29th July 2020 – Seahaven FM News

The NHS wants you to enjoy your summer and stay safe

On 29th July 202029th July 2020 By peterlongden

Please take note of this reminder from the NHS. As we move towards the height of summer, with all the schools on their holidays, and as more facilities and venues start to reopen, your local NHS wants to make sure you enjoy the summer safely and to remind you that […]

School funding increase for Lewes

On 29th July 202029th July 2020 By peterlongden

The government has announced National Funding Formula allocations for schools for the 2021/22 year, seeing a funding increase for all schools in Lewes. Maria Caulfield MP has continued to lobby Ministers for increases in school funding for schools across her Lewes constituency. This lobbying has been successful as the latest […]

Leader’s Q&A – Wednesday 29 July at 10am

On 29th July 202029th July 2020 By peterlongden

Our weekly Leader’s Q&A will take place on Wednesday 29 July at 10am. Cllr James MacCleary will be answering your questions and giving the latest updates from the council. www.facebook.com/lewesdistrictcouncil

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.

Fuel retailers accused of abusing their 'essential' status through rip-off prices 30th June 2022

A motoring group has accused petrol retailers of abusing their "essential" status as government figures show little let-up in demand despite prices hovering at record levels.

Former SNP MP jailed for two years for embezzling almost £25,000 30th June 2022

Former SNP MP Natalie McGarry has been jailed for two years after being found guilty of embezzling almost £25,000 from two pro-independence groups.

Mother, stepfather and teenager sentenced to life for murdering five-year-old boy 30th June 2022

A mother, stepfather and teenager have been given life sentences for the murder of five-year-old Logan Mwangi.

Bernie Ecclestone: 'I'd take a bullet for Putin' 30th June 2022

Bernie Ecclestone saying he'd "take a bullet" for Vladimir Putin does not represent the "modern values" of Formula One, a spokesman for the motoring body has said.

'Absolute shambles': Flights cancelled from Heathrow as plan drawn up to tackle chaos 30th June 2022

More flights from Heathrow have been cancelled today due to passenger numbers exceeding the airport's maximum capacity.

'Wholly wrong' to block Sky News questions about JK Rowling, admits Warner Bros 30th June 2022

Warner Bros. has defended JK Rowling, contradicting a decision to ban Sky News from asking questions about the Harry Potter author at an event at Warner Studios Tour last week.

Buckingham Palace confirms 'revised policies' after inquiry into claims Meghan 'humiliated' staff 29th June 2022

Buckingham Palace is facing questions about why it won't reveal more about the findings of an investigation into bullying allegations made against the Duchess of Sussex.

Cambridges' Caribbean tour flights cost £226,000 alone, as royal expenditure tops £100m 29th June 2022

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's flights for their controversial Caribbean tour cost the taxpayer more than £226,000, royal accounts have shown.

Captain Tom Moore Foundation investigated over relationship with daughter's company 29th June 2022

The Captain Tom Foundation is being investigated over concerns about the charity's management and independence from the late veteran's family.