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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
Studies help reshape 1066 country transport system
TRANSPORT experts are hitting the streets of Hastings and Bexhill to conduct a series of studies aimed at improving conditions at key road links in both towns.
East Sussex County Council has commissioned consultants Amey to identify potential ways of reducing congestion at traffic hot spots and improving pedestrian, cycle and bus links along key routes. Continue reading



