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Measles death sparks call for vaccinations

HEALTH bosses in East Sussex are urging parents and carers to check that their children are up to date with vaccinations against measles amid a surge of cases across the country.

Figures from the UK Health Security Agency show more than 520 confirmed cases of measles in England since the beginning of the year, including one which claimed the life of child in Liverpool. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Featured, Public Health on August 5, 2025 by karenb.

Health inequality the focus at inaugural public health conference

Professor Chris Whitty and Darrell Gale with young people and reps from schools and collegesYOUNG people considering a career in medicine were able to take inspiration from an event featuring the country’s Chief Medical Officer.

Professor Chris Whitty spoke to hundreds of health professionals at the first ever South East Public Health Conference with around 400 delegates attending to hear his keynote speech.

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This entry was posted in General, Public Health on March 29, 2023 by saffronp.

Jail sentence for illegal tobacco seller

dog sitting by a box of cigarette boxes AN EASTBOURNE man has been given a custodial sentence after being caught selling counterfeit tobacco and cigarettes.

Nezar Shaban Hadi was convicted at Hove Crown Court following an investigation into his store – Little Convenience on Pevensey Road – by officers from East Sussex Trading Standards.

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This entry was posted in General, Trading Standards on March 22, 2023 by saffronp.

Drainage work to alleviate flood risk to begin

East Sussex Highways logoDRAINAGE work starting next week will help alleviate the risk of flooding on a Heathfield road.

Night-time closures will be in place from Monday, March 20, while work is carried out in Little London Road between the A265 and Pages Hill. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Roads, Transport and Environment on March 15, 2023 by karenb.

Plans to improve bus services moving forward

BusCHEAPER fares and more bus services including new on demand bus services are on the cards for East Sussex residents as plans are fine-tuned.

East Sussex County Council is pushing ahead with its Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) after receiving £41.4 million from Government. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Transport and Environment on March 15, 2023 by karenb.

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