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Eastbourne Airshow Voted UK’s Best Free Show for 6th Year
Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow has once again been voted the best free airshow in the country. Securing the top spot for an impressive sixth time, the annual seafront show received double the votes of its nearest competitor, in the annual awards run by Airscene. The award follows a succ...
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Tickets on Sale for Seaside Beer & Cider Festival
More than 140 beers and ciders and a sensational music line-up will return to Eastbourne’s seafront lawns next 15 – 17 May, with festival tickets on sale now. The annual Beer & Cider by the Sea event will kick off the festival season at the Western Lawns with a wide range of real ales, craft...
Polegate Mayor Hosts Civic Carol Service at St George’s Church
The Mayor of Polegate, Cllr Dan Dunbar, hosted a well-attended Civic Carol Service at St George’s Church, Polegate, on Monday evening, bringing together local residents, civic leaders and partner organisations for a celebration of the festive season. The service was held in partnership with Inspir...
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In pictures: Eastbourne home featuring ‘beautifully established south facing gardens’ listed for sale
Take a look inside this Eastbourne home with ‘beautifully established south facing gardens’ that has been listed for sale on Zoopla.
Gullivers lose to Eastbourne in Shield
Gullivers Bowls Club put on a good showing in the London & Southern Counties Challenge Shield but lost to Eastbourne in round one, despite drawing on two rinks and winning on a third.
Intergenerational art project based on ‘Sussex Icons’ to be put in retirement housing across the Lewes district and Eastbourne
Vibrant artwork created by local students will soon be brightening up the communal areas of retirement housing across the Lewes district and Eastbourne thanks to a unique intergenerational art project.
Eastbourne United bounce back from Vase exit with two league wins
With the disappointment of their FA Vase exit at Whitstable Town behind them, it was back to league action for Eastbourne United, with two SCFL premier division games in five days.
Generous start means even an Eastbourne Borough revival is not enough against Chelmsford City
A game of two halves? Sometimes the old cliches are actually true - with the second half far the better - although this match did not quite produce the dramatic finale which Eastbourne Borough strove for - and arguably deserved.
Eastbourne Beer & Cider by the Sea festival to return in 2026
Eastbourne’s Beer & Cider by the Sea is set to return next year, organisers have confirmed.
Eastbourne marks end of 16 Days of Activism with march through town centre
Eastbourne people concluded the international 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign with a march through the town centre on December 14.
Eastbourne Airshow voted UK’s best free show for sixth year
Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow has been voted the best free airshow in the country for the sixth time.
Rosemary Shrager whips up festive feast in Pevensey Bay to bring people together over food
Celebrity chef Rosemary Shrager visited a volunteer-led festive gathering in Pevensey Bay on Monday December 15, as part of as part of Royal Voluntary Service’s national campaign to help ensure that older and more vulnerable members of the community don’t spend the festive period alone.
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Kinks celebration is big Brighton Christmas show
Theatre Royal Brighton, Sonia Friedman Productions and ATG Productions offer as their Christmas show the multi–Olivier Award-winning Kinks musical Sunny Afternoon.
Vibrant student artwork showcasing Sussex icons will brighten up Lewes and Eastbourne’s retirement housing
Vibrant artwork created by local students will be brightening up the communal areas of retirement housing across Lewes district and Eastbourne thanks to a unique intergenerational art project.
Former Sussex Police officer ‘would have been dismissed, had he not already resigned’ following gross misconduct hearing
A former Sussex Police officer has been told he would have been dismissed, had he not already resigned, following a gross misconduct hearing, according to a Sussex Police press release.
Polegate mayor hosts civic carol service at St George’s Church
The Mayor of Polegate, Cllr Dan Dunbar, hosted a well-attended Civic Carol Service at St George’s Church, Polegate, on Monday evening, bringing together local residents, civic leaders and partner organisations for a celebration of the festive season.
Asking price for former Eastbourne nightclub reduced
A former nightclub in Eastbourne that was put up for sale in June has had its asking price reduced.
Eastbourne Christmas Day Concert 2025: Here's everything you need to know
Here’s everything you need to know about the Christmas Day Concert in Eastbourne.
Eastbourne laser show organiser apologises following criticism
The organiser of a laser show in Eastbourne has apologised following criticism from residents.
Man arrested after woman stabbed in Eastbourne town centre, says Sussex Police
A man has been arrested after a woman was stabbed in Eastbourne town centre, Sussex Police said.