A SHOPKEEPER who sold potentially dangerous illegal cigarettes at his store in Eastbourne is beginning a spell behind bars.
The 12-month jail term given to Jahanjir Aywaz is one of the longest sentences handed down for a prosecution for illicit tobacco products in East Sussex. Continue reading
CHANGES to supported bus services and concessionary bus passes are set to be discussed by East Sussex County Council’s cabinet.
At its next meeting on Tuesday (10), the cabinet will consider proposals to establish a Public Transport Services Commissioning Strategy, which will examine the future of supported bus travel in the county. Continue reading
FESTIVE shoppers visiting Lewes, Eastbourne and Hastings can take advantage of free parking on the three Thursday evenings leading up to Christmas.
There will be no fee for on-street parking in the three towns from 4pm on Thursday, December 5, 12 and 19, after East Sussex County Council agreed to suspend charges again this year. Continue reading
SENIOR councillors are set to make a final decision on the future of six day centres for older people in East Sussex.
The centres, in Bexhill, Crowborough, Hailsham, Lewes and two in Hastings, formed part of an East Sussex County Council review which was subject to a three-month consultation ending in October. Continue reading
