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The measles outbreak is evidence of a loss of trust which is still far from been resolved

The outbreak of measles at two Hove schools has reignited the
debate about the safety of vaccines in general and the MMR vaccine specifically. The triple vaccine for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) was called into question by research that has since been discredited. But for many parents, doubts remain. Take-up rates have fallen. And this year dozens have contracted measles, notably at Davigdor Infant School and Somerhill Junior.
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Prices rises are expected to be agreed today. Frank le Duc reports on the ramifications

Parking charges are likely to be put up today (Tuesday), with the new prices taking effect, no later than the start of next May. A few of the proposals have made headlines already. The doubling cost of trader permits, for example, and the weekend premium prices in city centre car parks when shoppers and tourists pour in.
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Christmas officially starts in Hove on 1 December with the official ‘switch on’ of the lights on the floral clock tree.

This year’s event sees Brighton & Hove Mayor Councillor Anne Meadows and Environment Councillor Pete West flicking the switch to light up the Christmas tree.

The event will start at 3.30pm at St John the Baptist Church, where children from St Peter’s Community and Infant School in Portslade will be singing Christmas carols.

The group will then move to Palmeira Square where City Mayor, Councillor Anne Meadows, will be switching on the Christmas tree lights at 4.15pm.

Members of the City in Bloom campaign will be joining the children for the celebrations and are hoping lots of local residents will help to swell the crowds.

Councillor West said: “This is a lovely traditional event in the run up to Christmas and we hope lots of people will join us to see the lights, enjoy the children’s singing and get into the festive spirit.”

Hangleton Library is to re-open on limited hours from Saturday 3 December.

Following extensive flood damage to Hangleton Library in October, a range of repair work, drying out, and restoration of power, heat and light is now being completed.

This will enable the library to be opened on limited hours from Saturday 3 December. From then, the opening hours will be:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 2-5.30pm
Saturday, 9.30am-1pm; 2-4pm

At other times, when the library is closed, repair work will continue on the upper floor ICT suite and lower floor office areas. This will last into January.
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