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Police make 20 arrests in Eastbourne during week
Police in Eastbourne have made over 20 arrests in a week following patrols in the town.
Bede’s School Shortlisted for Tes Excellence in Creative Arts Award 2024
Bede’s Senior School has been shortlisted for the Times Educational Supplement (Tes) Excellence in Creative Arts Award 2024. The best schools across the country have been shortlisted in this year’s Tes Schools Awards. The awards have been dubbed the ‘Oscars of education’, a prestigious award...
Controversial plans to convert former Eastbourne care home approved at appeal.
Controversial plans to convert a former Eastbourne care home have been approved at appeal.
Eastbourne shop announces closure after two years in the town
A shop in Eastbourne has announced that it will close after two years in the town.
Ukraine aid work inspires Lewes exhibition
Journey to Ukraine from Raegan Hodge is the latest exhibition at the Star Brewery Gallery in Lewes, running from May 4-12.
Eastbourne Mayor’s ‘fabulous’ Charity Ball nets over £7,000
The Mayor of Eastbourne has thanked guests and sponsors after her Charity Ball raised more than £7,000 for two local charities. Her biggest fundraising night of the year, around 150 people enjoyed the glitzy black tie event at The Grand Hotel that featured live music, a raffle and auction following...
Eastbourne Borough Council gives £100k to seven groups
Eastbourne Borough Council has awarded funding to seven organisations that help local people struggling with the cost of living crisis. The 100k funding supports a range of different services to meet increased demand in the town, covering everything from benefit and debt advice and homelessness prev...
Mystery solved - the story of Sandy, detective Roy Grace's missing wife
A massive treat is looming for Roy Grace fans as Peter James prepares to reveal what really happened to the Brighton-based detective’s missing wife Sandy – a mystery which enthralled millions of readers across the first dozen or so books in the series.
REVIEW: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang soars with fresh wit and energy
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton, May 3-12. Also Crawley and Eastbourne later this year.
Royal Marines offer big band date in Portsmouth
Fresh from their inaugural concert in October 2022, the newly-revived big band from The Band of HM Royal Marines, The Oceanaires are heading to the Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Eastbourne on Thursday, May 9 and also the New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth on Friday, May 10.
Adam Murray: We’ve put rocks and platforms in place – but first let’s breathe
And breathe. After a lurching, swaying stagecoach ride of a season, Eastbourne Borough made it to safety. A few arrows dodged, a couple of wheels wobbling, and some of the baggage falling off the back – but the club can nurse a few bruises and take a deserved rest.
Black artists converge for Hastings exhibition
A new exhibition in Hastings will feature more than 40 black artists from south-east England.
Georgina and Lisa battle cancer – now Team Chatfield prepare for Race for Life
TEAM Chatfield are a very special team made up of ten women who will be taking part in Eastbourne’s Race for Life on Sunday May 26. Race For Life is organised by Cancer Research UK and is for women only – running 5k around Hampden Park. Many of the runners are motivated to take part because ...
Drusillas Welcomes Vulnerable Goeldi’s Monkey Baby – The First In 10 Years!
Drusillas Zoo are delighted to announce the safe and healthy arrival of their first baby Goeldi’s monkey in a decade! This is fantastic news for the Park, and a boost for conservation efforts for this diminutive species, currently classified as ‘vulnerable’ by the IUCN red list. The tiny babe ...
Visit the amazing showroom in South Street – Upfields Kitchens, Bathrooms and Bedrooms
COME into our showroom and see for yourself exactly what we have to offer. That is the message from Grant surname needed, who bought Upfields Kitchens, Bathrooms and Bedrooms last May. The showroom is at 73/75 South Street. Grant – who moved from Oxford to take over the business – said: “We w...
Sussex and Surrey Police back on the road to engage with motorcyclists ahead of May bank holiday
Officers from Surrey and Sussex Police’s Roads Policing Unit (RPU) will be back on the roads again over the bank holiday weekend to share vital safety advice with motorists and motorcycle riders.
Eastbourne Borough’s survival squad – who’s in and who’s out for 2024-25 season?
After 12 months of a National South voyage that began in sunshine, narrowly evaded the icebergs, and reached safe harbour with 48 hours to spare, Eastbourne Borough are already recruiting their crew for the next tour of duty.
More than 150 paintings at The Society of Eastbourne Artists show
The Society of Eastbourne Artists will be holding its next show over the last Bank Holiday weekend in May at Eastbourne Town Hall with more than 150 paintings on display. Running from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm daily on Saturday 25; Sunday 26 and Monday 27 there will be plenty of opportunity to select a [â...
Lidl wants to open a new store in Eastbourne – and one in Hailsham
Lidl has plans to open dozens of new stores in Sussex. They include Eastbourne – North and Hailsham. Richard Taylor, chief development officer at Lidl GB, said: “We have been the fastest growing bricks and mortar supermarket for the past seven months in a row. “With an exceptional store netwo...
Massive new toy store is coming to Eastbourne
Smyths Toys is coming to Eastbourne. It is one of the world’s largest specialty retailers of children’s toys. It operates both online, and via its physical retail stores, with hundreds of stores spread across Europe and the UK. Now it has announced: “We are looking to recruit a Store Manager ...