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Measles death sparks call for vaccinations

HEALTH bosses in East Sussex are urging parents and carers to check that their children are up to date with vaccinations against measles amid a surge of cases across the country.

Figures from the UK Health Security Agency show more than 520 confirmed cases of measles in England since the beginning of the year, including one which claimed the life of child in Liverpool. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Featured, Public Health on August 5, 2025 by karenb.

Sussex councils call on residents to switch and save

COUNCILS in Sussex have joined forces to help households save money on their energy bills by getting them into the switching habit.

Residents across Sussex can now buy competitively-priced gas and electricity through Your Energy Sussex, the council energy partnership which includes East Sussex County Council. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Economy on February 14, 2018 by karenb.

Road closures for Eastbourne resurfacing scheme

MOTORISTS in Eastbourne are being advised of road closures as a major route in the town is reconstructed.

The work on Langney Rise begins on Saturday, March 10 2018 and lasts for two weeks, with the scheme split into phases to minimise disruption. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Roads, Transport and Environment on February 14, 2018 by karenb.

Open Doors to future career success

Children from King’s Academy, Ringmer with Cllr Rupert Simmons at the headquarters of Rampion Wind Farm, in NewhavenHUNDREDS of young people have been helped to gain a greater understanding of the world of work thanks to a scheme running across East Sussex.

The latest phase of Open Doors, which allows students from county schools to visit a variety of workplaces, saw 300 students from 18 schools make visits to 24 companies. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Children's Services, Economy, Young people on February 9, 2018 by karenb.

Temporary road changes for urgent gas works

RoadworksMOTORISTS are being warned of temporary changes to a busy road junction in Lewes due to emergency gas works.

Southern Gas Networks needs to carry out urgent repairs which will require digging up part of the road on the northbound section of the A26 Malling Hill at its junction with Church Lane. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Roads, Transport and Environment on February 8, 2018 by karenb.

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