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Maria Caulfield MP supports campaign to fund fishing memorial in Newhaven

On 9th June 20219th June 2021 By peterlongden

Local MP Maria Caulfield is supporting a campaign to raise funds for a permanent fishing memorial in Newhaven to commemorate fishermen who have sadly lost their lives at sea off the Sussex Coast. After the terrible tragedy last November where Adam Harper, 26, and Robert Morley, 38, were both onboard […]

Fisheries and Seafood Scheme opens for applications

On 15th April 202115th April 2021 By peterlongden

The Marine Management Organisation has opened applications for a new grant scheme to support the fishing and seafood sector in England. The Fisheries and Seafood Scheme will provide £6.1 million over the next 12 months with an initial focus on projects that help businesses adapt to life outside the EU’s […]

Back our local fishing community, say Lib Dems

On 3rd March 20213rd March 2021 By peterlongden

Local Liberal Democrats are calling for more support for our local fishing industry as the combined impact of Covid-19 and Brexit continues to drive businesses to brink of bankruptcy.There have been protests in London over the government’s Brexit deal that has not delivered any of the benefits to the fishing industry […]

UK records 31,564 new COVID cases and 203 more deaths - with 7,731 patients in hospital 21st September 2021
The UK has recorded 203 more coronavirus-related deaths and 31,564 new cases in the latest 24-hour period, with the number of COVID patients in hospital now at 7,731.
Hungary fans banned from next match after England players racially abused 21st September 2021
FIFA has ordered Hungary to play its next home match without fans after England players were racially abused in a World Cup qualifier.
Man arrested after deaths of four people in Killamarsh was taken to hospital with self-inflicted injuries 21st September 2021
A man who was arrested after four people were found dead in a house in Killamarsh was taken to hospital with self-inflicted injuries.
Harry Dunn's parents reach 'resolution' with teenager's alleged killer in damages claim 21st September 2021
The parents of Harry Dunn have reached a "resolution" with the teenager's alleged killer in a civil claim for damages in the US.
Boris Johnson finally confirms how many children he has - and that he 'changes a lot of nappies' 21st September 2021
As Boris Johnson prepares to welcome his second child with his wife Carrie, he appears to have confirmed for the first time that he already has six children.
PM says energy crisis is a 'short-term problem' and dismisses risk of Christmas disruption 21st September 2021
The prime minister has described Britain's energy crisis as a "short-term problem" and said he does not think there will be disruption to food supplies at Christmas.
More than 1,200 Afghans eligible for UK didn't make evacuation flights, defence secretary says 21st September 2021
More than 1,200 people - made up of hundreds of Afghan interpreters and their families - remain in Afghanistan as they were unable to get an evacuation flight out, the defence secretary has revealed.
Boost for shoppers as major carbon dioxide supplier to restart production after govt talks 21st September 2021
The owner of two UK fertiliser plants whose shutdown sparked a food supply crisis has agreed to restart production after talks with the government.
More than £15,000 raised for families of three children and mother found dead in Derbyshire 21st September 2021
More than £15,000 has been raised for the families of a mother and three children who were found dead in Derbyshire.
Third Russian intelligence officer named and charged by UK police over Salisbury poisonings 21st September 2021
Britain has named and charged a third Russian military intelligence officer over the Salisbury spy poisonings, in a significant development that will enrage Russia.