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Summer Reading Challenge volunteers wanted
THE EAST Sussex Library Service is looking for volunteers to help with this year’s Summer Reading Challenge.
Volunteers are needed across the county’s libraries to encourage children to take part in the Summer Reading Challenge which aims to keep youngsters reading during the long summer holidays. Continue reading
Demolition makes way for state-of-the-art youth hub
A NEW purpose- built, accessible and energy efficient youth centre has moved a step closer to becoming a reality with the demolition of the original Heathfield facility.
The demolition will make way for a spacious two-storey youth centre on the High Street that will serve the needs of the community for years to come. Continue reading
#FosteringMoments shared in awareness fortnight
THE moments that have mattered the most to foster families and children in care across East Sussex will be highlighted as part of Foster Care Fortnight.
East Sussex County Council has launched a social media campaign to support The Fostering Network’s annual awareness campaign, sharing the experiences of those involved in fostering. Continue reading
Rogue builder to pay back £16k or face more jail time
A ROGUE builder who conned a 91-year-old man into paying for unnecessary work to his home has been ordered to pay back more than £16,000 or face more jail time.
William Henry Jones, previously of Butts Field, Hailsham, was sentenced to 34 months in prison last year after admitting tricking his victim into paying more than £13,000 for unnecessary and poor-quality work on the roof of his Eastbourne home. Continue reading



