Latest Headlines from the Bexhill Observer
- Connie receives award for twenty five years' serviceTHE BEXHILL branch of the British Heart Foundation Fundraisers held their annual lunch at The Wheatsheaf, Little Common.
- Lib dems support charity teaBEXHILL and Battle Liberal Democrat Prospective Parliamentary Candidate Mary Varrall enjoyed a'Tea with Alice' event hosted by Bexhill's That's Amore restauran
- Chance to be Carnival QueenThe chance to be Bexhill's Carnival Queen is there for the taking - or Junior Princess for girls who are younger.
- Warning delay may derail link roadFURTHER delays in a decision over the controversial £100m Bexhill to Hastings Link Road have nothing to do with East Sussex County Council, the authority's head claims.
- Wider vote at Bexhill Town ForumChange is in the air at Bexhill Town Forum.
- Public consultation halts train operator's propsals"POWERFUL public consultation" has been stated as the main reason why Southern Railway has decided NOT to implement proposed East Coastway timetable changes.
- Charity Giant Easter Egg rafflesTHE PRE-EASTER roll-out of Giant Easter Eggs has begun as Bexhill Lions Club distribute a mountain of eggs to various establishments in the local area for their annual Easter
- MCAT warning to parentsBexhill's parents are being warned to watch out for signs their children are taking MCAT.
- Pebsham youths hot for Chill ZoneYOUNG people in Pebsham are celebrating the launch of a youth club which will give them somewhere to meet and to enjoy a host of boredom-banishing activities.
- Dinosaur gallery on the cardsA NEW dinosaur gallery is among the objectives identified in recently-extended Bexhill Museum's new Forward Plan.
- Friends league spends £98k on hospital equipmentPOWER tools needed for joint replacement surgery have to be sent from the Conquest Hospital at Hastings to a central sterilising plant at Eastbourne.
- Glyne Gap is top of the classPupils and staff at Glyne Gap School are celebrating after education inspectors gave it top marks in their latest report.
- Lit cigarette leads to kitchen blazeA lit cigarette caused a kitchen to go up in flames at the weekend.
- Rother residents face tax bill hikeResidents in Rother will see their council tax bill rise by almost three per cent from this month.
- Rother residents invited to have their say on crimeROTHER residents are being invited to have their say on crime and safety in the neighbourhood.
- Beauticians take on new AGE apprenticeBEXHILL Beauticians, The Beauty Haven have become the first business in the area to take on an apprentice using the new AGE scheme.
- Reaction to seafront shelters questionnaireThe majority of people asked whether they liked the new seafront shelter designs were not in favour according to campaigners.
- Bexhill police recognised at award ceremonyFOURTEEN police officers based at Bexhill police station have received awards for their outstanding contributions to police work at an award ceremony held at Eastbourne.
- Police appeal for informationon on ticket scam manSUSSEX police have released images of a man wanted in connection with the Magnitude Events online ticketing scam.
- Global Rock Challenge for young performers70 STUDENTS from Bexhill High School will be taking part in Global Rock Challenge next week.
- Ninestiles support at Bexhill HighTHE private education company brought in to support Year 11 students at Bexhill High School says it is "very impressed" by what it has seen.
- Driver flees through window in road rage incidentA TERRIFIED driver was forced to flee from his car after being threatened in a road rage incident in De La Warr Road, Bexhill, on Thursday morning.
- Police swoop on homes in drugs raidPOLICE raided three addresses in Bexhill and one in Hastings earlier this week as part of an ongoing operation to combat drug dealing and money laundering.
- Herbrand Walk clamper is jailedOne of the clampers at Herbrand Walk received nine months' imprisonment for dangerous driving.
- Mayor's charity ballThe Mayor's charity ball will be held on Saturday March 20 to raise funds for the Irvine Unit at Bexhill Hospital.
- Fairtrade success from field to tableFairtrade Fortnight has been all about encouraging young and old to change their ways and show support for the people of developing countries.
- Citizenship Ceremony at Bexhill HighBEXHILL High School has been chosen as the venue for the next Citizenship Ceremony to be held on Wednesday afternoon (March 10).
- Windsurfers slam plan to 'ban' water sportsWindsurfers have hit out at council plans to 'ban' water sports along Bexhill seafront.
- Tai Chi group barred from Bexhill church hallAn exercise class has been left high and dry following a church minister's sudden decision to oust its members.
- Old Town crashThe Old Town was closed to traffic when two cars collided at the High Street junction with Holliers Hill.