Outstanding NHS staff providing mental health and learning disability services in Sussex and Hampshire were recognised for their exceptional work at a special virtual awards ceremony on 3 March 2022 – and were joined by some famous faces lending their support.
When did you last see a greenfinch in Hastings? Probably a while ago – sightings are getting rarer as the population is in serious decline. David Campbell, bird recorder for the Sussex Ornithological Society, said, “Ten years ago we saw greenfinches much more often, but now the numbers have declined by 65% in the south-east.” As climate change causes the Earth to heat up bird diseases will occur more frequently. This article describes how a parasitic bird disease, Trichomonosis and a virus, bird flu, has affected bird species. Richard Price reports.
Jo Persaud, owner of the Old Town community’s shop, at 28-30 The Bourne, tells HOT’s Chandra Masoliver about the threat to its survival.
Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine is both appalling and sickening says Sam Davey. Meanwhile, Erica Smith has been finding out the best ways to donate money or items needed by refugees from Ukraine.
Following the recent article here on the newbuild restaurant proposals, Hastings Borough Council (HBC) alleged a ‘misleading and inaccurate headline and article’. A detailed comment was published that resisted the charge. Bernard McGinley takes another look. When is a lift not a lift?
The Hastings and St Leonards Dementia Action Alliance (HSLDAA) is a small charity that is seeking to make Hastings and St Leonards more dementia friendly. Raising awareness and understanding of dementia can help those living with the condition, along with their carers, to confidently live their daily lives. HOT’s Lauris Morgan-Griffiths was interested to find out more.
Faced with the dumping of raw sewage in the sea by Southern Water, and the Environment Agency’s inadequate testing regime, Hastings and St Leonards Clean Water Action have launched a crowdfunder to pay for independent tests in the winter months. HOT’s Chris Connelley dips his toe into murky waters.
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