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Sussex Police night safety marshal scheme axed in Eastbourne
Sussex Police’s night safety marshal scheme has been axed in Eastbourne.
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East Dean and Friston Art Show, 2-4 May 2026
East Dean and Friston Art Group will be holding its annual Art Show from 2.00 – 5.00pm on Saturday 2nd and from 10.00am – 4.00pm on Sunday 3rd and Monday 4th May 2026, in the East Dean & Friston Village Hall, (Village Green Lane, East Dean, East Sussex BN20 0DR). Entry is free!
Easter Bunny brings chocolate and fun to Eastbourne’s Dotto Train!
Families enjoyed festive rides along Eastbourne seafront as the Easter Bunny handed out treats and prizes over the Easter weekend.
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Hastings United to Host Family Football Fun Day and Annual Hospital Cup Clash
People can expect and exciting day of community spirit, family fun, and fierce football rivalry as Hastings United Football Club opens its doors on Sunday May 10 for a special Family Football Fun Day.
Iconic Sussex forest supports next generation of conservationists
Ashdown Forest has launched a scheme designed to help new conservationists make the leap from a personal passion or qualification to employment.
Eastbourne nail technician to host 24-hour 'nail-a-thon' for charity
An Eastbourne nail technician is hosting a 24-hour ‘nail-a-thon’ for charity in honour of her late dad.
Eastbourne man jailed following 'pattern of repeated shoplifting'
An Eastbourne man has been jailed following a ‘pattern of repeated shoplifting’, according to a Sussex Police press release.
East Sussex dementia support group to mark two-year anniversary since launch
An East Sussex support group for people living with dementia is marking its second anniversary this month.
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New book is hospice fund-raiser in memory of daughter
Ringmer author Rob Parsons offers his new book Nanotales as a fund-raiser for St Peter and St James Hospice following the tragic death of his daughter.
RED FLAGS FOR AUTHORS TO AVOID – Anderida Writers at the Hydro Hotel
Local writers and readers are invited to attend the Anderida Writers Annual General Meeting in the Wedgewood Suite on the first floor of the Hydro Hotel, Eastbourne, this coming Tuesday, April 14th, from 7.30 pm. Following the meeting, expert advice will be passed on by chairman Tony Flood from Pat...
Eastbourne pub singing competition winner takes £1,000 prize
Eastbourne’s most exciting singing competition, hosted by the Crown & Anchor, began in January and concluded with a spectacular final on Sunday 22nd March, crowning Bibi as the winner of the £1,000 prize and securing her place to perform at Eastbourne Pride in June.
From Sioux Native Americans to glamour models! Find out more about former Eastbourne residents
Local historian and author Kevin Gordon is the speaker at the next meeting of Family Roots (the Eastbourne and District Family History Society) when he will be speaking about ‘Eastbourne People’ with stories about many interesting local people from Sioux to saints and glamour models and from pol...
Eastbourne care home enjoys a Jolly Boys outing!
The sun always shines on the righteous, in fact, even when its cloudy outside the sunshine leads the way for the staff and residents at Mortain Place Care home in Eastbourne. This week, they escorted some of their gentlemen residents to enjoy a Jolly Boys Outing! What could be better than a strong c...
Learn more about pilgrim badges at Eastbourne talk
At the next meeting of Eastbourne Natural History and Archaeology Society the speaker will be Colin Torode from English Heritage. Colin will be talking about medieval pilgrim badges and some of the stories about them.
East Sussex A27 closed following 'serious' collision - 'up to two miles' of congestion
The A27 in part of East Sussex is closed following a ‘serious’ collision.
Eastbourne Table Tennis League – Weekly Report 26 – W/E 11.04.2026 By Mike Savill.
The Eastbourne Table Tennis League Finals and Presentation evening was held at The Jim West Memorial Hall, Hailsham, where we were treated to three excellent finals and fine table tennis.
Sussex traffic and travel: Falmer A27 closure following 'serious' collision; A280 Long Furlong closed for 10 days
Here’s your travel update across Sussex for the morning of Monday, April 13.
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We need to speak to each other more, says stand-up Bennett Arron
Swansea-based stand-up Bennett Arron, who supported Ricky Gervais on tour and starred in all four series of the Radio 4 sitcom ALONE, reckons we all need to talk more.
Hailsham driver dies after A21 crash last night
The A21 in Robertsbridge remains closed today (12 April) following a serious collision that has now sadly been confirmed as fatal. Emergency services were called to the A21 at around 8.20pm on Saturday (11 April) after a BMW car heading northbound was involved in a collision with three other vehicle...
Sussex Police release image as part of Eastbourne burglary investigation
Sussex Police said they are looking to identify a man as part of an investigation into a burglary at a flat in Eastbourne.