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DRIVERS in East Sussex are being urged to be ‘deer aware’ this spring to avoid collisions on the county’s roads.
The risk of encountering the animals increases in April and May when young deer are born, and East Sussex County Council has launched its annual campaign to warn motorists that the animals may appear on the road unexpectedly over the next couple of months. Continue reading
COUNCIL chiefs in East Sussex have expressed their disappointment after Gatwick was overlooked for a new runway – but vowed to continue to back the Sussex airport in its long-term ambition to expand.
The Government today gave the go-ahead for a third runway at Heathrow rather than expanding Gatwick, subject to a public consultation and vote of the House of Commons in 2017-18. Continue reading
PEOPLE at risk of flu are being urged to make sure they get vaccinated – before winter begins to bite.
Cases of the infectious disease soar during the winter months, but many people could avoid falling victim simply by taking advantage of the flu jab available for free on the NHS. Continue reading
RESIDENTS and carers needing information and advice about crucial services can now get all the help they need seven days a week.
Health and Social Care Connect (HSCC) – a one stop shop for adult community health and social care services in East Sussex – is available to the public from 8am to 8pm Monday to Sunday. Continue reading
A RAFT of events across the country helped mark Older People’s Day 2016 on October 1 – and residents in East Sussex have plenty more to look forward to.
There are a range of activities and events remaining in a two-month ‘Full of Life’ programme backed by East Sussex County Council and East Sussex Seniors’ Association, in partnership with leisure centres, local councils, charities and community and voluntary organisations. Continue reading
