Eastbourne secures £1.5m to tackle rough sleeping as 29 people found sleeping on streets
Eastbourne Borough Council has been awarded more than £1.5 million over three years to help prevent and reduce rough sleeping in the town. The funding will support a new rough…
Reform UK donation row escalates as Electoral Commission contacts Met Police
The Electoral Commission has confirmed it is in contact with the Metropolitan Police over allegations surrounding Reform UK’s political funding following a Channel 4 undercover investigation. The development marks a…
Legal group threatens action against HMRC over alleged tariff-free Israeli settlement imports
A non-profit legal organisation has threatened to take HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to court, alleging that agricultural goods produced in Israeli settlements are being imported into the UK while…
Wealden families can still apply for £50 back-to-school payment as schools return and here’s how
Wealden families have days left to claim £50 back-to-school payment Families across Wealden can still apply for financial support towards the cost of sending their children back to school, with…
Eastbourne MP calls for trust-wide NHS investigation following bullying and harassment allegations
Eastbourne MP Josh Babarinde has called for an investigation into allegations of bullying, harassment and discrimination at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust to be expanded across the entire organisation. The…
Macron arrives at Downing Street for talks with Prime Minister Andy Burnham
French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived at 10 Downing Street today for talks with Prime Minister Andy Burnham, as the UK and France look to strengthen cooperation on migration, defence…
Home Office to apply directly to Housing Secretary for planning permission to keep Crowborough Camp open
The Home Office is to apply directly to the Secretary of State for Housing for planning permission to continue using Crowborough Army Camp as asylum accommodation. The move means Wealden…
PM Andy Burnham REFUSES to Rule Out Further Tax Rises
Andy Burnham has faced his first Prime Minister’s Questions as Prime Minister, coming under pressure from Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch and Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey. The new Prime…
Fake 10 Downing Street Booking.com listing exposes security concerns
A bogus listing for 10 Downing Street was created on Booking.com, with consumer watchdog Which? warning that the incident highlights serious weaknesses in the platform’s fraud protections. Researchers from Which?…
Eastbourne Pier evacuated after fire breaks out at landmark attraction
Eastbourne Pier was evacuated on Sunday after a fire broke out at the popular seafront attraction. Firefighters were called to the pier at around 10.24am on Sunday, August 30, following…