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Towner Eastbourne director to stand down
Towner’s director CEO Joe Hill has announced he is leaving the Eastbourne venue in the spring after eight years to take up a new role as director and chief executive of Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP).
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Eastbourne retro: Take a look back at photos from town's hot air balloon festival in 2017
Take a look back at photos from Eastbourne’s hot air balloon festival in 2017.
HALF-TERM FAMILY FUN AT RAYSTEDE THIS FEBRUARY
Looking for a paws-itively brilliant half-term activity? Families are invited to head to Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare this February to follow the heart-warming story of Gizmo the cat, from rescue to rehoming. Taking place on Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 February, Raystede’s popular free Fami...
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Morrisons Foundation donates £6000 to Eastbourne charity
A SUSSEX charity supporting people with learning disabilities has received £6000 from The Morrisons Foundation to fund a new sensory room. The Foundation aids charities which make a positive difference in local communities, and now it is helping SASBAH and the JPK Project, based in Church Street, O...
This is where East Sussex Highways pothole repair teams are working today, January 22, 2026
This is where East Sussex Highways pothole repair teams are working today (Thursday, January 22, 2026).
Eastbourne care home invites local community to its open day
Mortain Place care home is offering an Open Day this coming Saturday, January 24.
Eastbourne man charged with burglary related offences
An Eastbourne man has been remanded in custody after being charged with burglary related offences across the town.
Political opinion with Josh Babarinde MP: Pushing the Government to reduce out-of-area placements In Eastbourne
Earlier this week, I hosted a Parliamentary debate calling for an end to the overuse of out-of-area placements. This is where local authorities place individuals, often vulnerable, in temporary accommodation outside of their original area.
Eastbourne MP to host housing and homelessness support event
Eastbourne MP Josh Babarinde is set to host a housing and homelessness support event to try and help people facing ‘housing-related challenges’.
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This Time It’s Personal as stand-up Russell Hicks hits the road - Brighton date
UK-based American stand-up Russell Hicks is back on the road, and This Time It’s Personal, the title of his latest tour.
Morrisons supermarket supports Sussex charity
A Sussex charity supporting people with learning disabilities has received £6000 from The Morrisons Foundation to fund a new sensory room.
Man injured following three vehicle collision in Eastbourne
A man was injured following a three-vehicle collision in Eastbourne.
Mayor of Eastbourne invites residents to annual Charity Ball
The Mayor of Eastbourne is inviting people to her annual Charity Ball, held this year at the Winter Garden.
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Ronnie Scott’s All Stars offer Eastbourne date
Last seats remain for London’s world-famous jazz club right here on your doorstep as The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars take to the Congress Theatre stage in Eastbourne to celebrate The Ronnie Scott’s Story on January 31.
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Idrîsî Ensemble offer candlelit concert at St Leonards on Sea mini festival
The Idrîsî Ensemble offer a candlelit concert at Christchurch, St Leonards on Sea on Saturday, January 31 at 7.30pm as they continue to pioneer a fresh approach to historical performance.
Drusillas launches Kids for £5 February half term offer
A Sussex attraction is chasing the winter blues away with a fabulous February half-term offer: a child can enjoy a full day at the Park for just £5 with every full-paying adult (when you pre-book). The perfect reason to start counting down to brighter days ahead! Post-Christmas, parents everywhere ...
Tickets on sale for Mayor’s ‘fabulous’ Charity Ball
The Mayor of Eastbourne is inviting people to enjoy an evening of elegance and entertainment at her annual Charity Ball, held this year at the historic Winter Garden. The black-tie and evening dress event will take place on Friday, March 20. Guests will be treated to a prosecco reception accom...
Awards ceremony for winning artists in intergenerational project connecting students near Lewes with retirees
Lewes District Council (LDC) announced that the winning artists who took part in a project connecting students with retirees have been presented with awards at a special ceremony.
Potholes 'the height of a softball' are repaired within 2 hours, says East Sussex Highways
East Sussex Highways has revealed the time it says it takes to repair a pothole based on its depth and width.
Eastbourne chip shop manager ‘thrilled’ after business named as one of top 50 Fish and Chip shops in the UK
An Eastbourne chip shop manager has stated that he is ‘thrilled’ after the business was named one of the top 50 fish and chip shops in the UK.