A lorry driver has been jailed after being found almost three times the drink-drive limit at Newhaven Ferry Port. Ion Cladoveanu was committed to prison for 12 weeks and disqualified from driving for three years due to the seriousness of the offence. Around 8.45am on Saturday 23 November, he drove […]
First opposite sex civil partnerships to take place on New Year’s Eve
REGISTRARS will be available from midnight on New Year’s Eve for couples wanting to be among the first in the country to enter into an opposite sex civil partnership. Following a change in the law, opposite sex couples can give the required 28 days’ notice from December 2, and will […]
Freedom of the Town Service and Reception for Mr Keith Blackburn
Seaford Town Council was pleased to announce at a Council meeting in February that Mr Keith Blackburn had been awarded Freedom of the Town. By invitation of the Mayor, Cllr Nazish Adil, a Service was held on Saturday 23rd November at St Leonard’s Church to honour and present to Mr Blackburn, […]
Record-breaking 14,000 visitors attend the South of England Showground’s Winter Fair
The South of England Agricultural Society is delighted to announce that a record-breaking 14,000 visitors attended its Winter Fair last weekend at the South of England Showground in Ardingly, West Sussex. The busiest Christmas event they have held to date, the Winter Fair was organised to help raise funds for […]
Rental Property Which May Be Used For Criminal Purposes
Community Safety partners have seen rental properties across the county – including Airbnb properties – being used for organised crime/drug dealing/sexual exploitation and other crime. Local residents and businesses are urged to report concerns if they think properties are being used for criminal purposes. The majority of guests at hotels, […]
DNA TEST THAT CAN SAVE CANCER PATIENTS’ LIVES
Genetic Testing Can Help Inform Cancer Patients About Treatment Risk Cancer patients stand to benefit from a genetic test that can reduce the toxic side effects and risk of death that is associated with courses of chemotherapy. At least 50,000 patients every year are prescribed the chemotherapy drug 5FU (fluorouracil, […]
Cotton’s Coffee Bar open over winter with inside seating area!
Seaford Town Council are excited to announce that Cotton’s Coffee Bar will be open throughout the winter with a new cosy indoor seating area with blankets provided in the west wing of South Hill Barn. Cotton’s is a local family business with three generations working together. Selling cakes and hot drinks, […]
Op Sceptre – Tackling knife crime across the district
As part of thier work locally, the Police enforcement Team were joined by Sussex Police Cadets over the weekend, across the coast, conducting various knife and offensive weapon sweeps in large open spaces, and park areas of Newhaven and Peachaven. The team, led by PC Johnson, who bought along Police […]
Police have charged a man in connection with the murder of Nicola Stevenson.
Richard Canlin, 41, unemployed and of no fixed address was charged with murder on Sunday evening (November 17). He will appear at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Monday (November 18). The body of 39-year-old Nicola Stevenson was discovered by a dog walker in a wheelie bin in undergrowth at a recreation […]
Christmas Fayres
St Leonards Church will be holding a Christmas Fayre on Saturday 30th November from 10 am – 12.30pm in the Church Hall in Place Lane. A variety of festive stalls plus games, toys, books,cards,cakes and Bumper raffle. Admission is free and there will be refreshments available to purchase. Newhaven Lifeboat […]
Seahaven FM Open Day
At Seaford Christmas Magic on Saturday 7th December Seahaven FM will be open to all, so Pop along and find out more about your local radio station ‘Seahaven FM’ and to see how things work behind the scenes. There will be events and activities all day in the courtyard, next […]
Seaford Christmas Magic Saturday 7th December 2019
Seaford Town Council and the Christmas Magic Committee elves are busy at work bringing together plans for another magical Christmas experience here in Seaford for Saturday 7th December 2019, make sure to put the date in your diary! Seaford Christmas Magic will be bringing the sounds and smells of Christmas […]
Rail replacement Lewes to Seaford coming up soon.
The train will become a bus again on Thursday 28th November to Monday December 3rd between Lewes and Seaford affecting the stations at Southease, Newhaven and Seaford areas. Extra time should be allowed for all journeys as the journey time will double. This will affect services all day. Buses on […]
No Op Blitz This Weekend Lewes
Following the launch of a murder enquiry in Lewes this week after the discovery of a body in the Landport recreational grounds, all designated Operation Blitz Officers have been tasked to assist with enquiries, scene guards and patrols in the area. For this reason The police are sorry to announce […]
Moulsecoomb parents take protest to the doorstep of academy trustees
On Wednesday 13th November, parent campaigners, accompanied by Lloyd Russell-Moyle, took the campaign to stop Moulsecoomb Primary School from being taken over by an academy to the doorstep of one of the trustees of New Horizons Academy Trust. The Lancing based trust, which lost one of its two schools a […]
Third Day of NEU Strike Action for Staff at BHASVIC & Varndean College
National Education Union members working in Brighton & Hove’s two sixth form colleges will be taking a day of strike action on Wednesday 20 November to demand more funding for their students and their colleges. There is currently an overall shortfall of £700 million in funding for Post 16 Education. […]
PCSO allocations and patrols this week
Following the recent changes to PCSO deployment in Sussex, many areas will have already seen a change in their communities, as newly allocated locations have been rolled out to PCSOs across the district, what follows is snapshot of some of the patrols conducted this week by your PCSOs. PCSOs Willson […]
SEAFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LAUNCHES YEAR OF CELEBRATION TO MARK ITS 65TH ANNIVERSARY
On Friday 8 November an auspicious gathering of past Presidents was held to launch the official commemoration of 65 years of Seaford Chamber of Commerce. Whilst the high street is currently experiencing difficult times in other small towns, Seaford’s eclectic mix of boutique and unique shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants […]
Have your say on next phase of improvements in Eastbourne town centre
People in Eastbourne are being asked for their views on the next phase of a scheme aimed at improving the town centre. The proposals for phase two of the improvements would see installation of new public realm materials, seating, cycle parking and lighting between Bankers’ Corner and Langney Road. Meanwhile, […]
Be ‘fraud aware’ and help beat the scammers
PEOPLE in East Sussex are being urged to be ‘fraud aware’ and help bring scammers to justice, during an awareness-raising week. In the last six months, scores of scam reports were received in the county, but with only an estimated five per cent of incidents reported, that’s likely to be […]
Buy your tickets for the new Lewes District Local Lottery
Tickets go on sale this Friday (November 15) for the first Lewes District Local Lottery. The new online lottery has a weekly jackpot of £25,000 and tickets cost just £1 with 60p going towards local good causes, compared to just 28p in the pound for the National Lottery. There are […]
South coast charity receives Heart Research UK grant to inspire young people about heart health
A youth-led not-for-profit organisation that works in communities along the south coast of England has been awarded a £9,600 grant from national charity Heart Research UK to educate young people about how to look after their hearts. Blueprint 22, which works with 16-25-year-olds from Brighton to Bognor Regis, has been […]
Collapsed wall at Lewes Castle
A team of structural engineers will continue their investigations into yesterday’s (Monday) collapse of a wall in Castleditch Lane, Lewes. The wall did not form part of Lewes Castle, but is believed to be centuries old. East Sussex Fire and Rescue has handed the site back to Lewes District Council. […]
Top tips to help parents and carers support kids’ mental wellbeing
YOUNG people in East Sussex are offering their ‘top ten tips’ to help parents and carers support children’s mental health. The guide was devised after a survey of almost 1,000 people found children, parents and carers had different ideas on what would help youngsters’ emotional wellbeing. It includes simple tips […]
Events opens doors for more students them ever
MORE than 1,000 students from across East Sussex will experience the world of work as the annual Open Doors scheme returns – double the number who benefited last year. Throughout November, 35 businesses from Forest Row to Hastings will open their doors to students allowing them to experience the workplace […]
Shopping delights and festive fun at the South of England Showground’s Winter Fair
The South of England Agricultural Society is delighted to announce that its Winter Fair weekend will return to the South of England Showground in Ardingly, West Sussex, this November. Running from 9am – 5pm on Saturday 23rd and 9am – 4pm on Sunday 24th November, the Winter Fair will be […]
SEAFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUPPORTS SEAFORD HEAD SCHOOL PTA
On Thursday 7 November 2019 the Chamber presented a cheque for £7,200 to Headteacher Bob Ellis and Rob Handy from Seaford Head School. Each year, a Golf Day is organised by the Chamber with sponsorship from local business, including a dinner and luxury auction, a fabulous amount was raised from […]
Seaford Mayor’s Update
The Mayor of Seaford, Cllr Nazish Adil has been busy fundraising for her two chosen charities, ‘The Youth Counselling Project’, and the ‘Down Syndrome Development Trust’ The Mayor hosted a Charity Quiz Night, at ‘The View at Seaford Head’ on Friday 1st November raising £530 on the night from entry fees […]
Local charities – are you looking for a unique way to raise funds during 2020?
Seaford Town Council has been looking at opening Martello Field (west) as an additional car parking space during the busy summertime weekends during 2020. This is following residents’ feedback regarding the extremely busy promenade and lack of car parking during the summer months of 2019. The Martello Field (west) will […]
Successful Bonfire night in Lewes
Following months of planning by police and other emergency services, Lewes Bonfire Night rounded up again this Tuesday for another year. Emergency services, local authorities and transport operators worked extremely closely with bonfire societies and local communities over the past 12 months in preparation for the annual celebrations, including issuing […]
Fire in Newhaven
Detectives are seeking information about a fire in Newhaven which is being treated as arson. Just before 12.05am on Wednesday (October 30) the fire was reported at a house in Lee Way, Newhaven. Fortunately the three people inside, a woman and two men, were able to get out unharmed with […]