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Firefighters tackle van blaze in Eastbourne during night

Firefighters were called to the scene of a van fire in Eastbourne in the middle of the night.

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East Sussex College Celebrates New Partnership with Eastbourne LitFest

Photo credit: Christina Baldwin | christinabaldwin.co.uk | Instagram: @chrissie_baldwin East Sussex College has officially launched its partnership with Eastbourne LitFest, becoming the festival’s first-ever Folio Edition Sponsor and reinforcing its commitment to inspiring a love of reading, cre...

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Drusillas celebrates ‘zoo-per’ Dads this Father’s Day following a baby boom at the zoo

Drusillas Park will be celebrating some of its most devoted animal dads this Sunday on Father’s Day, following a remarkable baby boom across the zoo. From energetic lemur twins and a tiny Goeldi’s monkey, to an acrobatic spider monkey infant and three binturong ‘zoo-borns’, the Sussex Zoo is...

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Game, Set, History: New Trail Celebrates Eastbourne’s Tennis Legends

A new trail celebrating Eastbourne’s rich tennis heritage is inviting residents and visitors to discover the champions, matches and moments that have helped put the town on the sporting map. Launched to coincide with the summer tennis season, the Eastbourne Tennis History Trail features 11 tennis ...

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Eastbourne men arrested in investigation 'into the supply of controlled drugs’

Two Eastbourne men have been arrested in ‘an ongoing investigation into the supply of controlled drugs’, Sussex Police said.

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Nao Santa María: Historic ship replica visits Eastbourne - in pictures

A replica of an historic sailing ship has visited Eastbourne for the first time.

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Eastbourne entrepreneur shortlisted for Great British Entrepreneur Awards

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Ratton School shines at Eastbourne Carnival 2026!

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Plan to support East Sussex families on low incomes wins backing

A plan to support families on low incomes has secured the backing of a county council cabinet member.

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Council refuses to extend Hailsham development time limit

A developer’s bid to extend the time limit for a major housing development in Hailsham has been turned down.

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Holly & Evie reunite for Chaucer-inspired tale across Sussex

The Rudes are back on the road

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“My children give me the strength to care”: East Sussex father shares life on the carer frontline this Father’s Day

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Brighton date for Genesis tribute

Genesis tribute

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Stagecoach bus driver takes on 50K challenge during Men’s Mental Health Week

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Two Sussex pubs named as best in country for a Father's Day walk

With Father’s Day coming up on Sunday June 21, two Sussex pubs have been featured in the top ten places in the UK for a walk and Sunday roast.

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Erin Bloomer set for Worthing Festival stage

Worthing date

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East Sussex College celebrates new partnership with Eastbourne LitFest

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The "forgotten festival” returns with a celebration of the greats at Plumpton Revival

The “forgotten festival” is coming home on Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9 with Plumpton Revival 2026 at Plumpton Racecourse, Plumpton, Lewes, BN7 3AL.

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The Brighton couple who discover a time machine in their shed...

It’s a book about a fifty-something couple in Brighton who find a time machine in their shed. What can possibly go wrong, say husband-and-wife authors Josie Lloyd and Emlyn Rees.

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The effects of out-of-control drinking on family life

Chicken and Chips is a coming-of-age story about 14-year-old Jake which comes from Rottingdean-based author Julia Clarkson, aged 85.