Author: Jim Hollands

Detectives continue to investigate the death of the man in St Leonards

 

Detectives continue to investigate the death of a man at a block of flats in St Leonards.

Emergency services were called to Marine Court on Marina in St Leonards at around 9am on Monday (March 13) to a report a man had fallen from a flat. A 93-year-old man was sadly declared dead at the scene. His death is being treated as unexplained at this stage and one man, a 54-year-old from St Leonards, who is known to the victim, was arrested on suspicion of murder. He has been bailed until May 10 while the investigation continues. Continue reading Detectives continue to investigate the death of the man in St Leonards

Murder Suspect Arrested at St Leonards

Man found dead at St Leonards flat block


Emergency services were called to Marine Court on Marina, in St Leonards at around 9 am on Monday (March 13) to a report a man had fallen from a flat.

A 93-year-old man was sadly declared dead at the scene. His death is being treated as suspicious at this stage and one man, a 54-year-old, has been arrested on suspicion of murder. At this time we are not looking for any other parties being involved.

Officers remain on scene and enquiries are continuing. Anyone who saw what happened or has any information please contact police online or email [email protected]

Rye’s Own Bulletin Tuesday 14 March 2017

New Man Will Lead Hastings Police

Chief Inspector Steve Curry is new district commander for Hastings and Rother

Chief Inspector Steve Curry has succeeded Chief Inspector Rosie Ross as Sussex Police District Commander for Hastings and Rother.

Steve, 50, married with two children, paid tribute to Rosie’s tenure in charge of the easternmost part of East Sussex.

She has moved to fulfil a similar role in Crawley and Mid-Sussex, and Steve said: “I shall be looking to build on the good work she did while here. Continue reading New Man Will Lead Hastings Police

Reunion of those who left Rye Grammar School in 1955

They came from all over the World to enjoy an evening together at The Fish Cafe. Some had not seen each other for fifty years. John Barnes, who has lived in California for many years, organised the event which was a resounding success. Plans are already being made for another gathering in a few years time .

Continue reading Reunion of those who left Rye Grammar School in 1955

Rye Characters of the Present Number Three – Eric Bourne

Eric Bourne – The Transport Expert

Eric Bourne is one of Rye’s present day characters. He is as well known in Rye as his father and grandfather before him. One of the toughest business men in the town for many years, he, with the help of brother Roy, transformed the four vehicle removal company into the massive International Movers, employing over 100 people, that it is today. Continue reading Rye Characters of the Present Number Three – Eric Bourne

Who Remembers the Great Shops of Rye Number One

J.E. Hollands & Sons Television and Electrical

55 Cinque Ports Street and later 12 Cinque Ports Street 1950’s & 60’s

Rye was a boom town in the 1960’s – There were five television shops competing for business in the rapidly developing Television Era.

The Television Shop at 55 Cinque Ports Street. Drawn from memory by Paul Vincent
The Television Shop at 55 Cinque Ports Street. Drawn from memory by Paul Vincent

The Hollands’ business started at 55 Cinque Ports Street in 1957 and expanded quickly. Taking over Fred Taylor’s Restaurant for the winter of 1960 and then Continue reading Who Remembers the Great Shops of Rye Number One

Five Year Sentences Each for Hastings Street Attack

Two sentenced to five years for Hastings street attack

Two 21-year old men have each been sentenced to five years imprisonment for a vicious late night street attack in Hastings town centre two years ago.

Conor Hodge (pictured left), unemployed, of Priory Road, Hastings, and Jason Easton (pictured right), a student, of Lullington Close, Bexhill, were sentenced at Lewes Crown Court on Thursday 3 March having been convicted of grievous bodily harm, at the same court on 16 January. Continue reading Five Year Sentences Each for Hastings Street Attack

Police Inspector arrested

Inspector arrested in IPCC investigation

Inspector arrested in IPCC investigation
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is currently carrying out an independent investigation into an Inspector arrested for misconduct in a public office. He has been suspended while an investigation is carried out.

The Inspector, based at Brighton, was arrested on Thursday (March 2) as part of the IPCC investigation. Allegations were referred to the IPCC that he has had improper sexual relationships with women in the course of his duties.

Assistant Chief Constable Steve Barry said: “While I can’t comment on the investigation, I would like to reassure the public that protecting vulnerable people is a priority for Sussex Police and we take any report of inappropriate behaviour extremely seriously, Continue reading Police Inspector arrested