 Calling all wildlife lovers in East Sussex! Whether you're an experienced “twitcher” or a complete beginner, the RSPB needs your help this weekend with its huge annual survey of Britain’s garden birds. Find out what to look out for, and how can you encourage our feathered friends to your patch.
 Many of us find it hard getting back into the routine of work, school and embracing “normal” life after the festive period. While Christmas may be over for another year, that doesn’t mean we can’t continue some of its traditions. Recapture the comfort, magic and light it brings with our top tips to improve your wellbeing by simply learning to embrace the winter.
If you're not sure what to read next, you'll be glad to hear libraries have launched ComicsPlus - a huge collection of comics and graphic novels available to download to a tablet or smartphone, or stream on a computer. Let's be clear - comics are not just for kids - they cover every subject and genre, from tender love stories and heart-breaking childhood memoirs to terse thrillers, so what are you waiting for?
Get your overdose reversal training and receive a free first aid kit!
Are you friends with, a relative of or work in an environment where someone is at risk of an opiate overdose? If so, you must sign up to a free overdose first aid training session run by CGL and St Johns Ambulance. During your session, you will learn how recognise and respond to an overdose and shown how to dispense a nasal opiate reverser (Nyxoid) to help save a life. On completion of the training, you’ll receive a free first aid kit, Nyxoid spray and a window cling to display where you see fit, this shows the medicine is available on site for an emergency. Book your training now.
Bidders shortlisted for £730million highways contract
Three bidders have been shortlisted to provide highway maintenance and infrastructure services for East Sussex in the future. Ringway Jacobs, Balfour Beatty Living Places and Colas have been selected to move to the next stage of the procurement process. The shortlist for the £730 million Highways Infrastructure Services contract follows a call for expressions of interest which went through a rigorous evaluation process. Read more
Special Educational Needs and Disability website launched
A new website has been launched providing a comprehensive range of information and resources aimed at supporting children and young people in East Sussex with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The website has been developed to bring together useful information about the services available across the county in one, easily accessible location. Find out more
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