Local News
Outrage over parking lines video
The late eastbourne museum founder george musgrave came up with the idea for yellow lines in a competition about improving road safety.
New mayor after Linda’s two year term
A new mayor has been chosen for Seaford to replace Councillor Linda Wallraven who carried out the role for two years.
Council defends its decision over Tesco
The council’s licensing committee has defended its controversial move to allow Tesco to sell alcohol from the store it wants to open in Grove Road.
New community space for Birling Gap cafe
The popular Birling Gap Café is one step closer to getting a brand-new community space thanks to the Veolia Environmental Trust.
Eastbourne man to chair East Sussex County Council
Eastbourne’s Colin Belsey is the new chairman of East Sussex County Council.
Video & Picture Slideshows
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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Fresh and local at Hailsham Market video
Shoppers in Hailsham had the chance to pick up some fresh, local produce at the weekend.
Going back in time in Eastbourne video
A Saxon tented village was set up for three days recently in Gildredge Park.
Now banks are taking hearing loops seriously video
Eastbourne’s banks and building societies are doing more to help people with a hearing disability, but they could do better.
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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
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?
Car birth must have been frightening and traumatic
What a frightening and traumatic experience for the young mum to have to give birth to her little boy in the back of the car. We are a big town with the population growing all the time, we need our hospital with all the services.
1 commentIt’s not only the MP’s Commission - other groups are working hard too
I write in response to Peter Parfitt-Kings letter published in the Gazette on Wednesday May 7. It is clear that he does not understand the purpose or function of the MP’s Commission. It was certainly not formed to get Stephen Lloyd MP elected as it wasn’t formed until after that had happened! Its function is to bring like-minded individuals in the town together to go that little bit extra and give the people of the town what they would like to see. Successes have been the Town Team led by Lucy Newport and the efforts they have gone to in improving the retail image of Eastbourne. The street market led by Tim Tradewell, which has provided us with a much-wanted boost to trade. The Carnival made a welcome return after 15 years of absence. On a more practical level the Transport Group managed to convince Southern Rail of the need for a weekly parking ticket at the railway station and they duly obliged. This is just a scratching of the surface of what the Eastbourne Commission has achieved. The members of the MPs’ Commission are all volunteers and some are known to be voters for candidates other than Stephen Lloyd when it comes to political persuasion! The town is keeping its head up despite the economic climate because members of the community engage in such voluntary activities - look at the work of not only the MPs’ Commission but voluntary groups such as Round Table, Rotary, Lions, various cause specific charities of which there are many and so on. Don’t moan about it mate - get up off your backside and be part of it because it’s what is keeping Eastbourne a great place to live.
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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
'World class' rocker Bolder dies
Uriah Heep and Spiders From Mars bassist Trevor Bolder has died following a battle with cancer, aged 62.
Dame Judi proud of Bomber Boys role
Dame Judi Dench described herself as being "very proud" to be the first patron of a new campaign to preserve the Bomber Command Memorial for generations to come.
Jagger plans family fun at Glasto
Sir Mick Jagger has revealed that he is planning to make a weekend of it when he headlines Glastonbury with The Rolling Stones and will hang out with his children.
January silent over baby daddy
January Jones is remaining tight-lipped over the identity of her baby's father, saying it is her "son's business".
Regional News
Oxford high on destination list
Oxford has come seventh in the most-visited destinations made to the UK last year, according to latest figures.
Centre's 1,000th dog finds a family
A nine-week-old puppy who was the 1,000th dog to arrive at an animal centre this year has been rehomed with a Kent family who say they feel "so lucky to have him".
Lorraine backs cycling initiative
Television presenter Lorraine Kelly is calling on people in the South East to support a 1,000-mile cycle tour celebrating the extension of walking and cycling routes.
Search stood down for ferry man
A search for a passenger who went missing from a ferry in the middle of the English Channel has been called off.
Police hunt for prison absconder
Police are hunting for a fugitive who has absconded from prison in Buckinghamshire and carried out a string of robberies.
National News
PM 'proud' of gay marriage Bill
David Cameron has insisted he was proud of legislation to introduce gay marriage, despite a Commons rebellion which saw 130 of his own MPs oppose the change on Tuesday night.
Police name bike death boy, eight
Police have named a boy who died following a crash between his bike and a mobile crane.
Act on tax avoidance, urges Cameron
David Cameron is to step up the campaign against tax evasion and "aggressive" tax avoidance as Apple joins multinational corporations in the spotlight.
Cameron tribute to party grassroots
David Cameron has continued to reach out to his party's grassroots, insisting "I feel I am one of them" in the wake of the damaging claims an ally had sneered at activists.
Afghan interpreters can come to UK
Around 600 Afghan interpreters are to be offered the chance to settle in Britain after an apparent coalition rethink.
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Weather for Eastbourne
Wednesday 22 May 2013
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