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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Bake Off star’s visit is icing on cake for new track
A STAR of one of Britain’s most popular TV shows has officially opened a revamped East Sussex athletics track.
Ian Cumming, a finalist in this year’s Great British Bake Off, dropped on Tuesday, November 24 2015 to mark the completion of the £160,000 refurbishment of the track, in Mountfield Road, Lewes. Continue reading
Watch out for cold calling ‘cowboys’ after storm
PEOPLE in East Sussex are being warned to be wary of rogue traders aiming to capitalise on damage caused by the recent bad weather.
Storm Barney hit the county earlier this week, leaving a trail of damage in its wake, including fallen trees, damaged roofs and broken fences. Continue reading
Helping businesses to help working carers
BUSINESSES in East Sussex are being urged to sign up to a scheme which can help them to support working carers.
East Sussex County Council issued the appeal to mark Carers Rights Day today (FRI 20), an annual event organised by Carers UK to highlight the help and support available to carers. Continue reading
New airport bus route provides jobs boost
WORKERS from East Sussex will be able to get home more easily from late shifts at Gatwick Airport – thanks to a newly-launched cross-county bus service.
Metrobus has extended its 380 Earlybird service to include southbound buses from the airport to stops including Forest Row, Buxted, Heathfield, Netherfield, Battle, Hastings and Bexhill. Continue reading