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On this day August 14th
1967 (52 Years ago) UK Marine Broadcasting Offences Act declares participation in offshore pirate radio illegal. Of the four remaining stations Radio Scotland from the former lightship L.V. Comet and Wonderful Radio London which came from the MV Galaxy, closed down that day. Radio Caroline North from the Fredericia and […]
Sussex listeners say goodbye at ‘An evening with Tom, Nicola and Jack’
One hundred members of the public came together in Brighton for an evening of stories, laughter and fun, with former Heart Breakfast presenters, Tom, Nicola and Jack. Accompanied by producer Brian Noon, Sussex’s favourite radio trio held an open and animated question and answer session at the award winning […]
Firle Vintage Fair
The Vintage Fair celebrating all that is good from the past takes place at Firle Park Near Lewes on August 9 / 10 / 11 August. A Free Vintage bus will run from Lewes Station every half hour to transport you in style if no transport available from 9.45 to […]
Newhaven Port issues urgent warning about youngsters’ dangerous behaviour
Newhaven Port Authority is urging parents to make children aware of the dangers of playing in and around the port. The warning comes following reports of young people jumping off the pier and swimming across the river. View Post In another incident earlier this month a group of young people […]
Entrepreneur wins £2,500 for her business-start up
An entrepreneur has scooped £2,500 towards setting up her new business consultancy by winning the Local Enterprise and Apprenticeship Platform (LEAP) annual award. Nicki Whitehead was also presented with a winner’s trophy at a LEAP celebration dinner at The View, Seaford Head, after wowing judges in a Dragon’s Den-style competition. […]
HUNDREDS ATTEND SKATE PARK AND PUMP TRACK OPENING
Hundreds of young people joined the Councillor Lesley Boniface, Deputy Town Mayor of Newhaven and Councillor James MacCleary, Deputy Leader of Lewes District Council, to open the new skate park and pump track on Saturday (July 20). The event in Newhaven included pro-rider demonstrations, training sessions, competitions and music. Councillor […]
‘Adopt a Station’
PartnershipAndy Gardner, Station Manager, Lewes and Seaford Railway Stations for Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has signedtheSeafordStation Partnership Agreement with Rodney Reed, President of the Martello Rotary Seaford. Also attending wereCllr Nazish Adil, Mayor of Seaford and Catherine Simmons, Education, Westcoast Way and Seaford to Brighton Line Officer,Sussex Community Rail Partnership […]
Passing of former Town Councillor Terry Goodman
Seaford Town Council is saddened to report that former Town Councillor Terry Goodman has recently passed away after a short illness. Councillor Goodman was first elected to the Town Council in 2011 and was still serving up until May 2019 when he decided to step down due to ill health. […]
DANGEROUS DRIVERS REPORTED
Council teams collecting waste and recycling in Saltdean, Peacehaven and Newhaven, had a lucky escape recently after car drivers performed illegal and highly dangerous manoeuvres to get round the refuse trucks. Three different drivers at various points in the collection round mounted the verge, narrowly missing the council staff as […]
Hillcrest Cinema, Newhaven
Community Cinema showing a variety of Independent, Foreign and other less mainstream films in Newhaven. The shows are on the third Saturday of the month, from October to July. Cafe opens 6.00pm for delicious home made meals and refreshments. Films start at 7.30pm Venue: Hillcrest Centre Bay View Road Newhaven BN9 […]
KEEP THE DATE
Details of the Newhaven Lifeboat Fete are all on this poster so no excuses not to go and support this most worthy cause.
Access road contractor wins industry praise
WORK on a new road which will act as a catalyst for regeneration in Newhaven has been given the thumbs up from industry standards experts. The progress of Newhaven Port Access Road was rated exceptional or excellent in all areas following an inspection by the Considerate Constructors Scheme, an independent […]
Behaviour Change for Health Training Course
There are spaces available on the below Behaviour Change for Health (MECC) training course. Date Time Venue Address Friday 5th July 9.30am – 4pm ETH Eastbourne Town Hall, Grove Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4UG If you haven’t already taken part in Behaviour Change for Health/MECC then don’t miss the opportunity to […]
Police Meeting This Evening
Local Policing Inspector Ed Ripley said: “I fully understand why the community feels upset and angry about this spate of crime, but be assured that police are focused on addressing this and are the right resource to do so. “Police activity in the past nine months has led to the […]
Police response to bike thefts and ASB
Following recent reports of bike thefts from teenagers at the new Pumptrack in Newhaven, Lewes Prevention have upped their patrols to the area, and are working with NeighbourHood First to tackle the issue. The new Skatepark has been a very welcomed facility for residents of Newhaven, regrettably we have received […]
Burn ‘clean’ and improve air quality, residents urged
RESIDENTS who burn wood or other solid fuels to heat their homes will be encouraged to cut down their use or switch to less polluting alternatives under a project running across Sussex. One in 10 households in the south east burns wood – the highest rate in the country – […]
Bbc Radio 4 Appeal Supports Crimestoppers
We’re pleased to let you know our friends at Crimestoppers have been chosen to be the featured charity on the BBC Radio 4 appeal this coming Sunday. Crimestoppers compliment the work of Neighbourhood Watch by giving the general public a way of reporting crime 100% anonymously. The BBC Radio 4 […]
Residents invited to have their say on waste service
Lewes District Council is inviting residents to have their say on waste and recycling in the area. The online survey aims to find out how satisfied residents were with the service they received over the last 12 months. The questionnaire only takes a few minutes to complete and will help […]
Newhaven pumped about new track
Newhaven’s impressive new pumptrack is now open and proving hugely popular, while work is well underway on the adjoining skatepark. The newly-built pumptrack at Fort Road Recreation Ground has attracted BMXers, mountain bikers, scooter riders and skateboarders from across the region since its recent opening. Once the skatepark is completed […]
Awareness week promotes positive body image
The annual campaign, which this year runs from Monday, May 13 to Sunday, May 19, is focusing on body image and its impact on mental health. In East Sussex more than half of 14 to 15 year old girls say they worry ‘a lot’ about the way they look, while […]
2019 Seahaven Business Awards – The Results
The 2019 Seahaven Business Awards celebrated the very best of the town’s businesses at the Presidents’ Awards dinner on May 10th. This annual event was hosted by Newhaven Chamber of Commerce in association with Seaford and Peacehaven Chambers. The award winners and over 100 guests attended in the presence of […]
NEW LOOS
Good news – two new toilets have appeared on Seaford’s seafront. The not so good news; not only are they chemical toilets but a key is needed to access them as they are for sole use of Beach hut renters of the newly installed Westview Beach huts next to the […]
Charity Hosts Easter Lunch
CTLA Community Transport was delighted to host an inter-generational Easter lunch at the Hillcrest Community Centre, Newhaven, last week. The 3rd Peacehaven Brownies painted Easter vases and decorated eggs for the table displays and, along with the adult volunteers, helped to serve refreshments and play bingo with the 37 older […]
Update On Significant Planned Road Works On The M23 And The Brighton Main Line Improvement Project There are no closures scheduled for the week beginning 8th April, or on Good Friday, Easter weekend or Easter Monday, 19-22 April 2019. The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather […]
The Big Pedal…
Lewes Prevention officers joined other local agencies outside Denton Primary School, Newhaven on Monday to help promote the #bigpedal event, raising awareness of air pollution. The event encourages children and parents to look at other means of travel to school, in particular cycling, with event prizes and promotions available.
Lewes Police Weekly Newsletter
Sussex Police welcomes a further 72 new officers Sussex Police has welcomed a further 72 new PC recruits. This latest intake of officers, our largest in a decade, were sworn in at a formal ceremony last week. They boost the total number of new constables in the last year to […]
Will you be a winner?
Entering for business awards can help your business – even if you are shortlisted and don’t win! Now in its 16th year, the annual Seahaven Business Awards take place at a Gala Dinner on Friday 10th May at Jerrom Hall, Peacehaven and you don’t have to be a Chamber member […]
County Council target school attendance with new campaign
East Sussex County Council have launched the third phase of their campaign aimed at driving up attendance rates in schools across East Sussex. It’s part of the “Get A Grip” campaign which highlights the negative impact that absence from school has on children’s education. The new phase of the campaign […]
£15 million has been identified to help smooth the way to a new policing model in Sussex.
Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne presented an update on the force’s medium term financial strategy. Chief finance officer, Iain McCulloch told members at the Sussex Police and Crime Panel meeting on Friday, October 6.that the money had been made available following a review of reserves and negotiation with […]
Tories vote down Lib Dem renewable energy proposals!
Tories vote down Lib Dem renewable energy proposals! The Liberal Democrat group on the Lewes District Council only needed one more vote to get a motion passed at Monday’s (Oct) full Council meeting which called for ‘new build’ planning applications to have a renewable energy scheme included in the […]
Let’s get on and build the Lewes to Uckfield railway line!
Let’s get on and build the Lewes to Uckfield railway line! The Liberal Democrat group on the Lewes District Council were successful in modifying a motion regarding the Lewes to Uckfield railway line at the full Council meeting of the Lewes District Council last night (Mon 9th Oct) which called […]
“Everything was so strange. People know nothing about you. What part of Africa is that?”
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 […]
Smoking Stoptober Challenge
SMOKERS in East Sussex are being urged to take the Stoptober challenge and kick the habit for good with the help of a new service. The annual national campaign encourages smokers to quit for 28 days during October, making it five times more likely they will quit for good. To […]
Seaford Christmas Magic is coming to town!
Seaford Christmas Magic is coming to town! With only 8 weeks to go, the elves are busy at work here at Seaford Town Council bringing together plans for a magical Christmas experience here in Seaford! Make sure to put the date in your diary as on Saturday 2nd December, Seaford Christmas […]
Councillors welcome progress on flood alleviation
Cabinet Councillors at Lewes District Council have welcomed progress to alleviate the risk of flooding on the River Ouse. In 2016 the Council agreed a £296,750 three-year programme of flood protection and water retention works in the Upper Ouse Valley. The project is being undertaken in partnership with the Ouse […]
Cabinet Councillors Agree Sea Wall Repairs
Cabinet Councillors at Lewes District Council today agreed to allocate £80,000 to urgent sea wall repairs in Peacehaven. The 70m long concrete structure is one of 19 groynes protecting the cliffs from erosion and many hundreds of homes and other key assets. However, ‘groyne 19’ is particularly exposed to large […]
Wildlife Watch Session for for children aged 5-11 with the Sussex Wildlife Trust,
Our Reporter Delores William went along to a session of Wildlife Watch held by the Sussex Wildlife Trust for children between the ages of 5-11. They started them for older children after the success of their Nature Tots sessions. Delores recorded part of the session please listen to […]
RNLI warns of imminent cliff falls at Seaford Head
Delores William went along to the Lifeboat station at Newhaven to have a chat with engineer Henry and Shop assistant Brian about the imminent cliff falls. In June 2017 there was a large fall and it has since been reported that another large crack has appeared. They advise caution when […]