It’s a year since a St Leonards couple became the owners of a popular 79 acre tourist attraction just a few miles from their home town and they’ve got big plans for its future. Donna Bull and Ray Grant have invested heavily to boost Sharnfold Farm, situated at Stone Cross between Hailsham and Eastbourne. They’ve totally […]
Julia Chapman has been confirmed as Sussex new Deputy Chief Constable. DCC Chapman joined Sussex Police from Kent in 2019 as the Assistant Chief Constable for local policing, her appointment was announced by Chief Constable Jo Shiner, who formerly held the role. Speaking about her promotion, DCC Chapman said: “I am immensely proud to have […]
On Saturday (August 1st) a small group of friends will be walking the 15 miles from Eastbourne Pier to Hastings Pier to raise money to buy a new wheelchair for their disabled friend Esther Fox. Esther once said of her wheelchair: “When we are sitting we are all the same, when we move some use […]
Breads and other baked goods, normally supplied only to top London establishments, including the Houses of Parliament, The Ritz and the Savoy are now available on Hastings Pier. The local foodie community and visitors to Hastings Pier will be delighted to learn that at Frankonia Hastings they are now able to enjoy fabulous tasty treats. Surrey-based independent […]
A second man has been arrested as police continue their investigations into the shooting of a 65-year-old cyclist earlier this month. The victim, who was hit by a ball bearing fired from a BB gun remains in a serious but stable condition in the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton – he sustained serious head […]
Five men have been arrested in connection with an incident in Deepdene Gardens, Hastings. It follows a report of threats made and an attempted arson at an address in the street, which was reported to police around 4.22am today (Saturday July 25th). A number of specialist officers were deployed to the scene and the road […]
Lifeguards are patrolling St Leonards beach again as the summer season – belatedly – gets underway. “Having the lifeguards in position on this popular section of beach is essential, to ensure the safety of residents and visitors while they enjoy the warmer weather,” said a spokesman for Hastings Borough Council. Last weekend on their first […]
On Monday we asked Hastings Borough Council (HBC) if they would put up a councillor, preferably Council Leader Kim Forward, for a video interview surrounding the issues raised by local people over the setting up of a Covid-19 testing station on The Stade over the weekend. We were told that neither Ms Forward or her […]
Couples whose big days were on hold due to the Covid-19 pandemic will have reason to celebrate as weddings and civil partnerships in East Sussex are set to resume as from today. Many couples though are still planning to wait until next year. Kate Tym one half of the award-winning independent celebrat team Kate and […]
