The lowdown in Sussex and Beyond
Police have released CCTV images of a charity shop theft suspect. Officers are keen to identify the woman in these images in connection with the incident at the East Sussex Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance Service (WRAS) store in Terminus Road, Eastbourne, on Monday 15 October. A number of clothes to the total value of £32.50 were […]
Students have voted the University of Sussex best for political scene and nightlife in a new survey of British universities. Which? University’s annual student survey, published today (Friday 19 October), asked more than 5,000 students across the country what they love about their university. The University of Sussex impressed students with the diversity of opinions […]
A support worker from Chichester is taking on the challenge of walking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru to raise money for adults with learning disabilities and mental health difficulties. Laura Stapleton works as a Senior Support Worker at the Selden Centre in Worthing, an assessment and treatment unit for adults with learning […]
NHS staff will be able to call on volunteer 4×4 drivers in the event of severe weather this winter thanks to a new partnership with Sussex 4×4 Response. Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, which provides specialist mental health and learning disability services to all ages in Sussex as well as services for children and young […]
An innovative project to make it easier for dentists to promote sugar reduction and healthier diets among their patients has been recognised at a national awards ceremony. West Sussex County Council’s Public Health team were crowned national award winners at the Public Health England (PHE) Conference in Warwick for the West Sussex Sugar Smart Dental […]
The Chairman’s Charity Big Band concert was a sell-out success at Clair Hall on Sunday 14 October 2018. Hosted by Councillor Bruce Forbes, Chairman of Mid Sussex District Council, the concert raised a fabulous £3,305 in support of local charity Sullivan’s Heroes. The 17 piece ConChord Big Band orchestra and singers stunningly recreated the sound […]
Action is being taken to replace ageing traffic lights in Rustington village centre. The equipment at The Street/Ash Lane/Broadmark Lane crossroads is obsolete. It will be replaced with the latest LED technology to improve the traffic signals’ reliability, reduce maintenance and save energy. A West Sussex Highways spokesperson said: “The current lights are obsolete, so […]
Students have voted the University of Sussex best for political scene and nightlife in a new survey of British universities. Which? University’s annual student survey, published today (Friday 19 October), asked more than 5,000 students across the country what they love about their university. The University of Sussex impressed students with the diversity of opinions […]
The latest set of students taking part in West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service’s FireBreak programme have graduated at Shoreham Fire Station. A Pass Out Parade took place at the station last Friday afternoon (12 October) with family, friends and instructors of the graduates watching them take part. The students have completed a week of […]