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Updated Tuesday, 4th May 2021, 9:38 am Mr Hart DL, from Bepton, a village near Midhurst, will serve as The Queen’s representative for law and order in the county, lending active support to the judiciary, the police and other emergency services. He will also take an active part in supporting and promoting local voluntary organisations. Due to Covid restrictions, the ceremony today (Friday) was held virtually. The High Sheriff was joined online by the Vice Lord-Lieutenant of West Sussex Sir Richard Kleinwort, Sussex Chief Constable Jo Shiner, West Sussex chief fire officer Dr Sabrina Cohen-H...

James Attrill is the second in his family to hold the prestigious position. James is a farmer and a partner at Merstone's BCM rural property specialists. He aims to spend his year highlighting mental health, especially in children and young people, and also supporting the emergency services. What is a High Sheriff? A High Sheriff, easily spotted when wearing a distinctive black, or blue, velvet uniform. The role is an independent and non-political figure and dates to the Saxon era. There have been High Sheriffs for 1,000 years. High Sheriff is a Royal appointment, lasting for jus...

New High Sheriff of Cumbria named A notable county businessman has been named as this year’s High Sheriff of Cumbria. David Beeby was appointed to the ceremonial role at a virtual declaration ceremony held on March 31 and succeeds Julie Barton. David was born and brought up in Nottinghamshire where his family has farmed for more than 150 years. He qualified as a chartered accountant before moving into industry. In 1987 he and his family relocated to Cumbria when he was offered the role to run what was then called Smith Brothers in Whitehaven. From 2004, until he retired in 2015, David wa...

WITH the approval of the Queen, Isle of Wight Lord Lieutenant Susie Sheldon has appointed a new Vice Lord-Lieutenant. Brigadier Maurice Sheen CBE QVRM TD DL will succeed Lieutenant Colonel Sir Guy Acland Bt. LVO DL when he retires on March 24 this year. Maurice was born, educated and grew up in Carisbrooke, and gained two degrees before joining the teaching profession. For 39 years he served full and part time in the British Army in the UK, Germany, the Gulf region and the Balkans. In particular, working closely with the officer corps of fledgling armies, he led British military te...

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