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DISCOVER RAYSTEDE’S ADORABLE ANIMALS LOOKING TO STEAL HEARTS AND FIND LOVING HOMES
This Valentine’s Day, Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare is searching for loving adopters for a variety of cats, dogs and other animals who are hoping to meet their perfect match and settle into their forever homes. From cute cats to gentle ponies, Raystede is encouraging animal lovers to consider...
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Melbourne sisters Charm Of Finches play Brighton date
Melbourne sisters Mabel and Ivy Windred-Wornes – together known as Charm Of Finches are back with a brand-new single Meteor as they tour the UK.
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Entries sought for East Sussex neurodivergent film festival
Short films are being sought for screening at the second Divergence Film Festival at Hastings’ Electric Palace Cinema this April.
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Why laughter is just so important to mental health
It’s been famously said that “Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.”
55 stop searches and 319 arrests – Eastbourne man jailed for six months
Officers have helped create safer town centres this winter through increased visible patrols to deter and respond to crime. The increased police presence – more than 4000 hours of additional high visibility patrols in December and January – led to 55 stop searches and 319 arrests for crimes such...
Pool Kids to headline Patterns in Brighton on back of new album
Pool Kids will headline Patterns in Brighton on February 24 on the back of their latest album Easier Said Than Done which came out last summer.
Full circle moment for volunteer turned doctor trainee at St Wilfrid’s Hospice
A teenager who volunteered at St Wilfrid’s Hospice had a full circle moment when she returned 10 years later as part of her doctor training. Thivya Kularajan, 26, helped on the hospice Inpatient Unit as a 16-year-old college student. For three years alongside her studies, she volunteered every w...
In Pictures: Works begin on removal of footbridge at Hampden Park railway station
Work has been carried out to remove the footbridge at Hampden Park railway station.
Canton is a double European jiu jitsu champion
Competing at the International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federations European Championships in Lisbon, Richard Canton won his weight division and the absolute division – securing a double gold medal haul.
The democratic art show in Eastbourne where anyone can exhibit
An innovative art exhibition featuring mini artworks by absolutely anyone who wants to take part takes place in Eastbourne next week. There’s still time to submit your own postcard-sized contribution for the collaborative show, where work will be sold from £5 to raise funds for the Creative Eastb...
Eastbourne: Southern Water bosses challenged over 'Poo Castle' concerns - 'this cannot continue'
Southern Water bosses addressed issues plaguing Eastbourne residents at a public meeting.
Søstrene Grene: New Danish lifestyle shop to open in Eastbourne
A Danish homeware brand is to open a new store in Eastbourne.
Police called to report of ‘a man with a bladed weapon’ in Eastbourne
Police were called to a report of ‘a man with a bladed weapon’ in Eastbourne.
Councillors approve licence for new Hailsham Tesco
Councillors have approved a licence for a new store in Hailsham
Virgin Atlantic celebrates National Apprenticeship Week with focus on future skills and early careers
Virgin Atlantic is marking National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) 2026 with an engaging programme of events that bring apprenticeships to life across aviation, engineering and future skills.
Eastbourne and District Indoor Bowls Club continue to enjoy success
Excellent wins by the Eastbourne & District men’s and ladies’ teams against Falaise IBC in their respective County Leagues means both are top and looking to make the play-off finals later in the season.
Polegate celebrates Ivy Bishop’s 100th birthday
Polegate marked a very special milestone this weekend as local resident Ivy Bishop celebrated her 100th birthday at Polegate Community Centre.
Eastbourne care home embraces later life financial planning with new drop in advice clinic
Mortain Place care home are pleased to announce a collaboration with Richard Penrose, a financial advisor from Watch Oak Private Wealth. Richard specialises in later-life planning, helping people and their families make informed, confident decisions around care funding, long-term financial security...
Full circle moment for volunteer turned doctor trainee
A teenager who volunteered at St Wilfrid’s Hospice (Eastbourne) had a full circle moment when she returned 10 years later as part of her doctor training.
Eastbourne table tennis teams return to league action
It was back to league action in the Eastbourne Table Tennis League following two weeks of cup and handicap competitions.