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Jacob & Arlo raise £2100 for St Wilfrid’s Hospice – well done!
Young Jacob & Arlo organised a raffle for St Wilfrid’s Hospice and – with the help of everyone who bought tickets and the 50 businesses which donated prizes – they raised a whopping £2100. Here’s mum Rachel: “The draw was held on 13th February which was our dear friend Hilda Chiwanza...
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Creative Eastbourne Draws Crowds for 530-Piece Postcard Exhibition at Emma Mason Gallery
What a night! On Thursday evening, Creative Eastbourne opened its Postcard Show to a full house at Emma Mason Gallery. Every wall was filled with over 530 original A6 works. Visitors squeezed in, pointed things out, compared favourites and carefully chose pieces to take home. The atmosphere was trul...
Interview with Ed McVey and Maisie Smith – The Talented Mr Ripley with star cast, coming to Devonshire Park Theatre Eastbourne from 30 March
“I NEVER WANTED TO MURDER ANYONE. IT WAS NECESSARY.” THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY Devonshire Park Theatre Monday 30 March – Saturday 4 April Step into a world of deception, desire and deadly ambition as The Talented Mr Ripley complete with a star-studded cast, comes to Eastbourne’s Devonshire Park...
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Opinion: Low Traffic Neighbourhoods coming near you in Eastbourne and Wealden
By Paul Humphreys, Chichester Close Willingdon One of the most contentious strands, of the ‘culture wars’, is the ‘battle’ over Low Traffic Neighbourhoods ( LTNs) . Here very little is said, but LTNs have the same features as most of the new housing estates. Each having one route that connec...
‘Get busy living’ with Shawshank Redemption from 3 March, Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne
CLASSIC STEPHEN KING NOVELLA MAKES WELCOME RETURN TO EASTBOURNE STAGE THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne Tuesday 3 – Saturday 7 March 2026 Time to “get busy living” and book a seat at the sumptuous Victorian playhouse, the Devonshire Park Theatre, as The Shawshank ...
Former recruit Sussex Police constable ‘breached the standards of honesty and integrity’
A former recruit Sussex Police constable has been proven to have ‘breached the standards of honesty and integrity’, according to a police press release.
Eastbourne Murders and Misdemeanours is a new collection of true-life crime stories by local author Kevin Gordon
This new book offers a vivid insight into the criminal side of life in Eastbourne in the past 200 years. As a former officer in the British Transport Police, Kevin Gordon is the ideal person to describe how Eastbourne’s police force developed and the crimes that it has had to deal with, including ...
Olympic inspiration drives one young Sussex Biathlete
As the Winter Olympics end, people wonder how GB Athletes are able to get into snowsports. Usually, it’s a story of passion underpinned by grit and sheer determination. One young GB Biathlete, Jack White, can regularly be spotted training on a stretch of seafront at Eastbourne. Rollerskiing is use...
Netballers sought for new Eastboune league and sessions
The Eastbourne Netball League has big things coming.
Review: Tom Fitzpatrick the trouper, live in Eastbourne
On a night with torrential rain and flooded roads, a welcome evening out to Qualisea Fish restaurant for a three course meal and included show by local singer Tom Fitzpatrick
Sussex Police reveal that student, cleaner and carpet fitter among latest drink-drive convictions
Sussex Police have revealed that a student, a cleaner and a carpet fitter are among the latest seven people convicted as part of their Christmas crackdown on drink and drug-drivers.
Rare chances to view historic Sussex shipwreck
People will a first opportunity this year to view the wreck of the Dutch East Indiaman Amsterdam, which is at Bulverhythe between Hastings and Bexhill.
Pevensey Bay beach goes smoke-free
Smokers visiting Pevensey Bay will be asked to stub out their cigarettes as it becomes the third smoke free beach in the county.
Art exhibition and sale in Eastbourne
The Society of Eastbourne Artists are pleased to present their Spring Art Exhibition and Sale on May 23rd 24th and 25th
Steel drums and starry nights: Caribbean rhythms come to Eastbourne
Eastbourne charity gala to bring Caribbean rhythms to the coast in support of Family Support Work (FSW).
Cemetery Meeting at Willingdon and Jevington Parish Council
9th March 7:00pm
Amenities Meeting at Willingdon and Jevington Parish Council
Mon 9th March 7:30pm
Pride of Polegate Awards Return – Nominations Now Open!
The Pride of Polegate Awards, a celebration of the town’s unsung local heroes, are back for another year and nominations are now open for 2026. Hosted by the Polegate Community Foundation, the awards recognise individuals and groups who go above and beyond to support and inspire the Polegate c...
Audio-described performances at Eastbourne’s Devonshire Park Theatre
Visitors to Eastbourne’s Devonshire Park Theatre who may be vision-impaired can continue to make use of the Friends of the Devonshire Park Theatre audio description volunteer team.
Leaders Cobham given scare by Eastbourne rugby battlers
Eastbourne RFC came agonisingly close to their biggest comeback ever against league leaders Cobham.