Local News
Workers trapped after wall collapses in Eastbourne
Two workers were trapped after a seven foot wall at a building site collapsed in Eastbourne today (Thursday).
Awards for police call takers at ceremony
The hard work and achievements of the Sussex Police Communications Department have been celebrated at an awards ceremony, honouring the work that is done each day by call-takers, CCTV operators, controllers and supervisors.
Woman arrested on suspicion of stealing from Seaford charity shop
A 42-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of theft from a charity shop in Seaford.
New chairman for the district council
A new chairman has been announced for Wealden District Council after Councillor Jonica Fox stepped down after two years in the role.
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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Video & Picture Slideshows
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.
2 commentsBehind 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.
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.
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.
So what time does the council meeting start?
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
BB housemates to grow own food
Big Brother housemates will be forced to grow their own food this year, as part of the show's eco-friendly revamp.
McCartney in Pussy Riot parole plea
Sir Paul McCartney has written to Russian authorities asking them to consider releasing members of jailed punk band Pussy Riot on parole.
Gosling gore film booed at Cannes
Ryan Gosling's film Only God Forgives has been booed at Cannes because of extreme violence.
Madonna: Elton and I have made up
Madonna has confirmed that her feud with Elton John is over, after he took her out for dinner.
Threlfall to play Tommy Cooper
David Threlfall is set to play comedian Tommy Cooper in a new ITV drama.
Regional News
Gardening experts to share top tips
Expert gardening tips will be shared at an event to raise money for a Sussex children's hospice.
Hampshire charity gets £2,000 grant
A Hampshire-based charity will benefit from a share of £48,000 in funding from the Freemasons' Grand Charity.
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.
Girl 'repeatedly raped by group'
A young girl was repeatedly raped and sexually abused by 10 friends in Buckinghamshire over a five-year period, a court has heard.
National News
Call for compulsory sex education
Sex and relationships education should be compulsory in secondary schools as ministers are failing to take action to protect children and women, a damning report has claimed.
Stewardess charged after drugs find
An air stewardess has been charged following the seizure of around six kilos of cocaine at Heathrow Airport.
Pair jailed for gangland murder
Two men have been jailed for life for shooting the stepson of gangland celebrity and author Dave Courtney.
Holiday weather warms up - a bit
Warmer weather will make a welcome return over the bank holiday weekend.
GP jailed for filmed sex assaults
A family doctor who used a secret camera inside his James Bond-style wristwatch to record himself abusing female patients has been jailed for 12 years after admitting a string of sex charges.
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Weather for Eastbourne
Thursday 23 May 2013
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 4 C to 11 C
Wind Speed: 21 mph
Wind direction: North west
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Temperature: 5 C to 11 C
Wind Speed: 26 mph
Wind direction: North west
