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‘Boy, 10, had a knife at the Skate Park – he tried to stab my son’

THIS is, of course, very worrying… We are talking about the Skate Park in Hampden Park. Chris White posted: “ Can parents please have a word with their kids about having knifes. My son was down Hampden Park Skate Park and had another boy trying to steal their stuff. The boy then pulled a knife o...

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Eastbourne Police respond to fires and anti-social behaviour in Hampden Park

EASTBOURNE Police is staging ‘a day of action‘ to crack down on crime in Hampden Park. They made a statement online this evening: “As a result of recent patrols in Hampden Park, you’ve told us both issues with ASB and deliberate fire starting in the park area. To identify and tackle this iss...

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The Kings Head pub in Lower Horsebridge is for sale for £900k

The Kings Head, based in Lower Horsebridge, Hailsham, is being listed by Christie and Co as for sale for £900,000. It has five letting rooms, a 200-cover function room, and a 90-cover restaurant. Christie and Co says there is potential to add eight more letting rooms, and there is a car park with...

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Take part in Sussex Walking Day at The Saffrons on Friday

HERE’S an event aimed at encouraging those who may no longer be active to take part in some form of exercise. The Sussex County Football Association is working with representatives from Sussex Cricket, football, rugby, hockey and croquet on the project. It is also aimed at helping with issues ...

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Police issue urgent appeal for missing woman from Hove who may have travelled to Eastbourne

Sussex Police have issued an urgent appeal to help locate a woman missing from Hove who may have travelled to Eastbourne.

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In Pictures: Six-bed Eastbourne home up for sale for £2,200,000

Take a look inside this six-bedroom house in Eastbourne that has been listed on sale for £2,200,000 on Zoopla.

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Sussex Police issue urgent appeal to help locate missing teenager

Sussex Police have issued an urgent appeal to help locate a teenager who has been reported missing.

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Euro 2025: ‘Mystic Meerkats’ at Sussex zoo predict England win over Wales in crucial clash

The ‘mystic meerkats’ at a zoo in Sussex have returned with a prediction for the England v Wales game at Euro 2025.

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Plans submitted for installation of two mobile saunas on Eastbourne seafront

A proposal has been submitted for the installation of two mobile saunas on Eastbourne seafront.

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Heatwave - East Sussex Fire and Rescue's warning to people visiting Seven Sisters Country Park, West Dean, Birling Gap, Beachy Head, Camber Sands, Barcombe Mills

East Sussex Fire and Rescue service has issued a warning to people visiting East Sussex beauty spots to enjoy the summer weather.

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Eastbourne festival-goers enjoy the sun at 2024's Beach Life

Get in the spirit ahead of this weekend’s Beach Life festival by looking through these photos from last year’s event.

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Parking chaos in Polegate – when will it end?

THERE’S no denying that people living and working in Polegate face parking chaos every day. There are no wardens so people can, in effect, park where they like. With Polegate falling in the Wealden district, parking has not been decriminalised and therefore the responsibility of the Police. The Po...

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‘Although Eastbourne is far from perfect, after 12 years we still think it’s a great place to live’

THERE’S been an interesting debate on Josh’s Facebook page about Eastbourne. Is it good, has it got worse? Here is resident John Wheller: “We moved here over 12 years ago and last Saturday we went to the Farmers’ Market in front of the Congress. It was so busy with queues at many stalls. We ...

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Eastbourne toilets 'in a disgusting state with faeces spread all over', says visitor

A visitor to Eastbourne said he’s ‘reluctant to return’ after finding the pay-to-use toilets in ‘a disgusting state’.

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Lyn’s delicious celebration of British cheese and countryside cooking

Food & Travel writer Lyn Funnell from Golden Cross, Hailsham, brings you a delicious celebration of British cheese and countryside cooking, inspired by her long-standing friendship with Mark Hardy of the award-winning, family-run High Weald Dairy in West Sussex.For years, Lyn has cooked with and...

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‘Mystic Meerkats’ call England win over Wales in crucial Euros clash

After returning to form with a spot-on prediction for the Lionesses’ thrilling 4-0 triumph over the Netherlands on Wednesday, Drusillas Park’s ‘Mystic Meerkats’ are riding a wave of confidence. And they’re using their predictive powers again, to foretell the result of the England vs. Wales...

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No trains running from Hastings station due to incident; all routes affected

A major incident has disrupted train services in East Sussex.

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St Leonards artists are chosen for major national touring exhibition

Ten artists from Sussex have had artworks selected for a high-profile upcoming national touring exhibition organised by arts charity Outside In (www.outsidein.org.uk).

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Music legend Bob Dylan confirms Brighton date this autumn

Legendary songwriter and musician Bob Dylan will return to the UK in 2025 for a string of dates including the Brighton Centre on November 7.

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Josh Babirinde MP urged to act on climate by constituents at Westminster Mass Lobby

On  9th July, a group of 6 constituents from Eastbourne travelled to Westminster to take part in The Climate Coalition’s Mass Lobby, urging MPs to take stronger action on climate change and environmental protection.