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Magistrates' court results from the Eastbourne area
Here are the results from Eastbourne Magistrates’ Court sitting at Hastings for February March 2 -
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Competitive eater takes on food challenge at Eastbourne restaurant
A competitive eater has taken on a food challenge at an Eastbourne restaurant – and he’s set the record to beat.
Blistering fire-walk performance from Eastbourne rotarian Brian
Eastbourne rotarian Brian O'Neil walked on hot coals in memory of club colleague and local businessman, David Lambird.
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British indie-pop favourites Lottery Winners to play Hastings
British indie-pop favourites Lottery Winners are set to play Hastings White Rock with a stadium warm-up gig on Wednesday, May 13.
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Brighton Fringe 2026 promises “spectacular” line-up for its 21st year
Brighton Fringe is promising a “spectacular” 2026 line-up of comedy, theatre and dance for its 21st year.
Sycamore Gap tree is planted in South Downs National Park
A “Tree of Hope” grown from the iconic Sycamore Gap tree on Hadrian’s Wall has been planted in the South Downs National Park.
Work begins to bolster coastal defences in Pevensey Bay and Eastbourne
Major coastal defence works are under way in Pevensey Bay and Eastbourne as the Environment Agency begins its annual spring programme to ‘protect thousands of homes and businesses from flooding’.
Wave Community Bank joins Coalition to End Gambling Ads
Wave Community Bank has joined the national Coalition to End Gambling Ads (CEGA) in a stand against the spread of harmful gambling promotions. Wave Community Bank has seen an increase in loan applications, that it had to decline because of excessive gambling, up by 11% in 5 years, indicating the sca...
Eastbourne charity’s £10k fundraising for Breakaway weekend
Every September, a group of around 70 disabled adults, volunteers and staff enjoy a fantastic weekend away at an outdoor activity centre in West Sussex. They all have the most amazing time – but it costs around £10,000. So can you help? SASBAH is the Sussex Association for Spina Bifida and Hydroc...
East Dean Village Market celebrates Easter
This Wednesday the 1st April sees East Dean village market returning to their summer stall pitches.
Rail passengers advised to check before they travel in parts of Sussex and South London this Easter weekend
Passengers are urged to plan ahead this Easter as essential engineering work takes place across Sussex and South London.
West Sussex hotel owners said appearing on TV show The Hotel Inspector was 'incredibly valuable'
A West Sussex hotel gained national exposure last week when it appeared on Channel 5’s popular TV show The Hotel Inspector.
Plans for six new homes at Friday Street Farm in Eastbourne approved
Plans for six new homes at Friday Street Farm in Eastbourne have been approved.
New book about Polegate, 'the Cinderella town of Sussex'
Warwick P Davis has written a new book about Polegate, a town that began as a railway junction with a windmill, looking at its growth and at some of the many interesting buildings in the town and the fascinating characters that are associated with the area.
Fearless St Wilfrid’s fundraisers walk on hot coals
A downpour of hail didn’t dampen the spirits of more than 60 St Wilfrid’s supporters who took part in a Fire Walk fundraiser last Saturday (28th March). Nearly £20,000 has already been raised from the event, with money still coming in. Two fire lanes measuring three metres long were set up out...
Fearless St Wilfrid’s Hospice Eastbourne fundraisers walk on hot coals
A downpour of hail didn’t dampen the spirits of more than 60 St Wilfrid’s supporters who took part in a Fire Walk fundraiser last Saturday (28th March).
Eastbourne table tennis champions are crowned
The main events of the Eastbourne Table Tennis League closed tournament were held at Shinewater Sports Centre with the minor events to follow at various venues.
Eastbourne gears up for Easter weekend of events
Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming events in Eastbourne this Easter break.
Funding appeal to give disabled people in Sussex a break
They all have the most amazing time - but it costs around £10,000 and the charity behind the trip is appealing for help.
In Pictures: Eastbourne seafront market returns for 2026
Residents flocked to the Eastbourne seafront to enjoy the Easter market.