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A Starring Opportunity: Eastbourne G&S Calls for a ‘Wandering Minstrel’ to Join the Cast of The McAdo
With the cast for their upcoming production of The McAdo ready to be announced, the society has issued an urgent appeal to find their leading tenor. Despite a strong turnout for auditions, the pivotal role of Nanky Drew remains unfilled, and the group is now calling on the local performing commu...
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Biggest Music Line-up Announced for Beer & Cider by the Sea Festival
Tribute acts, party bands and 90’s rave will headline this year’s Beer and Cider by the Sea festival, which returns to the seafront Western Lawns from Friday 15 to Sunday 17 May. The annual food and drink showcase is preparing to serve up its biggest music line-up yet, alongside a vast selection...
Drusillas Park is celebrating a very special arrival (or two!) as rare binturong twins have been born at the Sussex Zoo
Drusillas Park’s binturong family is growing, and the new arrivals are twice as nice! Keepers at the Sussex Zoo are celebrating the birth of rare binturong twins, born on January 2nd, just months after their big sister Boots made history as Drusillas’ first-ever binturong baby last August. The ...
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Friends of Eastbourne Seafront ‘horrified’ at new plan
Statement from The Friends of Eastbourne Seafront Friends of Eastbourne Seafront were initially pleased that EBC were thinning out the beds, between the Pier and Bandstand, something we have been asking for. However we are horrified that Peter Thurman has been involved and allowed to continue the th...
Support for 20mph limits on new East Sussex housing developments
County councillors have expressed support for introducing default 20mph speed limits on new housing developments.
Plans submitted to convert former care facility Eastbourne into seven new flats
Plans have been submitted to convert a former care facility in Eastbourne into seven new flats.
AirAsia X lands at London Gatwick with new flights to popular Asian capital
London Gatwick is adding a new destination to its expanding long-haul network, with AirAsia X launching a daily flight to a popular Asian destination.
Nervy start, triumphant ending: Eastbourne Borough finally give home fans what they’ve been missing
That was more like it! Eastbourne Borough shook off the cloak of pessimism to reveal a whole new core of mental strength and physical commitment to claim three precious points against Maidstone United on Tuesday night.
View spring flowers at famous Sussex woodland walk
Bates Green Garden reopens its gates to visitors later this month, showcasing an impressive array of late winter colours.
Postcard art exhibition featuring exhibits by the public to take place in Eastbourne
An art exhibition featuring mini artworks by the general public is set to take place in Eastbourne.
Eastbourne care home reflects on Grief Workshop success
Mortain Place care home, Eastbourne, has forged a magnificent reputation for working closely with the local community in recent years. The interest from the community with participation in their workshops, such as the grief workshop, organised recently, has proved diversity is the key to inspiring a...
Biggest music line-up announced for Eastbourne's Beer & Cider by the Sea Festival
Tribute acts, party bands and 90’s rave will headline this year’s Beer and Cider by the Sea festival, which returns to the seafront Western Lawns from Friday 15 to Sunday 17 May.
Political opinion with Josh Babarinde MP: I’ve secured the funding to re-open the Splash Pad!
The Splash Pad water playground in Princes Park is such an important community asset for children and families in our town. Guttingly, it was forced to close last year after the bill for running it during the summer months came to £25,000, which Eastbourne Borough Council was not able to sustain.
Run Wednesdays host cross country challenge for runners of all ages
Run Wednesdays welcomed athletes young and old to one of Sussex's most iconic landscapes, hosting the latest in a series of five-mile cross country races as part of the East Sussex Cross Country League programme.
Lewes AC battle the hills at Whitbread Hollow in key ESSCCL fixture
Twenty-seven members of Lewes Athletic Club turned out to compete in the fifth fixture of the 2025/2026 East Sussex Sunday Cross Country League, hosted by Run Wednesdays at Whitbread Hollow, Eastbourne.
57 photos as Eastbourne gain much-needed win over Maidstone United
At last, a home victory for Eastbourne Borough fans to enjoy.
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Capturing the essence of Elvis on stage - Guildford & Fareham dates
Elvis tribute Ben Portsmouth will encompass the whole of Elvis's career on his This is Elvis 2026 Tour.
Hastings Contemporary confirms programme of exhibitions for 2026
Hastings Contemporary has confirmed its programme of exhibitions for 2026 – six exhibitions which showcase the work of leading international and Sussex-based artists, including Maggie Scott as the gallery’s Sussex Spotlight Artist this spring.
Snap up seats to see Kartal, Fritz and other tennis stars play at Eastbourne
Tickets have gone on sale for the Lexus Eastbourne Open – as organisers reveal Sonay Kartal and Taylor Fritz will be among the big names in action.
Part of A27 in East Sussex closed following collision
Part of the A27 in East Sussex is closed following a collision this evening (Tuesday, February 10).