- Burglar leaves his voice behind
- Not time to resign, says Lansley
- Guesthouse pair lose gay ban appeal
- Three jailed over gay-hate leaflet
- Damilola killer recalled to prison
- Miliband plans tax on bank bonuses
- Diana letters to be sold at auction
- Dismay at council prayers ruling
- Liverpool's Smith selling medals
- Scargill in strike anniversary call
- 450 jobs face axe in Comet review
- Council seeks spitting ban approval
- Holly mooted for Surprise revival
- Bracelet scheme for drink offenders
- Barclays pays bonuses amid anger
- Frock fit for any gadget lover
- Visitors see giant otters up close
- Lord Prescott to seek police role
- 'Nuclear' accusations dismissed
- Double-murder accused found hanged
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‘Save the DGH’ moves up a gear
THE CAMPAIGN group which fought tooth and nail to keep maternity services here in Eastbourne is preparing to mobilise its forces once again amid concerns that the controversial move is being mooted once again.
No rise in council tax bill this year for Eastbourne
COUNCIL tax payments to Eastbourne Borough Council will be frozen after the local authority confirmed it would accept David Cameron’s £206,000 incentive not to increase it.
Boy suffers head injury outside Ratton School
A YOUNGSTER suffered head injuries after being knocked down by a car outside Ratton School during the busy school run on Wednesday afternoon (February 8).
Community payback is working
OFFENDERS worked 316,000 hours on Community Payback projects last year, worth nearly £2million in free labour to communities in Sussex and Surrey.
3 commentsHailsham: Mickey Caira heads up new town development role
REVITALISING Hailsham’s town centre is the top priority of a job created by Hailsham Town Council.
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Regional News
Man charged in garage murder hunt
Another person has been charged in relation to the murder of a missing father whose blood was found in the garage where he worked, Sussex Police said.
Council workers hit by data leak
Hundreds of local authority workers in Kent have had their personal details posted online following a data leak.
Protester fights 'extremist' tag
An 87-year-old Brighton man is taking legal action against the police for allegedly labelling him a "domestic extremist".
Bear Patrol raise funds for Beacon
A care centre for people with HIV/Aids-related illnesses has given its thanks to a group of friends who have raised more than £17,000 to support the charity's work.
New home for brave Met Police horse
A Metropolitan Police horse who bravely jumped burning barricades during the student riots is taking a well-earned break from his duties at The Horse Trust's Home of Rest in Buckinghamshire.
News in Video
SUSSEXONLINE.TV: What’s On in Sussex this week video
Sussexonline.TV has a romantic theme this week, love is in the air with Valentines Day fast approaching.
Slideshow: Readers’ snow pictures video
Local residents were out and about at the weekend enjoying the late winter snow fall.
VIDEO: Eastbourne hotel evacuated due to car fire video
A CAR burst in to flames behind the Eastbourne Centre on Monday, January 30.
1 commentSUSSEXONLINE.TV: What’s On in Sussex this week video
THIS week on Sussex Online TV we have a special report on the Sussex Food and Drink Awards.
SUSSEXONLINE.TV: What’s On in Sussex this week video
Click on the play button for a round-up of events taking place this week around the South East.
National News
Holden 'euphoric' over BGT return
Amanda Holden says she is "euphoric" about making her return to the judging panel of Britain's Got Talent, little over a fortnight after she was in a critical condition in hospital.
Bumped-up insurance claims 'surge'
Exaggerated home insurance claims have surged in the last year amid the tough economic backdrop, research has suggested.
Not time to resign, says Lansley
Andrew Lansley has brushed off suggestions that he should sacrifice himself to ensure the survival of the coalition's controversial NHS reforms.
Man held after restaurant stand-off
A 38-year-old man is in custody after being arrested following an eight-hour stand-off with armed police at an Italian restaurant in Glasgow city centre.
'Nuclear' accusations dismissed
Britain has dismissed claims that it was "militarising" the Falklands dispute by deploying nuclear weapons nearby.
Comment
Out in the Field with Herald Reporter Richard Morris: Heavy snow? You’re kidding!
WITH usual columnist Annemarie Field on holiday, Herald reporter Richard Morris takes over her ‘Out in the Field’ column for one week only. He promises not to mention the roadworks on Kings Road...
1 commentHerald Opinion: Improvements for cyclists shouldn’t be made at the expense of existing road-users
AS THE price of petrol continues to soar it’s hardly surprising that more people are, literally, getting on their bike to save a few pennies.
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Eastbourne Life with Graham Walker: Little or snow chance of crime
“Snow!” shouted my oldest son a few minutes after he woke up on Sunday morning. Within fifteen minutes, and before I can drink my first cup of coffee, the two boys are dressed and ready to go sledging. They charge out the door towards the Downs with their two sleighs. One sleigh is wooden and traditional, a relic of my wife’s childhood and the other a standard issue shiny red plastic model. The boys would fight over the wooden sleigh except that the plastic one is much lighter and my youngest son usually settles for it without complaint.
2 commentsSomething to Say with Keith Newbery: Not a veto... at best, an opt-out
Six weeks ago this column, in its humble and unassuming way, suggested David Cameron’s claim to have exercised a veto over the latest European treaty was not only delusional but a complete fallacy.
Pause for Thought with Ray Dadswell: Remember the elderly
“We are not asking for donations, says Bryan Bladon, recently-appointed chairman of Parche, Pastoral Action in Residential Care Homes for the Elderly.
Letters
Devastated by this horrific act
TO THE man or woman driving at speed down Hartfield Road in a blue people carrier, at 1.15pm on Friday, February 3 – thank you.
Early guidance to help drivers?
REGARDING Annemarie Field’s comment on the road markings in Kings Drive (last Friday’s Herald) not being fully complied with, it should be noted the common way of referring to such guidance is with the addition of a sign advising motorists to ‘get in the correct lane’ so those who aren’t quite so capable behind the wheel will have a better chance to receive the guidance they shouldn’t need.
1 commentTony influenced my theatrical career
I WAS saddened to read of the death of Antony Linford in last week’s Herald (February 3).
Can anyone help on headstone?
IN Manor Gardens in Old Town, and fairly close to the 18th century Manor House, there is a single headstone in the grounds and among the trees with the plain inscription, Duke, and with the date February 7, 1912.
Business News
The Business Coach with Laura Murphy: Olympic chaos...
Question: “With the Olympics this summer I’m not sure what to do about the disruption this is bound to cause the business. How can I best alleviate any problems? ” Tom
Trading Standard Information and Advice: Time to take action against scams
Help us to take action against scams by handing in the scam mailings that you receive.
Creditors unlikely to get money from failed business
EASTBOURNE businesses, owed money by a company fronted by a Conservative councillor which folded, have been told they are not likely to receive any of their money back.
The Business Coach with Laura Murphy: “To train or not to train”
Question: “I keep on being pressured to run an out of office training day. With money so tight I’m not sure if this is the best thing to do.” Dan
Trading Standards Information and Advice: Watch out for iPad Scam
Consumers are being misled into paying for ipads online that arrive either broken, un-usable or in some cases don’t arrive at all.
Politics
Nick Clegg visits Eastbourne for Lib Dem seminar
EASTBOURNE became the centre of the UK political circus as high-ranking Lib Dems, television news crews and the Deputy Prime Minister descended on the town for a seminar by the sea.
2 commentsSeaford: Councillor resigns over higher tax row
A TOWN councillor has quit after his colleagues voted for an increase in council tax.
6 commentsReport highlights role of colleges in helping jobless
A REPORT on the role of colleges in helping unemployed people back into work was launched by this week by the MP for Eastbourne.
Life in the European Parliament with MEP Peter Skinner: Keep that motor running
Over the past few months a new campaign has been revving up and getting into gear.
Eastbourne MP backs pub industry inquiry
EASTBOURNE MP Stephen Lloyd MP has spoken out against the government’s plan to reform the pub industry.
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Features
Feature: One woman’s tale of living with the legacy of cancer
A HAILSHAM mother-of-three is supporting Macmillan Cancer Support’s Cancer Talk Week.
Education: ‘Every student is important to us’
THE head of the town’s main sixth form college has hailed 2011 as an “excellent” year for her pupils and staff.
Celebrity interview: Anton Du Beke talks to the Herald
THE KING and queen of ballroom will be in town next month with what is expected to be their fourth sell-out UK tour.
Show Biz
Elton seeks advice on raising son
Sir Elton John and David Furnish have sought tips from counsellors because they worry their son could be "stigmatised" being brought up by two famous fathers.
Lester talks about Hustle ending
Adrian Lester has admitted he isn't upset about his TV show Hustle coming to an end.
Sandra Bullock: I'm more picky now
Sandra Bullock has decided to be more picky when it comes to film roles.
Pregnant Stacey Solomon in a pickle
Stacey Solomon shows off her growing baby bump and reveals her cravings have left her in a pickle.
Obama boosts Homeland's popularity
Damian Lewis has claimed Barack Obama is a huge fan of his terrorist drama Homeland.
Health
Seaford MP and councillor fight for more NHS investment
SEAFORD MP Norman Baker has joined ranks with a county councillor in a bid to see changes to the town’s health services.
Norovirus outbreak shuts three wards at Eastbourne DGH
A HOSPITAL bug has shut three wards at the DGH and left 29 patients with sickness and diarrhoea.
Heart disease figures for the region revealed
MORE than 150 people die in Eastbourne every year because of coronary heart disease.
Information request reveals serious errors of NHS staff
BUNGLING NHS staff removed incorrect teeth and carried out a biopsy on the wrong part of a patient’s body as part of a catalogue of errors in 2010 and 2011.
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Feature: One woman’s tale of living with the legacy of cancer
A HAILSHAM mother-of-three is supporting Macmillan Cancer Support’s Cancer Talk Week.
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