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BBC licence fee should be set by independent body, Lib Dems say

On 28th September 202029th September 2020 By peterlongden

At their Autumn Conference this weekend, the Liberal Democrats have agreed proposals that would see the BBC licence fee level set independently next year after government cuts forced the BBC to end free TV licences for most over-75s.As of 1 August 2020, TV licences are now only free for people […]

Better safeguarding support for vulnerable older people

On 28th February 202028th February 2020 By peterlongden

IMPROVEMENTS are being made to the way professional support workers ensure the safety and welfare of vulnerable elderly people when they have concerns about coercion and control by family members. The changes follow a review carried out by the East Sussex Safeguarding Adults Board (SAB) after the death of a […]

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2019

On 15th June 201919th June 2019 By peterlongden

Sussex Police are reminding older people and their families and carers, that it is important to stay on the alert for attempts to defraud them – whether through couriers, doorstep callers, computers and telephones, investment offers, on dating sites, by someone close to them or through bogus inheritance claims. World […]

Conman Ordered To Pay Back £15000 Compensation

On 12th October 201712th October 2017 By admin

A FORMER cocaine addict with a £400-a-day habit who conned pensioners in a roofing scam has been ordered to pay back a large chunk of his ill-gotten gains. William Jones was jailed for 16 months in December following a prosecution by East Sussex County Council after he tricked elderly residents […]

UK records 31,564 new COVID cases and 203 more deaths - with 7,731 patients in hospital 21st September 2021
The UK has recorded 203 more coronavirus-related deaths and 31,564 new cases in the latest 24-hour period, with the number of COVID patients in hospital now at 7,731.
Hungary fans banned from next match after England players racially abused 21st September 2021
FIFA has ordered Hungary to play its next home match without fans after England players were racially abused in a World Cup qualifier.
Man arrested after deaths of four people in Killamarsh was taken to hospital with self-inflicted injuries 21st September 2021
A man who was arrested after four people were found dead in a house in Killamarsh was taken to hospital with self-inflicted injuries.
Harry Dunn's parents reach 'resolution' with teenager's alleged killer in damages claim 21st September 2021
The parents of Harry Dunn have reached a "resolution" with the teenager's alleged killer in a civil claim for damages in the US.
Boris Johnson finally confirms how many children he has - and that he 'changes a lot of nappies' 21st September 2021
As Boris Johnson prepares to welcome his second child with his wife Carrie, he appears to have confirmed for the first time that he already has six children.
PM says energy crisis is a 'short-term problem' and dismisses risk of Christmas disruption 21st September 2021
The prime minister has described Britain's energy crisis as a "short-term problem" and said he does not think there will be disruption to food supplies at Christmas.
More than 1,200 Afghans eligible for UK didn't make evacuation flights, defence secretary says 21st September 2021
More than 1,200 people - made up of hundreds of Afghan interpreters and their families - remain in Afghanistan as they were unable to get an evacuation flight out, the defence secretary has revealed.
Boost for shoppers as major carbon dioxide supplier to restart production after govt talks 21st September 2021
The owner of two UK fertiliser plants whose shutdown sparked a food supply crisis has agreed to restart production after talks with the government.
More than £15,000 raised for families of three children and mother found dead in Derbyshire 21st September 2021
More than £15,000 has been raised for the families of a mother and three children who were found dead in Derbyshire.
Third Russian intelligence officer named and charged by UK police over Salisbury poisonings 21st September 2021
Britain has named and charged a third Russian military intelligence officer over the Salisbury spy poisonings, in a significant development that will enrage Russia.