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Drusillas launches Kids for £5 February half term offer
A Sussex attraction is chasing the winter blues away with a fabulous February half-term offer: a child can enjoy a full day at the Park for just £5 with every full-paying adult (when you pre-book). The perfect reason to start counting down to brighter days ahead! Post-Christmas, parents everywhere ...
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Tickets on sale for Mayor’s ‘fabulous’ Charity Ball
The Mayor of Eastbourne is inviting people to enjoy an evening of elegance and entertainment at her annual Charity Ball, held this year at the historic Winter Garden. The black-tie and evening dress event will take place on Friday, March 20. Guests will be treated to a prosecco reception accom...
Awards ceremony for winning artists in intergenerational project connecting students near Lewes with retirees
Lewes District Council (LDC) announced that the winning artists who took part in a project connecting students with retirees have been presented with awards at a special ceremony.
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Potholes 'the height of a softball' are repaired within 2 hours, says East Sussex Highways
East Sussex Highways has revealed the time it says it takes to repair a pothole based on its depth and width.
Eastbourne chip shop manager ‘thrilled’ after business named as one of top 50 Fish and Chip shops in the UK
An Eastbourne chip shop manager has stated that he is ‘thrilled’ after the business was named one of the top 50 fish and chip shops in the UK.
Coach Bethany in running for national gymnastics award
An Eastbourne gymnastics coach has been shortlisted for a prestigious award at the British Gymnastics Awards.
In Pictures: Three-storey Eastbourne home listed for sale
Take a look inside this Eastbourne home that ‘provides spacious and versatile living accommodation’ that has been listed for sale on Zoopla.
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This Time It’s Personal as stand-up Russell Hicks hits the road - Brighton date
UK-based American stand-up Russell Hicks is back on the road, and This Time It’s Personal, the title of his latest tour.
Encouraging signs – but an all-too-familiar outcome for Eastbourne Borough at Hornchurch
A better performance, but nothing to show: Eastbourne Borough returned over the Dartford Crossing on Saturday night after a pointless – but not hopeless – afternoon in Eassex, and a 2-0 defeat to title-chasing Hornchurch.
Award-winning photograph shines a spotlight on life at Pevensey Bay care home as open days announced
A heartwarming photograph taken by an 83-year-old resident of Castle View Court in Pevensey Bay has been crowned Park Photo of the Year 2025, putting the East Sussex residential park firmly in the national spotlight as it prepares to welcome visitors to its January Open Days.
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REVIEW: Kara Tointon superb in new version of Somerset Maugham classic
REVIEW: The Constant Wife, Chichester Festival Theatre, until Saturday, January 24; also Brighton Theatre Royal from February 23-28. By Laura Wade, based on the comedy by W Somerset Maugham, directed by RSC co-artistic director Tamara Harvey.
Brighton Placements Have Become a Case of “Out of Sight, Out of Mind”, Eastbourne MP Warns
In a Parliamentary debate secured by Josh Babarinde MP, he highlighted the challenges faced by people placed in temporary accommodation outside their home area. ‘Out-of-area placements’ occur when a local authority places residents in temporary accommodation in a different local authority area. ...
Rising numbers of East Sussex teens seek drug and alcohol treatment
The number of children in East Sussex who sought treatment for drug and alcohol misuse rose last year, a BBC investigation has found.
Eastbourne: Police conclude investigation into Moira House School fire
Sussex Police said it has concluded its investigation into a fire at the former Moira House School building in Eastbourne.
Dad speaks at Hailsham Academy after his son Charlie died as a result of knife crime
Students in Year 7 at Hailsham Academy took part in an important and impactful assembly led by Martin Cosser, founder of the anti-knife crime organisation Charlie’s Promise. The assembly was delivered following Martin Cosser’s visit to the school last year where he was able to speak to the whol...
Plans approved for new signage at Eastbourne pub
Plans for the installation of new signage at a pub in Eastbourne has been approved.
Farm shop and café closes at Herstmonceux Castle Estate after running at ‘considerable loss’
The Farm Shop and Café at Herstmonceux Castle has shut its doors after running ‘at a considerable loss’.
View snowdrops at popular annual fair event
People will have a chance to view beautiful snowdrops when an historic garden estate at Rolvenden, near Rye, holds an annual event on Sunday February 1.
Eastbourne to enter bid for £3m UK Town of Culture award
Eastbourne intends to put forward a bid to be named the UK Town of Culture following a competition launched by the Government.
Man arrested after 82-year-old woman dies at scene of Hailsham collision
Police have confirmed that a man has been arrested after a woman died at the scene of a collision in Hailsham.