New CCTV footage believed to be that of missing London firefighter Anthony Knott has been released by police. Footage can be found here. The footage shows a man believed to be Anthony walking along White Hill, Lewes, opposite the Elephant and Castle pub, away from the town at 7.19pm on Friday, 20 […]
Search continues for missing Anthony Knott at Pells Pool, Lewes
Sussex Police are working with London Fire Brigade to search Pells Pool and Pellbrook Cut in Lewes as the quest to locate missing firefighter Anthony Knott continues. Specialist teams from the emergency services will remain in the area in a bid to find the 33-year-old. Anthony, from Orpington in Kent, […]
Get any new toys for Christmas?
Be mindful burglars know that many households often have new and often expensive, items in their homes over Christmas. Post Christmas crime prevention advice: Avoid becoming an easy target for post-holiday burglars/robbers by not leaving boxes for new electronics and other items outside your wheelie bin. Break down any boxes […]
Seasonal Greetings from Your Sussex Neighbourhood Watch Chair John Wright
Neighbourhood Watch is no longer just about local crime prevention such as preventing burglary, but also about knowing your community, preventing serious and organised crime, cybercrime, scam awareness, promoting safety and community resilience, to name but a few. Neighbourhood Watch may not be rich in money, but it is rich […]
Christmas Magic Secret Stones Treasure Trail 1st prize Winner Announced!
1st prize Winner Announced! Seaford Town Council would like to thank Seaford Secret Stones, along with all the local shops that took part in the ‘Christmas Magic Secret Stones Treasure Trail’. Seaford Town Council worked with 14 local shops to create a treasure trail amongst the Christmas window displays. The First […]
Seaford Christmas Magic – Festive Music, Christmas Market, Lantern Parade, Lights and more!
Seaford Town Council hosted this year’s Christmas Magic on Saturday 7th December in the streets of Seaford Town, where residents and visitors enjoyed festive music, Christmas market stalls, lantern making workshops & parade, Santa’s grotto and secret stones treasure trail. A variety of live entertainment captivated the crowds in Broad […]
Childline prepares to support children during their darkest hours at Christmas
Childline volunteers in the South East expecting to deliver hundreds of counselling sessions to children and young people over the festive period Actor and Ambassador for Childline Natalie Dormer joined a night shift NSPCC ‘Light For Every Childhood’ Christmas Appeal shines a light on children needing help in December Childline […]
Are your tickets the real deal?
With EURO2020 tickets available via public ballot until 18 December 2019, there is a warning for football fans to be wary of people selling fake or non-existent tickets via online marketplaces. Buy from the official UEFAEURO website to avoid losing out here. Buying concert tickets for Christmas? If you’re […]
New site for free counter terrorism awareness training
An award-winning counter terrorism training course is being made available to the public across the country for the first time and Sussex Police want you to sign up and help protect the UK. Devised by Counter-Terrorist officers and security experts, the ACT Awareness eLearning package was previously only available to […]
Seaford Young Mayor’s Christmas Magic Success!
The Young Mayor of Seaford; James Jenkins was delighted to be involved in this years wonderful Christmas Magic event held on Saturday 7th December. James and the Deputy Young Mayor; Chanel Pritchard had a stall in the High Street. The stall was a great success and visitors thoroughly enjoyed the tombola […]
Sussex Police launches new Tactical Enforcement Unit with its first operation taking place in Seaford
A new proactive police unit which will help make Sussex a “hostile environment” for dangerous and persistent criminals targeting the county has already made its first arrest on its first day. The Tactical Enforcement Unit will be dedicated to capturing some of Sussex’s most wanted and prolific offenders, including those […]
Community competition for climate change resilience
Community groups in Sussex can apply for a £500 grant to help create climate change resilience in their local community thanks to David Saddington and other speakers at the January 2020 Landscape Innovation Conference, organised by Sussex Wildlife Trust and the University of Sussex. Fran Southgate, Living Landscapes Advisor at […]
Break into cars and vans in our area
Some good news; Lewes Police teams have arrested 5 people in relation to the recent reports of break into cars and vans in the Nevill, Ringmer and Barcombe areas. Property has also been recovered by response officers patrolling the areas. Whilst investigations continue, please report any suspicious activity around vehicles, if it […]
Subject: Kissing under the Mistletoe
Do you still embrace the custom of kissing under the Mistletoe at Christmas time? Mistletoe is one of Britain’s best-known plants but it’s becoming increasingly rare. As well as being steeped in tradition and folklore, Mistletoe provides an important winter food source for birds like the Mistle Thrush. Mistletoe is […]
ACADEMY SPONSOR PULLS OUT
Everyone associated with Moulsecoomb Primary School is celebrating today following the decision of the New Horizons Academy Trust to withdraw from sponsorship. Parents, carers, staff, councillors and MPs have campaigned vigorously to keep the school as part of the Brighton and Hove family of schools and allow its journey of […]
Havens Community Car Scheme Set To Launch In The New Year
Volunteer car driver schemes enable registered passengers to get about with ease, convenience and peace of mind – allowing them to retain independence whilst reducing social isolation. The schemes are designed for people who find it difficult to use public transport and only a handful exist in East Sussex, with […]
Official school closure notification: Friday 13 December
This is an official school closure notification School: Robertsbridge Community College Closed: Friday 13 December 2019 Reason: Emergency closure – other More information: After experiencing unprecedented high levels of student absence throughout College over the last two days and after consultation with Public Health England and Health Protection Specialists for […]
Concessions available on Seaford Promenade for Tender
Seaford Town Council has two available concession kiosks along Seaford’s unspoilt four-mile stretch of promenade for tender to start the season in April 2020. The two concession sites which are available for tender, are the West View kiosk and the Martello Tower kiosk along Seaford’s promenade, popular with many […]
The Salts Café Concessioner
Seaford Town Council invite tender applications for the Salts Café Concession situated in the Salts Recreation Ground, Seaford. The concession will be available for a term of 36 months commencing on 1 April 2020. The Salts Café is within The Salts Recreation Ground which is conveniently located just off the […]
Lewes Late Night Shopping 2019
Traffic was banished from Lewes High Street last Thursday for the annual Late Night Shopping Event. Hundreds of local people and visitors to the town took advantage of the unique variety of independent shops while being entertained by choirs, bands and musical groups. A childrens’ lit-up ‘Fireflies’ costume competition supported […]
Free Parking in Seaford – Shop, Eat & Drink Local this Christmas!
Seaford Town Council has successfully managed to secure free parking at Lewes District Council car parks in Seaford on Saturday 7th, 14th & 21st December 2019. The car parks included are Saxon Lane, Sutton Road and West Street. Seaford Town Council is proud to encourage ‘Shop, eat and drink local this December […]
Older People’s Friendship Club – Christmas Closure Averted
A fun, informal coffee morning for the over 55’s, held at St David’s Court in Peacehaven, has been saved by another local organisation, created to prevent the closure of charities and groups, wherever possible. The Havens Community Hub will be taking over the running of the Havens Happy Club from […]
Two-week overnight road closure on A259
MOTORISTS are being warned to expect delays as a major coastal route between Seaford and Eastbourne closes overnight for two weeks. The A259 will be closed to through traffic from 8pm to 5am every weekday night from Sutton Avenue, Seaford, to Gilberts Drive, East Dean, for two weeks from Monday, […]
Sussex – Pcda Launch
Sussex Police launched new Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship with first student officers. Wednesday 04 December saw 24 new student officers welcomed into Sussex Police at the final attestation of 2019. These individuals are the first cohort to join the organisation on the new Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA); one of […]
Christmas Secret Stones Treasure Trail 6th – 14th December 2019
An exciting new addition to Seaford’s Christmas Magic this year is the ‘Christmas Secret Stones Treasure Trail’. Seaford Town Council and Secret Stones have worked together to create a treasure trail amongst the independent shops in Seaford Town Centre that will kindle the Christmassy spirit in young and old alike! […]
South of England Agricultural Society celebrates a year with Jamie’s Farm
The South of England Agricultural Society is celebrating a very successful year supporting Sussex-based charity, Jamie’s Farm. The Society helped launch Jamie’s Farm newest location in Lewes which opened in spring this year. The Lewes site became the first rural site in the South East, and was open to […]
TRADITIONS: WHY DO WE SERVE UP TURKEY AND MINCE PIES FOR CHRISTMAS?
The way we celebrate Christmas has undergone many transformations from generation to generation, from a rambunctious medieval feast to a sumptuous sugar banquet under Queen Elizabeth I and finally emerging as the Christmas we know today in the Victorian era. It was during this historical period that the UK had […]