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REHEARSALS BEGIN FOR THE ADVENTURES OF PETER PAN 

Devonshire Park Theatre, Friday 5 2025 – 11 January 2026  The cast and creative crew of The Adventures of Peter Pan assembled at the Welcome Building on Saturday 22 November to begin rehearsals for the Devonshire Park Theatre pantomime which opens on Friday 5 December.       Follow...

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Wealden urges people to have their say on shaping the future of local government in Sussex

Residents, businesses and organisations across Wealden are being encouraged to take part in a government consultation that will help shape the future of council services across the county. Residents, businesses and organisations across Wealden are being encouraged to take part in a government consul...

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Polegate and Willingdon Medical Centre gets unanimous approval

A Reserved Matters application has been granted by Wealden councillors at a recent planning committee meeting. The application followed the outline consent which was granted in 2022 on the Hindsland site in Willingdon. Wealden District Council purchased the site in 2024 to enable to bring forward th...

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Hinshelwood gives verdict after Worthing’s amazing winning run ends at Plainmoor

Worthing’s impressive winning run is over – but boss Adam Hinshelwood said: The players have been fantastic.

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'Call 999 immediately' if you see wanted Sussex man

A Sussex man is wanted on recall to prison for breaching the terms of his licence, according to police.

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Eastbourne care home steps in when Trick or Treating was missed due to hospital admission!

The residents at Mortain Place care home, Eastbourne, raced to help when they learned one of their senior carers, Donya’s two children, Elwood and Alice, had missed out on Trick and Treating in the local community. Her son Elwood was looking forward to Halloween and was very excited at the prospec...

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Eastbourne ice rink won't return this Christmas, organisers confirm

Eastbourne’s ice rink will not return this year, its organiser has confirmed.

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In 16 pictures: Is this the most impressive Christmas lights display in rural Sussex?

The villagers of Westfield, near Hastings, have been lighting up the village every December since 1975 and have raised more than £123,500 for local charities in that time.

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Over 150 landlords attend first East Sussex Landlords Forum in Eastbourne

The first East Sussex Landlords Forum welcomed more than 150 private landlords to The View Hotel in Eastbourne.

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Restoration works approved for Elizabethan Eastbourne home

Plans for restoration works at an Elizabethan home in Eastbourne have been approved.

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Gyrotonic Eastbourne: Professional dancer brings 'relaxing' workout sessions to town

An Eastbourne dancer has brought a ‘relaxing’ workout method, adopted by major stars and athletes, to the town.

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Plans for new house in Eastbourne refused following public objections

Plans for a new house in Eastbourne have been refused following objections.

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Plans approved for installation of 'state-of-the-art' BT Street Hub in Eastbourne town centre

Plans have been approved for a ‘state-of-the-art’ BT Street Hub in Eastbourne town centre.

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Thrash fun with the Lottbridge Seniors

On a cold but bright morning 35 Seniors took part in a 9 Hole Strokeplay Thrash and the second day of the Winter Eclectic.

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Eastbourne planning round-up: Plans to convert former public toilet among applications submitted to council

These are the planning applications submitted to Eastbourne Borough Council during the week starting November 16.

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Eastbourne Borough’s Plainmoor massacre: How bad was it – and where do club go from here?

The Plainmoor Massacre: it sounds rather like a forgotten battle from the English Civil War. But last Saturday’s 7-0 defeat at Torquay United will long be etched in the memories of Eastbourne Borough and their followers.

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Police launch appeal to locate wanted man with links across East Sussex

Sussex Police have launched an appeal to locate a wanted man who has links across East Sussex.

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St Wilfrid's Hospice Eastbourne celebrates charity champions

Local businesses, community groups and individuals who have supported St Wilfrid’s Hospice (Eastbourne) were celebrated at a special awards evening.

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150 landlords attend forum in Eastbourne

The first East Sussex Landlords Forum welcomed more than 150 private landlords to The View Hotel in Eastbourne. The event was hosted jointly by Eastbourne Borough Council, Hastings Borough Council, Lewes District Council, Rother District Council and Wealden District Council, in partnership with the ...

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St Wilifrd’s Hospice celebrates Charity Champions

Local businesses, community groups and individuals who have supported St Wilfrid’s Hospice were celebrated at a special awards evening. The Charity Champion Awards 2025, held at the Hydro Hotel, was an uplifting occasion featuring inspiring stories and highlights from fundraising campaigns. The ev...