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East Sussex College Royal Opera House Design Challenge Winners

East Sussex College students have once again achieved outstanding success in the prestigious Royal Ballet and Opera Design Challenge, continuing an exceptional run of success in the national competition that spans more than a decade.  The challenge attracts around 2,000 entries from schools and col...

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Stunning beachside horse ride to return to East Sussex coast

A stunning horse ride is set to take place on the East Sussex coast this month.

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Angry King hits out at red card that ruined Eastbourne Borough’s Sussex Cup semi with Brighton

Steve King felt the decision to send off Freddie Carter killed Eastbourne Borough’s Sussex Transport Senior Cup semi-final againat Brighton U21s – and was not justified.

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Close to 40 tonnes of waste collected during first week of food waste collections in Eastbourne

Close to 40 tonnes of waste has been collected during the first week of food waste collections in Eastbourne.

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Targeted action to be expanded in Sussex knife crime ‘hotspots’

Sussex Police says ‘targeted action’ is to be expanded in knife crime hotspots across the county.

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New indoor play area for dogs opens in East Sussex

A new indoor play area for dogs – complete with soft play and a ball pit – has opened.

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Plans to celebrate the centenary of Winnie the Pooh in Sussex

Ashdown Forest is the centre of the celebrations to to mark 100 years of Winnie the Pooh this summer.

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Eastbourne community celebrates 100 years of Meads Hall — saved from closure by the local community

Meads Hall is one of Eastbourne's best-loved community venues, and is preparing to celebrate its centenary on Saturday 11th July 2026 - a milestone that, just a few years ago, looked far from certain.

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Brighton exhibition explores our relationship with the sea and coastline

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Missing person search in Eastbourne: RNLI, police and coastguard launch major rescue operation

A major search operation was launched in Eastbourne on Thursday evening (April 30) to find a missing person, the RNLI said.

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New book Sussex Coast Road is “more than just a tourist guide”

Sussex Coast Road (U P Publications, £18.99, available from Amazon) comes promised as “more than just a tourist guide.”

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Charleston's Two Roberts exhibition set to tour

Charleston has announced the tour of Robert MacBryde and Robert Colquhoun: Artists, Lovers, Outsiders, an exhibition curated by Damian Barr.

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Another successful BIG Futures Show engages students from across Sussex

Organisers of the BIG Futures Show (BFS) 2026 have extended their sincere thanks to all exhibitors, sponsors and supporters whose time and generosity helped make this year’s event a standout success. Initial feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with visitors leaving inspired, informed and eq...

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Council consulting on Herstmonceux school extension plans

Planning proposals to extend a Wealden primary school are open for consultation.

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Police issue urgent appeal to locate 13-year-old missing from Hastings

Sussex Police have issued an urgent appeal to locate a 13-year-old reported missing from Hastings.

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Charity launches Fire and LEGO Walk challenge in East Sussex

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Extension to Eastbourne property to create four new flats proposed

An extension to an Eastbourne property to create four new flats has been proposed.

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New coffee shop to open in Eastbourne

A new coffee shop is set to open in Eastbourne.

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Boost for charity that helps disabled people across Sussex

A charity that supports more than 1,000 people across Sussex affected by any disability is thrilled to be benefitting from the Eastbourne Community Awards 2026.

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Ballroom and Latin dancing classes in Eastbourne

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