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Runners turn out in force for Run Wednesdays' 5 x 500 Times event
Despite a brisk winds, a strong turnout of runners from local running club, Run Wednesdays, gathered on Sunday 12th March on the South Downs for this inaugural event, showcasing both club spirit and competitive drive.
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Polegate Mayor Attends Easter-Themed Fair at Bernhard Baron Care Home
Polegate Mayor, Councillor Dan Dunbar, was delighted to attend an Easter-themed fair held at Bernhard Baron Care Home in Polegate, bringing seasonal cheer to residents, staff, and visitors alike. The event featured a variety of festive activities, including Easter crafts, games, and refreshments, cr...
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Keith Jack leads Dreamcoat Stars on the Eastbourne stage
Dreamcoat Stars at the Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne on Sunday, March 22 at 7.45pm brings together stars from the worldwide hit production Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
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Eastbourne Choral Society offers spring concert
Eastbourne Choral Society offers its spring concert at All Saints’ Church, Grange Road at 7pm on Saturday, March 28.
Closure Order on Eastbourne property extended
A Closure Order on an Eastbourne property has been extended, Sussex Police have confirmed.
Eastbourne and Hailsham gift shops close as company goes into 'voluntary liquidation'
An independent retailer, with shops in Eastbourne and Hailsham, has gone into liquidation.
Polegate mayor attends Easter-themed fair at Bernhard Baron Care Home
Polegate Mayor, Councillor Dan Dunbar, was delighted to attend an Easter-themed fair held at Bernhard Baron Care Home in Polegate, bringing seasonal cheer to residents, staff, and visitors alike.
Moonrise Deli Club: Community-focused business opens in Eastbourne
A community-focused deli has opened in Eastbourne.
Petition calls for safe crossing for children on road in Hailsham
A new petition is calling for a safe crossing for children and families on part of the A271 in Hailsham.
Retrospective plans approved to convert former Eastbourne shop into four-bedroom house
Retrospective plans to convert a former Eastbourne shop into four-bedroom house have been approved.
Community voices unite at Bexhill singing event
An uplifting celebration of music, unity, and community spirit took centre stage at the De La Warr Pavilion recently as hundreds gathered for the Singinspiration26 event.
Borough Council donates £17,000 to Beachy Head Chaplaincy Team
Eastbourne Borough Council has donated £17,000 to the Beachy Head Chaplaincy Team.
Dotto train to return to Eastbourne seafront
The Dotto train is returning to Eastbourne seafront this month.
In pictures: Magical Sussex town named as one of the top 'fairy tale like' destinations in UK
Rye in East Sussex has been named in the top ten fairy tale destinations in the UK in a new survey.
Ocklynge Junior School celebrates World Book Day with reading, inclusion and community at the heart of learning
Ocklynge Junior School marked World Book Day 2026 with a vibrant celebration of story-telling, imagination and the joy of reading, reinforcing the school’s deep rooted commitment to nurturing a lifelong love of literacy through a strong partnership between school and home.
Rare chances to view historic Sussex shipwreck this weekend
People will have a rare opportunity to view the wreck of the Dutch East Indiaman Amsterdam, which is at Bulverhythe between Hastings and Bexhill.
Fairport Convention hit the road ahead of next year's big 60th anniversary
Folk-rockers Fairport Convention hit the road this spring as celebrations for their big 60th anniversary next year start to beckon.
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British indie-pop favourites Lottery Winners to play Hastings
British indie-pop favourites Lottery Winners are set to play Hastings White Rock with a stadium warm-up gig on Wednesday, May 13.
Beachy Head Marathon crowned the UK's toughest marathon in new study
Beachy Head Marathon has been crowned the UK’s toughest marathon in a new study.
Opinion – Budget Boost for AI Smart Traffic Lights, including at the junction of Ashford Road and Terminus Road
Budget Boost for AI Smart Traffic Lights This week East Sussex County Council’s (ESCC) Transport Committee agreed £4M for ‘Traffic Light Priority’, at up to 40 road junctions. This is 23% of all this year’s bus improvement funds. Put simply – smarter traffic lights will allow faster journ...