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20 Wetherspoons pubs in Sussex ranked from best to worst according to Google reviews – including pubs in Worthing, Crawley and Eastbourne
JD Wetherspoons operates almost 900 pubs across the UK, including 20 in Sussex, which are known for a budget menu and sometimes inhabiting historic buildings.
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Weekend washout leaves Sussex Cricket League teams frustrated
Rain ruined the whole Sussex Cricket League programme on Saturday – with not one match across the 38 divisions completed.
Thousands in Sussex going without hearing aids despite life-changing benefits
Thousands of people in Sussex could be in denial about their hearing loss, even though hearing aids could dramatically improve their lives.
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No injuries reported after tree falls on car in Eastbourne
A road had to be closed in Eastbourne after a tree fell on a car.
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2026 Sussex Young Musician Competition finalists announced
Line-up announced
Friends of Outer Devonshire – bringing restoration and renewal to 12 streets near the seafront
Friends of Outer Devonshire (FoOD) Friends of Outer Devonshire (FoOD) was established in 2025 bringing together a group of individuals who are seeking to create projects to bring restoration and renewal to the Twelve Streets in our location near the Sea Front. These are Elms Avenue, Bourne S...
Lines reopen between Eastbourne and Hastings following ‘incident’ in Hampden Park area
Railways lines between Eastbourne and Hastings have reopened following an ‘incident’ in the Hampden Park area.
UK's biggest reggae festival is returning to Sussex
Internationally famous reggae festival One Love is taking place in Sussex in August after re-locating to the Bentley estate near Lewes.
Friends of Ocklynge Cemetery – All ages & abilities are welcome
Friends of Ocklynge Cemetery was formed in 2021 by a small group of local people. They saw a need for tidying and clearing graves so as to improve the ambiance of the cemetery. Regular work parties are held comprising a team of volunteers. We are always looking for more volunteers to help with this....
HRH The Duchess of Gloucester Opens Sussex Surgical Centre at the DGH
The Sussex Surgical Centre at Eastbourne District General Hospital was formally opened on Wednesday 3 June 2026 by Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester, marking a significant milestone for planned surgical care across East Sussex and the wider region. Her Royal Highness was welcomed to the C...
Meet the great Sussex character who was born on D-Day and named after the invasion
It is the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day landings on Saturday June 6 and Hastings man Dee Day White will be celebrating his 82nd birthday on that day.
‘Unseasonably strong winds’ – Yellow weather warning issued for Sussex coast
A yellow weather warning has been issued for the coastal region of Sussex.
Strictly star after cancer ordeal: "I've been given a new chance at life" - Crawley
Strictly stars Amy Dowden and Carlos Gu are embarking on a new tour with the title REBORN, a title with huge personal significance for them both.
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Eastbourne author on trials and tribulations of adulthood
The Graduates promises a heartfelt story about six friends as they attempt to struggle through the trials and tribulations of adulthood.
Burst water main leads to water outages in Polegate and Willingdon
A burst water main has lead to water outages in Polegate and Willingdon.
In Pictures: Eastbourne home ‘ideal for multi-generational living’ listed for sale
Take a look inside this Eastbourne home ‘ideal for multi-generational living’ listed for sale on Zoopla.
Coles and Crocombe in England Lions line-up – but South Africa win opener
Two Sussex stars are in the England Lions squad taking on South Africa A.
Eastbourne Farmers Market cancelled due to strong winds
The monthly Eastbourne Farmers Market has been cancelled due to strong winds.
Fire reported at disused multi-storey car park in Eastbourne
Fire and rescue crews were called to reports of a blaze at a disused multi-storey car park in Eastbourne.
Resurfacing works to Eastbourne road delayed
Resurfacing works to an Eastbourne road have been delayed, East Sussex Highways has confirmed.