WW2 – Seahaven FM News

Local News From Eastbourne Newhaven Peacehaven Polegate and Seaford

LOST WORLD WAR TWO LETTER FINALLY REACHES FAMILY AFTER 76 YEARS

On 22nd December 202022nd December 2020 By peterlongden

The family of a schoolgirl who knitted comforts for troops during World War Two have finally received a heartfelt letter of thanks written 76 years ago. The lost letter was discovered by World of Books Group who launched a nationwide campaign to reunite it with its rightful owner. It was […]

Maria Caulfield MP urges Second World War Veterans to come forward to mark VE Day & VJ Day 75th Anniversaries

On 27th February 202027th February 2020 By peterlongden

Maria Caulfield MP is urging veterans from the Lewes constituency to come forward to commemorate the 75th Anniversaries of VE Day and VJ Day. To mark the 75th anniversaries of VE and VJ Day, on the 8th May and 15th August respectively, veterans of the Second World War are being […]

Remembering World War II’s doomed Dieppe Raid, 75 years on

On 8th August 20198th August 2019 By peterlongden

More than 6,000 men, including 5,000 Canadians, landed at Dieppe and on four adjacent beaches with the objective of destroying German coastal defences as well as some strategic infrastructure. On August 19, 1942, more than 6,000 men landed in Normandy as Allied forces launched a raid on the French port […]

“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 […]

Lung abnormalities discovered in long COVID patients suffering from breathlessness 29th January 2022
Lung abnormalities have been discovered in long COVID patients suffering from breathlessness.
'I became the devil': Trauma of ex-rugby international wrongly suspected of murdering an entire family 29th January 2022
As an angry mob gathered outside a police station, Alison Lewis thought she was going to be killed.
Home secretary approves extradition of UK tech tycoon to US but his lawyers vow to fight order 28th January 2022
Home Secretary Priti Patel has approved the extradition of a British entrepreneur to the US to answer criminal fraud charges.
Cardboard could be a game-changer as film and TV industry looks to clean up its act 28th January 2022
A visit to Greater Manchester film studio The Vectar Project is an eye-opening experience. But as is so often the case in the film and TV business, all is not as it may first appear to be, even to the industry insider.
PM to receive Downing Street parties report in 'coming hours or days' 28th January 2022
Boris Johnson will receive the long-awaited report into parties in Downing Street and Whitehall in "the coming hours or days", Sky News understands - as police denied trying to delay publication.
First patients arrive at Nightingale surge hub amid 'period of sustained pressure on services and staff' 28th January 2022
The Nightingale surge hub at Royal Preston Hospital has received its first patients.
Seriously ill children at risk due to drastic cuts to care support, charity warns 28th January 2022
Seriously ill children who are being cared for at home by their families are being put at risk due to "drastic cuts to care support", a charity has warned.
Highway Code changes come in to force today - but do you know the new rules? 28th January 2022
A major overhaul of the Highway Code comes into force today in a bid to improve road safety for cyclists and pedestrians.
Storm Malik forecast to deal 'glancing blow' to UK this weekend as Met Office issues yellow weather warnings 28th January 2022
Winds of up to 80mph are expected to batter a large part of the UK over the coming days threatening life, building damage, power cuts and travel disruption.
Parents jailed after baby died with more than 60 broken bones in 'despicable' abuse case 28th January 2022
A couple have been jailed after leaving their eight-week-old baby with more than 60 broken bones before she died.