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Arrests made after fight in Eastbourne
Police officers were called to a fight in Eastbourne on Friday (March 20).
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Four-goal final flourish as Tony hangs up his football boots at age of 82
Eastbourne author Tony Flood has finished his footballing career with a four-goal flourish at the age of 82.
Eastbourne Borough lurch closer to relegation - defeat at Chippenham in pictures
Relegation hasn’t looked closer all season for Eastbourne Borough – they moved another big step closer the drop to the Isthmian League with a 5-2 defeat away to fellow strugglers Chippenham Town.
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Missing Peterborough teenager may have travelled to Brighton or Eastbourne; call 999 if you see him
Police in Sussex are assisting a search for a missing teenager, from Peterborough.
Southern Rail: Power switched off after emergency incident in Eastbourne
The power to the railway line in Eastbourne was briefly turned off, whilst the emergency services dealt with an incident.
Sussex pub saved from closure after local people buy shares in it
When the only pub in the village of Iden, near Rye, was threatened with closure locals sprang into action to save it.
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Hastings’ Electric Palace offers Buddhist Film Festival
Hastings’ Electric Palace has confirmed its Buddhist Film Festival 2026.
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Arabian Nights is Brighton stage offering
Arabian Nights by Dominic Cooke, directed by Diane Robinson, is the next offering from New Venture Theatre in Brighton from March 20-28.
I’m a CEO… Get Me Out of Here! Returns for 2026 at St Wilfrid’s Hospice
St Wilfrid’s Hospice is delighted to announce that “I’m a CEO… Get Me Out of Here!” will be returning in March, following the incredible success of this year’s event. Designed for the bold and adventurous, the challenge invites participants to swap the boardroom for the great...
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US adventure beckons for band ahead of Brighton date
London-based band Whitelands are playing Brighton’s Hope & Ruin on March 25 on the back of a new album.
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Superb Sussex 12-year-old stuns the judges on Britain's Got Talent
12-year-old James Miller from Rye stunned the judges with a superb performance on Britain’s Got Talent.
REVIEW: slick, witty remake with How To Make A Killing
REVIEW: How To Make A Killing (105 mins), Cineworld Cinemas
A27 traffic chaos: Follow live updates after Brighton and Hove Albion confirm kick-off delay
Major traffic delays have been reported in East Sussex.
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Contractor appointed to re-open Birling Gap staircase for Bank Holiday
A contractor has been appointed to re-open the staircase at Birling Gap in time for the May Bank Holiday weekend.
Meet Drusillas Park’s Adorable New Arrivals This Easter Holidays
Are you ready for an egg-stravaganza of Easter fun at Drusillas? Enjoy all your favourite zooper activities, plus an egg-stra special Easter Egg Trail, and the chance to meet two sets of adorable new animal twins: baby binturongs Sabang and Bunga, and two tiny pygmy marmosets! There’s no need ...
Eastbourne MP Secures Health Secretary Commitment to ‘Review’ DGH Funding
On BBC’s Question Time last night (19th March), Josh Babarinde, Lib Dem MP for Eastbourne, challenged Health Secretary Wes Streeting to accelerate investment in Eastbourne District General Hospital (DGH). Mr Babarinde highlighted the urgent challenges facing Eastbourne’s hospital, including ...
Kent meningitis outbreak: Risk to Sussex residents very low, says East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
The meningitis risk to Sussex residents is 'very low', says East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
Big weekend at top and bottom – and Burgess Hill Town, Eastbourne Borough, Hassocks and Littlehampton Town really need wins
With six weeks remaining of the non-League football season, there is still time for miracles to happen – and plenty to play for at the top and bottom of divisions for many Sussex sides.
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Brighton hosts world’s leading learning-disabled film festival
Another remarkable programme is the promise once again as Oska Bright prepares to share its treasures with Brighton.