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‘More than 2,000 arrests’ made by Sussex Police's Specialist Enforcement Unit as it marks fifth anniversary
Police pursuits and drugs busts were among the highlights as Sussex Police’s Specialist Enforcement Unit celebrated its fifth anniversary.
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Valentine’s Day: Sussex Police share romance fraud prevention advice
Sussex Police have shared romance fraud prevention advice this Valentine’s Day.
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Patrizio Destriere Quartet play St Leonards date
Italian musicians are performing at Kino-Teatr, St Leonards-on-Sea on Wednesday, February 25 at 7.30pm.
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Hastings International Piano out in the community ahead of competition
A range of community initiatives will complement this year’s Hastings International Piano Competition.
Contractor for Exceat Bridge project announced
THE CONTRACTOR tasked with building a new bridge that will help improve traffic flow on a busy East Sussex route has been announced. East Sussex County Council have awarded the contract for the new two-lane structure at Exceat to Jackson Civil Engineering Group. The company, experienced in bridge an...
Calling All Animal Adventurers This February Half Term at The Beacon
Families are invited to step into a magical Story Garden this February half term as The Beacon launches a free indoor treasure trail inspired by the Reading Agency’s Winter Reading Challenge. Running throughout half term week, the Beacon Story Garden Trail transforms the shopping centre into an ad...
Warning as dogs become 'severely unwell' after walks in Eastbourne
An Eastbourne vet practice has issued a warning to pet owners after several dogs became ‘severely unwell’ following walks in Hampden Park.
Manchester City fan who committed ‘unprovoked assault’ on Brighton supporter given Football Banning Order
A Manchester City fan who committed an ‘unprovoked assault’ on a Brighton supporter has been given a Football Banning Order, according to a Sussex Police press release.
Home Instead Eastbourne and Hailsham celebrates Outstanding CQC rating for second time
Home Instead Eastbourne and Hailsham is celebrating after being awarded an Outstanding rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for the second time, with four out of five categories now rated as Outstanding.
Award recognises quick growth of walking football across Sussex
The Southern Combination Walking Football League has won an award.
Home Instead Eastbourne and Hailsham celebrates Outstanding CQC rating for the second time
Home Instead Eastbourne and Hailsham is celebrating after being awarded an Outstanding rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for the second time, with four out of five categories now rated as Outstanding.
New East Sussex College Apprenticeship Targets Roofing Skills Shortage
A major new roofing apprenticeship programme will launch for the first time in East Sussex in September 2026, creating new routes into skilled employment while helping address a growing industry-wide skills shortage. The new Level 2 Roofer Apprenticeship, delivered by East Sussex College, comes afte...
Calling all animal adventurers this February Half Term at The Beacon
Families are invited to step into a magical Story Garden this February half term as The Beacon launches a free indoor treasure trail inspired by the Reading Agency’s Winter Reading Challenge.
Eastbourne care home resident Barbara lends a helping hand to nursing team
At Coppice Court Care Home in Eastbourne, East Sussex, residents are finding meaningful ways to stay active and engaged, and Barbara Dalby is a shining example. Recently, Barbara spent time assisting one of the home’s nurses, Tina Garibay, helping to sort and reorganise paperwork under guidance.
New Wellbeing Hub for Old Town
PHASE 1 of the vision for Motcombe Community Pool is planned to open in Spring – a big step forward for this much-loved community space. It will see the former Caretaker’s house transformed into a Wellbeing and Health Hub, featuring consulting and workshop spaces and a modern, well-equ...
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First Eastbourne hometown return for theatre producer Thomas Hopkins
Originally from Eastbourne, Thomas Hopkins produced his first West End play at the age of 19 and he’s been producing plays in the 20 years or so ever since.
Finding the comedy when your audience walks out on you...
After a successful debut tour, comic John Tothill is back on the road with This Must Be Heaven, a show in which he finds the comedy in the tale of a cruise ship tour which absolutely bombed and also in the time he nearly died.
Brighton play revives pioneering woman trade union leader
Lottie Walker brings her solo show Chopped Liver and Unions to Brighton's Lantern Theatre on February 28 and March 1 in celebration of a remarkable woman rather lost from history.
Train line blocked near Rye in Sussex as Southern warns of delays
A train line between Rye and Appledore is blocked this morning (Friday, February 13).
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Celebrating the brilliance of The Carpenters - Hastings date
The brilliance of The Carpenters and the fascinating but ultimately tragic story behind them will be explored in The Carpenters Story: Rainy Days, Mondays & Good Old Dreams.