Scam victims just tip of the iceberg
Dozens of scam victims have been contacted as part of a recent day of action but Trading Standards have said they fear this is just the tip of the iceberg.‘Operation Bah Scambug’ saw Trading Standards...
View ArticleDirty Dozen Race for hospice
St Michael’s Hospice is recruiting determined individuals and teams to take part in the upcoming Dirty Dozen Race at the Hop Farm in Paddock Wood, Kent.People can test themselves on one of the most...
View ArticleInjured swan will return home after treatment
A swan which was found covered in blood in Wartling is now ready to go home.The East Sussex Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance Service (WRAS)rushed to the aid of the swan, which was found covered in blood...
View ArticleTeenager injured in Eastbourne crash
A 17-year-old girl was taken to hospital after a two-car crash in Eastbourne yesterday (January 18).The cars crashed and then hit a wall on Enys Road at the junction with Carew Road, at 3.40pm.A...
View ArticleDeath of pensioner accused of sex offences formally announced
The death of a pensioner from St Leonards 18 days before he was due to stand trial for historic sex offences was formally announced in court today (MON).John Stingemore, 72, was accused of sexually...
View ArticleCash stolen from Crowborough flat
Police are appealing for witnesses to a burglary at a home in St John’s Road, Crowborough, between 2pm and 5pm on Friday January 9.Thieves entered an upstairs flat and stole cash.Anyone with...
View ArticleChimney fire at Crowborough
Firefighters from East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service were sent to a chimney fire in Crowborough last night (January 18).A chimney kit was used to tackle the fire at Gillridge Lane, Crowborough, at...
View ArticleAppeal after two burglaries in Eastbourne
Police are appealing for witnesses to two burglaries which they believe to be linked in the Old Town area of Eastbourne.Both occurred in Dillingburgh Road. The first happened at about 3.15am on Sunday...
View ArticleDistinctive bike stolen from Seaford
Police in Seaford are investigating the theft of a distinctive bicycle stolen from the front garden of a house in Hythe Crescent, Seaford, between 10pm on Friday (January 16) and 10am on Saturday.It is...
View ArticlePair attacked in Alexandra Park
A man and a woman were attacked in Alexandra Park by several people on Tuesday, January 6. The victims were walking through the park to visit family when the assault took place at 5.26pm.The woman...
View ArticleWeather warning issued for Hastings
The Met Office has issued a cold weather alert for Hastings.Temperatures plummeted overnight as the first winter snow hit the local area. Hastings had a light dusting of snow this morning and the...
View ArticleAnother council withdraws support for second runway at Gatwick
West Sussex County Council took a U-turn, voting against plans for a second runway at Gatwick Airport yesterday (Monday January 19).This comes just one day after the airport said if its wins a bid for...
View ArticleLewes market trader has takings stolen
Police are appealing for witnesses after a street trader at the Saturday market in Lewes had her day’s takings and other valuables stolen.The theft was reported on Saturday afternoon (January 17) while...
View ArticleFire fills Hellingly house with smoke
Fire crews from Hailsham and Herstmonceux attended a fire at a house in Hellingly this morning (Tuesday January 20) after the householder reported the house full of smoke at 5.46am.Firefighters found a...
View ArticleSafety warning after fire surround causes blaze in Hellingly
Fire crews from Hailsham and Herstmonceux attended fire at a house in Hellingly this morning (January 20) after reports the house was full of smoke at 5.46amFirefighters found a small blazein a wooden...
View ArticleEastbourne police seeking man for recall to prison
Police in Eastbourne are seeking 43-year-old David Kean, who is sought for recall to prison, and on suspicion of theft offences.Kean, also known as Cochrane, is wanted for failing to comply with the...
View ArticlePolice warn town centre businesses
Hastings police are warning town centre businesses after a burglary and three incidents of criminal damage that took place between the evening of last Saturday (January 17) and Sunday (January 18).The...
View ArticleHastings wages among lowest in latest survey
Average weekly wages in Hastings were among the lowest in an annual report which surveys the economic prosperity of 64 towns and cities across Britain.The latest Centre for Cities 2015 Cities Outlook...
View ArticleThousands sign petition to grant visas for Andrea Gada funeral
A petition by Andrea Gada’s mum, asking the government to grant visas to her relatives, is gaining hundreds of signatures every minute.After coverage in the national news, the petition has seen tens of...
View ArticleMAGAXINE: Majority of computing teachers concerned their pupils know more...
Tech-savvy children could be more clued up about computers than those who are supposed to be teaching them these skills, with teachers calling for more training and support around computing and the new...
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