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Campaigners 'continuing to press' for heritage lamp posts to remain in Eastbourne town centre
Campaigners are 'continuing to press' for 13 barley sugar lamp posts to remain in Eastbourne’s town centre.
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Eastbourne Mayor to host tea party in support of charities
The Mayor of Eastbourne is inviting people to a Charity Tea Party to raise funds for two local good causes. The event, including a delicious cream tea and live entertainment from Eastbourne musician Rick Bonner, will be held at The View Hotel on the seafront, starting at 3pm on Sunday, February 2...
'Currently being monitored' - Coastguard issues update after more shipping containers discovered in Sussex
The Coastguard has issued an update, amid a developing situation involving shipping containers in Sussex.
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Sussex man finds 3,000-year-old ingots while metal detecting near Lewes with his dad and daughter
A Sussex man has donated some 3,000-year-old ‘treasure’ to a museum after finding it in a field near Lewes.
Wealden District Council issue warning to residents as shipping container washes ashore in Pevensey Bay
Wealden District Council have issued a warning to residents after a shipping container washes ashore in Pevensey Bay.
Road blocked after report of ‘obstruction’ on A27 near Polegate
There have been reports of an obstruction on the A27 near Polegate this afternoon (Wednesday, January 14).
Police ‘concerned for the welfare’ and ‘urgently seeking’ man missing from Eastbourne
Police are ‘concerned for the welfare’ and ‘urgently seeking’ a man missing from Eastbourne.
In Pictures: Eastbourne home within ‘exclusive state’ listed for sale
Take a look inside this four-bedroom Eastbourne home located within ‘exclusive estate’ that has been listed for sale
Police issue urgent appeal to locate 29-year-old missing from Peacehaven
Sussex Police have issued an urgent appeal to locate a 29-year-old reported missing from Peacehaven.
What's on in Eastbourne: All the big events set to take place in the town in 2026
Here are the biggest events set to take place across Eastbourne in 2026.
Part of shipping container washes up in Rottingean after similar incident in Seaford
Part of a shipping container has washed up in Rottingean after a similar incident in Seaford.
NHS Trust declare ‘business continuity incident’ at Eastbourne hospital
A ‘business continuity incident’ has been declared at Eastbourne District General Hospital by the East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
The inner thoughts of Widdrington and Langton and their bid to steer Eastbourne Borough to safety
Monday morning at the Connect Management Stadium, and our coastal weather is not much fun for dog-walkers, never mind footballers. Mist across the Priory Lane 3G, and icy moisture in the air – but at least, for once, no stiff breeze off the marshes.
Sussex brewing legend celebrates 40 years
Miles Jenner, Head Brewer at Sussex brewery Harvey’s is marking 40 years in the role.
New care home set to open in Eastbourne, creating 60 local jobs
A brand-new, purpose-built care home is coming to Eastbourne in Spring 2026, bringing 66 care beds and c. 60 new jobs for people in the area.
Photos show shipping container washed up on Seaford beach in East Sussex with cans and paper cups
Photos have been submitted to this newspaper showing a destroyed shipping container on Seaford beach on Tuesday, January 13.
Stage show takes Midsomer Murders back to where it all began
Midsomer Murders goes on stage for the first time ever by returning to the story with which it all started on TV all those years ago: The Killings at Badger's Drift.
Run Wednesdays take on the Cross Country Challenge
Fun, miles and a lot of mud – the experience of Run Wednesdays as they have come out in force to participate in the East Sussex Sunday Cross Country League races.
Political opinion with Josh Babarinde MP: Holding South East Water to account and protecting local maternity services at Eastbourne DGH
Many folks across Sovereign Harbour, Langney, Hampden Park and St Anthony’s experienced prolonged periods of low or zero water pressure over the weekend. This is now the fourth major water outage since I became Eastbourne’s MP. The latest incident is yet another appalling failure to add to a gro...
Residents at Stone Cross care home lend their eyes to a live magic show
Residents and guests at Sycamore Grove care home in Stone Cross enjoyed an evening of grins with a live magic show performance that took place at the home.