As with many trades we note another sector now facing a crisis. With the shortage of qualified HGV drivers now reaching critical levels across the UK, representatives of the logistics sector have urged the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IFATE) to provide the apprenticeship standards that logistics businesses need […]
School: Stonegate Church of England Primary SchoolUnique school code: 3062Closed: Monday 10 February 2020Reason: Emergency closure – no power/electricityMore information: There is a power cut in the local area. The UK Power Networks site estimates that power will return between 3.30pm and 4.30pm today. Therefore, sadly, they have had to […]
In response to the Conservative Cabinet’s proposed County Budget for 2021, the Liberal Democrat Opposition have published an amendment seeking to curb the rise in Council Tax and put more back into Children’s Services and Adult Social Care. Liberal Democrat Group Leader, Councillor David Tutt, said: “The Tories claim there’s […]
The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions. Saturday 8 February 21:00pm to 5:00am Full closure of the Godstone to Crawley link. Diversion to M25 J8 back to J7. Sunday 9 February 21:00pm to 5:00am Full closure of the J9 exit slip on M23 Northbound. Diversion […]
Incident Information from WSCC Resilience and Emergencies Team At the time of writing there are 132 Flood Warnings and 159 Flood Alerts issued in England, some of which are in Sussex. A Flood Warning is in force now for Bosham and West Itchenor. View the full Warning and other Alerts at the Flood Warning […]
With Storm Ciara on the way, now is the time to act. UK Power Networks own and run the electricity cables in most of Sussex, London and the South East, and fix power cuts. Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks does the same in some areas towards the West of the […]
The Met Office has issued an Amber Warning – Wind for Sunday 9th February 2020. Storm Ciara will bring very strong winds and potentially some disruption to travel throughout Sunday. View the full warning at the Met Office Severe Weather Warning site. The potential impacts of this are: Probably some damage […]
Save the Dates! Fish Festival Saturday20th June West Quay, Huggetts Green. Newhaven Denton Challenge Saturday 6th June Avis Way Rec Ground. A COMMUNITY SPIRIT STORY:- “Whilst doing my weekly shop at Sainsbury’s a lady, who seemed to be struggling under the weight of her groceries, dropped her bags of shopping […]
The weekend of January 31st/ February 1st saw the team head out across a wet and windy district, with both foot and van patrols of areas in Ringmer, Barcombe, Chailey, Newick and Plumpton before heading to the coast. A call to the Blitz phone was received in the evening to […]
Action Fraud is warning people selling items online to be on the lookout for fraudsters sending fake PayPal emails. Fraudsters will send the victim an email purporting to be from PayPal in attempt to trick them into believing they have received payment for an item. The fraudster will then send […]
This statement direct from Lewes Council concerns a proposed new Health hub in Seaford:- “Lewes District Council’s Scrutiny Committee (February 6) has recommended not to progress with a new health hub development on the Downs Leisure Centre in Seaford. This decision follows the findings from a special panel, set up […]
This Sunday 9th February the London Mozart Players will be performing at the Church at 3.00pm. This world reknowned accomplished group of players will be performing a programme that will include compositions by Wolgang Amadeus Mozart and Richard Strauss. Two masterpieces will be performed which should not be missed. Tickets […]
Learn to Play Day – a free national event to encourage everyone in the UK to start making music – is coming to Sussex this March. Supported by Jools Holland OBE, and run by charity Music for All, the 2020 Learn to Play Day will take place on Saturday 28th […]
A PROJECT designed to match organisations that need help and those that want to help their local communities has received national recognition. The East Sussex Social Value Marketplace, a project between local authority partnership Orbis and East Sussex County Council’s Public Health team, was named Social Innovation of the year […]
Young environmentalists at a Seaford school were presented with £500 towards sustainability improvements after they won a Lewes District Council competition. Students at Cradle Hill Community Primary School’s Garden Club researched, designed and built ‘bug hotels’ to provide homes for a variety of bugs and insects. The children upcycled materials […]
AN exhibition highlighting the little-known history of East Sussex’s LGBT communities will go on public display at venues in the county. Entitled LGBT+ equals me – a skip, a hop and a jump, the project is the product of months of work by young people who trawled the archives and […]
Youngsters, and the young at heart, are invited to decorate a bird box at a Newhaven garden centre during half term. The unusual event is hosted by family-run Paradise Park in National Nest Box Week and offers the chance to customise a home to entice birds into the garden. Guided […]
A Careers event for students who may struggle to access mainstream events attracted more than 400 visitors. East Sussex Careers Hub brought business education and training representatives to Eastbourne’s Kings Centre for the fourth annual event.Students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social Emotional and Mental Health issues, or […]
Spring Live! returns to the South of England Showground The South of England Agricultural Society is delighted to announce that Spring Live! is returning in 2020 and will take place on Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd May. A quintessentially English country fair with a difference, Spring Live! celebrates the arrival of spring and is a chance for everyone to get […]
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 […]
WE have received some good advice which is worth taking note of if you are on line dating, it can easily all happen! If you’re online dating, you’re joining millions of people around the world who are looking for anything from a fun, arms-length relationship to a lifelong partnership. You […]
After an absence of over 400 years, the beaver is coming back to Sussex. These natural ecosystem engineers, which help so much with natural flood management and water quality, were hunted to extinction in the UK in the 16th Century. But, thanks to The Sussex Beaver Trial, a partnership led by […]
Yes -it’s to-day at the Constitutional Club in Seaford. A modest entrance fee of two pounds but a glass of prosecco offered as a welcome to the events put on for a very worthy cause.
Fraudsters have been targeting vulnerable and elderly residents ahead of Valentines Day, with a few reported cases these past few weeks. Romance fraudsters often join online chats, or group forums targetted at our older communities. Unlike other fraudsters they do not initially ask the victims for money; instead they spend […]
THE FINAL beams for the construction of a bridge to complete the Newhaven Port Access Road will be delivered in February. Three 28 metre-long beams are due to be delivered to East Quay between Wednesday, February 5 and Friday, February 7, before work to construct the bridge deck over the […]
Seaford Town Council is pleased to promote the date of the Seaford Neighbourhood Plan Referendum, on Thursday 6th February. Keith Blackburn, the Chairman of the Steering Group of volunteers and Town Councillors, says “It has been a long journey, taking nearly 4 years, but the hard work and much public […]
More happening at Peacehaven. This time a quiz night on Friday 31st January 2019. Another popular and well attended event so get your team together and book your place.
Stonewall names Sussex Police one of Britain’s Top 100 LGBT inclusive employers. Sussex Police ranks 68 on LGBT charity’s annual list of inclusive employers Stonewall index receives a record 503 submissions Sussex Police demonstrates consistent performance Sussex Police has been named as one of the most inclusive employers in Britain […]
Following the Government’s announcement on 22 January about the police funding settlement 2020/21, Sussex PCC Katy Bourne is now able to consult with residents on a rise to your local precept (council tax contribution). She has launched a snap survey to find out how Sussex residents feel about a […]
Lewes District Council’s Scrutiny Committee will meet next week (February 6) to consider a recommendation not to progress with a new health hub development on the Downs Leisure Centre in Seaford. A special panel was set up by Scrutiny Committee to consider the advantages and disadvantages of the proposed development. […]
NEWHAVEN LIFEBOATS WILL BE PRESENTING A SHOW ON SATURDAY 1ST FEBRUARY-see attached flier. This will be at Newhaven Social Club, Bridge Street, BN9 9PN Tickets priced at £ 10.00 each are available at www.ticketsource.co.uk/newhavenlifeboatevents All proceeds will go that ever worthy cause RNLI Lifeboats so do have a fun evening […]
TEMPORARY traffic lights are to be put in place to ease traffic problems on a key coastal route between Seaford and Eastbourne. Heavy queuing traffic has been reported in recent weeks on the westbound A259 at Exceat Bridge, a knock-on effect of the closure of Alfriston High Street for water […]
On Friday 31st January showing ” Yesterday” A struggling musician realises he’s the only person on Earth who can remember The Beatles after waking up in an alternate timeline where they never existed. This story was originally concocted by screenwriter Richard Curtis and Jack Barth and tells how the young […]
Modern families are tired of purchasing products with too many listed ingredients. Simplicity is increasingly important when buying for their family, rather than scrutinising a long list, time-pressed parents say. New research by Danone suggests that over half of young people (56%) want food brands to offer products made with […]
Seaford Town Council are excited to announce that there is a vacancy within one of the West View Concession Huts. Do you have a unique, creative, environmentally friendly, sustainable business? Seaford Town Council want to hear from you! The West View Concession Beach Huts are purpose built in a prime […]
Just a reminder of the networking event in Peacehaven on 29th January 2020. A chance to promote your own business to a wider community.
Appearing at Seaford’s Cross Way Church, Clinton Place,BN25 1NP on January 30th from 8.00pm to 10pm. Featured bands are Music from the Sofa – Jazz, (pictured playing at St. Leonards Church). Also Tight Back Lawson alt. pop and Cushion the Blow who are a country rock band. Tickets are on […]
Horsham resident Hedley Woodman has been announced as the winner of Ignition – a campaign to help start-up businesses with £7,000 worth of time and resources from local industry professionals. Hedley, who is a veterinary surgeon by trade, wowed the judges with his eco-friendly alternative for the veterinary sector. He […]
The Leader of Lewes District Council and MP for Lewes have issued a statement of hope for the future of the University Technology College in Newhaven. The announcement by Councillor Zoe Nicholson and Maria Caulfield MP will be welcomed by many, particularly young people and businesses in the town. UTC […]
The Local Police are putting out several warnings about Courier Fraud What is courier fraud? Criminals typically carry out courier fraud by cold calling the victim, purporting to be a police officer or bank official to gain their trust. The fraudsters will then claim there’s an issue with the victim’s […]
The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions. Saturday 25 to Friday 31 January (inclusive) 21:00pm to 5:00am Full closure of the Godstone to Crawley link. Diversion to J8 on the M25, back to J7 anticlockwise. Sunday 26 to Friday 31 January (inclusive) 21:00pm to 5:00am […]
Seaford Town Council was pleased to hear the news that Seaford has achieved a plastic free status, thanks to local resident Claire Sumners and Plastic Free Seaford for their hard work. Seaford Town council has been pleased to play its part for example plastic Free status at The View at […]
Comedy Club Seaford at the View at 8.00pm on Friday 24th January – Final call!
All you need to know. There are common elements to each case of courier fraud. A fraudster contacts victims by telephone claiming to be a police officer or bank official. They may have some basic and easily obtainable personal details about their victim to substantiate their claim. The caller may […]
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has launched a campaign in collaboration with Alzheimer’s Society to help convenience retailers and colleagues better understand and support customers living with dementia. The campaign aims to create 25,000 Dementia Friends in the convenience sector to help customers, colleagues and communities affected by dementia. […]
Yesterday (Wednesday 22 January) PCC Katy Bourne welcomed the biggest funding boost for policing in a decade after the Government announced a £1.1billion increase. This means that Mrs Bourne is now in a position to consult with residents on how much they contribute locally to Sussex Police. She has launched […]
