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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
US singer Juliet Lloyd back in Brighton after successful debut last year
US singer-songwriter Juliet Lloyd loved her debut UK tour last year so much that she is back again this year.
Sussex traffic and travel: 'Severe' delays on A27; A280 Long Furlong closed for 10 days
Here’s your travel update across Sussex for the morning of Tuesday, April 21.
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Jazz Hastings mourns key team member
Concert planned in memory of Julian Norridge
Eastbourne: New 'hardy' flowers planted in Carpet Gardens
New flowers have given a burst of colour to Eastbourne’s Carpet Gardens.
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Eastbourne Symphony Orchestra join forces for The Dream of Gerontius
Eastbourne Symphony Orchestra, the ES Chorus, Hailsham Choral and Noteworthy Voices join together for choral masterpiece.
SECAmb chief executive steps down after three years
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) has thanked chief executive Simon Weldon for his leadership.
Children With Cancer Fund Dinner is a huge success
The second Annual Children With Cancer Fund Dinner took place on Thursday 16th April at La Locanda Del Luca where 110 local supporters enjoyed a stunning three-course meal whilst raising funds for this amazing charity. Ben and his team at the restaurant managed to cook all the meals to order wh...
Charlie Shaw’s Revenge wins Best Horror Feature at London Independent Film Festival
A locally made Sussex film, Charlie Shaw’s Revenge, has won Best Horror Feature at this year’s London Independent Film Festival (LIFF), held at Genesis Cinema. The award was presented during LIFF’s Awards Night By Festival President Natasha Marburger on 19 April, where Actor/Producer Renato Pi...
'Dial 999 immediately' - Police continue to search for wanted man in Sussex
The police have issued a renewed appeal, to locate a wanted man with links across Sussex.
Proposal put forward for repair works at Polegate Windmill
Plans have been proposed for repair works at Polegate Windmill.
Eastbourne Retro: Take a look back at 2011's Magnificent Motors event
With Magnificent Motors set to return to the seafront next month, we’ve taken a look back at the classic car event in 2011.
In pictures: Sussex steam railway expands by adding a new station
Rother Valley Railway launched its new station at Robertsbridge.
Care home opens its doors for spring community event in Eastbourne
A care home in Eastbourne is inviting members of the local community through its doors to learn more about life in the home at a spring event this weekend.