A Suspected Unexploded Grenade has been found in a garden in Eastbourne. Police said they received reports about the grenade at 2:43pm today (April 13th) and were immediately on the scene at Langney Road. A Sussex Police Spokesperson said: “Local residents are advised to stay away from the area if […]
Body Found at Cliffs near Eastbourne
The body of a man was found at the cliffs near Eastbourne last week. Sussex Police confirmed emergency services were called to reports of a man having fallen from cliffs near to Eastbourne at around 4.45pm on Thursday (February 17). A Police Spokesperson said “The coastguard did a search and found […]
Man Wanted in Eastbourne after spraying unknown liquid in the face of three men
Police are searching for a man in Eastbourne, suspected of spraying an unknown substance into his victim’s face last Friday (February 11). A 26-year-old man was sprayed with the unknown substance outside Blue Bar Café in Pevensey Road around 10:50pm. He was taken to hospital for treatment and is now continuing […]
Coastguard called to under cliff to rescue person with broken ankle
A Person was rescued from the under cliff in Saltdean yesterday (January 7) with a suspected broken ankle. Newhaven Coastguard were called to the area to help the injured person. The crew administered first aid before the person was transferred to The Royal Sussex County Hospital accident and emergency department. […]
Lorry Driver Fined For Drink-Driving In Newhaven
A Lorry Driver has been fined for drink-driving. Ion-Daniel Toroiman was caught with 86 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood, the legal limit is 80 milligrammes. The 37-year-old was driving an Iveco cab lorry at East Quay, Newhaven. He pleaded guilty to the offence on January 22 this […]
Eastbourne’s Royal Sovereign Lighthouse Tower to be demolished after 50 years
Decommission and removal of the historical landmark was announced in 2019 due to the platform’s structural condition. Eastbourne’s iconic lighthouse tower is set to be demolished over three summers beginning this year (2022) after representatives of the Trinity House Board made it known that they intended to award the contract […]
Magistrates Court results for the Eastbourne area
These are the magistrates’ court results for the Eastbourne area – sitting at Hastings Magistrates Court for January 5. January 5: David Chesworth, 52, of Hadlow Avenue, pleaded guilty to two charges of assault by beating. The offences took place at Eastbourne on July 4. Sentencing was adjourned until March […]
Rapper’s Arrdee and Aitch spotted filming music video in Peacehaven
Brighton born Arrdee and super-star rapper Aitch were spotted filming a new music video on the seafront in Peacehaven yesterday (26th January). The two men were seen splashing the cash, surrounded by horses, masked men and expensive cars, including an all-black £90,000 Mercedes G Wagon and £50,000 Ford Ranger Raptor. […]
Special Awards Ceremony held to praise Sussex Police Staff
64 Sussex Police staff received awards at a special ceremony held to celebrate their outstanding achievements and contributions to serving the public. During the ceremony on January 19th, awards were given to those who have shown exceptional bravery and their long term commitment to the force. Police community support officer […]
Bin Strikes in Eastbourne spread across Sussex
The Eastbourne bin strike is set to spread across Sussex as GMB Union launched a consultative ballot for drivers in Adur and Worthing, GMB Union has confirmed. After the third day of industrial action which took place yesterday (10th January) in Eastbourne, it was announced that further strike dates are to go […]
Richi Sunak visits Newhaven: £13 million government investment is secured
The Chancellor of The Exchequer, Richi Sunak joins local MP Maria Caulfield in Newhaven to see the difference £13 million funding can make to regenerate the seaside town. Both Mr Sunak and Ms Caulfield hope the investment will transform Newhaven by boosting the fishing industry, bring in new jobs and […]
Eastbourne’s Summer Sundae
Eastbourne’s Summer Sundae is serving up perfect music mixes with their FREE open air events from midday – 5pm every Sunday throughout July! Each Summer Sundae event will see a live DJ set at the Plaza, outside of Towner Eastbourne and the Congress Theatre, playing a perfect music mix with new DJs and sounds […]
Over-night roadworks planned for A259 South Coast Road
Essential road repairs will begin at Peacehaven and Telscombe Cliffs later this month. Night-time carriageway patching and joint repairs will start on the A259 South Coast Road on Monday, July 12 and continue until Friday, July 30. Between July 12 and July 21, the A259 at Peacehaven will be closed […]
Flytippers fined £200 each for ”eyesore” rubbish piles
Two people have been fined £200 each for flytipping a pile of black bags filled with waste and other unwanted items at Eastbourne United Football Club car park. The two culprits are believed to have illegally dumped the mounds of rubbish there on 7 May 2021.Eastbourne Borough Council’s Neighbourhood First team […]
COUNCILLOR CALLS FOR CHANGE IN LAW TO ADDRESS ‘EYESORE’
A Cabinet councillor at Lewes District Council has pledged to continue to lobby government to change the law so that local authorities can tackle ‘unsightly dormant developments’, notably the scaffolding in Talland Parade in Seaford. Despite little or no work taking place on the site, the scaffolding has been in […]
Man jailed for record-breaking illegal tobacco find
The discovery of the largest ever haul of illegal tobacco in East Sussex has landed a 36-year-old St Leonards man in jail. Dany Dilan of Silchester Road was handed a three-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to five counts relating to trade marks, tobacco packaging and money laundering offences. The […]
Litter signage pilot on A27
Highways England have chosen Lewes district to trial new litter prevention signage. The move follows Lewes District Council’s proactive action to recently clear litter from the A27 between Falmer and Beddingham. The pilot scheme, which launched on Monday 28 June, includes prominent electronic roadside signage installed which displays anti-littering messaging […]
Maria Caulfield MP welcomes 1,000 Royal Mail apprenticeships
Lewes MP Maria Caulfield has welcomed news that Royal Mail have launched a new apprenticeship program with 1,000 places across the country. The new scheme will offer up to 1,000 Level 2 Apprenticeships which will be based at delivery offices across the UK. Many senior Royal Mail employees – including […]
Funding boost for new supported apprenticeship scheme
The Council has agreed funding of up to £615,000 to deliver a Supported Apprenticeship programme to create opportunities for some of the county’s most vulnerable residents. People living in East Sussex in supported and temporary accommodation, and those at risk of homelessness in the county, will be given support to […]
Prime Minister confirms residents will still have a say on planning after reforms
Boris Johnson confirmed in Prime Minister’s Questions that residents will still have a say on planning in their local community following reforms to the planning system. Many of those opposed to planning reforms have been telling residents that the reforms will see them no longer being able to have a […]
Official school closure notification: Tuesday 29 June 2021 – Robertsbridge Community College
School: Robertsbridge Community CollegeUnique school code: 4035Closed: Tuesday 29 June 2021- Please also check dates as this will most likely be ongoingReason: COVID-19 local arrangementsMore information: Over the course of yesterday, we were informed of a significant number of PCR/LFD positive cases of COVID-19 within the College. As a result, […]
A27 update: District council action on litter continues
After removing a staggering two tonnes of litter from the westbound side of the A27 in May, Lewes District Council’s Environment First team will be back in action next week clearing the eastbound carriageway between Falmer and Beddingham. The overnight work will begin at 9pm on Monday and take four […]
Water sports in Seaford
On the middle part of Bonningstedt Parade Seaford can be found the local watersport centre. Paddy (pictured) is there with paddle boards, wet suits and inflatables. Currently open at weekends and sunny evenings, worth a visit to enjoy the fun of watersports without the expense of owning the equipment. Do […]
Local councils in England urged to support businesses to set-up temporary ‘pop-up’ campsites without the need to apply for planning permission.
Holidaymakers will enjoy ‘pop up’ campsites across England this summer to support the surge in demand for staycations. Brits are expected to flock to the nation’s favourite holiday hotspots and destinations in the coming months and the government is keen to ensure red tape does not get in the way […]
A date for your diaries…….
: Just a reminder further to our original post in May Pevensey and Pevensey Bay mark Armed Forces Day on 26 June 2021 with vehicle displays, village market, live music and remembrance. An event is being organised for Armed Forces Day in Pevensey Bay in association with Pevensey Parish council. Seahaven FM will be at […]
Eastbourne and District Armed Forces Day
Saturday June 26th 2021 Five Acre Field, Eastbourne 10am – 5pmA free Community event to celebrate and honour our Armed Forces. Serving Veteran and Cadets parade with the Lord Lieutenant taking the salute. Including Association standards, Arena displays by the local Cadet units and a Military themed Dog Show. Stalls […]
Seaford War Memorial Restored to its Former Glory
In advance of Armed Forces Day 26th June 2021, and to mark its centenary year, Seaford Town Council made arrangements for the war memorial on Sutton Park Road to be cleaned and have the inscriptions repainted. The work, carried out by specialist contractors, would not have been possible without the […]