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In the press

Our activity caused quite a stir in the media and this page lists many, but not all, of our appearances.

It is a shame as there were two opportunities to appear live on the BBCs The One Show on primetime TV that would have been the real break we were waiting for.  The first fell through due to someone putting in an offer just three days before we were due to go on air.  The second time, with just over 24 hours to go till our appearance it was pulled due to the priorities of scheduling.

Local Newspapers


Eastbourne Herald - Thursday 26th July 2007
"Man's plan to buy Belle Tout" (Article PDF 220KB)

Argus - Thursday 2nd August 2007
"Preservation society's bid to buy historic lighthouse" (Article PDF 167KB)

(See Internet as many published pieces also appear on-line)
 

 
National Newspapers


Independent - Saturday 1st September 2007
"On the rocks again.." (Article PDF 805KB)
 

 
Television and Teletext


The trust is making regular appearances on television and teletext with further news and updates about our plans and progress.

ITV Meridian Broadcast - Thursday 10th January 2008
Click here to see the news item
 

 
Local Radio


BBC Southern Counties Radio - Sussex - Wednesday 1st August 2007
Interview with Rob Wassell (Recording 1MB 4:24)

BBC Southern Counties Radio - Surrey - Wednesday 1st August 2007
Interview with Rob Wassell (Recording 1MB 4:30)

Sovereign Radio - Sussex - Thursday 6th September 2007
Interview with Rob Wassell

BBC Southern Counties Radio - Sussex - Thursday 6th September 2007
Interview with Rob Wassell

BBC Southern Counties Radio - Sussex - Thursday 13th September 2007
Interview with Rob Wassell

Sovereign Radio - Sussex - Friday 14th September 2007
Interview with Rob Wassell

BBC Southern Counties Radio - Sussex - Wednesday 9th January 2008
Interview with Rob Wassell (Recording 1.5MB 6:24)

Sovereign Radio - Sussex - Wednesday 9th January 2008
Interview with Rob Wassell

BBC Southern Counties Radio - Sussex - Friday 14th March 2008
Interview with Rob Wassell (Recording 953KB 4:03)
 

 
The Internet


BBC - Thursday 13th September 2007
"Buyer dims hope of lighthouse B&B" - (Link)

The Argus - Thursday 13th September 2007
"Lighthouse the target of mystery bidder" - (Link)

The Argus - Thursday 13th September 2007
"New buyer for lighthouse" - (Link)

Mirror.co.uk - Friday 7th September 2007
"B&B will be flashy" - (Link)

BBC - Thursday 6th September 2007
"Lighthouse B&B plan gets go-ahead" - (Link)

The Argus - Thursday 6th September 2007
"B&B plans for lighthouse approved" - (Link)

Independent - 1st September 2007
"On the rocks again.." - (Link)

BBC - Wednesday 29th August 2007
"B&B Plan for landmark lighthouse" - (Link)

BBC - Wednesday 29th August 2007
"B&B plan for landmark lighthouse" - (Link)

24dash.com - 29th August 2007
"Cliff-top lighthouse to become bed and breakfast" - (Link)

The Argus - 2nd August 2007
"Trust's bid to buy lighthouse" - (Link)

BBC Local News - Wednesday 1st August 2007
"Trust wants to open up lighthouse" - (Link)

Reigate and Battle Observer - 30th July 2007
"Man's plan to buy Belle Tout" - (Link)

Argus - Tuesday 8th January 2008
"Beachy Head landmark for sale at knock-down price" (Link)

Argus - Saturday 15th March 2008
"Historic lighthouse snapped up by foreigner" (Link)

Argus - Monday 2nd June 2008
"Sussex lighthouse to be turned into B&B" (Link)
 

 
 

 

 
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