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Respond Academy Awarded Prize in House of Commons

Respond Academy Awarded Prize in House of Commons

May 17, 2012  |   Posted by :   |   News,slider   |   0 Comment»

Respond Academy travelled from St Leonards to Westminster on Tuesday 8 May to collect their national award.  They were nominated for the ...

MP Welcomes Announcement on A21 Dualling

MP Welcomes Announcement on A21 Dualling

May 17, 2012  |   Posted by :   |   News   |   0 Comment»

The Department for Transport announced today, 8 May 2012, that development work will start on the widening of the A21 between Tonbridge and Pembury.  Roads Minister ...

Local MP speaks about the effect of EU regulations on the NHS and the Conquest Hospital

Local MP speaks about the effect of EU regulations on the NHS and the Conquest Hospital

May 17, 2012  |   Posted by :   |   News   |   0 Comment»

 In a Parliamentary debate on Thursday 26 April on the EU Working Time Directive (EWTD) and its effect on the NHS, Amber Rudd MP spoke about the impact it is having on doctor’s training and ...

Super-fast broadband goes live in Hastings

Super-fast broadband goes live in Hastings

May 17, 2012  |   Posted by :   |   News   |   0 Comment»

Super-fast broadband is now available to more homes and businesses in Hastings, BT announced on 8 May. More than 33,000 local householders and firms in Hastings in East Sussex are poised to join the high-speed revolution as engineers ...

Local MP Amber Rudd Nominates the Ambrette in Rye for National Competition

Local MP Amber Rudd Nominates the Ambrette in Rye for National Competition

May 17, 2012  |   Posted by :   |   News,slider   |   0 Comment»

After asking local people to nominate their favourite Indian restaurant in Rye, Amber Rudd MP has put the Ambrette forward for the national competition between MPs.  ...

Amber Rudd MP Welcomes May Day Announcement

Amber Rudd MP Welcomes May Day Announcement

May 17, 2012  |   Posted by :   |   News,slider   |   0 Comment»

The Tourism Minister, John Penrose MP confirmed on May 1st that proposals to move the May Day Bank Holiday will not go ahead.  The Department ...

Rye Castle Museum Annual Opening

Rye Castle Museum Annual Opening

May 01, 2012  |   Posted by :   |   News,slider   |   0 Comment»

Local MP Amber Rudd attended the annual opening of Rye Castle Museum.  Amber commented: "This was an event to mark the change of season in Rye. It was an event to ...

Local MP Visits Education Futures Trust

Local MP Visits Education Futures Trust

April 30, 2012  |   Posted by :   |   News,slider   |   0 Comment»

Local MP Amber Rudd visited Education Futures Trust on Friday 20th April.  The Education Futures Trust is a newly established, small charity that ...