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National Empty Homes Week: Eastbourne’s progress bringing empty homes back into use
Eastbourne Borough Council is marking National Empty Homes Week (March 9 to 15) by highlighting the progress being made locally to bring more empty properties back into use and support housing needs across the town. Organised by the charity Action on Empty Homes, the week shines a national spotlight...
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From house parties to the seafront: meet the woman behind Bournefest
Miss Melody started her journey hosting house parties at 15 in Hastings, before becoming an MC, promoting events, and building festivals across the South Coast, including Bexfest and By The Coast Festival. Her latest project, Bournefest, combines 90s & 2000s dance music nostalgia with Motown, so...
Flowers of Eastbourne – Your local destination for beautiful, handcrafted floral designs
Flowers of Eastbourne is your local destination for beautiful, handcrafted floral designs for every occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, anniversary, wedding, welcoming a new arrival, or simply want to brighten someone’s day, our talented florists create stunning arrangements with ca...
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Deliciously Gorgeous – Experience coffee perfection!
Deliciously Gorgeous is a centrally located café and tea rooms in Eastbourne, serving a selection of freshly roasted coffees, delicious cakes, freshly in house baked scones, and an extensive all day menu. We also specialise in afternoon teas and events such as baby showers.Experience coffee perfect...
'Programme of remedial works' recommended for Eastbourne Bandstand, structural report finds
A ‘programme of remedial works’ has been recommended for Eastbourne Bandstand following demolition fears.
Eastbourne bus stop to be relocated
A bus stop in Eastbourne is set to be relocated, East Sussex Highways has confirmed.
Eastbourne author brings 200-year-old love story back to life
A remarkable story of love, history and dedication has captured the attention of Eastbourne residents following the release of For the Love of Sarah: The Ellis Journals 1799–1835 by Mr Palmer.
Planning round-up: The latest applications submitted to Eastbourne Borough Council
These are the planning applications submitted to Eastbourne Borough Council during the week starting March 1.
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Entries open for 2026 Sussex Young Musician of the Year Competition
Leading Sussex choir Coro Nuovo are promising in 2026 “three distinctive concerts, one unforgettable musical journey”– including the final of the 2026 Sussex Young Musician Competition.
Why a French town has adopted an ancient Sussex tradition
An historic town in Burgundy, France, has embraced the old Sussex tradition of Wassailing apple trees.
Former Lewes FC and Whitehawk boss named new Eastbourne Borough manager
Former Lewes and Whitehawk manager Steve King is back in the dugout – at Eastbourne Borough.
Newhaven RNLI and Eastbourne RNLI launch joint rescue for stricken yacht
Newhaven RNLI and Eastbourne RNLI launched a joint rescue to help a stricken yacht.
Live music and visual art collide at Towner Lates - Towner Eastbourne launches a new series of after-hours cultural events
Music meets visual art at Towner Lates, a new series of late-night cultural experiences at Towner Eastbourne. Combining live music, exhibitions, film, drop-in workshops, food and drink, the series offers audiences an eclectic after-hours take on the gallery. Launching on Friday 27 March from 6.00pm ...
Beer lover wins award for visiting record number of Sussex pubs
Steve Collinson has been awarded a special certificate from the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) after visiting an incredible 254 pubs across Sussex in the space of a year.
Getting ready to Spring clean? The Age UK Polegate shop urgently needs donations
With the warmer months approaching many of us will be thinking about an annual spring clean. This year be sure to spring clean the sustainable way by donating any unwanted items to the Age UK shop in Polegate be sold on to be loved again.
Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra promise "abundance of youthful musical vigour"
Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra welcomes spring with the promise of an “abundance of youthful musical vigour and discoveries.”
Eastbourne Borough Football Club announces new partnership with The Russell Martin Foundation
Eastbourne Borough Football Club are delighted to announce a new partnership with The Russell Martin Foundation.
Janet Jackson's ‘wardrobe malfunction’ explored on Brighton stage
The incident lasted just nine-sixteenths of a second, but the impact was huge – a real demonstration of “systemic issues of racism, sexism, ageism in the media and of the scrutiny that black women face particularly in the public eye.”
VARIETY IS THE SPICE OF LIFE SAYS MARIA
Everyone is invited to the next meeting of Anderida Writers in the Garden Suite of the Hydro Hotel, Eastbourne, on Tuesday (March 10th) from 7.30 pm when Maria Bligh will speak and give a mini-workshop. Maria loves variety in her life and finds time to be a writer, singer, artist, run a couple of on...
Eastbourne Half Marathon 2026: 54 pictures of this year's popular event as more than 1,000 runners take part
The popular Eastbourne Half Marathon took place on Sunday (March 8) morning and the female course record was broken.