September 14th, 2024
After going into administration in February 2024, The Body Shop have been saved by the consortium Auréa led by Mike Jatania, who previously ran Lornamead, which owned personal care brands including Lypsyl, Woods of Windsor, Yardley and Harmony haircare and the new chief executive of The Body Shop will be Charles Denton, former chief executive of Molton Brown.
With the local stores Worthing, Brighton, Chichester staying open, there are no plans from The Body Shop to close any more of the 113 remaining stores. This is positive news for the company with the chain staying alive, as well as the local community and high street!
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August 30th, 2024
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is running a series of free electric blanket testing sessions for residents in October.
Faulty electric blankets are a common cause of fire in the home. Last year 36% of the blankets tested by the service were defective and posed a serious risk of starting a fire.
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August 21st, 2024
Neighbourhoods across Worthing are looking greener just one year on from the launch of a new town-wide tree sponsorship scheme.
Following the action of residents, businesses and community groups, more than 80 community-sponsored trees have been planted across the town in the last 12 months, enhancing local streets and supporting biodiversity.
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August 16th, 2024
Highdown Rotary’s exciting BroadFest event returns to Broadwater Green for its third year and this year they’ve made it bigger and better! BroadFest 2024 is taking place over 3 jam-packed days - Friday 20, Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September.
BroadFest is a free, family friendly music festival with themes each day to suit everyone’s taste. There will be plenty of food and drink vendors, market stalls to wonder around and exciting fun fair rides to satisfy every thrill seeker.
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NEWS FLASH Body Shop Worthing saved from closure
After going into administration in February 2024, The Body Shop have been saved by the consortium Auréa led by Mike Jatania, who previously ran Lornamead, which owned personal care brands including Lypsyl, Woods of Windsor, Yardley and Harmony haircare and the new chief executive of The Body Shop will be Charles Denton, former chief executive of Molton Brown. With the local stores Worthing, Brighton, Chichester staying open, there are no plans from The Body Shop to close any more of the 113 remaining stores. This is positive news for the company with the chain staying alive, as well as the local community and high street!
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August 30th, 2024
Get your electric blanket tested for free this autumn
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is running a series of free electric blanket testing sessions for residents in October. Faulty electric blankets are a common cause of fire in the home. Last year 36% of the blankets tested by the service were defective and posed a serious risk of starting a fire.
Read More
August 21st, 2024
Dozens of trees planted in the first year of Worthing’s new sponsorship scheme
Neighbourhoods across Worthing are looking greener just one year on from the launch of a new town-wide tree sponsorship scheme.Following the action of residents, businesses and community groups, more than 80 community-sponsored trees have been planted across the town in the last 12 months, enhancing local streets and supporting biodiversity.
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August 16th, 2024
Join BroadFest 2024 for the last party of summer!
Highdown Rotary’s exciting BroadFest event returns to Broadwater Green for its third year and this year they’ve made it bigger and better! BroadFest 2024 is taking place over 3 jam-packed days - Friday 20, Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September.BroadFest is a free, family friendly music festival with themes each day to suit everyone’s taste. There will be plenty of food and drink vendors, market stalls to wonder around and exciting fun fair rides to satisfy every thrill seeker.
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