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Kids invited to grow their imagination with the Summer Reading Challenge

cartoon drawings of children playing in a gardenCHILDREN across the county are being encouraged to uncover stories that celebrate the connection between storytelling and nature as they take on the Summer Reading Challenge.

East Sussex libraries are calling on children aged four to 11 to read six books over the summer months as part of The Reading Agency’s Story Garden Summer Reading Challenge 2025.

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This entry was posted in Featured, Libraries on July 4, 2025 by saffronp.

Company director handed suspended prison sentence

3D_Judges_GavelA COMPANY director who duped investors into paying out thousands of pounds and refused to refund them has been handed a suspended prison sentence.

Ian Simpson, 57, of London Road, Hailsham, was given a 20 month custodial sentence, suspended for two years, when he appeared at Lewes Crown Court on Wednesday, December 21. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Trading Standards on January 9, 2017 by karenb.

Trees to be removed as construction work continues

Beach.jpgTREES along a busy footpath in Eastbourne town centre are to be removed to ensure pedestrian safety during major construction work.

Work on the Eastbourne Arndale Centre extension resumes this month with hoarding being erected and the northern footpath in Terminus Road being closed. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Roads, Transport and Environment on January 6, 2017 by karenb.

Wood burner warning for a safe and warm Christmas

County Hall webRESIDENTS looking to bring a festive feel to their homes with a wood burner this Christmas are being urged to stay safe.

East Sussex Trading Standards are encouraging people to check their wood burners before using them after they received a number of complaints about badly installed equipment. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Trading Standards on December 21, 2016 by karenb.

Rogue builder behind bars for roofing con

William Jones TS (web)A ROGUE builder who tricked elderly residents into paying large sums of money for unnecessary work has been jailed for 16 months.

William Jones (pictured), of Butts Field, Hailsham, conned three victims into paying a total of £25,850 for work to their roofs between March and May 2016. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Trading Standards on December 20, 2016 by karenb.

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