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Aldi donates 8,700 meals to Sussex families over Easter
Supermarket chain Aldi distributed thousands of meals across the county with the aim of helping families who may have struggled with the added cost of Easter and the school holidays.
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Stone Cross care home managing directors compete in charity cook of
Staff and residents at Sycamore Grove care home in Stone Cross are celebrating because their fabulous Managing Director, Michelle Macadangdang, from Barchester’s South East Division, is stepping out of her comfort zone to compete for culinary supremacy in the Barchester Charitable Foundation Cook ...
Ten year ban for Sussex man who mistreated his dog
A dog owner from Hastings, who was filmed striking and kicking his dog, has been banned from keeping dogs for ten years, following a prosecution by the RSPCA
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In pictures: Historic stream train pays a visit to Sussex
The golden age of steam returned to the Hastings rail line on Wednesday April 26 when the Sussex Belle train visited,
Eastbourne pub singing competition crowns winner, raising funds for Eastbourne Pride
Eastbourne’s most exciting singing competition, hosted by the Crown & Anchor, began in January and concluded with a spectacular final on Sunday 22nd March, crowning Bibi as the winner of the £1,000 prize and securing her place to perform at Eastbourne Pride in June.
Polegate mayor attends Sussex Mayors’ Association Spring Meeting
On Monday 15th April, Polegate’s Mayor, Councillor Dan Dunbar, attended the Sussex Mayors’ Association Spring Meeting and Luncheon, joining fellow civic leaders from across the county for an afternoon of reflection, collaboration, and shared experiences.
Southern Combination ups and downs being settled – but plenty have all to play for
There are two rounds of games to go in the Southern Combination League season – and while some matters are settled, many more are going down to the wire.
New chief executive offers her first Brighton Festival - its 60th edition
Brighton Festival celebrates its 60th festival this year with a wide-ranging and exciting programme from May 2-25.
Historic Sussex Belle steams into Eastbourne - in pictures
A historic train stopped in Eastbourne on Wednesday (April 15) as part of a scenic journey through the countryside.
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Finding the absurdity in getting hacked - Brighton date
When stand-up Amy Mason got hacked, she lost her number, bank account and social media access. And then the hackers started sending her gifts... surprising and rather filthy gifts, all part of a strange dive into connection, intimacy and the perils of using your dead cat's name as your password for ...
Mayor of Polegate Visits Charity Partner at Arlington Bluebell Walk
This morning, the Mayor of Polegate was delighted to visit his chosen charity partner for his mayoral year, East Sussex Wildlife Rescue, at the beautiful Arlington Bluebell Walk. East Sussex Wildlife Rescue are attending the event today and tomorrow, working to raise vital funds and awareness for th...
Polegate Mayor Attends Sussex Mayors’ Association Spring Meeting
Polegate’s Mayor, Councillor Dan Dunbar, today attended the Sussex Mayors’ Association Spring Meeting and Luncheon, joining fellow civic leaders from across the county for an afternoon of reflection, collaboration, and shared experiences. The event brought together mayors and civic representativ...
Drusillas Park announces exciting expansion with new Trampoline Park venture in Heathfield
Drusillas Park is delighted to announce the expansion of its attraction’s portfolio with the acquisition of Urban Jump, a well-established trampoline park in Heathfield. This addition marks an exciting new chapter for the renowned zoo Park, further strengthening its presence across East Sussex. Th...
Mayor of Polegate visits charity partner at Arlington Bluebell Walk
This morning, the Mayor of Polegate was delighted to visit his chosen charity partner for his mayoral year, East Sussex Wildlife Rescue, at the beautiful Arlington Bluebell Walk.
Polegate mayor attends Sussex Mayors’ Association Spring Meeting
Polegate’s Mayor, Councillor Dan Dunbar, today attended the Sussex Mayors’ Association Spring Meeting and Luncheon, joining fellow civic leaders from across the county for an afternoon of reflection, collaboration, and shared experiences.
Eastbourne mum runs marathon for children’s heart charity in memory of her daughter Marnie
Amy Letts, 40, of Sorrel Drive, Eastbourne is hoping to raise £3000 for the Evelina Children’s Heart Organisation (ECHO) when she runs the TCS London Marathon on 26 April 2026.
Plans submitted to demolish fire-ravaged Moira House School building
A planning application to demolish and rebuild a fire-ravaged building at Moira House School has been submitted to Eastbourne Borough Council (EBC).
Sussex Morris dancer to run London Marathon in full Morris kit
Hastings-based Rhys Boorman, 33, a keen Morris dancer and runner, hopes to beat the world record for someone dressed as a Morris dancer at the London Marathon on April 26.
Supermarket Sweep-style trolley dash raffle prize at new Eastbourne store
Iceland Foods has announced that it will be opening a new The Food Warehouse store in Eastbourne.
Carry On Arcade: Shop owner to host ‘unforgettable’ summer festival on Eastbourne seafront
The owner of a popular Eastbourne shop is hosting a festival on the seafront this summer.