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‘Vile, personal comments’ will not be tolerated: Eastbourne Borough owner hits out after players and staff targeted
Eastbourne Borough owner Simon Leslie has hit out at ‘vile, personal comments’ aimed at players and staff in the wake of their 7-0 hammering at Torquay United.
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'Major step forward' - This is how Arun District Council is helping people navigate Littlehampton more easily
Existing totems in Littlehampton will be given a refresh as part of a new wayfinding scheme.
Eastbourne Town can’t fell Sevenoaks – as poor goals cost them chance of Isthmian points
The heavens opened over Bourne Stadium as Isthmian South East relegation threatened Sevenoaks lined up against an Eastbourne Town side who were looking to stem the recent number of goals they have conceded.
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'Dial 999' - Boy, 14, disappears from East Sussex village
The police are searching for a missing 14-year-old boy, with links across East Sussex.
Eastbourne Borough FC chief Simon Leslie reacts to online abuse
A message from Eastbourne Borough Owner and Chairman, Simon Leslie In the last 12 hours, some of the comments aimed at our players, staff, and our club have moved from frustration into personal hate and I’m not going to let that go unanswered. Yesterday’s defeat hurt. It hurt all of us. No one a...
Eastbourne Borough players to reimburse fans who made trip to 7-0 defeat at Torquay United
Eastbourne Borough’s season hit a new low as they lost 7-0 at Torquay United – and their players will be refunding fans for the price of their tickets.
'Call 999' - Young woman reported missing in East Sussex as police launch urgent appeal
The police are searching for a young woman in East Sussex.
REVIEW: Wicked: For Good - dull, dull, dull until it finally soars...
REVIEW: Wicked: For Good (PG), (138 mins), Cineworld Cinemas.
Eastbourne Borough Council extend Severe Weather Emergency Protocol to aid rough sleepers
Eastbourne Borough Council have extended the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) as freezing temperatures are set to hit the town.
All Rise for the Critically Acclaimed Production of To Kill a Mockingbird, 2-6 Dec, Congress Theatre
ALL RISE FOR THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED PRODUCTION OF TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD! TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Congress Theatre Tuesday 2 – Saturday 6 December 2025, 7.30pm Thursday and Saturday matinees 2.30pm ALL RISE as the Eastbourne stage is set for the riveting stage adaptation of Harper Lee’s To Kill...
Eastbourne dispensing optician completes specialist paediatric qualification
A dispensing optician at Barracloughs the Opticians has completed a specialist paediatric dispensing qualification, strengthening the independent practice’s commitment to providing the highest standards of eyecare for children across Eastbourne and the wider area.
Gritters on East Sussex roads as temperatures plummet again - 'Please take extra care when travelling'
Gritters are targeting Sussex roads as again tonight as temperatures plummet.
Army bomb disposal unit called to deal with unexploded WW2 naval shell at Beachy Head
An army bomb disposal unit was called to deal with an explosive device at Beachy Head.
Eastbourne flat needing updating goes up for auction
A two-bedroom flat with garage, but in need of updating in Eastbourne is coming up for auction in December.
This is where East Sussex Highways pothole repair teams are working today, November 21, 2025
This is where East Sussex Highways pothole repair teams are working today (Friday, November 21, 2025).
Plans approved for mobile saunas on Eastbourne seafront
Plans to install two mobile saunas on Eastbourne seafront have been approved following almost 200 written letters of support.
Children with Cancer Fund celebrates milestone wishes for young adults transitioning beyond support
Children with Cancer Fund (Polegate) has been celebrating the milestones of young adults who are leaving its support network, by granting them a special 18th birthday wish.
Sussex traffic: Overturned cement mixer among multiple A259 collisions; further incidents reported on A272 and busy Eastbourne road
Multiple road traffic incidents were reported across Sussex on Friday morning (November 21).
AROUND 100 people came together to celebrate the stunning new mural at the home of two Eastbourne charities
The beautiful mural – created by Hailsham artist Kerry Caffyn – now features proudly on the front of the SASBAH/JPK Hub building in Church Street, Old Town. It has been made possible by Brewers Decorating Centres, who have supported SASBAH for more than 20 years and commissioned Kerry to carry ...
Wonderful new mural is launched in Eastbourne's Old Town at the JPK/SASBAH Hub
AROUND 100 people came together to celebrate the stunning new mural at the home of two Eastbourne charities.