EXPERIENCE SUSSEX, the official visitor economy development programme for East and West Sussex, has released research that reveals the significant value of tourism for businesses in the region.
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East Sussex thanks local volunteers
VOLUNTEERS across East Sussex are being thanked for the contribution they make to their local communities.
East Sussex County Council is backing Volunteers Week, which runs from June 2, and joining the national campaign to celebrate the invaluable efforts of volunteers county wide. Continue reading
Temporary lights to return as major project continues
TEMPORARY traffic lights will return to the A21 Sedlescombe Road North next week as work on the final phase of the Queensway Gateway Road begins.
An overnight road closure will be in place from 10pm on Sunday, June 1 to allow the traffic signals to be reinstated. The road will reopen at 6am on Monday, June 2, at which time the lights will in operation.
Community welcomes junction improvement
RESIDENTS in Hastings have welcomed improvements to a junction that will ease congestion and make it safer for pedestrians.
Work on the junction of Albert Road and Denmark Place finished ahead of schedule despite the discovery of concrete reinforced with steel bars which slowed down progress. Continue reading
Suspended sentence for illegal tobacco and underage alcohol sales
A HASTINGS shop owner has been given a suspended prison sentence after pleading guilty to nine offences relating to illegal tobacco and underage vape and alcohol sales.
Following an investigation by East Sussex Trading Standards, Lhon Karimi, 29, of Devonshire Road in Hastings, was sentenced to 12 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 12 months, a £230 fine and £500 costs at Hastings Magistrates Court on Thursday, April 24.