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Eastbourne man remanded in custody after 'terrorism offences' charge
An Eastbourne man has been remanded in custody after being charged with ‘terrorism offences’, Counter Terrorism Policing South East has confirmed.
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Win for Hampden Park Ladies
The Ladies 1st team won their Division 1 match on Sunday 8th March at Hampden Park TC in the Tennis Sussex Winter Doubles League. They defeated Comptons, near Horsham, 4-0! Comptons were unlucky as they had to pull in a late substitute the night before as someone dropped out due to an injury.
Eastbourne cat becomes local celebrity due to love of Toby Carvery
An Eastbourne cat has become a local celebrity due to her love of Toby Carvery.
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An international jungle and reggae MC who has performed on major festival stages across Europe has launched a new music project from his base in Eastbourne.
Elijah has spent more than twenty years performing across the UK and internationally, appearing at festivals including BoomTown, Bestival and One Love Festival, and collaborating with artists including Ed Solo and as a lead vocalist for the 90s pop group MAXX. After years performing to large festiv...
Police launch manhunt in East Sussex: 'Call 999 if you see him’
The police have launched a manhunt in East Sussex.
Former shop in Eastbourne town centre could be converted into bingo premises
The former Closs & Hamblin in Eastbourne town centre could be converted into premises for bingo.
Former Tottenham, QPR and Eastbourne Borough striker joins Horsham FC on loan from Worthing FC
Horsham FC have announced the signing of Shiloh Remy on loan from Worthing FC until the end of the season.
Eastbourne celebrates International Women’s Day
Eastbourne’s International Women’s Day celebration at Gather in The Beacon brought together residents, organisations and community leaders.
Eastbourne Borough Council Leader: Eastbourne bears a disproportionate burden on homelessness
Readers will know of my great concerns about Brighton & Hove City Council’s out of area placements and the efforts I have made to highlight this most cruel policy. In recent weeks, Eastbourne's situation has been featured in the Big Issue, the Daily Telegraph, the Sunday Times and even the Da...
Hip-hop legends De La Soul to headline at this year’s Love Supreme festival in Glynde
Hip-hop legends De La Soul will headline the main stage on Sunday night at the Love Supreme Jazz Festival in Glynde this summer.
New rapid response service diverts thousands from A&E during mental health crises in Sussex
Thousands of people experiencing mental health crises across Sussex are receiving faster and more appropriate support, thanks to an innovative partnership between mental health specialists and emergency services.
Emergency callout from seasick crew after stricken yacht suffers steering failure near Newhaven amid stormy seas
Newhaven RNLI’s volunteer lifeboat crew responded to a distress call from a yacht which had suffered steering failure.
Major plan for 4,441 new homes near Halland crossroads would ‘completely decimate’ the thriving communities of Halland, East Hoathly and Laughton, campaigners say
People living in East Hoathly as well as nearby towns like Uckfield and Hailsham are being urged to oppose development of a major new settlement at Halland on the western side of the A22.
Magistrates' court results from the Eastbourne area
Here are the results from Eastbourne Magistrates’ Court sitting at Hastings for February 2 – February 4.
No goals, no points and little to cheer for Eastbourne Borough at Salisbury
Three hundred miles and several hours on the road - but no goals, no points and little to cheer for Eastbourne Borough on Saturday, as they went down 2-0 at Salisbury.
Eastbourne celebrates International Women’s Day in The Beacon
Eastbourne’s International Women’s Day celebration at Gather in The Beacon brought together residents, organisations and community leaders for a day of conversation, creativity and connection. A central feature of the event was a Living Library, where inspirational women from across the communit...
Sussex have one of their best ever days at Inter-Counties championships with Chichester stars shining
In one of the highlights of the cross country season, Sussex had one of their best ever days at the UK National Inter-Counties championships at Nottingham on Saturday.
The "forgotten festival” returns with a celebration of the greats at Plumpton Revival
The “forgotten festival” is coming home on Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9 with Plumpton Revival 2026 at Plumpton Racecourse, Plumpton, Lewes, BN7 3AL.
Everyone’s invited to the Community Health & Wellness Event in The Beacon on Saturday
CODA Pharmacy is staging its second free Community Health & Wellness Event inThe Beacon, Eastbourne on Saturday (March 14) from 10am until 2pm. Everyone is welcome to come along to Gather – the community area in the shoppingcentre – and receive expert advice from Chris Trinh and Colin Dang, ...
Eastbourne care home resident launches new book
Mortain Place care home, Eastbourne, were delighted to host the launch of a new book by one of their short stay respite residents. A writing journey which took over a several decades of discovery and devotion, culminated in the publication of a powerful new book.