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Man, 56, reported missing from Eastbourne
A man has been reported missing from Eastbourne, Sussex Police confirmed.
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EBC’s £200k ‘lifeline’ for vulnerable people in Foodbank partnership
Eastbourne Borough Council is allocating £200,000 to support the town’s most vulnerable residents who are struggling amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. The funding agreed by Cabinet councillors today (December 10) is part of a package of measures designed to assist low-income residents wh...
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EastEnders star makes professional stage debut in Hastings panto
Clair Norris, known for her role as Bernadette Taylor in BBC’s EastEnders between 2017 and 2025, is making her professional stage debut in pantomime in Hastings this Christmas.
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Strong progress in social housing recognised in Eastbourne
Cabinet councillors at Eastbourne Borough Council have welcomed a mid‑year housing report that highlights significant improvements and a strong endorsement from the Regulator of Social Housing. The Regulator of Social Housing, a government body that oversees standards and drives improvement, award...
Council strategy to drive Eastbourne’s growth over next decade
Cabinet councillors approved a 10-year roadmap for creating a more productive, inclusive, and resilient local economy. The Eastbourne Economic Strategy and Action Plan (2025-2035), jointly commissioned with the Eastbourne Neighbourhood Board, outlines a strategic direction for cementing Eastbourne a...
Eastbourne Seafront Strategy 2050 ‘once in a generation opportunity’
Council leader: ‘Eastbourne seafront is part of our DNA’ Eastbourne Borough Council’s Cabinet has approved a new seafront strategy that offers a long-term plan to create a vibrant, safe, inclusive and sustainable seafront that reflects the values and aspirations of the community. Developed fol...
I stayed at the stunning new Sussex hotel with stylish décor, a gorgeous lake and creative workshops galore!
When you step inside the new hotel Crafted in Sussex, you’re getting so much more than just a place to lay your head.
Eastbourne Borough show good signs at Dorking Wanderers – but it’s points they really need
A performance to build on, but a result that left Eastbourne Borough frustrated, and their travelling fans disappointed. The Sports returned pointless from Surrey after a 4-2 defeat at Dorking Wanderers.
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Rock 'n' roll Christmas show heads for the Eastbourne stage
And the great news is that Trevor Payne’s retirement plans are on hold.
Mick wins Lottbridge Thrash on count back
At Lottbridge Golf Club, 19 seniors took part in their Tuesday Thrash.
Update following arrests in East Sussex counter terrorism investigation
Officers from Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) are continuing an investigation after four people were arrested in Sussex on December 4, says the CTPSE.
Eastbourne to London Bridge rail service reinstated following campaign
A direct rail service from Eastbourne to London Bridge has been reinstated following a campaign.
Eastbourne and HMS Puncher rekindle historic partnership at Town Hall ceremony
Eastbourne Borough Council this week officially renewed its historic affiliation with His Majesty’s Ship (HMS) Puncher – an Archer-class patrol vessel – during a special re-signing ceremony at the Town Hall. The event on Tuesday (December 9), which formally re-pledges a bond first establ...
Residents at Stone Cross care home lend their ears to live performance from choir
Residents and guests at Sycamore Grove Care Home in Stone Cross enjoyed an afternoon of fun with a live choir performance that took place at the home. Local group, the Indian Community Choir from St Thomas a Becket School performed a selection of Christmas carols and hymns for a second year, compl...
Eastbourne Santa Stroll to raise money for charity
A charity walk, where all participants dress up as Santa Claus, is set to take place in Eastbourne on Sunday (December 14).
Warring brothers, chaos and sublime music - it's The Kinks!
Ten years after playing him in the West End, Oliver Hoare returns to the role of Dave Davies, brother of Ray, in the Kinks musical Sunny Afternoon, the Christmas show at Brighton Theatre Royal this year (December 17-January 3).
Children with Cancer Fund (Polegate) awarded National Lottery funding
Children with Cancer Fund (Polegate) celebrates after receiving £13,736 of National Lottery funding to help support local children with cancer.
Structural tests completed on Eastbourne Bandstand
Contractors ‘successfully completed’ key structural tests on Eastbourne Bandstand this week, according to the council.
Eastbourne retro: Take a look back at 2017 Christmas in Little Chelsea event
Following the sad cancellation of Christmas in Little Chelsea this year, we’ve taken a look back at photos from a previous event.
St Wilfrid’s Hospice Eastbourne volunteers are invited to royal carol service
Five staff and volunteers from St Wilfrid’s Hospice in Eastbourne were thrilled to represent the organisation at The Princess of Wales’s ‘Together at Christmas’ Carol Service at Westminster Abbey. They were invited as the hospice is a patronage of Her Majesty The Queen.