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Full circle moment for volunteer turned doctor trainee at St Wilfrid’s Hospice
A teenager who volunteered at St Wilfrid’s Hospice had a full circle moment when she returned 10 years later as part of her doctor training. Thivya Kularajan, 26, helped on the hospice Inpatient Unit as a 16-year-old college student. For three years alongside her studies, she volunteered every w...
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In Pictures: Works begin on removal of footbridge at Hampden Park railway station
Work has been carried out to remove the footbridge at Hampden Park railway station.
Canton is a double European jiu jitsu champion
Competing at the International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federations European Championships in Lisbon, Richard Canton won his weight division and the absolute division – securing a double gold medal haul.
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The democratic art show in Eastbourne where anyone can exhibit
An innovative art exhibition featuring mini artworks by absolutely anyone who wants to take part takes place in Eastbourne next week. There’s still time to submit your own postcard-sized contribution for the collaborative show, where work will be sold from £5 to raise funds for the Creative Eastb...
Eastbourne: Southern Water bosses challenged over 'Poo Castle' concerns - 'this cannot continue'
Southern Water bosses addressed issues plaguing Eastbourne residents at a public meeting.
Søstrene Grene: New Danish lifestyle shop to open in Eastbourne
A Danish homeware brand is to open a new store in Eastbourne.
Police called to report of ‘a man with a bladed weapon’ in Eastbourne
Police were called to a report of ‘a man with a bladed weapon’ in Eastbourne.
Councillors approve licence for new Hailsham Tesco
Councillors have approved a licence for a new store in Hailsham
Virgin Atlantic celebrates National Apprenticeship Week with focus on future skills and early careers
Virgin Atlantic is marking National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) 2026 with an engaging programme of events that bring apprenticeships to life across aviation, engineering and future skills.
Eastbourne and District Indoor Bowls Club continue to enjoy success
Excellent wins by the Eastbourne & District men’s and ladies’ teams against Falaise IBC in their respective County Leagues means both are top and looking to make the play-off finals later in the season.
Polegate celebrates Ivy Bishop’s 100th birthday
Polegate marked a very special milestone this weekend as local resident Ivy Bishop celebrated her 100th birthday at Polegate Community Centre.
Eastbourne care home embraces later life financial planning with new drop in advice clinic
Mortain Place care home are pleased to announce a collaboration with Richard Penrose, a financial advisor from Watch Oak Private Wealth. Richard specialises in later-life planning, helping people and their families make informed, confident decisions around care funding, long-term financial security...
Full circle moment for volunteer turned doctor trainee
A teenager who volunteered at St Wilfrid’s Hospice (Eastbourne) had a full circle moment when she returned 10 years later as part of her doctor training.
Eastbourne table tennis teams return to league action
It was back to league action in the Eastbourne Table Tennis League following two weeks of cup and handicap competitions.
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Electronic pioneers OMD offer Sussex NHS fund-raiser
My Charity University Sussex Hospitals has confirmed that electronic pioneers Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) will headline the sixth NHS My Music concert at the Brighton Centre on June 28.
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Madness set to headline Brighton's On The Beach festival this summer
Brighton’s beachfront is set to party this summer as Madness headline On The Beach festival on Friday, July 24.
Eastbourne Orange Lodge supports much needed local charity
Last night members of LOL398 Sussex Martyrs Memorial handed over a cheque for £600 to the Street Pastors charity in Eastbourne. Street Pastors are on the streets of Eastbourne most nights helping those who need them by keeping them safe, providing water, a listening ear and too many other things to...
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Art echoes life for musical theatre star in Eastbourne
In Top Hat, Phillip Attmore is playing an American who comes to England and falls in love with an English girl – which is precisely what he did in real life.
Tributes paid to Eastbourne-based international tennis star
A former international tennis player from Eastbourne has died.
BACHELORS STAR DEC CLUSKEY WILL BE GIVING talk on Tuesday
Anderida Writers members and guests can benefit from two exciting new events – the opening of the group’s modern, comphrehensive new website and the appearance this Tuesday of Dec Cluskey, the Bachelors singing star and award-winning Toastmasters speaker. Dec will be the guest speaker at our mon...