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Eastbourne Borough’s promotion bandwagon goes off track at Dorking – but hope lives on
Eastbourne Borough's promotion route wandered off track in the Surrey Hills, with a pale performance and a 3-1 defeat to rivals Dorking Wanderers.

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Pickpocketing warning in Eastbourne
Police officers have spoken to shoppers in Eastbourne after reports of pickpocketing.

New food and craft market opening this Friday in the Crumbles, Eastbourne
The Crumbles food and craft market opens its doors for their first of many monthly markets this Friday the 4th April 10-1pm
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Eastbourne nightclub fire: police arrest man on suspicion of arson
A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson following a blaze at a nightclub in Eastbourne.


Day of action held in Eastbourne over energy bill increase
There was a protest in Eastbourne against the latest energy price cap rise.


New book for casual walkers in Sussex reveals easy short walks in South Downs
If hiking is not for you but you do fancy a nice walk in the Sussex countrsyide, the South Downs edition of Short Walks Made Easy offers 10 leisurely routes across the national park.


Eastbourne Looking Back: 8 old postcards of the town
A local resident has sent in some lovely postcards of Eastbourne from the early 20th century.


Reader's picture: Beachy Head ponies' grazing turns into a sea of gold
Due to the mild winter, the gorse edging the footpaths on the South Downs Way atop Beachy Head has flowered early and spectacularly. The ponies brought in as equine lawn mowers over winter are now adrift in a sea of gold.


Lewes District Councilors welcome Community Safety Partnership achievements
A Lewes District Council Cabinet member has highlighted the ‘crucial role’ of the local Community Safety Partnership, saying it makes sure the district remains safe for people who live and work there.


Hellingly and Horsebridge Village News
STAGE COACH SERVICE 54 has changed with effect from 30 March.


14 quaint and little known Sussex villages to visit this spring
When it comes to picturesque villages, Sussex has plenty to offer. Some of them are popular tourists spots, others are little known – but all have lots to offer visitors this spring.


Rotary hand of friendship extends across the Atlantic
The hand of friendship extended across the Atlantic when long serving Rotarian, Maarten Huxley, returned for a visit to his hometown of Eastbourne.


Locked up in Sussex: These are some of the criminals jailed in March 2025
Sussex’s judges, juries and magistrates were busy in March.

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The Nigel Price Organ Trio plays Hastings date
One of the “hardest-working” jazz musicians in the business will be featured in Jazz Hastings’ April session.
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Sky Club Eastbourne: Construction begins on new big wheel
Construction on Eastbourne’s new big wheel has begun.


A warm welcome for lifeguards returning to Rother
We are blessed with some stunning coastline and lovely countryside in Rother, and as we head into the Easter school holidays, it’s the perfect time to get out and about and explore our district.


Eastbourne teenage cancer survivor celebrates four year recovery milestone
Daniel Huggett, from Eastbourne, was 13 years old when he developed blurred vision and headaches in February 2021. Sophie Huggett, Daniel’s mother, took him to see the optician, initially thinking he had an issue with his vision. However, the optician advised Sophie to take Daniel to their local h...

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Liza Pulman and Joe Stilgoe will be A Couple Of Swells in Eastbourne
Liza Pulman and Joe Stilgoe will be A Couple Of Swells at the Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne on Saturday, April 5 at 7.30pm and at Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre on April 6.
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Help Eastbourne dancers compete in New York!
Our incredible elite HSDC team qualified this weekend to compete at the World Dance Championships in New York! However, we need your help to get there!

Body found following emergency incident off coast of Eastbourne
A body has been found following an emergency incident off the coast in Eastbourne, Sussex Police have confirmed.
