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The Friends Of Sovereign Park is launched
By Cllr Nigel Goodyear For some time, I have held an ambition to see Sovereign Park better cared for, improved, and made safer for residents, all while preserving the semi-natural habitats that make it special. Recent months have seen concentrated efforts to lay the groundwork, from replacing old, w...
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Worthing FC hails enjoyable win at Eastbourne – and says: Bring on Dorking
Worthing FC boss Adam Hinshelwood praised his players for a performance that beat Eastbourne Borough and left him more satisfied than any other since he returned. And he said he and his troops could not wait to welcome Dorking Wanderers to Woodside Road for the battle of the National South’s two f...
Eastbourne retro: Take a look at photos from our archive - including Bobby's department store
We’ve taken a look through our archive and uncovered these photos.
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Pagham on the up after win at Midhurst – Selsey edge past Infinity
On a cold but clear afternoon, Pagham produced a commanding second-half display to sweep aside Midhurst & Eastbourne 3-0 in front of a sizeable crowd at the Rotherfield, rounding off 2025 in emphatic fashion.
Eastbourne Christmas Day concert brings festive cheer to seafront - in pictures
Eastbourne’s annual Christmas Day concert brought festive cheer to the seafront.
Worthing climbing high – Eastbourne Borough finding it treacherous underfoot
Boxing Day movies, anyone? Climb Every Mountain? One Sussex club is climbing higher and higher, and the other is scrambling shakily on the treacherous underfoot scree. And with a 3-0 victory at the Connect Management Stadium, Worthing have firmly planted the flag at the top of National South.
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Worthing's date with the great Sherlock Holmes
Mark Knightley steps into the great detective’s shoes for Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt For Moriarty on Blackeyed Theatre’s mammoth tour.
69 pictures as Worthing win the derby at Eastbourne Borough
Eastbourne Borough had their moments against Worthing in the big Sussex derby on Boxing Day – but it was Worthing who took the points with a 3-0 win.
Worthing take Sussex derby honours with National South win at Eastbourne Borough
Sussex’s Boxing Day National South derby went with the formbook – as Worthing ran out ultimately comfortable winners at Eastbourne Borough.
Pevensey driver caught drink driving in Eastbourne
Andrew Biffen, 56, a driver, of Hedge Parsley Crescent, Pevensey, was arrested in St Anthony’s Avenue, Eastbourne, on 5 December and charged with driving with 81 micrograms of alcohol per 100ml of breath. At Brighton Magistrates’ Court on 8 December, he was disqualified from driving for 18 month...
Lightning Fibre Supports Children With Cancer Fund With Device Donation
Lightning Fibre is donating more than 60 devices and phones to the Children With Cancer Fund, ensuring devices that are no longer used can be put to meaningful use within the community. Head of Marketing, Emma Pearce, joined Chris Downton for the first delivery – which would be a big surprise for ...
'The recovery of our lost sense of perspective' - Bishop of Chichester delivers Christmas message
We have seen his glory (Jn 1.14)
Man ‘believed to have links to Horsham and Eastbourne’ wanted for failing to appear at court
A man ‘believed to have links to Horsham and Eastbourne’ is wanted for failing to appear at court, according to a Sussex Police press release.
Man sought after 'report of rape' in East Sussex
Sussex Police are seeking to locate a man after a 'report of rape' in East Sussex, according to a Sussex Police press release.
Plans submitted for new spa and plunge pool at David Lloyd Centre in Eastbourne
Plans have been submitted for a new spa and plunge pool at the David Lloyd Centre in Eastbourne.
‘No-one should have to sleep on the streets’ – Eastbourne Citadel Salvation Army
THIS has been posted online on Christmas Eve by the Eastbourne Citadel Salvation Army: It’s bitterly cold, and the Eastbourne Salvation Army Night Shelter is open every night throughout Christmas, from 6pm to 8am. No-one should have to sleep on the streets. The shelter is free and provides a warm,...
You are invited to join Eastbourne Healthcare Network – the first meeting is Jan 21
Healthcare professionals and people with an interest in healthcare are being invited to take part in a new monthly networking initiative aimed at strengthening connection, collaboration, and community – creating a welcoming space where professionals can share ideas, learn from expert speakers, and...
£1,000 Up For Grabs as Crown and Anchor Launches New Singing Competition
A brand-new search for Eastbourne’s next top vocalist is set to begin in the New Year, as the Crown and Anchor in Eastbourne announces its first-ever singing competition, Sing With Pride. The contest launches on Sunday 4 January 2026 and will run every Sunday evening, culminating in a grand final...
The iconic i360 is set to star in this year's big panto at Brighton
Jack and the Beanstalk is showing at the DoubleTree By Hilton Brighton Metropole on the seafront until December 30.
RNLI lifeboat launched as part of a multi-agency search for missing person near Eastbourne
Eastbourne RNLI’s lifeboat was launched as part of a multi-agency search for a missing person to the west of the town.