16th July 2020 – Seahaven FM News

Drive – in cinema at Martello Fields Seaford

On 16th July 202016th July 2020 By peterlongden

Something really exciting is coming to Seaford at the end of the month – a chance to watch your favourite films in the comfort and safety of your own vehicle. Films such as Grease, Rockitman and Quadrophenia are among the showings on a huge 100 square metre screen where cars […]

CARE SECTOR CRISIS: 76% OF UK ADULTS DON’T THINK IT’S SAFE TO PUT A LOVED ONE IN A CARE HOME NOW

On 16th July 202016th July 2020 By peterlongden

1. 53% would worry their loved one’s health would deteriorate if they were placed in a home. 2. 40% would be apprehensive about not being able to visit them 3. 70% say they now value social care staff as much as NHS workers in light of COVID-19 With lockdown easing many of us […]

CHILDLINE SEES SURGE IN CHILDREN AGED 11 AND UNDER REACHING OUT WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS

On 16th July 202017th July 2020 By peterlongden

· Childline data reveals there have been nearly 22,000 counselling sessions about mental health and wellbeing since lockdown, including almost 2,000 with 11-year-olds and under · The NSPCC urges Government to prioritise a children’s recovery plan including mental health support, alongside health and the economy · Childline has seen an increase in young […]

Brighton and Hove Buses – Safety Update

On 16th July 202017th July 2020 By peterlongden

Please see this Safety Update from our Local Bus Company:- ” If you have just resumed travelling with us again then we’d like to welcome you back on board. If you are new to travelling with us again or have been travelling with us throughout this difficult time we wanted […]

Council safety warning over old batteries after fires

On 16th July 202017th July 2020 By peterlongden

Residents are being urged to dispose of old batteries safely after three fires in bin collection trucks across the region over the last month. The latest fire is believed to have been caused by an old phone or laptop battery being carelessly thrown into a household recycling bin, sparking a […]

Rainbow flag flies at County Hall

On 16th July 202017th July 2020 By peterlongden

THE rainbow flag is flying above County Hall in Lewes in support of the LGBT+ community. Despite this year’s Pride events being postponed due to the Covid-19 crisis, the iconic flag was raised on Tuesday, July 14, in support of equality and diversity.Representatives from East Sussex County Council were joined […]

Jamie Oliver tells PM: 'You've got 36 hours or we're coming with Eton mess' 17th May 2022

Jamie Oliver has threatened to stage an "Eton Mess" protest over the government's U-turn on its anti-obesity strategy.

Queen makes surprise appearance to open new Elizabeth line in London 17th May 2022

The Queen has made a surprise visit to see the new Elizabeth line at London's Paddington Station.

Kay Mellor, writer of hit TV dramas Fat Friends and The Syndicate, dies aged 71 17th May 2022

Kay Mellor, who wrote hit TV dramas Fat Friends and The Syndicate, has died aged 71.

Did you spot a fireball in the sky last night? 17th May 2022

Hundreds of sightings of a meteor were reported across England last night, with some describing it as a "bright blue-green" fireball in the sky.

Minister 'surprised' at Bank of England's 'apocalyptic' food price warning 17th May 2022

A Cabinet minister has said he was "somewhat surprised" to hear the Bank of England warn of "apocalyptic" food price rises.

Infertile men may be twice as likely to develop breast cancer 17th May 2022

Infertile men may be twice as likely to develop breast cancer than those who have no difficulty fathering children, a study has suggested.

Truss expected to set out plans to rewrite Northern Ireland Protocol 16th May 2022

The foreign secretary is expected to set out plans for legislation to rewrite the Northern Ireland Protocol on Tuesday.

Four more cases of monkeypox confirmed in England 16th May 2022

Four more cases of monkeypox have been detected in England, health officials have said.

One in four people skipping meals over rising cost of living worries, poll for Sky News suggests 16th May 2022

Rising bills have meant one in four people have resorted to skipping meals, according to a survey of more than 2,000 Britons.

Neo-Nazi group founder who wanted UK ethnic cleansing found guilty of terror offences 16th May 2022

A former philosophy undergraduate who founded a notorious neo-Nazi group that infiltrated the police and army has been found guilty of terrorism offences.