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Footbridge to be removed at Hampden Park railway station for refurbishment works
The footbridge at Hampden Park railway station is to be removed for refurbishment works, Southern Rail have confirmed.
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Lisa Knapp & Gerry Diver join Sounds St Leonards mini-festival
Lisa Knapp & Gerry Diver are among the guests as Sounds St Leonards offers its first weekend mini-festival, Music For Midwinter.
Rain is latest barrier to Eastbourne Borough’s bid to find form
Eastbourne Borough might have an all-weather pitch at their own stadium – but poor weather is holding up their campaign and may yet cause a further fixture backlog.
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Calls for Council to Block Removal of Heritage Street Lights
An Eastbourne councillor has called on Eastbourne Borough Council to use emergency planning powers to stop highways contractor Balfour Beatty from removing 13 cast iron “barley sugar” street lights from Terminus Road. Conservative Meads Councillor, Robert Smart, has requested that council office...
Rare honour for local theatre as EODS wins rights to perform current West End favourite
Local theatre company EODS is set to bring one of Agatha Christie’s most gripping courtroom dramas to the stage this season, after securing the rare UK amateur rights to perform Witness for the Prosecution, a production that has been thrilling West End audiences in London since 2017.
Sussex's veteran marksmen are still competing at highest level
Both young and not-so-young Sussex marksmen are still competing nationally in the national inter-county competitions – and the oldies are showing there's nothing like experience when it comes to maintaining standards.
Brighton Festival confirms theme for 2026 Children’s Parade
Brighton Festival has announced the theme for the Children’s Parade next May will be Read All About It!
Eastbourne Mayor to host tea party in support of charities
The Mayor of Eastbourne is inviting people to a Charity Tea Party to raise funds for two local good causes.
12 Sussex eyesores and derelict buildings we would love to see restored in 2026
Explore derelict buildings across Sussex that we would love to see restored in 2026.
Bexhill’s multi-award-winning Poppyseed Bakery unveils stunning new look for 2026 – with a surprising Great British Bake Off link
Multi-award-winning Poppyseed Bakery in Bexhill is ringing in 2026 with a brand-new look.
Police carry out crime prevention leaflet drops following burglary reports in Eastbourne
Sussex Police carried out crime prevention leaflet drops following burglary reports in Eastbourne.
Hailsham woman ‘incredibly honoured’ to be awarded British Empire Medal for services to further education
A Hailsham woman has said she is ‘incredibly honoured’ to have been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the King’s New Year Honours.
East Sussex County Council to consider policy on 'responsible use of AI'
East Sussex County Council could be set to adopt a formal policy on ‘the responsible use of AI’.
Residents at Polegate care home prepare for RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch
Residents at HC-One’s The Polegate Care Home in Polegate, East Sussex, have been getting creative as they prepared to take part in the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch.
Man faces manslaughter charge over man’s death in Eastbourne
A man faces a manslaughter charge over a man’s death in Eastbourne, says Sussex Police.
Cross country gallery: Chichester Runners shine at Sussex championships
Chichester Runners shone when they headed to Bexhill for the Sussex cross country championship – and we have a picture gallery to celebrate their achievements.
Bear-y Special Day as Drusillas Becomes the ‘Hundred Acre Zoo’ For Pooh’s 100th
As Winnie the Pooh fans around the world prepare to celebrate ‘Winnie the Pooh Day’ on 18th January, a little bit of Hundred Acre Wood magic landed in one Sussex Zoo. Drusillas Park, located just a short distance from Pooh Corner in Hartfield, the place synonymous with A.A. Milne’s beloved bea...
Eastbourne Mayor to host tea party in support of charities
The Mayor of Eastbourne is inviting people to a Charity Tea Party to raise funds for two local good causes. The event, including a delicious cream tea and live entertainment from Eastbourne musician Rick Bonner, will be held at The View Hotel on the seafront, starting at 3pm on Sunday, February 2...
South East Water boss must go, says Eastbourne MP
Speaking in the House of Commons, Eastbourne MP Josh Babarinde called for the resignation of the Chief Executive of South East Water, David Hinton, after local residents were left with little or no water over the weekend. Mr Hinton, the CEO of South East Water, who earns a base salary of £40...
Eastbourne's barley sugar lamp posts saved following outcry
Eastbourne’s barley sugar lamp posts have been saved following outcry from residents.