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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Link Road gets a lift – from 600-tonne crane
THE new Bexhill to Hastings Link Road has reached a significant milestone as a new railway bridge begins to take shape.
Steel beams have been lifted into position for the new bridge, which crosses the Hastings to London railway line near the new road’s junction with Queensway, in St Leonards. Continue reading
‘Permanent legacy’ marks East Sussex’s war role
A NEW website has been launched chronicling the role played by East Sussex during the First World War.
The site, launched by East Sussex County Council, has been launched to coincide with the 100th anniversary of Britain’s entry into the conflict, being marked on Monday, August 4 2014. Continue reading
East Sussex prepares to welcome Tour of Britain
LOCAL leaders made their way to the top of Ditchling Beacon to mark the launch of the Tour of Britain’s Sussex stage.
The climb is the same one facing riders on the penultimate leg of the UK’s biggest professional cycle race. Continue reading
Drop-in events on waste sites plan
A SERIES of drop-in sessions is being held to allow people to find out more about potential sites for waste recycling and recovery.
The events are part of a consultation by East Sussex County Council, Brighton & Hove City Council and the South Downs National Park Authority on the area’s draft Waste and Minerals Sites Plan. Continue reading