Here’s all the coronavirus related news that’s gone on in Sussex over the last 24 hours As of Monday (April, 27) at 6am, the following figures are the known number of Covid-19 cases in each district: Brighton and Hove: 343 East Sussex: 504 West Sussex: 1,019 Total: 1,866 The 2.6 Challenge After the cancellation of the London marathon (due to take place yesterday), people are coming together to raise money for all of the charities and causes that lost vital funds normally raised through sponsorships. A number of individuals and businesses are taking part across Sussex, including RSPCA Mallydams in Hastings. West Sussex balloon artist Justine Clapham is also taking part, she's walking 2.6 miles a day around Angmering for 10 days for Chestnut Tree House children's hospice. Justine will wear a different costume made from balloons every day, yesterday's apparently used more than 300!
For the next 15 days we are The #TwoPointSixChallenge and together, we are going to help save the UK's charities. 🦸♀️🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/uhDWyKYlw3
— The #TwoPointSixChallenge (@LondonMarathon) April 16, 2020 Homelessness in Brighton Councillors in Brighton and Hove want to continue to offer accommodation to the 190 rough sleepers they've sheltered during the coronavirus crisis. Green councillors David Gibson and Amy Heley want the council's Housing committee to consider how to provide 'move-on' accommodation. Funding options will be discussed on Wednesday (April, 29) Newsletters Volunteers are wanted to deliver newsletters to residents in Brighton and Hove with no access to the internet.We're looking for volunteers to deliver a newsletter to help residents with no access to the internet to reach essential services and support.
It won't take more than an hour or so and you'll only need to deliver to your street or block. ➡️ More at: https://t.co/E0pFpignRe pic.twitter.com/iQ8f1rfncf — Brighton & Hove City Council (@BrightonHoveCC) April 26, 2020 Food for Worthing hospital The Mahaan indian restaurant in Worthing delivered more than 150 meals to key workers at Worthing hospital over the weekend. Showing our appreciation to everyone at NHS Worthing Hospital we delivered over 150 meals to our heroes and key workers.... Posted by Mahaan on Sunday, 26 April 2020 More Radio is continuously dedicated to providing a quality news service on-air and online, reporting local stories that matter across Sussex. If you found this story useful, then check out our home page at moreradio.online where you can find the latest from the county, along with features and competitions from our presenters, as well as listening to the station live.You can also sign up to our news alerts to receive updates on new stories. Simply click on the bell at the bottom right of the home page. This will then allow a pop-up which will ask if you would like to receive alerts. Press ‘allow’ and you’re all signed up!You can also follow us on Facebook and on Twitter.
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