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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Keep warm, keep well in cold weather
VULNERABLE residents in East Sussex are being urged to ensure they stay warm, safe and well as the cold weather begins to bite.
With temperatures expected to fall, the authority says residents – particularly families with young children, older people, carers and people with chronic conditions – can follow a few simple tips. Continue reading
Take a break from booze in Dry January
PEOPLE in East Sussex are being urged to make a healthy start to the New Year – by taking a break from booze.
Dry January is a national initiative aimed at encouraging people to sign up to a pledge to give their body a break from alcohol for a month. Continue reading
GPS technology helps people stay independent – and safe
A HIGH-tech approach is being trialled which could help people with dementia stay independent for longer.
East Sussex County Council is conducting a pilot which sees people with the condition who have opted into the scheme equipped with GPS personal locator devices. Continue reading
Scam victims are ‘tip of the iceberg’
MORE than 50 scam victims in East Sussex were visited as part of a festive day of action – but Trading Standards are warning those helped represent ‘the tip of the iceberg’.
‘Operation Bah Scambug’ saw Trading Standards officers across East and West Sussex join forces with the National Trading Standards Scams Team to provide advice and support to victims. Continue reading