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Sea cadets set sail with help from councillors

On 10th June 202113th June 2021 By peterlongden

Sovereign ward councillors have donated £250 to youth charity Eastbourne Sea Cadet Corps towards replacing dinghy sails for use in training sessions. They approved the application made through Eastbourne Borough Council’s Devolved Budget. Elsewhere in Meads, ward councillors recently awarded £1,000 through the scheme to Seven Sisters Camera Club – sevensisterscameraclub.co.uk […]

£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 […]

Hospice cheque

On 24th October 201926th October 2019 By peterlongden

Simon Cosham from St Wilfrid’s Hospice popped in to a Newhaven garden centre last week (24 Oct) to collect a cheque for the £535 raised during the business’s recent charity coffee morning. The money was raised at Paradise Park from hot drink sales, an afternoon tea raffle and other fundraising activities earlier […]

“Everything was so strange. People know nothing about you. What part of Africa is that?”

On 9th October 20179th October 2017 By admin

WW2 veteran Alan Wilmott talks to Delores William about his war experiences and life in Britain after the War. But there’s something unusual about this war hero. Delores popped in for tea and finds there’s more to Alan than his war service Delores Williams with Alan Wilmott at 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.