There is so much going on this Christmas, but our worthy Prime Minister wishes that we enjoy it in the best way that we can, given the dire circumstances this year. To this end, I am escaping the newsdesk and once again joining up with the wonderful Roy Stannard to […]
LEWES TIER 4 – LEADER OF COUNCIL RESPONSE
Councillor James MacCleary, Leader of Lewes District Council, said: “The rapid rise is infections in the district is extremely worrying and while I am also deeply concerned about the impact tier four restrictions will have on businesses and the well-being of our residents, I don’t think there is any other […]
Stay at home – new Covid restrictions extended across East Sussex
New Tier 4 Covid restrictions are to be extended across the whole of East Sussex from Boxing Day (Saturday), the Government has announced. After months of low infection rates across our county, Covid-19 cases in every district and borough have more than doubled, and in some cases trebled, over a seven […]
Joint statement from Newhaven Ferry Port, DFDS and the Sussex Resilience Forum
Issued on behalf of Newhaven Ferry Port, DFDS and the Sussex Resilience ForumLorry drivers are asked to avoid travelling to Newhaven Port as any ferries leaving the port before Christmas are fully booked. The port, ferry company and local partners are working with the government to try and arrange Covid […]
Council puts forward lifesaving charity for £10,000 boost
Eastbourne Borough Council has nominated the region’s air ambulance to receive £10,000 raised through a metal recycling scheme. Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex is a 24-hour emergency service that last year alone was called out to help more than 2,500 people in life-threatening conditions. It is an independent charity that […]