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Westham woman to abseil down Spinnaker Tower for campaign group
A Westham woman will be abseiling down Spinnaker Tower to raise awareness for a campaign group.
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St Andrew’s Prep Launches a New Award of 30% Fee Discount for Reception 2026
St Andrew’s Prep is proud to announce the launch of its Early Androvian Award (EAA) for children joining Reception in September 2026. The Award has been made possible with the help of an external donor who recognises both the impact VAT has had on affordability and the lasting value of an independ...
New 24/7 bus service to provide direct link between Eastbourne and Gatwick Airport, via Hailsham, Uckfield and other Sussex towns
Metrobus has announced the introduction of a new 24/7 bus service to provide a ‘direct and enhanced’ bus link between Eastbourne and Gatwick Airport.
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Eastbourne International Film Festival celebrates ten years
Film festival is back
Madison Keys confirmed for Eastbourne tennis week – as Brighton star Sonny Kartal scoops award
Madison Keys has joined Sonay Kartal and Taylor Fritz among star names announced early for this June’s Lexus Eastbourne Open.
Dog Friendly Eastbourne guide launches for 2026
This year’s guide to the most dog-friendly spots in Eastbourne has been launched.
Eastbourne Ladies Serve Up Fun and Fundraising for St Wilfrid’s Hospice
Eastbourne is set to rally behind a cause close to many hearts this May, as a group of local women host a vibrant Ladies Padel Fundraiser at The Saffrons — combining sport, community spirit, and a powerful mission to give back. Taking place on Saturday 30th May from 2pm–5pm at Padel4all, the eve...
Eastbourne care home welcomes local community with its Open Day
Who you entrust your loved ones with, when a care home is required for a family member or friend is vitally important. Most of us are aware, more of us are living longer and our population is growing. Demand for residential care has never been higher.
Willingdon Slimming World Consultant celebrates helping members lose more than 53st
A weight loss expert from Willingdon is celebrating 4 months of running the Willingdon Slimming World group, where she already helped 40 members of the local community lose more than 53st and build lasting healthy habits.Zoe Jessop, who started the weight loss group in 3rd January 2026, Zoe says: â€...
New for Eastbourne: Designer Maker Fair launches for local designers, makers and curators
The launch of a Designer Maker fair gets the local creatives across East Sussex excited about the future, hosted at the Welcome Centre its bringing together over 50 creatives, food & beverage providers and experiences for resident's in Eastbourne and East Sussex alike.
Pevensey remembers Queen Elizabeth II
21 April 2026 was the Centenary of the late Queen Elizabeth’s Birthday. Pevensey Parish Council marked this day by placing a posy of Lily of the Valley and Forget-me-not flowers on the Memorial at the East Gate of Pevensey Castle.
Stone Cross care home invites community to open day
Sycamore Grove in Stone Cross will be opening their doors to the local community for a day of tea, cake and entertainment on 25th April 2026.
Willingdon and Jevington annual parish assembly and grant presentation evening 2026
Chair John Pritchett BEM was pleased to have Andrew Turner from East Sussex Highways and our local PCSO Lauren Tilbury as this year’s speakers at this meeting for the residents. Councillors and residents found the speakers very informative and helpful.
Magistrates' court results from the Eastbourne area
Here are the results from Eastbourne Magistrates’ Court sitting at Hastings for March 18.
Residents queue for Food Warehouse opening in Eastbourne
Customers queued for the opening of a new Food Warehouse in Eastbourne.
Plans approved for new ‘raised seating area’ and canopy at Eastbourne pub
Plans have been approved to build a new ‘raised seating area’ and canopy at a pub in Eastbourne.
New film screening in Eastbourne highlights national emergency risks facing UK
The Sheldon B&B was the location of the first Eastbourne Screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing. Around 30 people attended the screening on 14th April 2026 which was followed by a community discussion, about sharing ideas about the issues raised in the film and what it may mean locally. ...
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Home-town St Leonards date marks 55th anniversary of debut album
Claire Hamill celebrates the 55th anniversary of her debut album plus the release of her new album at a series of special gigs.
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Dance Live! hits the Guildhall stage
Following a series of heats in Hastings and High Wycombe, a number of schools from across the south-east region are heading to the final of the Dance Live! contest at Portsmouth’s Guildhall this week (April 21-24).
Eastbourne United Mussel out Shoreham
It was Confucious who allegedly said that "a journey of a thousand miles starts with one step" Sadly for United, it finished just as abruptly last week.