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Sussex man finds 3,000-year-old ingots while metal detecting near Lewes with his dad and daughter

A Sussex man has donated some 3,000-year-old ‘treasure’ to a museum after finding it in a field near Lewes.

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Wealden District Council issue warning to residents as shipping container washes ashore in Pevensey Bay

Wealden District Council have issued a warning to residents after a shipping container washes ashore in Pevensey Bay.

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In Pictures: Eastbourne home within ‘exclusive state’ listed for sale

Take a look inside this four-bedroom Eastbourne home located within ‘exclusive estate’ that has been listed for sale

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Police issue urgent appeal to locate 29-year-old missing from Peacehaven

Sussex Police have issued an urgent appeal to locate a 29-year-old reported missing from Peacehaven.

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Sussex brewing legend celebrates 40 years

Miles Jenner, Head Brewer at Sussex brewery Harvey’s is marking 40 years in the role.

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New care home set to open in Eastbourne, creating 60 local jobs

A brand-new, purpose-built care home is coming to Eastbourne in Spring 2026, bringing 66 care beds and c. 60 new jobs for people in the area.

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What's on in Eastbourne: All the big events set to take place in the town in 2026

Here are the biggest events set to take place across Eastbourne in 2026.

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Photos show shipping container washed up on Seaford beach in East Sussex with cans and paper cups

Photos have been submitted to this newspaper showing a destroyed shipping container on Seaford beach on Tuesday, January 13.

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Stage show takes Midsomer Murders back to where it all began

Midsomer Murders goes on stage for the first time ever by returning to the story with which it all started on TV all those years ago: The Killings at Badger's Drift.

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Run Wednesdays take on the Cross Country Challenge

Fun, miles and a lot of mud – the experience of Run Wednesdays as they have come out in force to participate in the East Sussex Sunday Cross Country League races.

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Political opinion with Josh Babarinde MP: Holding South East Water to account and protecting local maternity services at Eastbourne DGH

Many folks across Sovereign Harbour, Langney, Hampden Park and St Anthony’s experienced prolonged periods of low or zero water pressure over the weekend. This is now the fourth major water outage since I became Eastbourne’s MP. The latest incident is yet another appalling failure to add to a gro...

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Residents at Stone Cross care home lend their eyes to a live magic show

Residents and guests at Sycamore Grove care home in Stone Cross enjoyed an evening of grins with a live magic show performance that took place at the home.

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Lewes and Eastbourne councils issue warning to businesses about scam calls

Lewes District and Eastbourne Borough councils have issued a warning to businesses about ‘fraudulent telephone calls’ pretending to be part of the councils’ licensing team.

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Proposal put forward to convert first floor of Eastbourne pizzeria into flat

A proposal has been made to convert the first floor of an Eastbourne pizzeria into a new flat.

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South East Water boss must go, says Eastbourne MP

Speaking in the House of Commons, Eastbourne MP Josh Babarinde called for the resignation of the Chief Executive of South East Water, David Hinton, after local residents were left with little or no water over the weekend.   Mr Hinton,  the CEO of South East Water, who earns a base salary of £40...

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Police issue urgent appeal to locate 15-year-old missing from Crowhurst

Police have issued an urgent appeal to locate a 15-year-old reported missing from Crowhurst.

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Eastbourne's barley sugar lamp posts saved from scrapyard following outcry

Eastbourne’s barley sugar lamp posts have been saved following outcry from residents.

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Eight left standing – but which quartet will reach the Sussex Transport Senior Cup semis?

Two Sussex Transport Senior Cup quarter finals take place on Tuesday as sides in the competition battle it out for a place in the semi-finals.

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Atmospheric tree picture wins South Downs national park photo competition

A hauntingly beautiful photograph of gnarly giant trees and a quintessentially South Downs image of a colourful butterfly are the winners of this year’s South Downs National Park photography competition.

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Lottbridge captains reflect on fine terms of office - and huge charity success

The end of 2025 saw the main, senior and ladies’ captains of Lottbridge Golf Club stand down to make way for their replacements.