Latest Headlines from the Bexhill Observer
- Thousands to be spent on hospital equipmentA LARGE model eyeball gracing the top table captured the attention of committee members of the League of Friends of Bexhill Hospital, writes John Dowling.
- Mum's crossing plea to motoristsA SHAKEN mother is pleading for motorists to slow down on a zebra crossing next to a primary school.
- Cinema relocates to former churchABANDONED pews, once lined with worshippers, are being filled again with devotees of a different kind.
- Serving other people was a way of life for Charles BrookesTO accomplish much over a wide range of endeavour and do all of it with an ever-present smile and an easy-going manner is a rare achievement.
- Museum costume gallery hosting "white" collectionFASHION students from Sussex Downs College, Eastbourne, working for an Art and Design BTEC National Diploma are exhibiting their work in the costume gallery at Bexhill Museum
- Have your say on fire and rescue serviceEAST Sussex Fire Authority is asking people for their views on proposed changes in the way fire and rescue services will be provided in Rother, Wealden and Lewes.
- Duo's key role in X-Men movieA BEXHILL business has literally played a key role in the fortunes of the next X-Men movie - by rejuvenating a 1930s German typewriter considered vital as a prop.
- MP meets local Rethink charity campaigner at House of CommonsA MEETING recently took place in the House of Commons between Bexhill and Battle MP Greg Barker, and Andrew Voyce, local representative of National mental health charity Rethi
- Observer couple scoop cash prizeAMAZED readers scooped a £1,000 cash prize after rescuing Observer tokens from their recycling bin.
- Minister mourned by wide circle of friendsA WIDE circle of friends have paid tribute to IT expert and community fund-raiser Lawrence Wharton following his death at 58.
- Police appeal for witnesses to bike theftPOLICE are appealing for witnesses after callous thieves stole an elderly gent's bike for the third time.
- Primary school enjoyed top Ofsted reportAS schools break up for the summer holidays, one Bexhill primary is doing so with an extra spring in its step.
- Tea room closure blow for east end of seafrontA TEA rooms offering the only visitor accommodation at the east end of Bexhill seafront is to close.
- Local insurers make final donation to charity of the yearBEXHILL-based insurers Hastings Direct made a final donation of £4,100 to its charity of the year - the Sussex Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (SASBAH).
- Pavilion plays host to lively political debateFOR an hour last week, Bexhill found itself at the centre of the country's political cut and thrust.
- NHS Health Check Bus successTHE NHS Health Check Bus has proved to be a resounding success with over 3,000 people getting on board for free health advice.
- Robbed BlindA charity shop in St Leonards Road was broken into and robbed of £2,000 worth of donated goods.
- Pets at Home launch free summer workshops for kidsBEXHILL'S PETS at Home have launched a range of free workshops to help keep the kids entertained throughout the summer holidays.
- Charity real ale and music festivalA CHARITY Real Ale and Music Festival is to be held at Ninfield's Blacksmiths Inn in August.
- Veterans send off £3,000 plus to Help For HeroesA concerted fundraising effort has paid dividends for Bexhill-on-Sea Veteran's Association.
- Success for 'Heal Our Land' concertHUNDREDS of local residents turned out to celebrate the "Heal Our Land" prayer concert held at Beulah Baptist church on 10 July.
- Bexhill FM - the talentBexhill FM delivered another legendary week of broadcasting thanks to the efforts and invention of its 2010 team.
- St Richards sporting gloryThis has been a successful month on track and field at St. Richard's Catholic College.
- Rope rescue team busy weekendThree Bexhill firefighters trained in rope rescue played their part in a dramatic rescue on Friday night.
- School fete weathers early downpourA FALCONRY display helped a primary school fair soar to new heights at the weekend.
- Sutton Place scores with second feteNEIGHBOURS raised £363 by throwing a residents fun day at the weekend.
- Bexhill's big lunch leads street party atmosphereBEXHILL joined a nationwide Big Lunch at the weekend with a street party style feast outside St Barnabas' Church in Sea Road.
- Open Gardens "most successful ever" for HospiceGREEN-FINGERED supporters of St Michael's Hospice raised a huge £5,602 with their recent open gardens.
- Judging heats up for Bexhill in BloomTWO more sets of judges have cast a critical eye over Bexhill's finest blooms as the battle for a coveted plaque heats up.
- Film theme set to inspire Bexhill CarnivalBEXHILL will break out the bunting and party tomorrow (Saturday) when it stages its annual carnival parade.