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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Keeping in touch during wintry weather
GRITTER fans can keep tabs on Grittney Spears, Usain Salt and the rest of the gang as they travel the county during wintry weather.
Visitors to East Sussex County Council’s website this winter will be able to watch the progress of the gritters as they travel the 950 miles of roads in the county that are treated. Continue reading
Voices in unison as Christmas concerts return
CHILDREN from across East Sussex are tuning up to perform their version of the Christmas story – with a twist.
More than 3,000 youngsters will take part in this year’s Big Sing concerts, which blend traditional Christmas music with specially-written songs, in 12 shows at four venues across East Sussex and Kent. Continue reading
First birthday celebrations for Eastbourne’s Bookends
THERE were celebrations and plenty of cake at Eastbourne Library this week as their secondhand bookshop marked its first year in business.
Bookends, which is run and managed by volunteers, was set up in the foyer at the Grove Road site in December last year selling ex library books, DVDs and CDs. Continue reading
Council gives its support for a second runway at Gatwick
EAST Sussex County Council has given its backing to Gatwick Airport’s proposal for a second runway.
The new runway is one of the proposals put forward to the Government’s Airports Commission in July to address long term aviation capacity in the South East. Continue reading