EFFORTS to prevent residents falling foul of scammers have been stepped up as part of an awareness month.
East Sussex Trading Standards officers will be out in force throughout July as part of National Scams Awareness Month. Continue reading
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Don’t let poor planning ruin your holiday, residents warned
FAMILIES travelling abroad this summer are being advised to take simple steps to avoid sky-high costs and disappointment.
Every summer East Sussex Trading Standards receives hundreds of complaints from dissatisfied holiday-makers whose get-away has been ruined by unexpected problems. Continue reading
Remembering a WW1 hero from East Sussex
A WAR hero from Eastbourne who lost his life in ‘The Day that Sussex Died’ during the First World War has been commemorated in his home town.
Nelson Carter, who was awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery at the Battle of the Boar’s Head, died aged 29 in June 1916 when he was shot while rescuing wounded men. Continue reading
New integrated service brings health visiting and children’s centres together
FAMILIES will receive the right support at the right time thanks to the launch of a new integrated service which brings health visiting and children’s centres together.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust and East Sussex County Council have launched the service to ensure they can offer more effective support regardless of which organisation is delivering services. Continue reading