Yearly Archives: 2019

Bombs, hurricanes… and 50 years on the county’s roads

UNEXPLODED bombs, hurricane-force winds and 100m-wide ‘potholes’ – it’s all in a day’s work for one of East Sussex Highways’ longest-serving employees.

Bernie Gorringe has worked for East Sussex Highways for 50 years

Bernie Gorringe, from Ninfield, has just clocked up 50 years on the county’s roads, rising from crew member via highway superintendent to his current role as project manager.

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East Sussex youth can ‘blaze a trail’ with an apprenticeship

THE benefits of apprenticeships in helping young people launch a successful career are being highlighted in East Sussex as part of a national initiative.

Apprenticeships - Blaze Your Own Trail

To mark National Apprenticeship Week, which runs from March 4 to 8 2019 under the theme ‘Blaze A Trail’, East Sussex County Council is working with Apprenticeships in Sussex to promote events across the county.

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