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Landlord of ‘staple in Eastbourne’s nightlife’ dies

The landlord of a pub described as a ‘staple in Eastbourne’s nightlife’ has passed away.

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Eastbourne entrepreneur scoops top prize in start-up awards

A new business that supports beauty brands to grow and thrive across the world has won the 2025 Eastbourne Local Enterprise and Apprenticeship Platform (LEAP) awards.

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Health and Wellness refurb for Holland and Barrett in The Beacon

Holland & Barrett, the UK’s leading health and wellness retailer, has welcomed customers back to its newly refurbished Eastbourne store at The Beacon shopping centre, complete with a fresh look and feel, boasting even more of Holland & Barrett’s latest range of health and wellness soluti...

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Local dignitary joins Stone Cross students for energy efficiency display at Hawthorn Grove

Barratt Homes recently welcomed Gavin Blake-Coggins, Chairperson of Wealden District Council, alongside students from Stone Cross School to its Hawthorn Grove development in Westham, to see its energy efficiency exhibition.

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Health and Wellness refurb for Holland and Barrett in The Beacon

Holland & Barrett, the UK’s leading health and wellness retailer, has welcomed customers back to its newly refurbished Eastbourne store at The Beacon shopping centre, complete with a fresh look and feel, boasting even more of Holland & Barrett’s latest range of health and wellness soluti...

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Augmented Reality trail launches on Cuckoo Trail at Polegate

Families are invited to explore the Cuckoo Trail like never before with the launch of an exciting new augmented reality (AR) experience. In a free, interactive adventure, children can discover wildlife characters hidden along the scenic trail, brought to life through the latest AR technology. The tr...

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Sussex Transport Senior Cup: Goals galore - and Three Bridges hit 10 - as the big boys avoid shocks

And then there were eight… the line-up for the Sussex Transport Senior Cup is confirmed after a busy night of ties. They contained no fewer than 37 goals – but no shocks.

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The Lottbridge Seniors take first steps in Winter Eclectic

It was a typical early winters day with freezing temperatures and a cloudy sky but that didn’t put off the 39 Seniors who took part in the first of their Winter Eclectic 9 hole thrashes. At the end of the Winter, the lowest score on each hole is taken across every round, which results in the final...

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Hastings Sinfonia offers its annual Christmas concert

Hastings Sinfonia presents its annual Christmas concert featuring the singers of St Richard's Catholic College choir and dancers of East Sussex School of Performing Arts.

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REVIEW - Remembrance, Power, and Passion with Sussex Symphony Orchestra

REVIEW BY Tim Arnold - Sussex Symphony Orchestra’s memorial concert

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The Christmas Sussex Belle: Where and when you can see the train across the county

The Christmas Sussex Belle will make its way from London into Sussex tomorrow (Wednesday, November 19) Here’s all you need to know to catch it on its tour.

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Full Fibre Broadband Network Operator and ISP Lightning Fibre Achieves Prestigious Industry Award Hat-Trick

Lightning Fibre, the full fibre broadband network operator and Internet Service Provider (ISP), has secured a remarkable industry award hat-trick at the annual Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) Awards. The ISPA Awards shine a spotlight on the organisations and individuals driving the ...

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Jersey Boys Returns!

20th Anniversary Tour  JERSEY BOYS  Congress Theatre, 30 November – 5 December 2026  The boys are back! The original Tony®-winning musical sensation Jersey Boys returns for its celebratory 20th Anniversary tour and it’s headed to Eastbourne’s Congress Theatre, 30 N...

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Vandals strike – and church is forced to ‘close’

ST Mary’s Church at Westham is now closed ‘outside of parish activities’ after yobs caused chaos. Read this from the church: “You may know that we have been having issues with a group of young people who have been coming into the church and misusing it. Sadly, on coming to Evensong this Sund...

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The Brand New Heavies play Concorde 2 for venue's 25th anniversary

The Brand New Heavies play Concorde 2, Brighton as part of the venue's 25th anniversary celebrations. They will be there on Wednesday, November 26.

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RNLI Eastbourne lifeboat launched following emergency call

RNLI Eastbourne launched one of its lifeboats after a boat suffered engine failure.

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Eastbourne Borough Council extends consultation on air quality strategy

Eastbourne Borough Council says it has extended the public consultation on its draft Air Quality Strategy.

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Couple get engaged at Eastbourne theatre - 'real-life love story'

A couple got engaged in the ‘ultimate romantic moment’ at an Eastbourne theatre.

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Eastbourne: New cafe opens in Shinewater Park

A new café has opened in an Eastbourne park.

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Eastbourne care home residents uplifted with seasonal retail therapy trip!

Mortain Place care home, Eastbourne, was not going to let the autumnal winter blast of much cooler weather dampen the spirits of some of their residents. They got their dedicated Minibus all warmed up and whisked a bunch of willing residents off to complete some retail therapy at Ashford Designer Ou...