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Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway opens for 2026 season
The Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway (EMSR) opens for the 2026 season today (Saturday, March 28).
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Inspirational response to major new Hastings exhibition
Hastings Contemporary has launched The Open – Odyssey, a major new biennale running from March 28 until May 31.
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Jo Nicholson offers Lewes exhibition
Interstices – The Spaces Between Drawing And Painting is the exhibition at Lewes’ Star Brewery Gallery from Saturday, March 28-Sunday April 5 (closed on Monday; opening hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-5pm; Sunday, 11am-3pm).
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REVIEW: Project Hail Mary - not even Ryan Gosling's charm can save this one
REVIEW: Project Hail Mary (12A), (156 mins), Cineworld Cinemas.
‘Magnificent period style’ Eastbourne home listed for sale
Take a look inside this ‘magnificent period style’ Eastbourne home that has been listed for sale on Zoopla
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Watch moment Sussex joyrider leads police on chase in Asda delivery van before being arrested
Watch the moment a Sussex joyrider led police on a chase in an Asda delivery van.
Police secure closure order on Eastbourne property linked to ‘anti-social behaviour, disorder and drug related incidents’
Sussex Police says it has secured a closure order on an Eastbourne property linked to ‘anti-social behaviour, disorder and drug related incidents’.
Magnificent Motors revs up with new arena and live music stage
Magnificent Motors is revving up the May Bank Holiday weekend with a brand new arena and live music stage joining the line-up from Saturday 2 – Sunday 3 May.
Former Eastbourne care home with potential sold auction
A former care home with residential conversion consent in Eastbourne was sold this week.
Eastbourne: Police appeal for witnesses to collision between car and motorbike
Police have appealed for witnesses to a collision between a car and motorbike on Friday, March 27.
Woman pronounced dead after falling from cliffs near Eastbourne
A woman has died after falling from cliffs near Eastbourne, Sussex Police has confirmed.
Moving tributes paid to well loved Sussex police officer who has died aged 27
A family have spoken of their grief following the death of PC Bradley Corke, 27, from Hastings, who they described as a ‘true gentleman’.
World Book Day 2026 pictures - Hastings, Rother and Eastbourne area schools
Youngsters and school staff celebrated World Book Day in East Sussex by dressing up as characters from their favourite books.
Run Wednesdays runners take on double challenge weekend
It was a big weekend for Run Wednesdays as members split their efforts across two very different but demanding events: the iconic Hastings Half Marathon and the rugged trails of The Moyleman.
East Sussex garden on list of 21 most glorious places to visit this spring
An East Sussex garden has been chosen as one of the 21 best places to visit in the UK to enjoy the spring blooms.
Barry issues message of hope for despondent Eastbourne Borough fans
There is a way back for Eastbourne Borough – so says former club captain Brad Barry.
A Spice Girls-inspired play about fierce female friendship
Worthing-based playwright Liz Tait is back with a heartfelt exploration of the power of dance and the power of togetherness
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First celebrity guest confirmed for Hastings Comic Con
The White Rock Theatre has announced Red Dwarf’s Chris Barrie as the first confirmed celebrity guest for this year’s Hastings Comic Con, which returns for a second year on Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21.
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British indie-pop favourites Lottery Winners to play Hastings
British indie-pop favourites Lottery Winners are set to play Hastings White Rock with a stadium warm-up gig on Wednesday, May 13.
Alexandra Burke offers tale of "music, love and betrayal" - Eastbourne date
New show I’m Every Woman: The Chaka Khan Musical at Eastbourne’s Congress Theatre from April 7 to 11 will star multi-platinum recording artist and award-winning actress Alexandra Burke (The X Factor, Sister Act, The Bodyguard, Curfew).