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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 […]

Internationally-renowned choreographer Liam Scarlett dies aged 35 17th April 2021
Choreographer Liam Scarlett has died at the age of 35, a year after leaving The Royal Ballet over allegations of inappropriate behaviour.
Indian COVID-19 variant could 'scupper' easing of lockdown rules, warns expert 17th April 2021
The Indian coronavirus mutation could "scupper" the UK's march to freedom, a leading scientist has warned.
'Serious error of judgement' to use Army barracks to house asylum seekers as MPs call for shutdown 17th April 2021
Using military barracks to house asylum seekers was a "serious error of judgement" after a major coronavirus outbreak at one site, an inspection has ruled.
Poignant picture of the Queen and Prince Philip on holiday released by the Royal Family 16th April 2021
A poignant, private photograph of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh has been released on the eve of Prince Philip's funeral.
Prince Philip's 'unwavering loyalty' to Queen to be praised in Windsor Castle funeral 16th April 2021
Prince Philip's "unwavering loyalty" to the Queen will be praised at his funeral, as well as the duke's "courage, fortitude and faith".
'Cruel and barbaric': Campaigners consider legal action over care home COVID isolation rules 16th April 2021
Rights groups are calling for a revision of government guidance which they say "falsely imprison" care home residents who go out for day trips.
Peaky Blinders and Harry Potter star Helen McCrory dies of cancer 16th April 2021
Actress Helen McCrory, best known for starring in Peaky Blinders and the Harry Potter films, has died after a "heroic battle with cancer", her husband Damian Lewis has said.
Today's service will show just how much Prince Philip was involved in the planning 16th April 2021
The Royal Family in recent years have had their difficulties.
England's R number drops slightly as COVID infection level falls across UK 16th April 2021
England's R number has dropped slightly to between 0.7 and 1 - while the average level of coronavirus infection has fallen sharply across the UK, according to the latest data.
The timings for the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral 16th April 2021
Prince Philip's funeral will take place this afternoon and will stay within the grounds of Windsor Castle to avoid crowds gathering during the COVID-19 pandemic.