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Van pictured on its side after Eastbourne collision
A van has been involved in a collision in Eastbourne.

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Calamity Jane - and a mum too! Carrie Hope Fletcher in Brighton
As Carrie Hope Fletcher says, usually you are either the ingenue or the romantic lead, either the action hero or the comedy in the piece.
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Eastbourne: A259 to reopen amid traffic chaos in Sovereign Harbour
Motorists in Sovereign Harbour have been plagued by traffic woes due to unexpected roadworks.

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One You East Sussex roadshow returns to Wealden
Wealden District Council is supporting One You East Sussex to bring free NHS Health Checks back to towns across Wealden. One You East Sussex provides a free holistic lifestyle service for residents of East Sussex, helping people make simple changes that can lead to a longer, healthier, and happier l...
Eastbourne Rotary hand of friendship extends across the Atlantic
The hand of friendship extended across the Atlantic when long serving Rotarian, Maarten Huxley, returned for a visit to his hometown of Eastbourne. Maarten has lived and worked in America for the past 50 years and the member and past president of the Rotary club of Duxbury, Massachusetts, was warmly...
Eastbourne DigiFest is back for 2025 – early bird tickets and lead sponsor announced!
Excitement is building once again as Eastbourne DigiFest, the Tech Conference for Business, returns for its third year, promising to be bigger and better than ever. Early bird tickets have launched, so visit www.EastbourneDigifest.com to secure yours at a discounted rate, but only for a very limited...
Political opinion with Josh Babarinde MP: Eastbourne’s road chaos: time for action
Last week, I raised some of Eastbourne’s worst potholes and unsafe roads with the Transport Minister in the House of Commons. The state and safety of our roads and pavements is unacceptable, and I know that fellow residents across our town are as fed up as I am.

Four-bedroom home inside former Eastbourne hospital listed for sale
Take a look at this four-bedroom home inside the former All Saints Hospital in Eastbourne that has been listed for sale on Zoopla.

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Peter James: new paperback and huge success on stage
It’s, as ever, a busy time for Peter James, creator of Brighton-based detective Roy Grace.
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Application for BMX track, skate park and climbing wall at leisure ground in Polegate
Polegate could get some new outdoor facilities, including a BMX pump track and climbing wall, if a new planning application is approved.


Pothole repair gangs targeting Hastings, Sedlescombe, Hailsham and Forest Row today April 2, 2025
Pothole repair gangs are targeting Hastings, Sedlescombe, Hailsham and Forest Row today (Wednesday, April 2, 2025) , says East Sussex Highways.


Mayo Wynne Baxter moves to new home in East Grinstead
Leading Sussex law firm Mayo Wynne Baxter has reaffirmed its commitment to East Grinstead by relocating to a new, modern office in the heart of the town.

Artists and performances bring fun free street theatre to Polegate
Streets of Polegate hailed a success A series of artists and performances brought fun free street theatre to Polegate on Friday as part of the Streets of Wealden programme. The impressive line-up of artists included Xena Flame , a professional hula hoop artist, with an exhilarating interactive sho...
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Pianist Neville Dickie returns to Barnaby’s Lounge in Hastings
Pianist Neville Dickie returns to Barnaby’s Lounge in Hastings on Sunday April 6, offering a new programme and featuring George Simmonds on trombone and vocals.
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Streets of Polegate arts and performance event hailed a success
A series of artists and performances brought fun free street theatre to Polegate on Friday as part of the Streets of Wealden programme.

Great Fun Day at The Lottbridge Golf Club
Thirty Eight of the Lottbridge Seniors took part in the April medal today at the Lottbridge Golf Club. The weather was fine and dry but a little cool with a brisk northerly breeze. The course continues to recover well and it’s starting to feel like spring is here.


Eastbourne Borough’s promotion bandwagon goes off track at Dorking – but hope lives on
Eastbourne Borough's promotion route wandered off track in the Surrey Hills, with a pale performance and a 3-1 defeat to rivals Dorking Wanderers.


Pickpocketing warning in Eastbourne
Police officers have spoken to shoppers in Eastbourne after reports of pickpocketing.

New food and craft market opening this Friday in the Crumbles, Eastbourne
The Crumbles food and craft market opens its doors for their first of many monthly markets this Friday the 4th April 10-1pm

Eastbourne nightclub fire: police arrest man on suspicion of arson
A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson following a blaze at a nightclub in Eastbourne.
