Hailsham primary school closed after floods
A primary school in Hailsham has had to close today after a “serious flood” in the building.This comes after water supply problems hit the town on Sunday, which forced some schools to close...
View ArticleEastbourne war hero Joe comes 4th in world paratriathlon
Wounded Eastbourne ex-serviceman Joe Townsend finished a close fourth at the 2015 Madrid ITU World Paratriathlon event last weekend.The former Royal Marine, who is supported by the Help for Heroes’...
View ArticleBarry Gurr Memorial Race Day celebration
For the past 5 years, friends, family and St Michael’s Hospice supporters have been attending the Barry Gurr Memorial Race Day in aid of the Hospice.This year, on Friday May 1, 150 people attended the...
View ArticlePolice investigating floods at Hailsham school
Sussex Police has said it holding a criminal damage investigation, after a school was flooded in Hailsham today (May 12).Grovelands Community Primary School in Dunbar Drive had to shut today, because...
View ArticleEast Sussex Travel: All clear on major routes
There are no reported delays on major travel routes this morning (Wednesday) although there is congestion between Whitley Road and Lottbridge Drove.Southern Rail says there is generally a good service...
View ArticleMissing Seaford teen may be in Brighton
Police believe missing Seaford teenager Dominic Abnett, reported missing from his home on Friday April 24, is now thought to be living in or around Brighton.Since the 17-year-old was last seen in...
View ArticleNew principal chosen for Sussex Downs College in East Sussex
The former principal and chief executive of Middlesbrough College in North Yorkshire will take on the reins of Sussex Downs College.Mike Hopkins will take up his post from September 1 this year but...
View ArticleSeaford teenager found safe and well
Teenager Dominic Abnett, reported missing from his home address in Seaford last month, has been found safe and well in Lewes. Sussex Police thanked the media and members of the public for their help in...
View ArticleResident set up lifeline for those without water in Hailsham
A Hailsham resident set up a Facebook group which became a lifeline for the town after the water supply was shut off.In the early hours of Sunday morning, a burst water main left Hailsham and the...
View Article‘Boulders the size of London buses tumbled by’ - Nepal trekkers tell amazing...
The former high sheriff of West Sussex, Col Sir Brian Barttelot, has spoken of his amazing survival story after being caught in the Nepal earthquake which trapped him on a mountain for around a...
View ArticleCampaign to save Sussex hens goes viral on social media
A campaign to save thousands of hens at a Polegate farm which were destined for slaughter has gone viral and the majority are being rehomed.Around 16,000 free range ex-commercial laying hens were to be...
View ArticleVIDEO: Shock as thousands of bees swarm through Chichester
SHOPPERS are currently gathering around to watch a swarm of bees which has gathered in Chichester.Student Kay Channon has spoken about her shock at seeing them outside shops in South Street. But she...
View ArticleVIDEO: Thousands of bees swarm through Sussex city
SHOPPERS are currently gathering around to watch a swarm of bees which has gathered in Chichester.Student Kay Channon has spoken about her shock at seeing them outside shops in South Street. But she...
View ArticleSignalling fault causes train delays for commuters
Southern Rail said a signalling fault is causing disruption to its service this evening (May 13).Signalling problems between Horley and Gatwick Airport are causing delays of up to 20 minutes to trains...
View ArticleComment: Prince of Wales is right to write
Journalists who have witnessed first hand the Prince of Wales out in the community have always been struck by the skill with which he puts the public at their ease.With a warm smile, an engaging sense...
View ArticleRoad accident in Hailsham
Two cars were involved in an accident in Hailsham’s South Road this morning (Thursday). The collision happened shortly before 8am.Eye witnesses said somebody was reversing out of their drive and...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Police hunting group of men who robbed Hailsham petrol station
Thousands of pounds worth of cigarettes were stolen from a petrol station in Hailsham this morning (May 14).Sussex Police was called at 7.05am this morning to the BP garage in South Road.Police said...
View ArticlePolice rape prevention campaign focuses on people who can intervene
In a drive to prevent sexual assaults, Sussex Police has pledged to provide training to encourage people who work in pubs and bars to intervene when someone appears to be vulnerable or at risk from...
View ArticleUPDATE: Large scale search for Hailsham robbery suspects
A delivery driver was forced to his knees while thieves ransacked his van containing tens of thousands of pounds worth of cigarettes.A large scale search is now underway, after the incident at South...
View ArticleVIDEO: Eastbourne comedian goes viral on social media
A young comedian from Eastbourne is utilising an innovative way to showcase his work - on Youtube.And after four months, Alex Partridge, 26, has built up quite a following on social media - with 70,000...
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