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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 April 5.
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Eastbourne Retro: Look back at when HMS Puncher sailed to Eastbourne
Take a look back at when HMS Puncher sailed to Eastbourne.
Music weekend of the year – PierFest 26
This September, join us for a celebration of live music at one of Eastbourne’s most iconic landmarks. With a diverse range of acts to suit every musical taste, it’s the event of the season I managed to sit down with event organiser Simon Cosham, who is orchestrating this amazing event, to find o...
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Eastbourne man to run the London Marathon following blood cancer diagnosis
A man from Eastbourne is running the London Marathon to raise funds for Lymphoma Action five years after receiving a lymphoma diagnosis. Ben Couldwell was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma, a type of blood cancer, in 2021. Ben’s condition is such that it has not required any treatment as of yet, ...
Magistrates' court results from the Eastbourne area
Here are the results from Eastbourne Magistrates’ Court sitting at Hastings for March 11 – March 17.
Eastbourne HC U18 boys win national plate competition
Eastbourne U18 Boys lifted the National Plate after a fiercely contested final that swung on moments of grit, discipline, and brilliant defensive hockey. The boys were coming off the back of a hard fought 2-1 win in the semifinals against Saffron Walden, with goals from Connor Agnew and Fin Bryson ...
Historic steam train makes a visit to Hastings this week.
The historic Sussex Belle steam train will be arriving in Eastbourne and Hastings on Wednesday April 15.
Eastbourne International Film Festival returns for its 10th year with global stories and local roots
Each spring, venues across Eastbourne and Hailsham take on a different role. For just over a week, spaces like the Cavendish Hotel in Eastbourne and Hailsham Pavilion become part of an international film festival bringing stories from across the world to the Sussex coast.
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Fine talents combine for Eastbourne's Jazz Sunday
Jazz Sunday at the Fishermen's Club on Eastbourne’s Royal Parade continues on Sunday, April 19 at 3pm with the Chris Coull Trio and Andy Panayi.
Brighton - Stand-up Daliso Chaponda on a world where the headlines "mock themselves"
Stand-up comedian Daliso Chaponda admits he has started to find the headlines so absurd, so chaotic and so overwhelming that they seem to be mocking themselves.
Eastbourne Borough still showing some positive signs – even after relegation
A tough away trip to Hemel Hempstead Town on Saturday brought no tangible reward for Steve King's Eastbourne Borough, but their manager - and their supporters - can take at least a few positives from the 3-1 defeat.
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Film celebration of autism and neurodiversity - Hastings
Hastings’ Electric Palace has confirmed the line-up for its Divergence Film Festival, running from April 24-26.
Sussex Police night safety marshal scheme axed in Eastbourne
Sussex Police’s night safety marshal scheme has been axed in Eastbourne.
East Dean and Friston Art Show, 2-4 May 2026
East Dean and Friston Art Group will be holding its annual Art Show from 2.00 – 5.00pm on Saturday 2nd and from 10.00am – 4.00pm on Sunday 3rd and Monday 4th May 2026, in the East Dean & Friston Village Hall, (Village Green Lane, East Dean, East Sussex BN20 0DR). Entry is free!
Easter Bunny brings chocolate and fun to Eastbourne’s Dotto Train!
Families enjoyed festive rides along Eastbourne seafront as the Easter Bunny handed out treats and prizes over the Easter weekend.
Hastings United to Host Family Football Fun Day and Annual Hospital Cup Clash
People can expect and exciting day of community spirit, family fun, and fierce football rivalry as Hastings United Football Club opens its doors on Sunday May 10 for a special Family Football Fun Day.
Iconic Sussex forest supports next generation of conservationists
Ashdown Forest has launched a scheme designed to help new conservationists make the leap from a personal passion or qualification to employment.
Eastbourne nail technician to host 24-hour 'nail-a-thon' for charity
An Eastbourne nail technician is hosting a 24-hour ‘nail-a-thon’ for charity in honour of her late dad.
Eastbourne man jailed following 'pattern of repeated shoplifting'
An Eastbourne man has been jailed following a ‘pattern of repeated shoplifting’, according to a Sussex Police press release.
East Sussex dementia support group to mark two-year anniversary since launch
An East Sussex support group for people living with dementia is marking its second anniversary this month.