13th April 2021 – Seahaven FM News

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement in the House of Commons.

On 13th April 202113th April 2021 By peterlongden

This is the Prime Minister’s statement in full, and although may be long, is a fitting tribute to Prince Philip and worth spending a few minutes to read:- “Mr Speaker, I beg to move: That an Humble Address be presented to Her Majesty expressing the deepest sympathies of this House […]

Time running out to register to vote

On 13th April 202113th April 2021 By peterlongden

The deadline is looming for Lewes district residents who want to have their say in the May local elections but have not yet registered to vote. People have until 11.59pm on Monday, April 19 to register for elections being held on Thursday, May 6. As well as elections for East Sussex County Council and the Sussex […]

Roadworks planned for A259 at Newhaven

On 13th April 202113th April 2021 By peterlongden

Lane closures will be in operation on the A259 at Newhaven in April and May to enable pedestrian crossing and signal improvement work to be carried out. Traffic lanes on some sections of the road will be closed to allow work on the pedestrian crossing and signals to take place […]

Ex-girlfriend of Babes in the Wood killer found guilty of perjury 17th May 2021
The former girlfriend of Babes in the Wood killer Russell Bishop has been found guilty of perjury and perverting the course of justice in relation to his 1987 trial.
People working from home in UK more than doubled as pandemic struck - but at what cost? 17th May 2021
The proportion of people working from home (WFH) more than doubled last year as coronavirus crisis rules tore through UK workplaces, according to official figures.
Concerns raised over extension of vaccine rollout to younger age groups to tackle Indian variant 17th May 2021
A government minister has said he did not approve of moves to break from government guidelines on the rollout of vaccines in areas where the Indian variant has been found - as London's mayor called for more flexibility.
Thousands of British tourists jet off but some ignore advice to avoid amber list countries 17th May 2021
Thousands of British holidaymakers have started to fly out the country - with some heading to amber list destinations - as the ban on overseas leisure travel is lifted in England, Wales and most of Scotland.
'Don't be too exuberant': Caution urged today - but end of restrictions in June 'still very likely' 17th May 2021
Britons are being warned to stay "measured and cautious" as lockdown eases today - but a minister has told Sky News that the Indian COVID variant is unlikely to derail plans to end all restrictions in England on 21 June.
Campaigners find plastic waste from the UK dumped as far away as Turkey 16th May 2021
The UK is continuing to dump waste on other countries with supermarket packaging and plastic bags found as far away as Turkey, according to a report.
'A statement of hope and faith': Britons asked to plant trees to mark Queen's platinum jubilee 16th May 2021
For decades planting trees has been part of the royal day job, but now we're all being asked to plant a tree to mark the Queen's platinum jubilee.
Four arrested over video 'showing antisemitic abuse being shouted from car in north London' 16th May 2021
Four men have been arrested by officers investigating a video which appeared to show antisemitic abuse being shouted from a car in north London, police have said.
Here's what you're most excited about doing as England's lockdown eases 16th May 2021
Indoor hospitality and hugs get the green light as restrictions ease in England - and people are excited.
The first show to reopen in the West End proves the door hasn't closed to young creatives 12th May 2021
It feels like a milestone - theatres in England can now open their doors for the first time in 14 months and wow audiences again.