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Pevensey Bay beach goes smoke free
Smokers visiting Pevensey Bay will be asked to stub out their cigarettes as it becomes the third smoke free beach in the county. Working in partnership, East Sussex County Council and Wealden District Council have introduced the voluntary smoke free space in a bid to protect children and young peopl...
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Road in Hailsham closed both ways due to flooding
A road in Hailsham is still closed this evening (Thursday, February 19) due to flooding.
Eastbourne vehicle fire: road reopened after earlier incident in East Sussex town
A road in Eastbourne is open again following a vehicle fire in the morning.
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Eastbourne RFC came agonisingly close to their biggest comeback ever against league leaders Cobham.
Sussex and Surrey Police to pilot groundbreaking motorcycle accident prevention programme
The new Rider Resilience Programme by Sussex and Surrey Police is backed by the Road Safety Trust and will be free of charge, aiming to reduce road traffic accidents involving motorcyclists.
In pictures: ‘Truly magnificent’ three-bedroom Eastbourne flat up for sale
Take a look inside this ‘truly magnificent’ three-bedroom flat ‘boasting an abundance of character and charm’ that has been listed for sale on Zoopla.
Steel drums and starry nights: Caribbean rhythms come to Eastbourne
Eastbourne charity gala to bring Caribbean rhythms to the coast in support of Family Support Work (FSW).
Pevensey Bay beach goes smoke free after voluntary smoke free space introduced
The beach at Pevensey Bay has become the third smoke free beach in East Sussex after a voluntary smoke free space was introduced.
Congress Theatre review: A Sparkling Night Out at Top Hat
Stage Adaptation by Matthew White & Howard Jacques By Gail McKay The show’s blurb describes it as: “The musical equivalent of the finest vintage champagne. Effervescent, elegant and exhilarating.” This is a perfect summary of the evening. As someone seeing the show for the first time, it...
Sussex pub saved from closure after local people buy shares in it
When the only pub in the village of Iden, near Rye, was threatened with closure locals sprang into action to save it.
Eastbourne road closed due to vehicle fire
A road in Eastbourne has been closed due to a vehicle.
Eastbourne choir Concentus raises funds for Epilepsy Sussex
Every year Eastbourne choir Concentus chooses a charity for whom they raise funds at their summer and Christmas performances.
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Atomic Rooster line up St Leonards date
Ten years after getting back together, Atomic Rooster are back on the road with dates including February 25 at The Piper, St Leonards.
Eastbourne Borough Council launches consultation on Local Plan
Eastbourne Borough Council has launched a public consultation on its draft Local Plan.
Police issue appeal for missing 16-year-old girl with links across East Sussex and Surrey
Police have issued an appeal to locate a missing 16-year-old girl who has links across East Sussex and Surrey.
‘Gross misconduct’ found against former recruit police officer
A former recruit officer who failed to disclose he had previously been subject to a disciplinary investigation when he applied to join Sussex Police has had ‘gross misconduct’ proven against him, according to a police press release.
Controversial proposals to create holiday apartments at Bewl Water to go in front of Wealden councillors
Controversial proposals to create new holiday apartments at Bewl Water are due to go in front of Wealden councillors next week.
Eastbourne Borough are in a mess – and may have to step back before striding forward
So Mr Widdrington has left the building. Tommy and and Hugo Langton came in to a sort out a mess, and they have frankly left an equal mess behind.
Eastbourne charity set to celebrate World Breastfeeding In Public Day
On Sunday (22nd Feb) local charity Sunshine Coast Breastfeeding Support are meeting to celebrate "World Breastfeeding in Public Day" 2026. The aim of the day is to decrease stigma and increase new mothers confidence around breastfeeding especially surrounding their rights to breastfeed in public.
John le Carré spy thriller heads to Brighton on stage
Chichester Festival Theatre’s production of John le Carré’s The Spy Who Came in From the Cold will play Theatre Royal Brighton from June 2-6.