Local News From Eastbourne Newhaven Peacehaven Polegate and Seaford
Sussex Police Chief Constable Jo Shiner is looking for new postcard designs to use when writing to children and young people, and is inviting Sussex’s under 18s to come up with the designs. As well as having their design printed on a postcard, the three winners will be invited to […]
We have received this notification from Neighbourhood Watch and they would like to share it with you. In these difficult times it is important that we are aware of restrictions and how they can affect the vulnerable. ” As Neighbourhood Watch we believe it is very important that we all […]
The consultation on the government’s planning reforms has drawn stinging criticism from Cabinet councillors at Lewes District Council today (12 November). The Cabinet report outlined the authority’s ‘deep misgivings’ on government proposals that would see the housing requirement for Lewes district nearly double, from 483 to 800 properties a year […]
Officers have seen an increase in reports of the thefts during the past month, including in Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill. Toyota and Honda vehicles have been targeted in particular. Chief Inspector Di Lewis, district commander for Eastbourne and Lewes, said: “We are urging people to take extra precautions around their […]
The future of youth hostelling lies in the hands of local MPs. YHA (England & Wales) has joined voices with colleagues from across the independent hostels sector to lead the plea for MPs to add their signature to a tabled motion in Parliament. The motion asks the government for help to […]
Sussex Police and Sussex Safer Roads Partnership (SSRP) are encouraging road users to share the roads responsibly in the latest campaign to reduce death and injury on roads across the county. Operation VRU (Vulnerable Road Users) is taking place throughout November with a view to educate and advise on road […]
A new campaign is being launched to help prevent abusive head trauma in Sussex by helping parents and carers to understand why babies cry, and providing advice for how to cope. Research suggests that some parents/care givers may lose control when a baby’s crying becomes too much, and this momentary […]
The ever popular duo are once more playing a set. It is on this evening at 8.00 pm so do join them for some easy entertainment – and if you are worried that you may miss the second half of ” The Whole Nine Yards ” with Roy Stannard […]
Whether it’s a Lynx gift set, a naff pair of socks or a Secret Santa present that’s remained in its box all these years – we’ve all received a dud Christmas present and have been guilty of giving a dud gift to someone too. But when it comes to our […]
Lewes District Council is moving forward with a wide-reaching programme that has community wealth building at its core, to meet the challenges it faces due to Covid-19 and support a district-wide recovery. This approach aims to keep as much wealth as possible in the local economy through the creation or new local jobs and new locally owned enterprise, to ensure a sustainable future. Cabinet councillors today (November 12) heard about progress with this recovery and reset programme in four headline […]
Britain’s beavers could be major allies in tackling the climate and extinction crises – but without more public and government support face a fragile future, says Beaver Trust as it launches a new documentary film exploring the country’s relationship with the endangered but controversial species. The charity’s short film, Beavers […]