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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County council pledges to create more apprenticeship opportunities
COUNCIL bosses have renewed their pledge to create training opportunities for young people as a successful apprenticeship campaign draws to a close.
You’re Hired East Sussex was launched by the county council in partnership with other authorities, training providers and employment services, with the aim of creating 500 apprenticeships over five months. Continue reading
GCSE results improve for East Sussex schools
THE waiting is over for students across East Sussex after this year’s GCSE results were announced.
Provisional results show 56.1 per cent of students across the county received five or more A* to C grades including English and mathematics – up on last year’s figure of 53.2 per cent. Continue reading
Shops lose alcohol licence after illegal tobacco find
TWO East Sussex shops have been banned from selling alcohol following the discovery of illegal tobacco products on their premises.
Checks by East Sussex Trading Standards officers uncovered illegal cigarettes and tobacco hidden in Ocean Gastronom, Seaside Road, Eastbourne and at Moscwichka in Pevensey Road, St Leonards. Continue reading
Suspended jail term for dodgy tobacco dealer
A SHOPKEEPER from St Leonards has been handed a suspended prison sentence after being caught selling bogus tobacco.
Hashim Mohammad was found to have counterfeit brands and packs of tobacco without the required health warning at his shop, Dilan Convenience Store, in Battle Road. Continue reading