THE rainbow flag is flying in East Sussex as council, police and fire service representatives pledge their support to this year’s Brighton Pride.
Cllr Michael Ensor, chairman of East Sussex County Council, raised the flag in a ceremony at County Hall, in Lewes, ahead of this year’s Pride celebrations, which kick off this weekend. Continue reading
A FRESH batch of First World War newspapers has been published online to mark the second anniversary of a project commemorating East Sussex’s role in the conflict.
East Sussex County Council’s First World War project launched on August 4 2014 – the 100th anniversary of Britain’s entry into the war. Continue reading
CHANGES to opening hours at libraries across the county will be discussed by council leaders next week.
East Sussex County Council’s Cabinet will meet on Tuesday, July 19 to decide whether to agree revised opening hours which could save the authority around £500,000 per year. Continue reading
A WAR hero from Eastbourne who lost his life in ‘The Day that Sussex Died’ during the First World War has been commemorated in his home town.
Nelson Carter, who was awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery at the Battle of the Boar’s Head, died aged 29 in June 1916 when he was shot while rescuing wounded men. Continue reading
