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Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Yahoo
The 3 Sussex beaches that are among the UK's best to visit during the summer
With the hot weather arriving in force this weekend, beaches across the country will be full of Brits ready to soak up the sun. Sussex is home to a number of great beaches to visit, with some even being suggested to be among the best in the country. With a heatwave on its way to the South East this weekend, we have picked out three beaches in Sussex that are highly rated. From one with "superb views" to another great for sandcastles, these are worth visiting. In the spring, Condé Nast Traveller revealed 56 of the best beaches in the UK. Among those named on the list were three beaches in Sussex. First was Cuckmere Haven, in Seaford. Cuckmere Haven beach is part of the Seven Sisters area (Image: Tripadvisor) CNT said this beach was "one of the top picks for the best beaches near London". It described it as "one of the wildest beaches on the south coast, with superb views of the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs". The publisher added: "At low tide, the adventurous can explore the foreshore eastwards all the way to the Birling Gap, or head west for sea caves." This beach has a 4.7/5 rating on Tripadvisor from more than 200 reviews, with one saying: "The cliffs are blindingly white and the beach and surrounding countryside is so pretty". Also making the list was West Wittering beach. This is a hugely popular spot for locals and travellers alike, with CNT saying it "draws a crowd from all over the south coast". It added: "Low tide brings the promise of shallow lagoons to paddle in and creates a blank canvas for sand-castles. "There's a grassy patch ideal for picnics behind the beach huts that fringe the beach." West Wittering is rated 4.1/5 on Tripadvisor, but has received more than 1,400 reviews, proving its popularity. One reviewer said: "Must be one of the best beaches in the south east. Amazing large sandy beach, very dog friendly in the winter months." The final beach making the list was Seven Sisters, which is home to a number of beaches, including Cuckmere Haven, as mentioned previously. Seven Sisters is known for its tough walking routes, providing some of the best views along the coast of the famous white chalk cliffs. There is a beach in front of the cliffs to explore, which is another great option for hikers or day-trippers looking for somewhere to cool off. On Tripadvisor, there are a number of other beaches in Sussex that are also highly rated. In East Sussex, these include Camber Sands, Brighton, Bexhill, Winchelsea and Pevensey Bay. In West Sussex, some of the best beaches include Pagham, Littlehampton, Worthing and Lancing. Camber Sands is regularly recognised as one of, if not the best, beach in Sussex. It has the most reviews on Tripadvisor, with just less than 2,000, still enjoying a 4.3 rating. Recommended reading: The 'secret' beach in 'picturesque' Sussex village crowned one of Britain's best 'Magical' Sussex beach described as perfect alternative to 'stunning' spot in US Five beaches in Sussex receive prestigious award for water quality One review reads: "Lovely sandy beach with a stretch. Lovely dunes that must be protected. Clear water is not too cold. "Plenty of activities and sports. Areas for dogs. Lovely place with both low and high tide." Another said: "It is a golden sand beach when the tide is out. Great for children to build sand castles and great for walking and, at this time of the year, letting your dog run free."
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Dr. Nihar Gala Expands Healthcare Innovations with the Launch of CareIQ and Publishes New Book "The Strength to Endure"
SEAFORD, DE / / June 14, 2025 / Esteemed Delaware-based physician, entrepreneur, and healthcare innovator Dr. Nihar Gala is proud to announce the launch of his latest venture, CareIQ, a forward-thinking Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) vendor company that brings cutting-edge technology and clinical services directly to healthcare providers and their patients. Building on the success of Alpha Care Medical, his primary care network with four locations across Delaware, Dr. Nihar Gala continues to lead transformative change in modern medicine. CareIQ, officially launched in January, represents a major leap in improving continuity of care beyond traditional clinic visits. This turnkey RPM solution empowers healthcare providers to seamlessly deliver remote care using cellular-enabled monitoring devices, a cloud-based registration platform, a patient-friendly mobile application, and clinical monitoring services that enable early detection and better chronic disease management. "We designed CareIQ to solve real challenges that both patients and providers face in today's evolving healthcare landscape," said Dr. Nihar Gala, Founder and CEO of CareIQ. "Our goal is to close the gaps in care by making remote patient monitoring easier to implement, more effective, and ultimately more accessible for all." Dr. Nihar Gala brings more than a decade of experience to this new venture. After earning his MD from Rutgers University in 2012, he completed his internship and residency in family medicine at the same institution. He later founded Alpha Care Medical in 2017, where he currently serves as CEO. Alpha Care Medical takes an integrative approach to care, offering services in primary care, behavioral health, psychiatry, and addiction treatment, with locations in Seaford, Millsboro, Dover, and Harrington. Dr. Gala's deep understanding of patient needs and healthcare delivery models has helped him identify innovative solutions like CareIQ. With the rise in chronic conditions and increasing demand for remote access to medical services, CareIQ offers providers a complete package to improve patient outcomes while reducing hospital readmissions. Alongside this major business launch, Dr. Nihar Gala has also made his debut as an author with the publication of his new book, "The Strength to Endure," now available on Amazon. The book draws from personal and professional experiences, offering readers insight into resilience, leadership, and overcoming adversity in both life and business. It is a reflection of his passion not only for healthcare but for mentoring and inspiring the next generation. In 2022, Dr. Nihar Gala expanded his philanthropic efforts with the Dr. Nihar Gala Scholarship for American Entrepreneurs, a nonprofit initiative designed to financially support and raise awareness for aspiring business owners across the United States. The scholarship underscores his belief in the power of education and innovation to shape a better future. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Hindi, and born and raised in Delaware, Dr. Gala's personal connection to the community remains at the heart of everything he does. His impeccable record of professionalism and care continues to position him as a trusted leader in healthcare. With the launch of CareIQ and the release of "The Strength to Endure", Dr. Nihar Gala once again proves his unwavering commitment to redefining the healthcare experience while uplifting others through knowledge, innovation, and compassion. Contact Info: Spokesperson: Dr. Nihar GalaOrganization: CareIQWebsite: SOURCE: CareIQ View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Daily Mail
12-06-2025
- Daily Mail
Aussie netballer's shocking indecent act inside a Hungry Jacks restaurant
A South Australian mum-of-three has avoided a conviction after pleading guilty to performing a grossly indecent act inside a Hungry Jack's restaurant in Adelaide. Kayla Parry was charged after CCTV appeared to capture her performing oral sex on her then-partner in a booth at the Seaford outlet near the kid's playground. The footage, reviewed by police, showed the man was 'exposed' and Parry's head was seen 'moving up and down,' according to prosecutors. Parry's co-offender, who is currently in prison on unrelated charges, introduced her to methamphetamine during their relationship, the court heard. She pleaded guilty to the offence, and was described by her lawyer as having gone through a temporary lapse in judgment, reported the Adelaide Advertiser. 'It was very much out of character and fuelled by the circumstances at the time,' he told the court, calling the incident a 'brief lifestyle aberration.' He argued that a conviction would have significant repercussions for Parry and her children, aged 5, 8 and 12, from different relationships. The court heard that Parry has taken steps toward rebuilding her life and that there were no children in the restaurant or playground at the time. Her lawyer said she remained drug-free since February, relocated to Port Augusta, around 310 kilometres from Adelaide, and joined a local netball team. 'She has been a premier league netballer, a very highly ranked netballer,' he said. She is also seeking employment and pursuing a Certificate IV in Mental Health Counselling. Magistrate Kylie Schulz acknowledged the severity of the offence. She noted it carries a maximum penalty of six months' imprisonment or a $2,500 fine. 'There were people present at the Hungry Jack's. If there were not children, there was clearly the potential for there to be children. 'It's sometimes referred to as a family restaurant,' she said. However, Schulz decided not to record a conviction, placing Parry on a two-year good behaviour bond instead. 'On balance, I consider it would be disproportionate to record a conviction for this offence, given you have no prior offending and in the circumstances of an anti-social relationship,' she said. The magistrate also commended Parry's efforts to get on the right track. He said her plans for further education and her involvement in a healthcare plan presented 'good prospects of rehabilitation.'
News.com.au
26-05-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Seaford auction frenzy: Three homes, $1.879m sold, all snapped up by first-home buyers in high-stakes triple sale
There were tears, cheers and a $500 heartbreak as three Seaford homes went under the hammer in a row, and all sold to first-home buyers. The triple auction of 1, 2 and 3/83 East Rd delivered a combined $1.879m result, with the three homes selling for $628,000, $580,000 and $671,000 respectively. Ray White Chelsea director Shane O'Sughrue said the crowd of about 180 created one of the liveliest auction days he'd seen in months, with five to six bidders competing on each property and one buyer narrowly missing out by just $500. 'There was a lot of emotion,' Mr O'Sughrue said. 'One bidder lost by $500 and was gutted. 'One of the vendors actually cried, she was so overwhelmed.' The homes, a three-bedroom renovator, a modern two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit, and a rear three-bedroom, two-bathroom townhouse, were all sold by the same owner, who was looking to fund a new business venture. 'We were thrilled, of course, but it was bittersweet too,' the vendor said. 'You could see how much it meant to everyone. 'We've been in their shoes, and seeing three young first-home buyers walk away with the keys was really special. A real full-circle moment.' The vendor said the properties were held as long-term investments and the sales came together quickly, with no major upgrades beyond ensuring they were clean and presentable. 'We didn't have time for any big renovation,' she said. 'We gave Shane a tight brief and just hoped for the best.' All three homes are located just 2km from Seaford Beach and within walking distance of schools, wetlands, and two train stations, factors Mr O'Sughrue said helped fuel demand in the $600,000 range. 'These weren't luxury renos, but they were neat, coastal, and had outdoor space, and that's exactly what first-home buyers are chasing right now,' he said. The Ray White Chelsea director said buyer urgency had ramped up in recent weeks, with expectations of Tuesday's interest rate cut adding to the sense of competition. 'There's a definite shift, people aren't overthinking it anymore,' Mr O'Sughrue said. 'If something is priced right and well-presented, it gets snapped up fast,' he said. Mr O'Sughrue added that the under-$700,000 price bracket was now 'the hottest part of the market' across Melbourne's bayside fringe. 'When you've got three first-home buyers walking away with wins in one day, you know that segment is flying,' he said.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Beautiful bank holiday blooms and open gardens
It's a bank holiday weekend providing plenty of opportunity for those not going away to get out in the garden. Let's hope the weather is in our favour, as we have a great track record of disappointing weather over bank holidays! I've been busy in the garden trying to ensure it looks its very best for a large group from Winchelsea, visiting on Thursday. The booking was made much earlier in the year, before I knew I was having my knee replacement surgery in April! It is part of a combined visit with another garden in Seaford so I decided to go ahead with the visit. It will be relatively easy, as the group are having tea and cake in the other garden so I just have to let them in and talk about Driftwood. You can see I've tried pruning using a seat to rest my knee in the process. It was quite a successful approach! Garden openings with the National Garden Scheme are beginning to increase in number as we approach June, historically the busiest open garden month of the year! There are 11 different openings to choose from across the county this bank holiday weekend. (Image: Geoff Stonebanks) Here are a couple you might like to visit. Hollymount in Burnt Oak Road, High Hurstwood, near Uckfield, opens tomorrow, Sunday, from midday to 5pm with entry £8. This beautiful, seven-acre garden is centred around water. Streams run down the hill through waterfalls into ponds flanked by luscious planting. A huge variety of plants create interest from May right through until October. Thick jungle borders flank the top garden while the beds further down are full of rhododendrons, acers, irises, day lilies and roses. There are pigs, alpacas, chickens and ducks to see too and the secret garden is a must. 96 Ashford Road in Hastings opens today, Saturday, from 1pm to 4.30pm with entry £4 This is a small (100ft x 52ft) Japanese inspired front and back garden which is full of interesting planting with many acer, azaleas and bamboos. Over 100 different hosta, many miniature ones. Don't miss the attractive Japanese Tea House and courtyard with fish pond along with the new Japanese bridge and pond in the lower garden too. You can find all the details at (Image: Geoff Stonebanks) In a corner of the garden, I have an ornamental angelica which produces large domed umbelliferous flowerheads followed by delicate seed pods. Its ribbed, hollow stems are flushed pink and are traditionally candied for use in baking. As a plant, angelica makes a strong architectural statement, and works at the back of a border or in a wild part of the garden, alongside grasses and flowering perennials. All parts of angelica are highly aromatic and it has traditionally been used for medicinal as well as culinary purposes. It's good for including in wildlife planting as the flowers are attractive to pollinators and the seeds are eaten by birds. Mine was a gift from a visitor several years ago now. (Image: Geoff Stonebanks) One of my all-time favourite plants in the garden is the fern. They are luxuriant foliage plants that come in diverse forms, leaf shapes and textures. There are evergreen and deciduous types (which lose their leaves in winter), ferns for damp soils or for dry soils such as those found under trees. In fact, there are so many different types that collecting them can become addictive. Many of those in my garden, like those pictured growing in a terracotta trough, came from my garden in North London, over 20 years ago now. They are so dramatic, dying away in the autumn and then producing fabulous new fronds each spring that seem to not to be there one minute and next, sprung up in height. A lovely rose my mother bought me a couple of years ago is the King Charles Coronation rose. It is a truly regal looking bloom to celebrate his Coronation and is a fitting choice to represent King Charles's rise to the British throne. Its pink double blooms with ruffled petals create a beautiful effect and will last all summer long. Better still, it is repeat flowering, vigorous, very easy to grow and low maintenance. As a floribunda rose, it produces wave upon wave of gorgeous clusters of medium-sized, double, baby pink blooms that contrast effortlessly against the bushy dark-green, glossy foliage. Mine is in a large container at the back of the house. (Image: Geoff Stonebanks) In the front porch is a good houseplant, also named one of the most popular of all houseplants. It is the peace lily which has elegant white flower-like spathes that stand on tall stems above the glossy tropical foliage. Easy to grow, serene and calming, they even help to purify the air, so no home should be without one. (Image: Geoff Stonebanks) Read more of Geoff's garden at or book a visit between 16th June and 3rd August by emailing visitdriftwood@
