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REVIEW: Pressure (12A), (100 mins), Cineworld Cinemas
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Saving on Heating this Winter – by Paul Humphreys, Willingdon
With winter approaching, households across East Sussex are once again looking at ways to keep warm as energy bills consume most of the family budget. Residents will have noticed that the price cap is going up again. Sometimes costs are removed and moved into general taxation and at times more gets a...
Police searching for missing 52-year-old woman from Lancing who has links to Shoreham, Brighton and Eastbourne
Adur and Worthing Police say they are searching for a missing 52-year-old woman from Lancing.
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Police searching for missing 55-year-old man from Seaford who has links to Eastbourne
Lewes Police have said they are searching for a missing 55-year-old man from Seaford.
E-bike theft from railings in Eastbourne – police appeal for identities of two men in CCTV image
Eastbourne police are appealing for identities of two men in a CCTV image following a report of an e-bike theft.
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Lamb Folk Club in Eastbourne welcomes Steve Tilston
Lamb Folk Club
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New collection will support Sussex Wildlife Trust
Brighton-based circular design studio Spared
Police issue urgent appeal to locate 17-year-old reported missing from Horsham
Sussex Police have issued an urgent appeal to locate a 17-year-old who has been reported missing from Horsham.
Eastbourne LitFest launches this September with more than 40 events across Eastbourne 25–27 September
A brand-new literary festival is coming to Eastbourne this September, with more than 40 events for readers, writers and storytellers of all ages taking place across the town from 25–27 September. Eastbourne LitFest, launching this year, brings together an eclectic programme spanning crime, cookery...
Carpet Gardens survey result – majority support new sustainable planting
A majority of respondents to the consultation on the future of the Carpet Gardens have backed the new sustainable planting style becoming a permanent feature on Eastbourne’s much-loved seafront. Of the 16,014 people who took part, 69.56% supported the sustainable approach, while 30.44% favoure...
Wildlife on the doorstep: Three species of wild bat spotted at Drusillas
Visitors to Drusillas Park are used to seeing the Rodrigues fruit bats swooping through the Jungle Walkthrough, but they might not realise that the Sussex zoo’s 15-acre site is also home to wild bats! A recent evening survey by a group of Drusillas staff has revealed three different ...
Eastbourne on track for best recycling year yet as Recycle Week begins
Eastbourne is on course for a record year of recycling, thanks to residents’ efforts and a strong take-up of the new food waste collection service. As Recycle Week 2026 approaches, Eastbourne Borough Council is highlighting the positive difference residents are making through their everyday recycl...
'Hard to put into words' - Eastbourne business reeling following suspected arson attack
A business in Eastbourne is still coming to terms with a suspected arson attack that significantly damaged one of their vans on Wednesday night (September 9).
Eastbourne on track for best recycling year yet following start of food waste collection service
Eastbourne is on course for a record year of recycling, thanks to residents’ efforts and a strong take-up of the new food waste collection service.
Eastbourne Carpet Gardens survey results revealed
The results of a survey regarding the future of the Carpet Gardens in Eastbourne have been revealed – and a majority have voted in favour of the new sustainable planting style.
Unique leopard-shelled lobster sent to Eastbourne fishmonger saved and taken to London aquarium
A lobster with a distinctive appearance has been spared and taken to an aquarium in London after being sent to an Eastbourne fishmonger.
More pictures of historic sailing ship off Hastings
Local photographer Jess Puttick captured these striking shots of historic sailing ship Phoenix off Hastings.
Free entry to the prettiest castle in Sussex this weekend.
The National Trust is offering free entry to Bodiam Castle over the weekend of September 12 and 13.
Redundant farm buildings to be demolished due to 'health and safety risk' at Hailsham site
Demolition of redundant farm buildings at the Knights Farm West site will begin on Tuesday, 15, September and is expected to take around three weeks, Wealden District Council (WDC) says.
Eastbourne Library to reopen after bedbugs discovery had forced it to close
Eastbourne Library is to reopen on Friday morning (September 11) after the discovery of bedbugs had forced its closure earlier in the week.