Sussex World Daily news bulletin: 25-04-24

Today's daily news bulletin.

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00:00 Hello there, Connor Gormley here, a trainee reporter for Sussex World, and this is our

00:03 Daily News Bulletin where I talk you through all of our biggest news stories from across

00:08 both East and West Sussex today. A new conservation area has been designated in the South Downs.

00:14 It's dubbed the West Chiltington Lanes Conservation Area, and it's believed the designation will

00:18 tighten controls over demolition and alteration of buildings in order to preserve and enhance

00:23 the special historic and architectural interest in the area. A controversial jetty proposal

00:28 at a West Sussex beauty spot has been approved, to just the Harbour Conservancy, submitted

00:32 proposals in February to provide increased walk ashore berthing capacity at the site,

00:38 which is in Itchernor, by extending the pontoon footprint. It's a change which they say will

00:44 increase convenience and safety and enable them to build the infrastructure required

00:48 to facilitate sustainable boating. The plans were approved, despite 128 applications from

00:54 a range of interested parties, claiming the proposal would, among other things, create

00:59 serious safety risks. Trafford's pub in Bexhill, this is in later news, has a new landlady

01:05 and a new name, Sussex World has reported. An award-winning pub in Edgerton Road, it's

01:09 changed its name to the Ruddy Duck, and the new landlady is thrilled to have taken it

01:13 on with big plans ready to hatch in the near future. The pub was named Loke Ale, you can

01:19 see the pun, pub of the year back in 2022, and has a reputation for great live music

01:24 and a range of real ales from independent brewers. That's all from me here today, but

01:29 for more news, photos, interviews and stories from across Sussex, do make sure to visit

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01:42 or Twitter, whatever takes your fancy. I've been Connor Gormley, and thank you very, very

01:46 much for listening.