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Rail electrification could be ‘catalyst for growth’

Train - resized for webFASTER rail links between East Sussex and London have taken a step closer after receiving the backing of a senior Government minister.

Speaking during a visit to the county, transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin announced Network Rail would launch a formal feasibility study into electrifying the Hastings to Ashford line. Continue reading

Police and crime panel approve investment for victim support and fighting cyber crime

CabChrisDowling (Small)SUSSEX Police and Crime Panel has given its backing to the Police and Crime and Commissioner’s budget that will see investment in victim support, frontline policing and the fight against cyber crime.

Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne presented the 2014/15 Sussex Police budget to the panel responsible for scrutinising her decisions. Continue reading