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Police want witnesses to the derelict house fire on Park Lane overnight

Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a fire at a derelict house in Eastbourne. Emergency services were called to Kings Drive, just before 1am, on Monday, January 13. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service crews attended and worked to extinguish the blaze. Fortunately, no one was in...

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St Wilfrid’s Hospice to hold recruitment day

St Wilfrid’s Hospice is inviting anyone interested in becoming a volunteer to pop along to an information day to find out more.  The recruitment day is at Gather in the Beacon Shopping Centre on Thursday 6th February between 10am and 4pm. Anyone interested in volunteering, or working, at the Broa...

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Teenage girl, 14, missing from Eastbourne

Police are appealing for help locating a teenager who has gone missing from Eastbourne.

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East Sussex Slimming World groups are touching hearts and changing lives

All together the members of the 21 Eastbourne, Hailsham and Seahaven Slimming World groups are now 70,560lb's, or 5040 stones lighter than they were in January last year

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A27 road reportedly closed in East Sussex due to traffic collision - ambulance on scene

There have been reports of a road traffic collision in Lewes on the A27.

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Photos show devastation left behind following fire at derelict Eastbourne building

Pictures taken from the scene show the aftermath of a fire that took place at Kings Drive just before 1am today (Monday, January 13).

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Five Marathons in five days for two deserving charities

Dedicated retired surgeons daughter Phoebe Watson together with her two friends Leah Heath and Reece Gibb are running 26.2 miles in Edinburgh, Newcastle, Manchester, Oxford and London on five consecutive days from 30th April - 4th May 2025.

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Over 10 arrests made in Eastbourne by police during week of patrols

Over ten people have been arrested in Eastbourne over the past week by police during patrols in the town.

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Brewery and hospitality business announces 20 winners of 2024 Hall & Woodhouse Community Chest Awards

Independent family-owned brewery and hospitality business Hall & Woodhouse has revealed the 20 volunteer-led community organisations to win Hall & Woodhouse Community Chest Awards for 2024.

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Retrospective plans for 8-bedroom HMO in Eastbourne refused by council

Retrospective plans for the conversion of a home in Eastbourne into a eight bedroom HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) has been refused by Eastbourne Borough Council.

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St Wilfrid’s Hospice to hold recruitment day

St Wilfrid’s Hospice is inviting anyone interested in becoming a volunteer to pop along to an information day to find out more.

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Eastbourne exercise classes boost recovery for cardiac patients

People recovering from heart attacks and other major cardiac problems have praised specialist exercise classes for improving their health and helping with their rehabilitation.

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Eastbourne Table Tennis League 11a

Four matches were postponed this week after to the sad and untimely death of Ministries’ long-serving secretary and league chairman Tony Power.

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Home Office calls for Eastbourne restaurant’s licence to be revoked after fine for employing illegal workers

The Home Office is calling for an Eastbourne restaurant’s licence to be revoked after it was fined for employing illegal workers.

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Find out more about Heritage Eastbourne excavations at Peacehaven

Come to Eastbourne Natural History and Archaeological Society's next meeting to find out what is happening at Heritage Eastbourne and what was discovered at the Big Dig in Peacehaven last summer.

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LibDem Josh pushes for ‘new DGH’ – but Tory David criticises him

EASTBOURNE MP Josh Babarinde has asked Health Secretary Wes Streeting to provide clarity on when the DGH will receive the promised new hospital. The DGH was included in a 2020 scheme by the previous Conservative government, which pledged to deliver 48 new hospitals by 2030. This is what Boris promis...

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First new music since 2019 as Jim Moray heads out on tour - Brighton date

Jim Moray heads out on tour in January and February offering his first new music since 2019 as he moves towards a new album release possibly in the autumn.

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Eastbourne masked man admits stalking woman in Hailsham

A man who stalked a 24-year-old woman by leaving a series of presents outside her home has pleaded guilty at court. Mason Rogers, 22, of Marsden Road, Eastbourne admitted a charge of stalking involving serious alarm and distress when he appeared at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Friday 10 January....

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Major fire at derelict Eastbourne building; police appeal for information

A major fire broke out at a derelict building in Eastbourne during the night.

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Hastings-based classical composer Polo Piatti confirms latest musical adventure

Hastings-based classical composer Polo Piatti has announced his latest endeavour – a contemporary ballet commissioned by Swedish artist and author Ida Haag.