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Network Rail warns of ‘dangerous overconfidence’ at railway level crossings in Sussex and beyond after survey reveals young adults underestimate train speeds
Network Rail is warning railway level crossing users in Sussex and beyond about ‘dangerous overconfidence’ putting young adults’ lives at risk.
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36 dogs found abandoned at Eastbourne puppy farm
A woman has been ordered to pay more than £157,000 for running a puppy farm in a caravan in Eastbourne.
Amex Stadium final could yet put gloss on Eastbourne Borough’s gloomy season
You thought it was all over? It isn't yet - or not quite. Eastbourne Borough's season, dramatic for most of the wrong reasons, has one - or possibly two - final twists.
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Legends v Heroes – but charity will be the winner at Polegate on Sunday
Polegate Town FC will host a match this Sunday (April 26) at the Polegate War Memorial Ground to raise money for local charities.
Plans approved to convert first and second floors of Eastbourne property in shop
Plans to convert the first and second floor of an Eastbourne property into a shop has been approved by Eastbourne Borough Council.
That’ll Be the Day, Congress Theatre Eastbourne, 9 May
CELEBRATE 40 YEARS OF THAT’LL BE THE DAY AS TREVOR BIDS FAREWELL ON A SPECTACULAR TOUR That’ll Be the Day Congress Theatre, Eastbourne Saturday 9 May, 7.30pm Take a trip to the good times with That’ll Be The Day gang who return to the Congress Theatre, Eastbourne for another night of live musi...
Eastbourne school on ‘positive trajectory’ following latest Ofsted report
Leaders at a school in Eastbourne have stated it is on a ‘positive trajectory’ following a recent Ofsted report.
Girl, 11, diagnosed with brain tumour wants to meet every 'Kirsty' in Hastings and Eastbourne as part of charity fundraiser
A schoolgirl diagnosed with a brain tumour almost two years ago is on a quest to find all the Kirstys or Kirsties in the world as part of a fundraising campaign.
Stroll, Snack, and Shop: Continental Street Market returns to Eastbourne
The popular Continental Street Market has returned to Eastbourne seafront and will be there for 12 days, until May 4.
Southern Rail: Signalling fault between Ore and Eastbourne causes delays across East Sussex
A signalling fault between Ore and Eastbourne has caused delays to trains across East Sussex.
In Pictures: ‘Exceptional and architecturally distinctive’ Eastbourne home listed for sale
Take a look inside this ‘exceptional and architecturally distinctive’ Eastbourne home that has been listed for sale on Zoopla.
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Splash Point Jazz Club Eastbourne welcomes Zoe Gilby
Splash Point Jazz Club Eastbourne welcomes as their April guest Zoe Gilby, winner of the Parliamentary Jazz Awards Jazz Vocalist Of The Year 2019.
Trains unable to run between Haywards Heath and Lewes after report of trespassers: update says no trains between London Victoria and Eastbourne
Trains are not able to run between Haywards Heath and Lewes stations this evening (Thursday, April 23) after a report of trespassers, Southern has announced.
Police say missing teen from Eastbourne ‘may have a black bike with him’
Police are appealing for help finding a missing teenager from Eastbourne who ‘may have a black bike with him’.
Police appeal for help finding missing 13-year-old boy from Eastbourne
Eastbourne Police are appealing for help finding a missing 13-year-old boy from Eastbourne.
Attestation ceremony welcomes new cohort of police officers to Sussex
“I’m very excited about this new career. I’m Argentinian and I spent 15 years of my life in Spain. I have always wanted to become a police officer because my grandfather was a Police Commissioner and since I was a child, he inspired me by being such a kind and brave person.”
SECAmb and SCAS appoint new group chief executive to provide ‘clear, inclusive leadership’
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) and South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) have announced the appointment of a new group chief executive.
Family Support Work charity shop celebrates 10 years of giving back in Eastbourne
Family Support Work (FSW), a Sussex-based charity supporting vulnerable children and families since 1890, is celebrating a major milestone this week as its Eastbourne charity shop marks 10 years of service to the local community. Located at 26 Cornfield Road, just a short walk from Eastbourne railwa...
Birling Gap staircase to reopen a week ahead of schedule
The staircase at Birling Gap is set to reopen a week ahead of schedule, Wealden District Council has confirmed.
Eastbourne Borough Council launches new 'arcade-style' video game ahead of first food waste collection
Eastbourne Borough Council has launched a new 'arcade-style' video game ahead of the first food waste collection across the town.