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Adam’s Light is a new charity founded by Lauren in memory of her son
Money raised at a rotary club race night at the Chaseley Trust in Eastbourne has led to a donation to a new charity. The flutter on the horses raised £545 which was presented to Lauren Carvalho, who tragically lost her 19 year old son to suicide in 2011. The race night was organised by the Rotary ...
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Simon Brodkin leads comedy club show in Eastbourne
Stitches Comedy Club brings Simon Brodkin, Jo Caulfield and Scott Bennett, plus compere James Alderson, to the Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne on Thursday, February 26 at 8pm.
Police issue warning to drivers following multiple collisions on Willingdon road
Sussex Police have issued a warning to drivers following multiple collisions on a road in Willingdon.
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Criminal behaviour order and location tagging given to Eastbourne shoplifter
A prolific shoplifter in Eastbourne has been issued with an electronically tagged device as part of Sussex Police’s drive to cutdown on reoffending in Sussex.
Further details emerge about what could come next for Local Government Reorganisation in East Sussex
Further details have emerged about what could come next for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in East Sussex.
Favoured charity after a flutter on the horses in Eastbourne
Money raised at a rotary club race night at the Chaseley Trust in Eastbourne has led to a donation to a new charity.
Sussex Community Foundation uncovers severe health challenges across county
Brighton & Hove has the highest suicide mortality rate in Sussex, men in Hastings live two years less than the national average and Eastbourne has high rates of hospital admission for self-harm.
Valentine Day courting: Arlington Reservoir in February - RSPB Eastbourne and District Group Walk
This was a first for us – the Wednesday walk on a Saturday – due to a bad weather forecast for the original date. A very chilly start to the day but the sun was making a very rare and welcome appearance. We set off by passing through the wood behind the car park and onto the track that led to ...
Eastbourne partnership launches ‘Positive Giving’ campaign to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping
Eastbourne Borough Council, in collaboration with a network of local homelessness charities, has launched a new campaign, urging residents and visitors to reconsider how they provide support to those on the streets. The “Positive Giving” initiative aims to shift the focus from handing out spare ...
Council launches consultation on Local Plan
Eastbourne Borough Council has launched a public consultation on its draft Local Plan. The Local Plan identifies where new homes, employment space and community facilities should be located, and outlines the infrastructure needed to support them. Residents, businesses and community organisations are...
Update – St Wilfrid’s Hospice proposes changes to services
St Wilfrid’s Hospice in Eastbourne has proposed changes to its services as part of its drive to make sure the hospice is here for the future. The proposal comes at a time when two in five hospices nationally are reducing services. “Our costs continue to increase whilst our funding is staying bro...
Wealden Community Sports Hub starts taking shape rapidly as two FIFA standard football pitches completed
The Wealden Community Sports Hub has been making huge progress as facilities at the site are being completed. The Wealden Community Sports Hub, based on the outskirts of Hailsham is being built on a site owned by Wealden District Council and has been developed to give residents in the district more ...
Sussex Community Foundation uncovers severe health challenges across county
Brighton & Hove has the highest suicide mortality rate in Sussex, men in Hastings live two years less than the national average and Eastbourne has high rates of hospital admission for self-harm. These were just some of the findings in a report from Sussex Community Foundation which revealed the ...
Wealden councillors agree to freeze council tax bills
Wealden councillors have agreed to freeze council tax bills, as part of the authority’s annual budget-setting process.
Widdrington leaves Eastbourne Borough - and club are considering return to part-time squad
Eastbourne Borough have parted company with boss Tommy Widdrington – just four months after his return to Priory Lane.
Snow forecast for parts of UK as yellow rain warning issued in Sussex and Surrey
A yellow weather warning for heavy rain has been issued for Sussex and Surrey, with forecasters warning of possible flooding and travel disruption.
E‑scooter driver charged with drink driving in Eastbourne
An e‑scooter driver who was ‘more than double over the legal drinking limit’ has been charged, Sussex Police has said.
Eastbourne Borough sack manager
This is the statement from the club this lunchtime: The Board acknowledges that recent results, one win in eight, and a number of performances have been below the standards expected at this football club. We are disappointed with the current situation and recognise the seriousness of our league posi...
Limited edition Matilda menu launched at Marston’s pubs in Sussex and Surrey
UK pub group Marston’s will be making mealtimes marvellous with a brand new, limited edition Matilda-inspired menu, with dishes available in pubs across Sussex and Surrey.
Eastbourne: Highways worker 'abused by a member of the public’ while placing road closure
A worker was ‘abused by a member of the public’ while placing a road closure in Eastbourne.