Jacob Panons

Eastbourne

Journalist, BBC South East at BBC

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Holocaust survivors' families visit former Kent refugee site

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Jacob Panons |Nathan Bevan

Image source, The Association of Jewish RefugeesImage caption, About 4,000 men received refuge at the site near SandwichFamilies of Holocaust survivors have visited a Kent army base that helped rescue thousands of Jewish men. The members of the Association of Jewish Refugees (AJR) visited the Kitchener Camp at Sandwich on Thursday, which had been a haven from the Nazis for their parents and grandparents in 1939.
Holocaust survivors' families visit refugee site

1 week ago | aol.com | Jacob Panons |South East |Nathan Bevan

Families of Holocaust survivors have visited a Kent army base that helped rescue thousands of Jewish men. The members of the Association of Jewish Refugees (AJR) visited the Kitchener Camp at Sandwich on Thursday, which had been a haven from the Nazis for their parents and grandparents in 1939.
RNLI reveals plans for new modern lifeboat station

1 week ago | bbc.com | Jacob Panons

RNLI reveals plans for new modern lifeboat stationJacob PanonsRNLIThe new station in Margate is to be slightly larger than the existing oneThe RNLI has revealed plans for a new lifeboat station to replace an existing one on the Kent coast, which is almost 50 years old. The new station in Margate will provide modern crew training and changing facilities, as well as a new retail area for shop volunteers and a meeting space available to local community groups, the RNLI said.
Council agrees to put £200k towards Pippbrook House repairs

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Jacob Panons

Image source, Jack Fiehn/BBCImage caption, In November 2023, the council allocated £1.4m for the work on the buildingA Surrey council's cabinet has agreed to put £200,000 towards repairing a historic building. Mole Valley District Council's (MVDC) cabinet met on Tuesday evening to discuss allocating the money for Pippbrook House near Dorking, which was set to be used for ongoing repairs. In November 2023, MVDC allocated £1.4m for the work on the Grade II-listed 19th Century building.
South East charities urged to sign up for volunteering platform

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Jacob Panons

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The platform will fully launch in autumnCharities in the South East are being encouraged to sign up to a new volunteering platform to help recruit more people. The Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) has created a digital platform which will launch in the autumn and allow potential volunteers to browse opportunities and connect with charities.
Surrey university and councils launch lab to tackle local issues

1 week ago | bbc.com | Jacob Panons

Uni and councils team up to tackle local issuesJacob PanonsUniversity of SurreyThe lab is at the University of Surrey's Institute for Sustainability in GuildfordA university and two councils in Surrey have joined forces to launch a new lab to help tackle local issues. The University of Surrey and Guildford and Waverley Borough Councils have created a lab at the university's Institute for Sustainability in Guildford.
Sussex Police officer accused of raping teen has charges dropped

1 week ago | bbc.com | Jacob Panons

Case dropped against officer accused of raping teenJacob PanonsGetty ImagesThe CPS concluded there was no longer a realistic prospect of conviction, police saidA criminal case against a Sussex Police officer charged with raping a teenage girl has been discontinued, the force says.
Epsom MP calls for more funding to tackle hospital trust backlog

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Jacob Panons

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Helen Maguire, the MP for Epsom and Ewell, raised her concerns in the House of CommonsA Surrey MP is calling for extra funding to tackle a backlog of appointments at a local NHS trust. Helen Maguire, the Liberal Democrat MP for Epsom and Ewell, told the House of Commons she was grateful for £12m of extra funding given to Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals.
MP calls for more funding to tackle trust backlog

1 week ago | aol.com | Jacob Panons |South East

A Surrey MP is calling for extra funding to tackle a backlog of appointments at a local NHS trust. Helen Maguire, the Liberal Democrat MP for Epsom and Ewell, told the House of Commons she was grateful for £12m of extra funding given to Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals.
Surrey's council reorganisation plans put to consultation

1 week ago | bbc.com | Jacob Panons

Views sought on council reorganisation plansJacob PanonsEmily Coady-Stemp / BBCIn February, the government invited Surrey councils to submit proposals for reorganisationResidents are to be asked for their thoughts on plans for a reorganisation of councils in Surrey as part of a government consultation.