Local News
Top doctors at DGH claim paediatric service is unsafe
Top doctors at the DGH have said changes to the paediatric service are unsafe for children and it is at risk of catastrophies and serious failure.
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.
2 commentsThree car collision in Hailsham
A motorist was taken to hospital after a three car collision in Hailsham yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon.
Facelift planned for the Long Man of Wilmington
The iconic Long Man of Wilmington is to be given a facelift by local scouts next month.
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.
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
Graham: More sexy sirens please
Heather Graham has revealed she is going to make her own film about women's sex lives, as she aims to change the perception of women in the film industry.
Keith Richards' 50 yr library fine
Keith Richards reportedly owes thousands of pounds in library fines for overdue books dating back 50 years.
Lopez, Lovato to perform on BGT
Jennifer Lopez and Demi Lovato are amongst the guest stars who will perform on Britain's Got Talent.
Dannii called Kylie's ugly sister
Dannii Minogue has said she doesn't know how she coped with being called Kylie's "ugly-a** sister".
George Michael "making progress"
George Michael is still in hospital after his car accident but is "making good progress".
Regional News
Women's night walk raises £96,000
More than 750 women took part in a 10-mile walk from midnight until dawn in Eastbourne, raising £96,000 for a children's hospice.
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.
Oxford high on destination list
Oxford has come seventh in the most-visited destinations made to the UK last year, according to latest figures.
Dad takes on Kilimanjaro challenge
A Hampshire father-of-three is preparing to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds for Alzheimer's Research UK after his mother was diagnosed with dementia.
National News
Osbourne returns to X Factor panel
TV bosses have finally confirmed Sharon Osbourne will return to The X Factor judging panel to replace Tulisa Contostavlos.
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.
UK 'still a long way from recovery'
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has put pressure on George Osborne to change economic course in a critical assessment of the state of the British economy.
Child killer gagging order lifted
The High Court has overturned an order granting anonymity to a killer who committed "exceptionally horrific crimes".
Bridger admits military past lies
The former slaughterhouse worker accused of abducting and murdering schoolgirl April Jones in a "sexually motivated" attack has admitted to a jury that he lied about having a military past.
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Wednesday 22 May 2013
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