The lowdown in Sussex and Beyond
Variety and diversity are the watchwords for the Anima Event at the Brockenhurst Community Centre New Forest on Saturday 30 September. This is most certainly true of the elements gathered together for the art exhibition which is an integral part of the event. Digital artist Paul Windridge Paul works in moving image and sound. He is a […]
Thameslink, operated by Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) between Bedford, Brighton, Wimbledon, Sutton and Sevenoaks, has reached a major milestone in its transformation of the railway by replacing the last of the 29-year-old Class 319 train fleet with modern Class 700 trains. On Sunday 27 August, units 319217 and 319435 were coupled together as an eight […]
With the investigation into the gas cloud that hit the East Sussex coastline on Sunday (August 28) now focusing predominantly on the possibility of a ship as a source, Sussex Police involvement is now only in support of other agencies. The Environment Agency, who look into onshore sources, has said that to date they have […]
1.6 million patients across Sussex will benefit from faster treatment and diagnosis thanks to health professionals being able to quickly share critical patient information more rapidly, following a new five-year multi-million pound contract with BT. BT has struck a deal with the East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust on behalf of NHS organisations in Sussex which […]
A drug-development company based at a University of Sussex business-incubation hub is to float on the London Stock Exchange. Destiny Pharma is aiming to raise more than £10 million by floating on the Stock Exchange’s Alternative Investment Market (AIM) next month. If it succeeds, this will be the second time in the history of the […]
This video shows the moment an experienced motorcyclist is tragically killed after pulling a wheelie and crashing near Goodwood in Chichester. The footage, taken from the rider’s camera fitted to his Suzuki, has been released with the support of his family to highlight the risks and the impact of antisocial riding. It has been issued […]
Fire crews from Shoreham are inviting you in for an exclusive look behind the scenes at their upcoming Open Day. The event will run from 10am-3pm on Saturday 9thSeptember. This is a great opportunity for the public to find out more about their local fire station, what the role of a professional firefighter involves and […]
Around 150 people sought medical treatment and hundreds more are believed to have been affected by an unknown gas cloud that hit the East Sussex coast on Sunday (August 27). The first reports of a ‘haze’ coming in from the sea were received from Birling Gap, between Eastbourne and Seaford, just before 5pm. People reported irritation […]
The challenge runs until Saturday 16 September and has a new twist for adults called Read3 – when adults read three books, they are entered into a competition to win an iPad. Children are being challenged to solve a mystery at their local library with the ‘Animal Agents’ gang. Each time they complete a book, […]
A by-election has been called for the Haywards Heath Franklands Ward following the resignation of Councillor Jed Dwight from Haywards Heath Town Council. The by-election, which will be held on Thursday 19 October 2017, only concerns registered electors in the Haywards Heath Franklands electoral area; residents living in other areas of Mid Sussex are not […]