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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New pictures in past-meets-present WW1 project
A FRESH batch of pictures which bring East Sussex’s wartime past to life has been published.
The images, which feature on East Sussex County Council’s First World War website, overlay photographs taken during the conflict onto a modern image showing the same location. Continue reading
Bus stop moved for Arndale Centre works
A BUS stop in Eastbourne town centre is being temporarily moved as a result of major building work.
The first phase of redevelopment of the Eastbourne Arndale Centre begins in late July with construction of a new glass atrium at the centre’s western entrance, near Banker’s Corner. Continue reading
Jail time for cowboy roofer who conned elderly
A ‘COWBOY’ roofing contractor who conned vulnerable and elderly residents out of more than £26,000 was today beginning time behind bars.
John Gray left a trail of victims across East and West Sussex in his wake after making false claims about his services and tricking residents into parting with their cash unnecessarily. Continue reading
Labour candidate elected in Hastings poll
HASTINGS has a new representative on East Sussex County Council following a by-election in the town.
The by-election took place following the sudden death in May of Labour member Cllr Jeremy Birch, who represented Old Hastings and Tressell Division on the county council. Continue reading