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Ace Joinery Solutions offer a complete range of joinery solutions for both the commercial and residential markets. Based in St Leonards on Sea, our team of highly skilled craftsmen uses traditional...
View ArticleBluebell Kitchen Studio expands showroom
Since the launch of the new showroom last summer, Bluebell Kitchen Studio, run by proprietor Chris Giggins, has been thriving. Projects have ranged from complete new kitchens, to revamping work...
View ArticleAutumn Statement Summary from McPhersons
Fuel dutyFuel Duty frozen - and air passenger duty abolished for under 12s from 1st MayStamp duty for residential propertiesNo duty is to be paid on a sale price up to £125,000. It’s then 2% on the...
View ArticleSt Leonards assault - man and woman charged
Two people have been charged following an assault outside a property in St Leonards on Monday (January 5).Police were called to Chapel Park Road at about 6pm to reports that a man had been attacked by...
View ArticleFamily pays tribute to cyclist who died on New Year’s Day
The family of a man who died in the early hours of New Year’s Day in St Leonards has paid tribute to him.Jamie Murray, 23, of The Marina, St Leonards died after being involved in a collision on the...
View ArticleCommunity stunned by Jamie’s death
A community has been left stunned by the tragic death of a young man in the early hours of New Year’s Day.Jamie Murray was riding his mountain bike at the junction of Warrior Square and Grand Parade...
View ArticleAlfriston, Hellingly and Horsebridge issued flood warnings
Flood warnings have been issued for Alfriston, Horsebridge and Hellingly this morning (January 9).The Environment Agency issue the warnings, which are one step up from a flood alert, after heavy...
View ArticleSpate of criminal damage to cars in Seaford
The Seaford Neighbourhood Policing Team are asking the public for help following a spate of criminal damage in Grosvenor Road in the town. In the past few days six cars have had their tyres...
View ArticlePolice donation to primary school in Upper Dicker
Sussex Police has donated £460 to Park Mead Primary School in Upper Dicker to help with their on-going campaign to encourage safer parking.The money will be used to buy four ‘Think Before You Park’...
View ArticlePensioner’s bag, cash and cards stolen
A pensioner’s handbag and cash were stolen in a distraction burglary last Sunday (January 4).Two men called at an elderly woman’s house in Fearon Road between 11am and 12.30pm and offered to clean the...
View ArticleAisle be seeing you; bridal gown designer retires
A Hastings bridal gown designer has retired after 22 years making thousands of brides look stunning on their special day.Maureen Fuller opened Geddes-Muir Bridal Designs, 172 Queens Road, in 1993...
View ArticleMAGAZINE: The Voice returns – with added Rita
New coach Rita Ora takes her place alongside The Voice UK veterans Sir Tom Jones, Will.i.am and Ricky Wilson, as Series 4 kicks off on BBC1.“I am nervous about people watching me on the show,” Rita Ora...
View ArticleCountdown to grand Sussex food final begins
Sustainable cod is on the menu at the Sussex Food & Drink Awards Banquet for the first time this year thanks to a rise in numbers off the British coast.Hilary Knight, co-director of Natural...
View ArticlePolicing anti-social tenants is not on our remit, say landlords
The council’s proposed Selective Licensing Scheme has been given the thumbs down by many landlords and landlord associations who say they cannot be held responsible for policing anti-social...
View ArticleBusy period for ambulance staff
The region’s ambulance service had an extremely busy Christmas and New Year, handling thousands of emergency calls.During the last two weeks of the year, (December 15 to 31), emergency operations...
View ArticleTime consuming rescues over festive holiday period
Happy New Year everyone, I hope you all enjoyed your Christmas and New Year. This festive period has been slightly quieter than normal for us, although we have had more time consuming rescues.I would...
View ArticleWoman fined for noise nuisance
A woman has been fined for disturbing her neighbours with loud music and shouting.Claire King, of Friston House, Warrior Square, St Leonards, was issued with an Abatement Notice by Hastings Borough...
View ArticleYoungest ever Tory leader chosen aged 24
During the day, he is advising firms on their internet marketing and by night working to take charge at the Town Hall.At the tender age of 24, Liam Atkins is busy heading a team of eight Conservative...
View ArticleParking permits to go paperless under new virtual system
Paper parking permits are set to become a thing of the past with the introduction of a new virtual system.East Sussex County Council’s newly launched scheme will allow residents to apply online and...
View ArticleSoul X Press party for St Michael’s
Hundreds of people danced the night away at St Mary in the Castle for the annual Soul X Press Christmas Party. The crowds were entertained with live entertainment from the Harry Court Band, the Pete...
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