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New safety app launches as online abuse soars

On 29th January 202129th January 2021 By peterlongden

A FREE mobile app aimed at protecting children against online dangers has been launched in East Sussex. The Safer Schools app will provide information and advice for maintained schools and families about sexting, bullying, mental health, media literacy, gaming and sexual exploitation online. Its launch comes amid a worrying rise […]

Two decades of caring celebrated as Jackie turns 80

On 17th July 202017th July 2020 By peterlongden

WHEN Jackie spotted an advert looking for people to give vulnerable teenagers a room, she could never have imagined where it would lead. But 20 years on, as she celebrates her 80th birthday, the mother-of-five says she “wouldn’t have missed it for the world”.Over the past two decades Jackie has opened […]

Music teacher launches Songwriting4kids for budding young lockdown musicians

On 12th June 202012th June 2020 By peterlongden

With many children still spending more time at home and the summer holidays looming, an entrepreneurial music teacher has launched a new online song writing programme to inspire budding young musicians. Aimed at children aged 8 to 13, Songwriting4kids is a fun way to learn about music, instruments, rhythm, lyrics and composition to […]

New youth campaign gives quality and fun information during lockdown

On 23rd April 202023rd April 2020 By peterlongden

Young people in East Sussex are being helped to survive the lockdown with a new social media campaign run by their peers. The campaign, running under the banner ‘STAY’ is aimed at giving quality information to young people – STAY well, STAY informed, STAY home, STAY sunny.It includes tips about […]

Environment and knife crime priorities for new Youth Cabinet

On 16th December 201917th December 2019 By peterlongden

THE latest crop of young people elected to represent their peers have taken their seats. As Britain headed to the polls in the General Election, new members of the East Sussex Youth Cabinet were setting out their stall for their two-year term of office. They will be campaigning to protect […]

Search for Jude Berry, 15, missing from Hastings

On 23rd July 201931st July 2019 By peterlongden

Police are searching for Jude Berry, 15, from Hastings, who has not been seen since Thursday 18 July. Jude is described as white, 5’7″, of slight build, with short dark hair. It is not known what he wearing when he disappeared. He has strong links to the Seaford area. There […]

NSPCC and Sussex County FA join forces to help keep children safe online

On 26th June 201926th June 2019 By peterlongden

The NSPCC has joined forces with the Sussex County FA to host an online safety workshop. Parents and carers are invited to attend this free hour-long workshop, which has been devised in partnership with O2, to help tackle the growing concerns of children’s safety online. The evening is an opportunity […]

Three Exciting Designs For The New Skate-Park To Be Built In The Salts Recreation Ground, Seaford

On 5th October 201718th April 2019 By admin

Seaford Town Council is now in receipt of three exciting designs for the new skate-park to be built in The Salts recreation ground. Seaford Skate park Association has been consulted on the criteria for the tenders, and the Council would now like to invite skaters, park users and residents […]

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.