Fire crews tackle “out of control” bonfire in Hampden Park
Firefighters were called to Hampden Park last night (May 19), to a bonfire which spread to the fence and shed of a neighbouring property.East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service reminded the public to take...
View ArticleUnion plea for local jobs to be created by new offshore windfarm
A union has called for the guarantee of local jobs being made available when work starts on the £1.3 billion offshore windfarm early next year.GMB, the union for energy workers, says it wants to make...
View ArticleNew Eastbourne food festival to be launched next month
Food, drink, arts, culture and music will be mixed together to create the perfect recipe for a weekend long festival in the UK’s sunniest place. Eastbourne Feastival, June 27-28, is a celebration of...
View ArticleHighways England removes roadworks for bank holiday and rail strike
Roadworks will be lifted from the vast majority of motorways and major roads across the country next weekend to help bank holiday travellers in light of the Network Rail strike.Highways England said it...
View ArticleNetwork Rail moves to prevent bank holiday strike action
Network Rail is issuing a legal challenge to one of the unions threatening to strike over the bank holiday.It has asked the TSSA rail union to withdraw notice of industrial action, saying there are...
View ArticleEastbourne MP delayed on train ahead of meeting with Rail Minister
Joining many commuters this morning (May 20), Eastbourne’s new MP took to Twitter to vent her frustration after being delayed by train for an important meeting.And ironically, that meeting was with the...
View ArticleCOUNTY NEWS: Cyclist airlifted to hospital with ‘potentially serious’ head...
A cyclist suffered a ‘potentially serious’ head injury after a collision with a car this morning (Wednesday May 20).The incident happened on the A281 in Broadbridge Heath, near Horsham, just after...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Teenager raped in Herstmonceux
Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenage girl reported being raped in an area of woodland off Comphurst Lane, Windmill Hill, near Herstmonceux.Officers have been examining the area and making...
View ArticleNew members sought for East Sussex Youth Cabinet
Young people who are interested in politics and keen to make a difference are being encouraged to stand for election to the East Sussex Youth Cabinet.East Sussex County Council is urging anyone aged...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Boy hit by car in Hailsham
A child was hit by a car in Hailsham this evening (May 20), and was taken to hospital with a broken leg, the Herald understands.The air ambulance was at the scene, but it believed the boy was taken to...
View ArticleHAILSHAM ACCIDENT: Appeal for witnesses after boy is hit by car
Police are appealing for witnesses after a seven-year-old boy was in collision with a car in Orion Close, Hailsham, last night (Wednesday).The boy from Hailsham was on a scooter when he collided with a...
View ArticlePolice investigate after man exposes himself outside Sussex school
POLICE are investigating after a man exposed himself to a woman in her 20s outside a Sussex school.Parents of children at Bishop Luffa School in Chichester have been told to be vigilant after the...
View ArticleElectronic Lewes pound in the pipeline
The Lewes Pound may be expanded to allow shoppers to use the currency electronically.Launched in 2008, the Lewes Pound supports local independent businesses, encourages local producers and attracts...
View Article‘Lolz!’ - Thousands of new words added to Scrabble dictionary
It may seem ridic, but lotsa street slang and techie terms have been included in the latest official bible for players of the world’s favourite word game.Devo, onesie and vape are among thousands of...
View ArticleNo trains on Tuesday if strike goes ahead
Southern Rail has said if a strike by Network Rail union members goes ahead, there will be no railway service on Tuesday (May 26).There will also be a limited service on Bank Holiday Monday, and severe...
View ArticleA Purrfect Day out at Bluebell Ridge
Cat lovers are invited to go along and support the Bluebell Ridge Cat Rehoming Centre at their Open Day this Sunday (May 24) 11.30-3pm.This free event, at Chowns Hill, Hastings, is billed as a great...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: TSSA calls off Network Rail strike action
One of the unions threatening strike action over the Bank Holiday has said it has resolved its dispute with Network Rail.However, talks are still ongoing with another union, RMT, in a row over...
View ArticleThief caught in CCTV trap set by 83-year-old Uckfield victim
A woman has admitted preying on elderly and vulnerable people she befriended while working in hospital and as a carer in the community.Gwendolyn Lanius stole thousands of pounds from the vulnerable in...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Network Rail strike called off
A second Network Rail workers’ union has called off a strike on Bank Holiday Monday (May 21).RMT said it will no longer strike, just an hour after TSSA announced it had settled its dispute with Network...
View ArticlePlanned rail strike put on hold by union members
A planned strike by Network Rail union members has been put on hold after they received a new offer in the continued dispute over pay, job security and working conditions.The Transport Salaried Staffs...
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