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BBC News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Suzy Izzard receives honorary doctorate from University of Sussex
Suzy Izzard has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Sussex for her work as an actor, comedian, activist and who spent a large part of her childhood in Bexhill and Eastbourne, was conferred a doctor of the university at a ceremony on Monday. Alongside her acting and comedy career, the 63-year-old is a long-term campaigner for LGBT rights and has completed several mammoth challenges for the award, she said: "It is even more special that this is being awarded by the University of Sussex as this is the county in which I grew up in and one which holds a special place in my heart." Izzard's charity work includes raising £1.8m for Sport Relief by completing 43 marathons in 51 days in 2009, alongside a further £1.35m for the same charity when she ran 27 marathons in 27 days in South was one of six honorary graduands to be recognised at Monday's ceremony, with former Labour MP Ben Bradshaw and writer and AIDS activist Simon Watney among the and president of the University of Sussex, Prof Sasha Roseneil, said: "We are grateful to all our honorary graduands for their inspirational public service in their respective fields and for all they have done to make the world a progressively better place."
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Opening date for 'major' new road revealed
The opening date for a new major road has been confirmed. The Queensway Gateway Road, which will connect the A21 Sedlescombe Road North and Queensway in Hastings, was due to be completed in 2016. However, a judicial review of the planning approval was granted following a resident-led campaign in 2015. In April, Helena Dollimore, MP for Hastings and Rye, said the roadworks had "gone on for too long" and started a petition against East Sussex County Council. The council has now revealed that the road is expected to open on August 31. Councillor Keith Glazier, leader of East Sussex County Council, said: 'This extremely important project will make a real difference to traffic flow and make it quicker and easier to travel between Hastings and Bexhill. 'We appreciate that work on this major project has caused disruption to road users and apologise for any delays, but we hope they will soon be reaping the significant benefits the new road will bring.' The project includes the permanent closure of Junction Road and the creation of a public right of way and cycle path, as well as major improvements to the A21 Sedlescombe Road North, with the installation of new traffic signals. Read more: One person taken to hospital after three vehicle crash near Gatwick Lorry crashes into bridge causing train delays Flat shut down due to antisocial behaviour and drugs 'blighting community' A significant amount of work has been completed on site, the council said, including the relocation of a water main by Southern Water and the removal of 3,000 cubic metres of earth from an embankment – the equivalent to about eight standard swimming pools. Contractors also carried out remedial work along Whitworth Road and installed new drainage and gullies as well as a new traffic island and signals. A period of monitoring will follow the opening of the road to ensure traffic is flowing smoothly.
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Opening date for 'major' new road announced
The opening date of a "major" new road in East Sussex has been confirmed by the county council. The Queensway Gateway Road, which will connect the A21 Sedlescombe Road North and Queensway in Hastings, is due to open on 31 August. It was originally due to be completed in 2016, but the final section of the road was delayed by an unsuccessful judicial review. Keith Glazier, the council's leader, said: "We appreciate that work on this major project has caused disruption to road users and apologise for any delays, but we hope they will soon be reaping the significant benefits the new road will bring." Helena Dollimore, the MP for Hastings and Rye, told the House of Commons in December that local residents called the project the "road to nowhere" because "it has been left unfinished for over a decade". The local authority said at the time that work on site had been delayed "due to significant remedial works" and a burst water main. The road is part of an East Sussex County Council project to improve traffic flow and transport links between Bexhill and Hastings. The project includes the permanent closure of Junction Road and the creation of a public right of way and cycle path. Major improvements to the A21 Sedlescombe Road North, which include the installation of new traffic signals, are also part of the project. A period of monitoring will follow the opening of the road to ensure traffic is flowing smoothly. Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Major highway improvement scheme nearing completion 'Chaos' concern as traffic lights return to A21 Delayed road costs businesses millions, MP says East Sussex County Council
BBC News
06-07-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
New 'major' Hastings road to open in August after years of delays
The opening date of a "major" new road in East Sussex has been confirmed by the county Queensway Gateway Road, which will connect the A21 Sedlescombe Road North and Queensway in Hastings, is due to open on 31 was originally due to be completed in 2016, but the final section of the road was delayed by an unsuccessful judicial Glazier, the council's leader, said: "We appreciate that work on this major project has caused disruption to road users and apologise for any delays, but we hope they will soon be reaping the significant benefits the new road will bring." Helena Dollimore, the MP for Hastings and Rye, told the House of Commons in December that local residents called the project the "road to nowhere" because "it has been left unfinished for over a decade".The local authority said at the time that work on site had been delayed "due to significant remedial works" and a burst water road is part of an East Sussex County Council project to improve traffic flow and transport links between Bexhill and project includes the permanent closure of Junction Road and the creation of a public right of way and cycle improvements to the A21 Sedlescombe Road North, which include the installation of new traffic signals, are also part of the project.A period of monitoring will follow the opening of the road to ensure traffic is flowing smoothly.
BBC News
25-06-2025
- BBC News
Woman sought after boy attacked by dogs in Bexhill park
A woman is being sought by police after a boy was attacked by two dogs in an East Sussex park. Sussex Police said the 16-year-old was playing basketball in Barrack Hall Park in Bexhill when he was bitten and scratched by two dogs, thought to be Dobermans, at about 19:30 BST on 7 June. The force said the dogs' two owners were verbally abusive towards witnesses who intervened to help the teenager. Officers have released an image of the woman they say they would like to talk to following the attack. The boy was taken to hospital due to his injuries, but has since been released and is recovering at home. Dobermans are not listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act, which bans breeds that are considered aggressive. Sussex Police says officers are currently pursuing a "number of lines of enquiry". They urged witnesses or anyone with information that could help their investigation to come forward.
