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Historic England grant supports ‘home of Sussex folklore’ – new funding for the Mint House, Pevensey
Historic England has awarded a grant of £21,120 to help support restoration of the Mint House in Pevensey, East Sussex.
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Plans approved for installation of 'state-of-the-art' BT Street Hub in Eastbourne town centre
Plans have been approved for a ‘state-of-the-art’ BT Street Hub in Eastbourne town centre.
Last night’s Congress Theatre Review: To Kill a Mockingbird
One of the most anticipated productions to arrive in Eastbourne. By Gail McKay It was a diverse audience for this major new staging of To Kill a Mockingbird. Harper Lee devotees, regular theatregoers, and keen A-level students. British writer and broadcaster Afua Hirsch offers her thoughts on the n...
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Three plead guilty after cannabis factory discovery in Eastbourne
Three men have pleaded guilty after a cannabis factory was discovered in Eastbourne.
Polegate pantomime stars light up the town with Christmas lights switch on
Polegate’s very own pantomime Dame Widow Twankey played by Adam Riggs and Wishee Washee played by Mcauley Park light up the town by switching on the Christmas lights ahead of the upcoming pantomime season.
Polegate Pantomime stars light up the Town with Christmas light switch on
Polegate’s very own pantomime Dame Widow Twankey played by Adam Riggs and Wishee Washee played by Mcauley Park, have lightened up the town by switching on the Christmas lights ahead of the upcoming pantomime season. Last weekend crowds gathered in Polegate High Street for The Polegate Christmas...
From one extreme to the other: Eastbourne Borough’s super six follow Plainmoor pain
Well, at least it isn’t dull. Just one week after suffering the worst defeat in the club’s history, Eastbourne Borough responded with a 6-0 demolition of visitors Hampton and Richmond. And the shell-shock had been replaced by broad smiles.
Plans submitted to convert former Eastbourne pub into veterinary surgery
Plans have been submitted to convert a former pub in Eastbourne into a veterinary surgery
Detectives conclude 2005 Eastbourne murder investigation – suspect is now dead
An investigation into the brutal murder of a woman in Eastbourne two decades ago has concluded following a DNA breakthrough. Jennifer Kiely’s body was discovered after a fire was reported in a seafront shelter at Holywell in the early hours of 22 January 2005. The 35-year-old had sustained multipl...
Police name suspect in Eastbourne murder of Jennifer Kiely
A suspect in the murder of a woman in Eastbourne two decades ago has been revealed following a DNA breakthrough, says Sussex Police.
Seniors enjoy third round of Eclectic at Lottbridge Golf Club
Seventeen intrepid seniors braved the very soft conditions at Lottbridge Golf Club to play in a nine-hole thrash and the third round of their Winter Eclectic.
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve clean-up continues after plastic bead pollution incident
Sussex Wildlife Trust is continuing in its efforts to remove plastic pollution from the sensitive salt-marsh of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
Former Eastbourne resident and new crime writer Bobby Cussens reveals the real reason she wrote the murder mystery — and her hopes for a Christmas No.1
Former Eastbourne resident and author of top selling crime novel Shotley Bridge Murders has revealed that the reason she started penning the hit story was to make friends giggle - but the project quickly deepened into something more powerful.
Minister confirms the day surgery unit at Uckfield Hospital will remain closed and its services transferred to Eastbourne and Hastings
The Government's Minister for Secondary Care, Karin Smyth has confirmed that the day surgery unit at Uckfield Hospital will remain closed and its services transferred to Eastbourne District General and the Conquest hospital (Hastings) sites.
Southern Rail: Lines disrupted between Eastbourne and Lewes
Trains between Eastbourne and Lewes have been delayed today (Wednesday, December 3) due to a ‘problem under investigation’.
Questions over controversial Eastbourne bus lanes plans
Questions have been raised about controversial plans to install new bus lanes in Eastbourne.
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Christmas spectacular with Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus
The boys from the Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus, fresh from their 20th anniversary celebration, return to the Brighton Dome for their winter spectacular, Beauty and the Bear on Saturday, December 13.
Bus operator invests in state-of-the-art ATF facility at Eastbourne depot
Stagecoach has completed a significant investment in its Eastbourne depot, unveiling a purpose-built Authorised Testing Facility (ATF) designed to expand commercial vehicle testing capacity and provide vital support to local businesses and the DVSA.
I’M EVERY WOMAN THE MUSICAL – coming to Eastbourne
I’M EVERY WOMAN THE CHAKA KHAN MUSICAL TO PLAY COVENTRY & EASTBOURNE IN APRIL 2026 STARRING ALEXANDRA BURKE AS CHAKA KHAN Producer Adrian Grant, in association with Chaka Khan, is thrilled to announce that I’M EVERY WOMAN THE MUSICAL will play Belgrade Theatre, Coventry from 1 – 4 April ...
A CHRISTMAS TREAT FOR ALL CRIME THRILLER FANS – AT A BARGAIN PRICE!
If you’re looking for a Christmas bargain for either your friends or yourself, you may wish to snap up Eastbourne author Tony Flood’s thriller FALL GUY – WHO REALLY KILLED HIS WIFE? No.1 crime writer PETER JAMES says “Tony Flood’s shrewd cop Harvey Livermore continues to unravel baffling ...