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East Sussex Highways partner with Environment Agency to tackle flooding at Eastbourne schools
East Sussex Highways partnered with the Environment Agency to tackle flooding at Eastbourne schools.
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Plans refused for installation of 'state-of-the-art' BT Street Hub in Eastbourne town centre
Plans have been refused for a ‘state-of-the-art’ BT Street Hub in Eastbourne town centre.
Fire service raises money for charity with Christmas sleigh ride in Eastbourne
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) has been raising money for charity with a magical sleigh ride around Eastbourne.
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Plans to bring new style phone boxes to Eastbourne town centre refused
Plans to bring new style ‘phone boxes’ to the town centre have been refused by Eastbourne Borough Council.
'Homelessness taskforce' created in Eastbourne as railway station becomes 'hotspot'
A ‘homelessness taskforce’ has been created in response to rough sleeping outside Eastbourne Railway Station.
New East Sussex firefighters celebrate at Pass Out Parade
East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service (ESFRS) proudly welcomed its newest wholetime firefighters at a formal Pass Out Parade held at the Service Training Centre in Maresfield.
Man charged after 'displaying intimidating and aggressive behaviour towards members of the public' in East Sussex
A man has been charged after 'displaying intimidating and aggressive behaviour towards members of the public' in East Sussex, according to a Sussex Police press release.
Beachy Head Woman was 'of local British ancestry', say scientists
The identity of a Roman-era skeleton found in Eastbourne – known as the Beachy Head Woman – has been revealed, scientists said.
East Sussex man pleads guilty to multiple sexual assaults after targeting ‘women who were exercising or post-exercise’
An East Sussex man has admitted to sexually assaulting multiple women ‘who were exercising or post-exercise’, according to a Sussex Police press release.
Police investigating 'report of criminal damage' at Eastbourne golf club
Sussex Police is investigating a ‘report of criminal damage’ at a golf club in Eastbourne.
New Greggs drive-thru creates 16 local jobs in Eastbourne
A new Greggs store has created 16 new jobs in Eastbourne.
Mayor of Eastbourne delivers 2025 Christmas message
The Mayor of Eastbourne has delivered her 2025 Christmas message.
Police launch urgent appeal to locate missing 17-year-old who has links to Eastbourne
Sussex Police have launched an urgent appeal to locate a missing 17-year-old who has links to Eastbourne.
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Eastbourne's 2026 pantomime has now been confirmed
As this year’s panto opens, Eastbourne has confirmed the festive fun for next year.
'Local butchery offering fresh produce' plan for East Sussex inn
A livestock farmer who is planning to take over the lease of the Roebuck Inn, Laughton, has allayed fears his plans to open a local butchery will compete with the village shop.
Community first responders to support ‘calls for falls’ and enhance patient care through new ambulance trust initiative
A new initiative has been launched by South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) which will see community first responders (CFRs) help enhance the care for patients that have fallen.
South East Coast Ambulance Service urges caution over festive period
South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) is asking the public’s support as it prepares for an increase in calls in the build up to Christmas.
Sasbah celebrates successful 12 months after moving into Eastbourne
A CHARITY which moved its base into Eastbourne 12 months ago is celebrating a very successful year. 2025 marked the 60th anniversary of SASBAH – a local charity creating opportunities for those with disabilities. It also saw the charity – which supports people with learning disabilities – move...
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Hastings Contemporary and Sussex Contemporary launch major open exhibition
Hastings Contemporary and Sussex Contemporary have announced a distinguished judging panel for The Open: Odyssey, a major new biennial open exhibition launching in 2026.
Guildford - Full circle as Midsomer Murders original returns for new stage version
Daniel Casey, who created the role of Sergeant Troy in ITV’s Midsomer Murders from 1997-2008, returns to the idyllic village of Midsommer, this time taking on the role of Inspector Tom Barnaby in the world stage premiere of Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift.