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Don’t ignore symptoms, Be Clear on Cancer – public health bosses warn

SPECIALIST advice is on hand for residents suffering from a persistent cough or breathlessness at awareness-raising roadshows in East Sussex.

The events are part of Public Health England’s ‘Be Clear on Cancer’ campaign, backed by health bosses at East Sussex County Council, to highlight the symptoms of heart disease, lung cancer and lung disease. Continue reading

Public views sought on library opening hours plan

Cllr Chris DowlingRESIDENTS are being asked for their views on possible changes to the opening hours of East Sussex libraries.

The county council is proposing to reduce opening hours across all 24 libraries by around 25 per cent on average, in a bid to reduce library running costs by around £500,000. This would help towards the library service’s savings target of £2million over the next three years. Continue reading

Link Road opening will bring £1 billion boost to East Sussex

A NEW road which will boost the economy of East Sussex and cut congestion opens to traffic for the first time tomorrow (THU 17).

The Bexhill to Hastings Link Road, named Combe Valley Way, will bring an estimated £1 billion of economic benefits to the area and deliver up to 2,000 new homes and 3,000 new jobs. Watch our video:

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