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Eastbourne Community Awards 2026 supports SASBAH
A CHARITY supporting more than 1,000 people across Sussex affected by any disability is thrilled to be benefitting from the Eastbourne Community Awards 2026. SASBAH moved into The JPK Hub in Church Street, Old Town, at Christmas 2024, and Chief Executive Rom Sanglaji is keen to raise awareness of wh...
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Sing, Dance and Support a Great Cause at Grease Sing-A-Long Night
Sing, Dance and Support a Great Cause at Grease Sing-A-Long Night A much-loved theatre in Eastbourne is set to come alive with music, nostalgia and community spirit this June, as a special charity event invites audiences to sing their hearts out to one of the most iconic films of all time. On Sunday...
Awareness Isn’t Enough: What People With ADHD Actually Need – Nic Gray, Founder of Hailsham & East Sussex ADHD Support CIC
By Nic Gray Over the past few months, I’ve written about ADHD awareness, long waiting lists, and the challenges people face trying to access support. And while awareness is important, it isn’t enough on its own. Because understanding ADHD doesn’t automatically make daily life easier. Many ad...
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East Sussex College Hosts Annual Cars & Motorcycles Show – Now with Fun for the Whole Family!
Looking for an exciting way to spend your bank holiday Sunday? East Sussex College is revving up for the return of its much-loved Cars and Motorcycles Show, taking place at its Eastbourne campus on Sunday 24th May 2026, from 10am – 2pm. Now in its third year, the event promises more action, more e...
A New Take On Gilbert & Sullivan – The Mikado, at the Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Eastbourne, from May 22 to 24
by Tony Flood Eastbourne Gilbert & Sullivan Society love a challenge, and they will be giving their version of the world’s favourite comic opera, The Mikado, at the Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Eastbourne, from May 22 to 24. Their latest production, The Mikado Re-imagined as The McAdo, is a new ...
Why Your Hearing Deserves More Attention As You Age – Sussex Audiology Centre, Meads
We talk a lot about looking after our hearts, our joints, our eyesight… but what about our hearing? It tends to get quietly overlooked. And that’s a problem, because for older adults, unaddressed hearing loss can have a much bigger impact on life than most people realise. Age-related hearing los...
GUNMAN, DISGUISED AS A BEGGAR, COMMITS MURDER IN EASTBOURNE
Local author Tony Flood has just launched his latest crime thriller, Beggars Belief, with a murder committed in Seaside Road, Eastbourne. Beggars Belief – Deadly Disguise and Web of Lies, published by Michael Terence Publishing, has received glowing endorsements from fellow authors and actor Brian...
£12,000 raised for children with cancer in Eastbourne
THE business community came out in force – and raised more than £12,000 for the Children with Cancer Fund at its annual charity dinner. More than 100 people enjoyed a fantastic meal at La Locanda Del Duca along with an auction, raffle and other fundraising activities. Chris Downton from C...
A brighter future for nursing celebrated with a visit to Limekiln Farm, Hailsham on International Nurses Day
Leading gardens and health charity, the National Garden Scheme has partnered with one of the charity’s supporting gardens Limekiln Farm, Hailsham to give local nurses the chance to enjoy the therapeutic benefits of a garden visit on International Nurses Day, Tuesday 12 May. Each year this special ...
The Force is strong at Drusillas this International Star Wars Day!
Not so long ago, in a zoo not so far away, the Force was strong at Drusillas Park. As fans across the galaxy prepare to celebrate International Star Wars Day, a burst of cosmic energy swept into the East Sussex attraction. With a playful nod to the iconic saga, some of the park’s residents embrace...
Editor’s May column – A real privilege to meet up with Jill Parker MBE
IT was a privilege to meet up with Jill Parker MBE who is stepping down as Chair of Trustees at The JPK Project in Old Town. She’s 82 and has devoted the last 45 years ensuring that people with learning disabilities have a voice. Jill is incredibly well known locally and was deservedly honoured...
Brighton Festival: "exciting new productions and world-class performers"
Festival begins
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REVIEW: The Devil Wears Prada 2 is devilishly dull
REVIEW: The Devil Wears Prada 2 (12A), (119 mins), Cineworld Cinemas
A Year of Passion, A Future of Flavour – Tehran at 6 Grove Road is celebrating its first anniversary in May
Tehran at 6 Grove Road is celebrating its first anniversary in May. Chef Ahmad, Owner and Head Chef, said: “One year ago, I embarked on a journey to bring the true essence of Persian hospitality to Eastbourne. “Today, as I look back on a remarkably successful first year, my heart is full of grat...
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Final dates for ten-piece George Harrison celebration
All Things Must Pass Orchestra completes its journey
The Eastbourne beaches where dogs are banned this summer
An annual ban on dogs on beaches in and around Eastbourne has come into effect.
Regis roar: School footballers win County Cup
The Regis School’s Year 8 football team were crowned County Cup champions after a superb performance in the final at the Sussex FA Headquarters in Lancing, bringing an outstanding season of football to a memorable conclusion.
Locked up in Sussex: These are some of the criminals jailed in April 2026
Sussex’s judges, juries and magistrates were busy in April.
Police launch appeal following sexual assault in Eastbourne
Police are appealing for witnesses following a reported sexual assault in Eastbourne.
Fully funded solar panels coming to Langney as community energy programme launches in Eastbourne
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