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Contractor appointed to re-open Birling Gap staircase for Bank Holiday
A contractor has been appointed to re-open the staircase at Birling Gap in time for the May Bank Holiday weekend.
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Big weekend at top and bottom – and Burgess Hill Town, Eastbourne Borough, Hassocks and Littlehampton Town really need wins
With six weeks remaining of the non-League football season, there is still time for miracles to happen – and plenty to play for at the top and bottom of divisions for many Sussex sides.
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Brighton hosts world’s leading learning-disabled film festival
Another remarkable programme is the promise once again as Oska Bright prepares to share its treasures with Brighton.
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Portslade’s Meet the Makers offers inspiring, collaborative weekend
Portslade’s Meet the Makers event takes place over the last weekend of March, promising original art, workshops and demonstrations by local artists, music and delicious food.
Eastbourne Borough head west – hoping survival hopes don’t go in same direction
It isn’t over ’til it’s over! Eastbourne Borough travel west to Chippenham this weekend with a road map for National South survival.
Bringing Agatha Christie's great exploration of evil to the Brighton stage
There is evil, real evil, at the heart of Death on The Nile – which is part of what makes it one of Agatha Christie's most intriguing, most striking and greatest works.
1066 area tour of Shakespeare's greatest hits in one-man show
Bowler Crab is a Shakespeare-only company. To explain why, Stephen John will perform 20 speeches, presenting his case based on his 13-year career, having directed 36 Shakespeare productions to date.
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The Crown star in Eastbourne's Talented Mr Ripley
Ed McVey was Prince William in the final season of Netflix's The Crown, giving us William during his college years and the early stages of his relationship with Kate Middleton, played by Meg Bellamy.
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ABBA tribute Björn Again confirm Eastbourne date
ABBA tribute Björn Again play the Congress Theatre, Eastbourne on May 30.
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Eastbourne night celebrates great jazz partnership
Andy Urquhart (trumpet) and Andy Panayi (sax) team up for a night of classic jazz at Splash Point Jazz Club, Eastbourne on Wednesday, March 25.
Dr Louise Newson, creator of popular Balance App brings her new tour to Eastbourne, DPT 16 May
MEDIC KNOWN FOR KICK-STARTING THE MENOPAUSE REVOLUTION COMES TO EASTBOURNE DR LOUISE NEWMAN with BREAKING THE CYCLE: THE POWER OF HORMONES Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne Saturday 16 May 2026, 7.30pm Eastbourne’s Devonshire Park Theatre is set to host doctor and women’s hormone exper...
Councillors approve Eastbourne social housing scheme
A social housing development in Eastbourne has secured planning permission.
Bid to develop Seaford former bank building
A developer has put forward plans to redevelop a former bank building in Seaford.
Back in the cup final: Lewes Women hammer Eastbourne to book trip to Sussex HQ
Lewes FC Women secured their place in the Sussex Women’s Challenge Cup final for the second year running with an 8-2 semi-final victory over Eastbourne Borough.
Red card and penalty decisions add to frustration for Eastbourne Borough boss King
Steve King felt an unjust red card cost Eastbourne Borough dear as they lost at home to Maidenhead to edge closer to the National South trap-door.
Seven Sisters in Sussex formally declared new National Nature Reserve
The UK Government has announced that the Seven Sisters have been formally declared England’s newest National Nature Reserve (NNR).
In Pictures: Refurbished four-bedroom house in Eastbourne listed for sale
Take a look inside a refurbished four-bedroom house in Eastbourne that has been listed for sale on Zoopla.
Toploader to perform at Eastbourne Bandstand
Chart-topping British band Toploader are set to play a ‘homecoming’ performance at Eastbourne Bandstand.
Police launch search for wanted man known to frequent Eastbourne and Brighton
Sussex Police have launched a search for a man wanted for recall to prison who is known to frequent Eastbourne and Brighton.
Toploader set for Spring Bank Holiday homecoming gig at Eastbourne Bandstand
Chart-topping British band Toploader are set to return to Eastbourne for a special Bank Holiday concert at the town’s historic Bandstand. The popular band will perform at the iconic seafront venue on Monday 25 May, with music starting at 1.30pm with support from DJ Fergus, before Toploader take to...