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Mayors from Across the County Attend Polegate Pantomime Aladdin
Polegate was awash with magic, music and merriment as mayors and civic leaders from across East Sussex gathered to attend the Polegate Pantomime Aladdin, the 54th Pantomime presented by Polegate Drama Group. The distinguished gathering of civic leaders, proudly led by the town’s Mayor Cllr Dan D...
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Classic prison tale Shawshank Redemption hits the Fareham stage
Think Shawshank Redemption, and it’s almost impossible not to think of Morgan Freeman in the role of Red.
In pictures: Rockettes take point from Eastbourne Borough's visit
Bognor Regis Town Women – aka the Rockettes – took a point from a 2-2 draw at home to Eastbourne Borough Women in the London and SE Women’s League Division 1 South.
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When love first sparks and when it needs to reconnect - Top Hat in Eastbourne
Eastbourne Theatres are offering Top Hat as “the musical equivalent of the finest vintage champagne – effervescent, elegant and exhilarating.”
48 photos as Eastbourne Borough and Farnborough clash in National South
Eastbourne Borough’s home woes continued as Farnborough became the latest team to come from behind to win at Priory Lane.
REVIEW: Mercy offers chilling look into a grim AI future
REVIEW: Mercy (12A), (100 mins), Cineworld Cinemas
Bournefree Opinion Eastbourne Greenpeace: Greenpeace UK unveils new beachfront mural
The colourful new artwork, twice the length of a double decker bus, is painted on the town’s beachside Bathing Hut Cafe. It puts St Leonards-On-Sea on the map as part of a global Greenpeace action in which artists, Indigenous Peoples, activists, and local communities from 13 countries across five ...
BAND HITS A HIGH NOTE – Eastbourne Silver Band has been celebrating its 75th Birthday
The Eastbourne Silver Band has been celebrating its 75th “Birthday” during 2025, and what a great success it has proved to be. Being a community band the members decided that, to mark the diamond anniversary, it would do fund raising for local charities so as to give back to the community that h...
Bournefree Opinion: Hindsland – Over Optimistic Transport Planning?
By Paul Humphreys – Member of Bespoke and Eastbourne Eco Action, Chichester Close Willingdon There are problems for traffic, at the new Hindsland housing development in Willingdon. Firstly there is a stated assumption that traffic will not increase, as many people will shift from cars to buses, cy...
Plans submitted for new supermarket in Eastbourne
Plans have been submitted for a new supermarket in Eastbourne.
Housing development near Eastbourne can be occupied before major road improvements take place
A housing development on the outskirts of Eastbourne can now be occupied before major road improvements take place, council officers have decided.
Willingdon Community School Traitors
Willingdon Community School decided to run a staff wellbeing event – The Willingdon Staff Traitors. Originally just for staff, it has taken off more than they ever thought it could. They are now sharing the filmed footage with students who have given a charity donation to watch the episodes. The m...
East Sussex County Council to adopt AI policy
East Sussex County Council will soon adopt a formal policy on “the responsible use of AI”.
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.
Letter to the editor: Let’s keep the paths clear
East Sussex County Council are committed, through their transport plans, to encouraging wheeling, walking and cycling but the paths have to be maintained to increase their use.
Eastbourne’s Holocaust Memorial Day event 27 January 2026
Holocaust Memorial Day offers a moment for communities across the country to pause and remember the millions of people who suffered during the Holocaust and in the genocides that followed. It is a time to honour those whose lives were taken or forever altered, and to reflect on the importance of cha...
Hummingbird’s Choir takes flight at Eastbourne Crematorium
THERE was a wonderful turnout for the launch of new community events as over 30 people joined the first session of The Hummingbirds Choir on Saturday, 10th January at Eastbourne Crematorium. The relaxed, free, ‘come as you are’ singing group was received with smiles, laughter and resounding si...
Critically acclaimed tour of The Talented Mr Ripley comes to Eastbourne, starring Ed McVey and Maisie Smith
CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED TOUR OF THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY COMES TO EASTBOURNE THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY Devonshire Park Theatre Monday 30 March – Saturday 4 April Following rave reviews and sold-out performances throughout its 2025 season touring the UK, The Talented Mr Ripley comes to Eastbourne’s Devon...
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Hastings Games Fest is back after sell-out debut last year
Following a sold-out debut in 2025, Hastings Games Fest is back at the White Rock Theatre on Saturday and Sunday, February 7-8 with gaming experiences for all ages.
Southern partners with Sussex colleges to offer thousands of students huge discount on train travel
Students from four colleges across Sussex now benefit from an exclusive Unizone ticket offered by Southern, which lands them up to 70 per cent off their train fare.