Covid-19 infections are picking up again, though not at a rate that looks like threatening Christmas. But precautions seem advisable in crowded places and on public transport, as does getting the autumn booster for those who are eligible. Meanwhile health experts have voiced concerns about the government’s vaccine policy. Text by Nick Terdre, research and graphics by Russell Hall.
A fresh and redesigned website has been launched by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust to support those living with mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity conditions.
There have been regular days of action by UK postal workers since August. Even though it’s tucked away from passers-by, the depot in Drury Lane on the Ponswood industrial estate has had an active picket line every strike day – come rain or shine (and there’s been a lot of days of rain). As we enter December, there’s still no offer on the table that is acceptable to these essential workers. Seven days of strike action are planned between now and Christmas. HOT’s Erica Smith interviewed a long-standing local postal worker to find out why our posties are holding out for a better deal.
A Palestinian feast last weekend raised a whopping £1600 to help the support the health needs of an impoverished fishing community in Gaza, Palestine. Katy Colley writes.
On 6 December, Divest East Sussex and friends will be back in Lewes, staging a tug of war between fossil fuels and climate action outside County Hall to coincide with East Sussex County Council (ESCC)’s next big meeting. Gabriel Carlyle from Divest East Sussex explains why.
Sea Change Sussex and its stalled Queensway Gateway Road project find themselves in the spotlight in another forum after East Sussex County Council’s scrutiny committee decided to put them on their work programme. Nick Terdre reports.
There were plenty of bargains for sale when Hastings’ Old Town Churches held their Christmas Fair on Saturday Nov 19). Linda Foy writes. Images Colin Foy.
Has this year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup inspired you to give rugby a go? Active Hastings are encouraging girls aged 5 to 18 to give rugby a try at Hastings and Bexhill RFC!
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