British Gas and the Post Office have announced another round of its successful money and energy advice pop-ups. Erica Smith recommends that anyone struggling with paying their energy bills should visit the Post Office in London Road for a free money and energy advice consultation on Tuesday 7 March.
The following article by Merlin Betts appeared in Hastings Independent Press (February 27, 2023) and is reposted here with kind permission of the author.
The Covid-19 virus is a killer — so far some 6.9m people have lost their lives to it, either directly or indirectly. At a local level the number of Covid-related deaths varies quite widely, as the first analysis yet made public shows. Text by Nick Terdre, research and graphics by Russell Hall.
HOT’s Paul Way-Rider takes a look at some of the shows coming up in March and April at the White Rock Theatre.
As the cost of living crisis continues to grip, East Sussex County Council is urging families to check if they are eligible for help to buy milk and food through the NHS Healthy Start initiative. Nick Terdre reports.
On Monday (20 February) Rother District Council followed Hastings Borough Council in voting to send ‘strong message’ to East Sussex County Council over local pension investments. Gabriel Carlyle reports.
The greenfield site known as ‘Land adjacent to 777 The Ridge’ (near Baldslow Post Office) was to have 50 housing units put on it. Then it became 67. Now it’s 71 proposed dwellings. Meanwhile, the requirement for affordable housing as a share of that went from 40% to zero. Bernard McGinley reports, and wonders about the roles of members and officers in decision-making. The photos were all taken from public places.
Extinction Rebellion are best known for their campaign to bring home the importance of combatting climate change. But our future is also threatened by the loss of biodiversity, and the two crises are inextricably linked. Richard Price talked to local XR scientist Jane Ripley-Neale about the struggle get government take biodiversity loss seriously.
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