Two member divisions could be scrapped at East Sussex County Council
Two member divisions could be scrapped at East Sussex County Council under new proposals.The number of councillors and division boundaries in the county are subject to a review by the Local Government...
View ArticleConcert raises £60,000 for local hospices
Alexander Armstrong, presenter of BBC’s hit daily show Pointless, compered a concert to raise funds for hospices in Sussex.The black tie event was held for the first time at Folkington Manor near...
View ArticleSchool opens state-of-the-art sixth form
A new sixth form centre has officially opened at Seaford Head School.Staff and students were joined by BBC News journalist, Natalie Graham, newly elected MP Maria Caulfield and former students to...
View ArticleLocal man strips off for Magic Mike XXL crowd at cinema
An Eastbourne man has stripped in front of a crowd at Cineworld after launching a Facebook campaign. Luke Samson called on his friends and followers to ‘like’ his status on Facebook yesterday. Luke...
View ArticleOne man injured in Crowborough crash
Emergency services were called to the scene of a two-car crash in Crowborough shortly after midnight.Police, firefighters and paramedics were mobilised to the collision at Crowborough Cross on Beacon...
View ArticleSussex Police defends against claims it keeps public in the dark
Sussex Police has hit back at claims it keeps the public in the dark about crimes in their area.The force has said it is “completely transparent” about the level of recorded crime after allegations of...
View ArticleRingmer man fined for illegal use of Blue Badge
An 80-year-old man from Ringmer has been fined for illegally using a Blue Badge as part of the council’s successful two-week amnesty.East Sussex County Council launched a crackdown on people...
View ArticleCineworld speaks on stripping stunt
Cineworld has commented after a Sussex man stripped in front of last night’s Magic Mike XXL audience.Luke Samson launched a campaign on Facebook calling on his friends and followers to ‘like’ his...
View ArticleEastbourne woman fined for illegal use of Blue Badge
A 51-year-old woman from Eastbourne was fined for illegally using a Blue Badge just before dozens were handed in as part of the council’s successful two-week amnesty.East Sussex County Council launched...
View ArticleWhat do you think?: Labourer spots UFO in photograph
A LABOURER’S ‘mind was blown’ when he spotted a UFO in a photograph he took at a Sussex beach.Nick Manser snapped a glorious sunset on his Nokia Lumia phone on Tuesday, June 26.When he looked back at...
View ArticleResidents’ upset at “big, blue monster”
A motorcaravan showroom in Telscombe is causing upset among local residents because of its size and its colour.Last year, Lewes District Council granted planning permission to Stewart Mouland...
View ArticleSeahaven Storehouse pick up Mayor’s Award
Seahaven Storehouse recently picked up a Mayor’s Award for their work in helping families and individuals in food crisis.The Storehouse team members were handed the award by Mayor Cllr Mark Brown, at a...
View ArticleThe Unusual Accountants
The De La Warr Pavilion will once again be running the sunset screenings through the summer of 2015, in association with McPhersons. These free to attend screenings will showcase some of the classics...
View ArticleTraders give Lewes ice-cream seller a frosty reception
A chill has fallen over Lewes over fears a popular ice cream seller could be forced out of town.Victoria McMullen, 35, from Barcombe runs Vintage Scoops, a smart retro ice cream van from which she...
View ArticleFive key ways to improve customer acquisition
In today’s increasingly overcrowded online market place, the key to building a loyal customer base is to consistently follow an effective digital marketing plan. Something most companies still fail to...
View ArticleCinema stripper interview
The cinema stripper has spoken about his antics at Wednesday’s screening of Magic Mike XXL. Luke Samson called on his friends and followers to ‘like’ his status on Facebook yesterday. Luke posted,...
View ArticleNew fire safety laws for East Sussex landlords
Landlords in East Sussex are being urged to act now to ensure they are ready for new safety laws aimed at saving dozens of lives a year.The Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations...
View ArticleFour weddings and two baptisms - how church life can be a lot of fun if you try
Four weddings and two baptisms, and no, it’s not a sequel to that well known film! These are services we had at Hellingly and Upper Dicker last weekend. It shows we are definitely in the wedding and...
View ArticleCherished local buildings given a top heritage gong
The Sussex Heritage Trust recently announced the winners of this year’s prestigious Sussex Heritage Trust Awards, with Lewes Old Grammar School among the honours.The awards recognise and reward high...
View ArticleNipper recovering after ordeal at hands of thief
Nipper, the little Jack Russell who was taken from Polegate and found in Rochester, is recovering after his ordeal.He was taken by a mystery man in a van close to ASDA on the A259 more than a week ago...
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