - as flooded homes leave residents of one town in tears 23rd January 2021
Homes have been flooded and residents left in tears after defence barriers were breached in a town previously devastated by flooding last year.
Call for foster parents to get vaccine priority amid fears over infection 21st January 2021
There are calls for foster carers to be prioritised for vaccines as more families are needed to take emergency foster children during the pandemic.
'I had to have the police come around to deal with him': SEN children 'falling through gaps' in lockdown 20th January 2021
Children with special needs are "falling through the gaps" in lockdown because they are not classed as "vulnerable enough" to continue going to school, families have told Sky News.