Local News
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.
Heating oil thefts - two arrested
Wealden Police have arrested two men following a spate of heating oil thefts from domestic tanks.
Drill hall flats plan given the green light
An historic and prominent building in Seaford which has stood vacant for several years will be converted into flats.
VIDEO: Up and coming band Melodika video
An acoustic guitar duo who have been writing their own music for the last year are putting on a concert at the Birley Centre on Friday night (May 24).
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
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
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.
1 commentSaxon day was truly authentic
I wished to write and congratulate Regia Anglorum and the Eastbourne Heritage Service for the excellent Saxon living history event held at Gildredge Park over the May Bank Holiday.
Thanks to the local RSPCA
The Mid-Sussex and Eastbourne Branch of the RSPCA wish to thank all visitors to their information stall and fundraising tombola in the Arndale Centre on Saturday, May 4 for RSPCA Week. £307 was raised in total.
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
Michael 'in shock' says eyewitness
George Michael fell from his vehicle on to the carriageway of the M1 motorway, an eyewitness has claimed.
'World class' rocker Bolder dies
Bolder joined David Bowie's backing band in 1971, appearing on classic albums including Hunky Dory and Aladdin Sane. He went on to join Uriah Heep five years later and only stopped playing with the band a few months ago, due to his poor health.
Two films bring Italy to Cannes
La dolce vita has arrived in Cannes thanks to a pair of films set in Italy exploring lives of affluent ennui.
Depardieu signs to Chechen film
French actor Gerard Depardieu will star in a drama about a Chechen man who seeks revenge for the killing of his son.
Burt's agony over daughter suicide
Music legend Burt Bacharach said writing his autobiography forced him to come to terms with the suicide of his daughter.
Regional News
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.
Historic street signs snapped up
Some of London's most recognisable street signs, including those which have stood in Downing Street and Abbey Road, have fetched thousands of pounds at auction in West Sussex.
Foreman's hair-raising challenge
A timber foreman will have his body waxed in front of shoppers at a Kent retail centre to raise funds for a national children's charity.
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.
River crossing 'could cost £5bn'
Options for a new River Thames road crossing include a scheme that would pass through "environmentally sensitive areas" and could cost as much £5 billion, the Government revealed.
National News
55 beaches meet tough new standards
More than 50 English beaches have met tough new EU standards to receive Blue Flag awards for 2013.
'World class' rocker Bolder dies
Uriah Heep and Spiders From Mars bassist Trevor Bolder has died following a battle with cancer, his band said. He was 62.
102 free school proposals approved
Education Secretary Michael Gove has approved more than 100 free school applications, which will make up around 50,000 school places.
PM faces gay marriage Bill backlash
David Cameron is facing a fresh bout of Tory strife after the coalition's plans to introduce gay marriage cleared the Commons.
'Failures' in tax fraud crackdown
Billions of pounds of taxpayers' money is being lost because of the failure of HM Revenue and Customs to clamp down effectively on fraud and error, MPs have warned.
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Wednesday 22 May 2013
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