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A celebration of Neil Diamond on the Eastbourne stage
It’s A Beautiful Noise comes promised as The Definitive Tribute to Neil Diamond, returning with Fisher Stevens to Eastbourne’s Congress Theatre with a Spectacular Orchestral Edition on Friday, April 17.
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Playing Henry VIII? It's all about the power stance!
It’s the stance, says Ethan Lawrence. Adopt the stance, feet apart, chest thrust forward, hands on hips, and you are 70 per cent there.
Crowds flock to Eastbourne for Let’s Dance 2026
The Mayor of Eastbourne Councillor Margaret Bannister was one of nearly 3,000 guests who attended the Let’s Dance spectacular at the town’s Congress Theatre last week run by Sussex charity, The Russell Martin Foundation (RMF)
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Reawakening with The Symphonova - concert with orchestra and soloists in Eastbourne
A unique chance to hear music you’ve never heard before performed with The Symphonova, a digital orchestra conducted and invented by Shelley Katz, in a concert of music suppressed by the Nazi regime. Live soloists join the Symphonova, soprano Helen Bailey, tenor Ben Hancox-Lachman and violinist Ri...
Sussex rivals produce a classic – but it’s Worthing’s day as Eastbourne Borough run out of luck
More than a football match. A battle of wills and brains and physical reserves, and an almost tribal, face to face combat. But what a football match Worthing and Eastbourne Borough produced.
Eastbourne dance show is putting real bodies centre stage
In a world dominated by social media filters and digital perfection, a local dance community is taking to the stage to prove that ‘imperfect’ is beautiful.On Saturday 11th April 2026, the BodiBlossom burlesque studio will present their latest dance showcase, “Life is a Cabaret” at the Royal ...
Red Arrows and champion women aviators lead world class Eastbourne Airshow line-up
The RAF Red Arrows and two aerobatic champion women aviators will lead a world-class line-up at Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow from 13 – 16 August.
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Son Little plays Brighton on back of new album
Son Little plays Brighton Dust on April 19 on the back of Cityfolk, his fourth album and first since 2022.
Fun at Lottbridge as Ladies and Seniors play in mixed Texas Scramble
It was a lovely spring morning, last Thursday, as 10 Ladies and 30 Seniors played in a TAMS Mixed Texas Scramble. As the teams completed their rounds it was soon very obvious that the weather, the improving course conditions and the fun that everyone was enjoying, was giving rise to some excellent s...
Eastbourne Table Tennis League – Weekly Report 25 – W/E 04.04.2026 by Mike Savill
Following on from last week the Eastbourne Table Tennis League held the remainder of their annual tournaments at various venues and evenings. We were again treated to some excellent table tennis enjoyed by everyone involved
Eastbourne United’s double header - Part one
With only six games to go, this one was crucial
Hull’s goal puts play-off pressure on Peacehaven as Eastbourne United close gap
For some clubs, the 2025-26 football season is all but over and thoughts of summer holidays are taking over. Not at Eastbourne United.
SCFL play-off race gallery and report: Eastbourne United keep up pressure on Peacehaven and Telscombe
Eastbourne United kept up their chase for the final SCFL premier division play-off spot with a 1-0 win away to the team they need to catch – Peacehaven and Telscombe. Here’s a match report and picture gallery by Paul Trunfull.
Full Steam Ahead! Eastbourne's favourite miniature railway is back
Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway (EMSR) launched its 35th season on March 28, and is the only miniature steam railway in the country.
Road closed following collision in Polegate, near Eastbourne
A main road in East Sussex is partially blocked this morning (Monday, April 6) due to a collision
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Finding his place in a "proper grown-up art gallery alongside proper artists"
Shane O'Leary working under the trade name Using Glue offers an exhibition at The Clive Sawyer Gallery, 87 High Street, Rye until June 30.
Home Sweet Home Estate Agents – in South Street for over 20 years
Home Sweet Home Estate Agents have been nicely located in South Street, Little Chelsea for over 20 years now. They are locally owned and therefore an independent estate agent solely dedicated to Eastbourne and priding themselves on a very friendly and personal service.They remain a popular choice am...
Antiques by the Seaside: A New Monthly Market Comes to Victoria Place
Treasure hunters, vintage lovers and collectors take note – a brand-new Antiques and Collectables Market is coming to Eastbourne this spring.Launching on 18th and 19th April 2026, “Antiques by the Seaside” will take place on the third weekend of every month through to September, bringing a cur...
Hailsham’s Nic Gray: Understanding ADHD Is the First Adjustment
By Nic Gray One of the biggest misconceptions about ADHD is that the solution is simply better organisation. More planners. More reminders. More willpower. But ADHD isn’t a motivation problem, it’s a difference in how the brain regulates attention, energy and executive function. That means the s...
Chair of new South Central and South East Ambulance Group announced
South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) and South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) are pleased to announce the appointment of Colin Dennis as the first group chair, providing unified non-executive leadership across both organisations.