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 youth issues get national airing
YOUNG people in East Sussex are making their voice heard after their issues were chosen as top priorities by a national youth body – and could feature in a Westminster debate.
Two motions put forward by East Sussex Youth Cabinet members who represent the county on the UK Youth Parliament were selected from more than 50 issues to feature among the youth parliament’s top 10 priorities for the year ahead. Continue reading
Praise for students as GCSE results announced
COUNCIL leaders have praised the efforts of young people across East Sussex as this year’s GCSE results were announced.
For the first time, most subjects have been marked using the new numbered grading system and more rigorous exams which were introduced last year in English and maths. Continue reading
Memorial for fearless First World War hero
A ‘FEARLESS’ soldier who bravely charged through a barrage of gunfire during a First World War battle will be commemorated with a permanent memorial.
Hastings-born Claude Nunney was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross – the highest decoration for valour from the British Army, for his actions in battle on September 1 and 2, 1918. Continue reading
Don’t let asthma treatment slip, parents warned
PARENTS of children with asthma in East Sussex are being reminded to ensure their child uses their preventative inhaler regularly – to help avoid a spike in hospital admissions.
In recent years, hospitals across the country have seen a significant increase in asthma-related admissions of school-age children in September. Continue reading