Archive - Wednesday, 8 April 2020

Harry Holder
HOLDER Harry 'Faithe' Passed away peacefully on 28/3/2020, aged 80. Much loved Husband of Joyce. Loving Father of Julia and Rachael. He will be sadly missed by all of his family and many friends. If desired, donations can be made to Action for Pulmonary…
Richard (Dick) Jago
JAGO Richard (Dick) Passed away peacefully on 1st April 2020, after a short illness, aged 90 years. A wonderful Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad. Loved and respected, now reunited with his dear Wife, Betty. A Celebration of Richard's life is being planned…
Grace Helen Szymik
SZYMIK Grace Helen Passed away peacefully after a long illness on 28th March 2020, aged 88. Much loved Wife of the late Alfred. Loving Mother of Robert and caring Grandmother. She will be very sadly missed by all her family. Sadly, due to social…
Harold Gordon (Jim) Stedman
STEDMAN Harold Gordon (Jim) Peacefully on 3rd April 2020 aged 97 years at Caer Gwent Care Home Worthing. Dearly loved Husband of the late Muriel, much loved Father of Mervyn and David, a dear Father-in-Law of Sally and Jill and Grandpa to Russell, Kevin…
May Ruth Ralph
Mrs May Ruth Ralph 26.08.30 - 27.03.20 May passed peacefully in her sleep after facing death with courage 'I will not be disheartened ' No flowers permitted. Donations to Martlets Hospice appreciated.
Jean Van Nimwegen
VAN NIMWEGEN Jean Passed away peacefully at home on 1st April 2020, aged 78 years. Beloved Wife of Hans. Funeral service for the close family will take place at the H D Tribe Shoreham Chapel on Thursday 16th April followed by burial. Donations in Jean's…
Coronavirus: Albion In The Community staff placed on furlough
Albion In The Community are set to furlough some of their staff.
Care home crisis: 'The inaction is criminal' says MP as FIFTH home is struck by coronavirus
THERE are demands to tighten up how agency workers operate as coronavirus strikes a fifth care home.
Nursing home evacuated as solar panels catch fire
A NURSING home was evacuated when solar panels on its roof caught fire this morning.
Certainty - the one thing busy Barber cannot deliver (yet)
Paul Barber knows what he wants to give the many people who keep asking him questions.
Tips from Ryan on making the most of quarantine (even on your birthday)
Maty Ryan has revealed his methods for surviving – and even enjoying - lockdown as he spends 14 days alone in a Sydney hotel.
Talks still 'ongoing' over players' wages
Albion are still in talks over potential player wage reductions or deferrals.
Cash stolen in late-night raid on seafront 1950s diner
CASH was stolen from a seafront business during a late night raid.
Drink-drive alert issued to lockdown motorists - full details
THE current coronavirus lockdown could see more accidental drink-drivers on the UK’s roads - a new study has warned.
Vets clarify advice on which cats should be kept indoors
THE British Veterinary Association (BVA) stressed today only cats in infected households or where people are self-isolating should be stopped from going out unless they have to go out.
Murdered family died from gunshot wounds, inquest hears
A FAMILY of four found dead in their village home during the coronavirus lockdown all had shotgun wounds, a coroner has heard.
Appeal to jogger who may have seen missing 16-year-old
POLICE are appealing for a jogger to come forward as they may have seen a missing 16-year-old.
Live Sussex coronavirus updates as county's death toll reaches 100
LIVE updates, news and reports as the battle to save lives and protect the NHS continues. - 55,242 have tested positive in UK - 6,159 have now died
Two leading Sussex charities merge
TWO leading Sussex charities have merged.
Union threatens care home walkout over plans to transfer psychiatric hospital patients
A UNION is threatening a care home walkout if a council transfers patients from a psychiatric hospital without testing them for coronavirus.
Bus driver says key workers should be equal after he is stopped from entering Morrisons
A BUS driver wants supermarket rules changed for key workers after he was stopped from entering a supermarket.
Google Maps launches feature to show which places are offering takeaways and deliveries
A NEW service has launched for food lovers to discover which places are offering a takeaway or delivery service while the UK remains under lockdown.
Sainsbury's is first to lift rationing measures by stopping three-item limit
SAINSBURY'S is the first supermarket to lift buying limits on thousands of products.
Could you have coronavirus without any symptoms? How to protect yourself and others
FRESH concerns have been raised over the possibility of contracting coronavirus without displaying symptoms.
'It's a lovely life' - foster father reflects on 58 years of caring for children in need
FOSTER father Tom Kent has spent 58 years of his life caring for almost 300 children.
How our hospitals are preparing for surge in coronavirus cases
HOSPITALS in the county have doubled their critical care beds as they prepare for a surge in coronavirus cases.
'Distant socialising' - therapy centre's tips for good mental health during coronavirus crisis
A CHARITY has published a list of ways to improve mental health during the coronavirus crisis.
Concerns are raised for financial welfare of the self-employed
SELF-EMPLOYED people are falling through the gaps when it comes to support from the Government during the coronavirus crisis, according to people taking in an online business summit.
‘Abandoned and overlooked’ Self-employed feel abandoned by Government
coronavirus has affected every part of our lives, with all sectors of society hit. Nick Mosley talks to one group of people who feel particularly abandoned by the Government – the self-employed
Residents come together to ballroom dance and blast out Beatles classics
CITY streets may not have been filled with people at the weekend, but they were filled with singing.
Aldi launch Baby and Toddler special event - with home delivery
SUPERMARKET chain Aldi has brought back its Baby and Toddler Event - but with a few changes due to the coronavirus pandemic.
'My heart skipped a beat': meerkat gives birth to three 'meerkittens'
A ZOOKEEPER says her heart “skipped a beat” when she discovered a meerkat had given birth to three “meerkittens”.
Incredible images show huge supermoon as it lights up night skies in rare celestial event
STARGAZERS have been treated to a spectacular pink supermoon that lit up night skies across the world.
My wedding was put off because of coronavirus lockdown
A BRIDE-TO-BE has spoken of her dismay when her wedding was cancelled due to coronavirus.
New drug and alcohol service launched after council slashes funding
A NEW drug and alcohol service has been launched.
Villagers' victory against oil firm - but drilling fears still remain
VILLAGERS are celebrating a victory in their campaign against an oil company but warn its plans could be destructive if they go ahead.
Column: Happy birthday to a politician who really did care
AFTER the Second World War, many young people voted Labour in the first general election for a decade.
Letter: Let there be light and suddenly there was
RECENTLY I couldn’t sleep so got up at about 4am and looked at the stars.
Letter: We were not impressed with missed bin collections
THE recent letters from Eric Waters and John Marchant are spot on.

7th April 2020