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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Lewes roadworks co-ordinated to reduce disruption
ROAD improvements in Lewes will take place at the same time as installation of fibre broadband cabling – to minimise disruption to residents.
East Sussex Highways is resurfacing Fisher Street, Market Street and West Street, with work starting on Monday, August 21 2017 and due to last three weeks. Continue reading
Call for young men to test for chlamydia
A NEW campaign is being launched in East Sussex highlighting how easy it is for young men to test for the UK’s most common sexually transmitted infection.
One in 12 people who test for chlamydia have the infection which, while there are often no noticeable signs, can cause a range of health issues, including those affecting fertility in men and women if left untreated. Continue reading
Warning over attempted parking machine theft
PEOPLE are being urged to be vigilant for thieves targeting parking machines in East Sussex.
In the latest incident, criminals drilled into one of the pay and display machines in King Edwards Parade, Eastbourne, in a failed attempt to steal money. Continue reading
Tales from battlefield as WW1 website reaches three years
THE tale of one of World War One’s bloodiest battles is the 150th story to be published as a website tracing East Sussex’s role in the conflict marks its third anniversary.
Three years ago on Friday (Aug 4), East Sussex County Council’s First World War website was launched to showcase the lesser known stories of the people and places of the county during the war. Continue reading