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SECAmb chief executive steps down after three years
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) has thanked chief executive Simon Weldon for his leadership.
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Children With Cancer Fund Dinner is a huge success
The second Annual Children With Cancer Fund Dinner took place on Thursday 16th April at La Locanda Del Luca where 110 local supporters enjoyed a stunning three-course meal whilst raising funds for this amazing charity. Ben and his team at the restaurant managed to cook all the meals to order wh...
Charlie Shaw’s Revenge wins Best Horror Feature at London Independent Film Festival
A locally made Sussex film, Charlie Shaw’s Revenge, has won Best Horror Feature at this year’s London Independent Film Festival (LIFF), held at Genesis Cinema. The award was presented during LIFF’s Awards Night By Festival President Natasha Marburger on 19 April, where Actor/Producer Renato Pi...
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'Dial 999 immediately' - Police continue to search for wanted man in Sussex
The police have issued a renewed appeal, to locate a wanted man with links across Sussex.
Eastbourne Retro: Take a look back at 2011's Magnificent Motors event
With Magnificent Motors set to return to the seafront next month, we’ve taken a look back at the classic car event in 2011.
In pictures: Sussex steam railway expands by adding a new station
Rother Valley Railway launched its new station at Robertsbridge.
Care home opens its doors for spring community event in Eastbourne
A care home in Eastbourne is inviting members of the local community through its doors to learn more about life in the home at a spring event this weekend.
Eastbourne: New 'hardy' flowers planted in Carpet Gardens
New flowers have given a burst of colour to Eastbourne’s Carpet Gardens.
Care home opens its doors for spring community event in Eastbourne
A care home in Eastbourne is inviting members of the local community to visit and learn more about life inside its doors at a spring event later this week. Hallmark Willingdon Park Manor will host a “Taster Day” on Saturday 25th April, offering visitors the chance to explore the home and meet r...
Plans approved for new ‘raised seating area’ and canopy at Eastbourne pub
Plans have been approved to build a new ‘raised seating area’ and canopy at a pub in Eastbourne.
Hailsham tennis teams start summer season with contrasting fortunes
Hailsham Tennis Club's teams made contrasting starts to their summer league campaigns at the weekend.
Eastbourne Spring Fair to return for 2026
Eastbourne Spring Fair is set to return for 2026 to celebrate 'Our Precious Water'.
Ear health checks in Beacon Shopping Centre
Deaf Awareness Week is 4th - 11th May
Planning round-up: The latest applications submitted to Eastbourne Borough Council
These are the planning applications submitted to Eastbourne Borough Council during the week starting April 12.
Come to Coda Pharmacy’s Open Day on Friday – there’s so much going on!
AN expanding Health business is moving into bigger premises – and is celebrating with an Open Day on Friday 24th April, which is open to the public. Everyone is invited. Coda Pharmacy is an online NHS pharmacy company also offering a host of other health-related services including weight loss, hai...
Meads Wellbeing Working Group Workshops
There is a new effort to improve the social and environmental wellbeing in our town. This is a community led initiative by the Wellbeing Working Group (WWG) This is a voluntary group. We are starting with two public workshops, where you can help to set this project in motion. The WWG would love to h...
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Felix Mackenzie-Barrow plays Brighton on back of new solo project
Felix Mackenzie-Barrow, co-vocalist and guitarist with alt-country band Divorce, is on the road with his first solo project under the name Book of Churches.
Buses in Eastbourne railway station!
Travellers in Eastbourne Station found a rather unusual stall in the concourse on Friday 17 April, as the Eastbourne Area Bus Users Group (EABUG) and the Southeast Community Railway Partnership set up an information stall to mark World Public Transport Day. The volunteer run groups hope the event wi...
Everyone invited to Coda Pharmacy's Open Day on Friday April 24
AN expanding Health business is moving into bigger premises - and is celebrating with an Open Day on Friday 24th April. Everyone is invited!
Second act, truth first: Alan Dreezer’s new album signals a bold reinvention
At a stage in life when many artists begin to slow down, Alan Dreezer is doing the opposite—leaning in, pushing forward, and redefining what a modern pop artist can look and sound like in his sixties.