Local News
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.
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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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.
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New home opens for troubled youngsters
A multi-million pound state of the art children’s home, said to be one of the most modern, secure facilities in the country, has opened its doors in Hailsham.
Behind 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.
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
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
Canet: New York too clean for film
Guillaume Canet has revealed he had to bring in truck loads of rubbish to dump on the streets of New York for his latest movie, as the city was just too clean and tidy.
Stones' Micks reunited in the park
The Rolling Stones' return to Hyde Park will see them team up with former guitarist Mick Taylor, but there will be no reappearance of the white dress Mick Jagger wore at the original 1969 gig because he has lost it.
Osbourne returns to X Factor panel
TV bosses have finally confirmed that Sharon Osbourne will return to The X Factor judging panel to replace Tulisa Contostavlos.
X Factor musical - I Can't Sing!
The name of the new X Factor musical has been announced - I Can't Sing!
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.
Ellery, 66, set for New York swim
A 66-year-old swimming coach from Surrey will be hoping to make a splash in New York City to raise money for Alzheimer's Research UK.
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.
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
Nissan in safety recall on Micras
Motor company Nissan is recalling thousands of cars in the UK due to a potential steering wheel problem.
Eight held over family fire deaths
Eight people have been arrested by police investigating an arson attack that left eight members of the same family dead more than a decade ago.
Holiday weather warms up - a bit
Warmer weather will make a welcome return over the bank holiday weekend.
Call for child abduction UK 'hub'
Experts are calling for better recording and sharing of information to help tackle child abduction in the UK.
Dog attack boy, two, has surgery
A two-year-old boy has undergone surgery on his face after he was savaged by a family dog.
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Thursday 23 May 2013
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