Local News
Today’s the day for the Eastbourne Sunshine Carnival
THE Eastbourne Sunshine Carnival takes plac later today with organisers expecting thousands of spectators to line the seafront route of the parade.
Priest locked up for ‘systematic abuse’
Former Eastbourne priest Gordon Rideout is behind bars after being jailed for ten years for the “systematic” sexual abuse of vulnerable children.
“At risk of catastrophes and serious failure”
Top doctors at the DGH have warned that services for children are ‘unsafe’ – and that it is at risk of ‘catastrophes and serious failure’.
Dog dies after plunge from Beachy Head
Eastbourne Lifeboat was called out to recover a dog which had run off the cliffs at Beachy Head.
Anger over failings
Victims of sex abuse within the church have welcomed the conviction but are angry that still, nobody who was in authority in the Church has been held to account for the failings. Phil Johnson, who waived his right to anonymity after he was abused by vicar Roy Cotton, has long campaigned for justice for victims of abuse at the hands of clergy.
Video & Picture Slideshows
Behind the Seaford artist who was Eric Slater video
Eric Slater was a renowned artists from Seaford who produced more than 30 colour woodcuts between 1926 and the outbreak of the Second World War. Many depict scenes near his East Sussex home.
Now The Only Way is Eastbourne! video
First there was The Only Way is Essex, a docu-drama depicting the lives of pretty young things in Essex - and now there is The Only Way is Eastbourne.
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Outrage over double yellow parking lines video
An Eastbourne resident has said he was ‘baffled’ to find double yellow lines in the busy town centre road opposite his home.
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Les Mis star Izzy meets fans as DVD hits shelves video
Les Miserables star Isabelle Allen met with fans to sign copies of the film’s DVD which was released on Monday (May 13).
Walker pelted with excrement over dog mess dispute video
A dog owner who regularly walks his Chihuahuas across a golf course says a greenkeeper has been pelting excrement at him following a dispute over his pets’ mess.
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Columnists
Beached seal draws the crowds
WRAS was visited last week by Virginia McKenna and Chris Draper of Born Free Foundation.
County council elections
Earlier this month, the elections took place to decide who should represent us on East Sussex County Council. Here in Seaford, as in many other places, UKIP were successful, winning two of the three seats in the town, the other being won by my Lib Dem colleague Carolyn Lambert.
Cowslip the hedgehog on its way to recovery
East Sussex WRAS is holding a fox rescue day on Saturday May 18 at 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm and 8pm.
Letters
Danger of exaggeration over potholes
There is always a danger of exaggerating a case we wish to put forward in a paper’s letters column and it can sometimes be difficult to resist the temptation.
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Hailsham Town Council have showed yet again how arrogantly they treat the residents of the town.
Sing praises of good shops
We all know independent retailers who are special to us, and I’d like to sing the praises of three where merchandise, service and presentation are of the highest standard.
DGH staff are overworked and understaffed
I write in praise and admiration for the staff in our DGH. Home just two days after a total hip replacement operation I was experiencing debilitating pain and a very swollen, discoloured leg.
Why isn’t the Trust deciding over DGH future?
The recent changes to the services at Eastbourne DGH were decided by the Hospital Trust Board, but it appears that any decision about the future after the 18 months temporary period will be made by the Clinical Commissioning Groups. If these changes are genuinely temporary why isn’t the Hospital Trust making the decision itself?
Business News
The Business Coach with Laura Murphy: It’s a takeover
Question: “I was approached out of the blue by someone who wanted to buy my company. What should I do?” Mike
The Business Coach with Laura Murphy: Criticism has demoralised me
Question: “I thought I was doing quite well but now my boss has criticised my work. I’m shocked and don’t know what to do next.” Sarah
Show Biz
Bidder wins DiCaprio space flight
Leonardo DiCaprio is taking a trip into space with one lucky bidder who won the spaceship seat next to him at a charity auction.
D'Arcy: Film was rewritten for me
James D'Arcy has revealed how the writer and director of his new film In Their Skin completely rewrote the script to get him on board.
Stone Temple Pilots sue ex-frontman
US rock band Stone Temple Pilots have accused former frontman Scott Weiland of misusing the group's name to further his solo career.
Generous stars at Cannes Aids gala
Sharon Stone, Kylie Minogue and Paris Hilton were among the stars who helped raise money for Aids research at the 20th amfAR gala in Cannes.
Cooper: No more Hangovers for trio
Bradley Cooper has revealed that he would happily reunite with his Hangover co-stars in the future - but they won't be nursing any more Hangovers.
Regional News
Albanian's alleged killer named
The family of an Albanian man shot dead in East Sussex in a suspected feud between two families have paid tribute to him as police named the alleged gunman.
Illegal waste boss gets three years
An illegal waste boss who ran a site in Berkshire and was arrested at Heathrow airport as he tried to flee the country has been jailed for three years, the Environment Agency said.
'Hairy' mid-air drama for royals
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall sat through a "hairy" mid-air drama when an in flight emergency forced them to land in Buckinghamshire minutes after take-off.
Flybe quits Gatwick Airport flights
Struggling regional airline Flybe is quitting Gatwick Airport by selling its runway space there to budget rival easyJet for £20 million.
Woman stabbed in face by robber
A 72-year-old woman was stabbed in the face by a balaclava-wearing robber who tied up her wrists and ankles during a raid on a jewellery shop in Portsmouth.
National News
Child abduction cases up by 81%
Child abduction is a "growing problem" with the number of reported cases up by 81% over the last nine years, ministers have warned.
Lotto prize for monthly millionaire
A UK ticket-holder will bank £1 million every month for a year in a new prize being launched by the National Lottery, it has been announced.
Travellers escape UK's cold spring
Thousands of people are escaping the dismal British weather and seeking sun for the May bank holiday weekend, experts have said.
Nine-year-old boy admits burglary
A boy aged just nine has admitted burgling a house and stealing the keys of a car that crashed moments later, police said.
Murder provokes backlash across UK
The murder of soldier Lee Rigby has provoked a backlash of anger across the UK, including the attacking of mosques, racial abuse and comments made on social media.
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Weather for Eastbourne
Saturday 25 May 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 6 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 13 mph
Wind direction: North
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Temperature: 7 C to 16 C
Wind Speed: 16 mph
Wind direction: West
