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Iconic Sussex forest holds poetry competition to celebrate Winnie-the-Pooh’s 100th Anniversary
The Ashdown Forest Foundation has launched its annual poetry competition celebrating the 100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh
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Commemorative Spitfire flight over Beachy Head rerouted
A Spitfire will no longer fly over Beachy Head as part of a commemorative flypast due to ‘fuel planning constraints.
Magistrates' court results from the Eastbourne area
Here are the results from Eastbourne Magistrates’ Court sitting at Hastings for March 11.
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A259 near Beachy Head to close for repair works
A section of the A259 near Beachy Head is set to close for repair works, East Sussex Highways has confirmed.
Eastbourne pub singing competition crowns winner, raising funds for Eastbourne Pride
Eastbourne’s most exciting singing competition, hosted by the Crown & Anchor Eastbourne, began in January and concluded with a spectacular final on Sunday 22nd March, crowning Bibi as the winner of the £1,000 prize and securing her place to perform at Eastbourne Pride in June.
Eastbourne care home rated 'requires improvement' by CQC following 'safety concerns'
An Eastbourne care home has been given a ‘requires improvement’ rating by the CQC (Care Quality Commision) during a recent visit.
Man sustains 'injuries consistent with a stabbing' in Eastbourne
A man has been hospitalised with ‘injuries consistent with a stabbing’ in Eastbourne.
Eastbourne bus service diverted due to 'poor road conditions'
An Eastbourne bus service has been diverted due to ‘poor road conditions’.
Planning round-up: The latest applications submitted to Eastbourne Borough Council
These are the planning applications submitted to Eastbourne Borough Council during the week starting March 29.
Eastbourne care home monitors caffeine effects on residents with startling results
Katie Brewster, General Manager at Mortain Place, Eastbourne, has always been concerned with the impact of caffeine on the human body. The background to her initiative was fuelled whilst she gained experience working with residents living with the challenges of Dementia and studying the effect of th...
Eastbourne Silver Band strikes a chord for charity at its 2026 season opener
Following on from its spectacular 75th anniversary year in 2025, which hit all the right notes, the Eastbourne silver Band opened in 2026 in its usual popular style. In spite of the chilly breeze, crowds gathered in high spirits at the wish Tower slope on Easter Sunday when the Eastbourne Silver Ban...
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Liz Simcock set to play Eastbourne Lamb Folk Club
Liz Simcock is performing at Eastbourne Lamb Folk Club on Wednesday, April 15 – Upstairs at the Lamb Inn, High Street, Old Town, Eastbourne, BN21 1HH.
Man with links to Brighton and Eastbourne wanted for failing to appear at court
A man with links to Brighton and Eastbourne is wanted for failing to appear at court, according to a Sussex Police press release.
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Summer productions confirmed for Eastbourne’s Devonshire Park Theatre
Eastbourne’s Devonshire Park Theatre has confirmed a duo of summer productions from the celebrated production team phil&ben, in association with Eastbourne Productions.
Worthing go top of National South – Eastbourne Borough relegated – Three Bridges two points from Isthmian SE title
What a day of contrasting emotions for Sussex sides in the National League South. Worthing went top by coming from a goal down to win 2-1 at Dorking Wanderers – but Eastbourne Borough’s inevitable relegtion was confirmed by their failure to beat Tonbridge Angels.
A Grand evening for Cancer Research UK – book your tickets for the Charity Ball
The Eastbourne Committee for Cancer Research UK is organising an evening of entertainment, dining, and fundraising at a Charity Ball being held at the Grand Hotel on November 14. Guests will be welcomed with a drinks reception, followed by a three-course meal, live music, and dancing. The eveni...
Home Instead Eastbourne & Hailsham Rated ‘Outstanding’ again by the CQC and Named a 5-Star Employer
The local care provider setting the standard for the whole sector. Home Instead Eastbourne and Hailsham has joined a very small and elite group of care providers in England after being rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for the second time, with an improved score on its previous ...
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A celebration of Neil Diamond on the Eastbourne stage
It’s A Beautiful Noise comes promised as The Definitive Tribute to Neil Diamond, returning with Fisher Stevens to Eastbourne’s Congress Theatre with a Spectacular Orchestral Edition on Friday, April 17.
Playing Henry VIII? It's all about the power stance!
It’s the stance, says Ethan Lawrence. Adopt the stance, feet apart, chest thrust forward, hands on hips, and you are 70 per cent there.
Crowds flock to Eastbourne for Let’s Dance 2026
The Mayor of Eastbourne Councillor Margaret Bannister was one of nearly 3,000 guests who attended the Let’s Dance spectacular at the town’s Congress Theatre last week run by Sussex charity, The Russell Martin Foundation (RMF)