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Eastbourne Theatres Nominated for Prestigious Stage Award
Eastbourne Theatres nominated for ‘Campaign of the Year’ at The Stage 2026 industry awards: Eastbourne Theatres Trafalgar Ltd NEW ERA campaign Eastbourne Theatres is thrilled to have been nominated for Campaign of the Year by industry leading voice The Stage, as part of their p...
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Police launch urgent appeal to locate 11-year-old and 13-year-old missing from Eastbourne
Sussex Police have launched an urgent appeal to locate a 11-year-old and 13-year-old reported missing from Eastbourne
Hampden Park Ladies tennis results for December
On 14th December 3 of our 4 ladies teams were competing in the Sussex Winter Tennis Doubles leagues with mixed fortunes!
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Josh wants action to end homelessness in Eastbourne
By Josh Babarinde, our MP Many of you will have noticed an increase in rough sleeping across the town, particularly in and around the station. The station (which is often viewed as a place of safety by these individuals) is located on private land owned by Network Rail. This has made it more challen...
Mean Girls casting for Eastbourne announced, 21 – 26 April 2026
FAYE TOZER & KIARA DARIO STAR IN MEAN GIRLS Mean Girls Congress Theatre, Eastbourne, 21 – 25 April 2026 Further casting is now announced for the award-winning Mean Girls The Musical, which comes to the Congress Theatre, Eastbourne 21-25 April 2026, Steps legend Faye Tozer and Kiara Dari...
Langney Rise footbridge reopen to the public following refurbishments
Langney Rise footbridge has reopened following refurbishment works.
Children’s visit brings seasonal joy to Eastbourne care home
Mortain Place care home, Eastbourne, received with open arms, the children from the local Shinewater Primary School. Twenty eight pupils from year four, attending from two classes, visited the home bringing over seventy handmade Christmas cards to deliver personally to the wonderful residents of the...
Eastbourne to ring in 2026 with New Year’s Day concert
Eastbourne will ring in 2026 with a free New Year’s Day concert, bringing cheer to residents and visitors across the town.
REVIEW: Royal Hippodrome, Eastbourne - everything a good pantomime should be
REVIEW BY Kevin Anderson - Sleeping Beauty, the Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Eastbourne, Monday 8th December 2025 to Sunday 04th January 2026
Points on the wish-list for Eastbourne Borough this festive period
The Twelve Days of Christmas? Well, they haven’t even started yet – but Eastbourne Borough will be counting down to the Four Festive Fixtures. And from them, the Sports need at minimum Ten Precious Points.
New project launched to support children in Sussex affected by sexual exploitation
A project delivering specialist interventions on Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) and online safety is pioneering a new approach to how agencies respond to young people suspected of offences involving child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
Report shows tourism contributed £4 billion to the local economy in East and West Sussex in 2024
Experience Sussex, the official visitor economy development programme for East and West Sussex, has released research that reveals the significant value of tourism for businesses in the region.
Man charged following collision between moped and pedestrian in Eastbourne
A man has been charged following a collision between a moped and pedestrian in Eastbourne.
Eastbourne (Meads) u3a raises funds for local Foodbank at festive event
Eastbourne (Meads) u3a has raised £876 for Eastbourne Foodbank after a successful Christmas Quiz and Afternoon Tea Dance held at the Cumberland Hotel. The event, attended by members and guests, featured a lively quiz, music and a traditional afternoon tea, with a charity raffle proving a highlight ...
Drusillas Zoo reveals ‘naughtiest’ animal resident in 2025 naughty and nice lineup
A Sussex zoo has been making a Christmas list and checked it twice, and now you can find out who’s naughty and nice! And there’s a new entry topping the naughty list you might find hard to believe (but parents of teens will relate)! Drusillas Park lovingly cares for over animal 800 residents, al...
ON SALE The Australian Pink Floyd Eastbourne 2026 date
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! NOW ON SALE – THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD 2026 TOUR: THE HAPPIEST DAYS OF OUR LIVES THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD: THE HAPPIEST DAYS OF OUR LIVES Congress Theatre, Eastbourne Monday 23 November 2026 The Australian Pink Floyd have announced The Happiest Days of Our Lives tour, ...
Southern Co-op partners with Deliveroo in Sussex
Shoppers in Sussex can now have Southern Co-op products delivered to their door as part of a new partnership with Deliveroo.
The Chicago Blues Brothers this January, Devonshire Park Theatre, 24 Jan
EVERYBODY NEEDS SOMEBODY – AND YOU NEED TO SEE THIS SHOW THIS JANUARY! The Chicago Blues Brothers Saturday 24 January, 7.45pm, Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne The Chicago Blues Brothers are back – and they’re tearing the roof off the Country Bunker! Head on down to the Devonshi...
Best Seats for The New Adventures of Peter Pan – Banish the Jan Blues! On until 11 Jan 2026
BANISH THE BLUES WITH SWASHBUCKLING PANTOMIME FUN! THE ADVENTURES OF PETER PAN Devonshire Park Theatre On now until 11 January 2026 Don’t miss the chance to experience, The Adventures of Peter Pan at Eastbourne’s Devonshire Park Theatre, best availability is now after Christmas and in...
Eastbourne Coaches now Touring the UK – a great local success story
EASTBOURNE Coaches was launched in May 2023 by a local family man Julian Ledger, who has many years of experience within the transport sector. Antony Burkill, their Transport Manager, joined the team at this time, he has many years of Coach Operating experience. Eastbourne Coaches launched with 2 dr...