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Farewell to Trump and TOWIE: 2021 Reading Trends

On 19th January 202119th January 2021 By peterlongden

If the pandemic has brought out the reader in you, then you’re not alone. In fact, last year saw more than 140,000 digital magazine issues distributed and read 99 million times on Readly, the digital magazine app. Looking ahead to 2021, following a year of doomscrolling and relentless breaking news alerts on our […]

Closure of libraries – Statement from East Sussex County Council

On 21st March 202022nd March 2020 By peterlongden

Further to the emergency action being taken because of the Covid -19 Epidemic we have a statement from East Sussex County Council concerning the Libraries:-“Following the UK government’s decision to ask public venues including pubs, restaurants, theatres and leisure centres to shut, we have decided to close all East Sussex […]

86% of parents say UK spelling is getting worse

On 4th February 20204th February 2020 By peterlongden

When it comes to spelling are you bewildered by biscuits, stumped by separate, and thrown by twelfth? Well, you’re not alone. About 81% of UK adults believe the nation’s ability to spell everyday words in the English language is deteriorating, with this figure rising to as high as 86% when […]

Retired pilot pens new book for aviation enthusiasts around the world – 20 West: A journey through six decades of turbulent change within avi

On 18th October 201918th October 2019 By peterlongden

“A delightful read tracking the journey of a young man devouring his exciting pathway through the changing world of aviation. Enchanting!” Ian Taylor, Chief Executive, Line Up Aviation “20 West should be on the must-read list for anyone aspiring to a career in aviation” Max Tams, Private Pilot […]

Firefighters postpone strikes after increased pay offer 9th February 2023
Firefighter strikes have been postponed after an increased pay offer from employers, the Fire Brigades Union has announced.
Russia attacks 'pompous' Zelenskyy and warns UK as Ukrainian leader asks for more weapons 9th February 2023
Russian officials have attacked Volodymyr Zelenskyy's "hasty" visit to Europe - dismissing his speech to MPs in Westminster as "theatrical".
'Alarming' increase in fires caused by e-scooter and e-bike batteries 9th February 2023
An "alarming spate" of fires have been caused by unsafe e-bike and e-scooter batteries and chargers.
Shopping at convenience stores instead of bigger supermarkets could cost you an extra £800 a year 8th February 2023
Convenience shops like Tesco Express and Sainsbury's Local are likely to cost consumers hundreds of pounds more a year, a study suggests.
Voters head to polls in West Lancashire by-election 8th February 2023
Polls are open in West Lancashire as voters in the constituency head to the ballot boxes to choose their next MP.
Archie Battersbee died accidentally in 'prank or experiment' that went wrong, coroner rules 8th February 2023
Archie Battersbee died accidentally in a "prank or experiment" that went wrong, a coroner has concluded.
'Nobody has committed a crime after execution': New Tory deputy chair wants death penalty back 8th February 2023
Rishi Sunak's controversial new deputy party chairman said he would support the return of the death penalty because "nobody has ever committed a crime after being executed".
Headteacher shot dead in Surrey was arrested seven years ago after row with husband 8th February 2023
Headteacher Emma Pattison, who police believe was shot dead by her husband, was arrested after a domestic row with him seven years ago.
Tax and benefits system 'more progressive in Scotland than rest of UK' 8th February 2023
The tax and benefits system in Scotland is more progressive than elsewhere in Britain, a report has said.
Specialist team pulls out of Nicola Bulley search as she's 'categorically not' in section of river 8th February 2023
An underwater search expert looking for missing mother Nicola Bulley has said his team is pulling out of the hunt as she is "categorically not" in the area of the river where detectives believe she fell in.