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Date announced for Eastbourne Carnival in 2026
The date for the return of the popular Eastbourne Carnival in 2026 has been announced.
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Police launch appeal for missing 15-year-old thought to be in East Sussex
Sussex Police have launched an urgent appeal to locate a missing 15-year-old thought to be in East Sussex.
Eastbourne residents raise ‘rat run’ concerns
Concerns around an Eastbourne road being used as a “cut through” have been heard by a senior county councillor.
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Physician and women’s hormones expert Dr Louise Newson is coming to Eastbourne for her new show on the history and science of hormones
One of the UK’s leading women’s hormones experts is heading to Eastbourne's Devonshire Park Theatre for a brand new theatre tour, which will debunk decades of misinformation around menopause, female health and hormones. Dr Louise Newson, who is the founder of the free award-winning Balance menop...
Man pronounced dead following incident on Eastbourne seafront
A man was pronounced dead following an incident on Eastbourne seafront, Sussex Police has confirmed.
Stone Cross care home thanks fantastic activities team
Staff and residents at Sycamore Grove care home in Stone Cross, run by Barchester Healthcare, are celebrating National Activity Providers & Professionals Week, which takes place from January 19-23. Residents and staff wanted to thank the wonderful activities team at the home, whose hard work and...
Children with Cancer Fund brings joy by granting wishes to families
Children with Cancer Fund (Polegate) has been making dreams come true for families affected by childhood cancer across East Sussex, Brighton and Hove.
This is where East Sussex Highways pothole repair teams are working today, January 19, 2026
This is where East Sussex Highways pothole repair teams are working today (Monday, January 19, 2026).
Eastbourne Borough Council thanks volunteers helping to clear debris from beaches
Eastbourne Borough Council has thanked volunteers who have been working to help clear debris from beaches after multiple containers washed ashore near Eastbourne.
British Transport Police called to incident at Eastbourne railway station
Officers from British Transport Police (BTP) were called to an incident at Eastbourne railway station.
Police launch search for wanted man known to frequent Eastbourne and Hastings
Sussex Police have launched a search for a wanted man known to frequent Eastbourne and Hastings.
Hearing Club meeting in Hastings
The next meeting of the Hastings Hearing Club will be held on Monday 2nd February 2026, from 10.30am to 12:00noon at His Place Hastings Church, Robertson Street, Hastings TN34 1HL.
East Dean village market reopens this Wednesday January 21
We’re back this Wednesday! East Dean Village Market returns on 21st January with brilliant local stalls, familiar faces, and plenty of great finds. Inside: 10:30am–1pm Outside: 10am–1pm Market café open from 9:30am Drop by, grab a coffee, and support local businesses. #eastdeanvillagemark...
Latest seven people to be convicted as part of Sussex Police’s Christmas crackdown on drink and drug-drivers revealed
Names of the latest seven people to be convicted as part of Sussex Police’s Christmas crackdown on drink and drug-drivers have been revealed, according to a police press release.
Hearing Club meeting in Eastbourne
The next meeting of the Eastbourne Deafblind and Hard of Hearing Club will be held on Friday, 6th February 2026, from 10:30am to 12.00pm at Chantry House, 22, Upperton Road, Eastbourne BN21 1BF.
Sussex residents invited to take part in the Big Garden Birdwatch
RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch is the largest garden wildlife survey in the world and provides a snapshot of how garden birds are faring in the UK.
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Niall McNamee plays Brighton on back of debut album Glass & Mirrors
Niall McNamee will be live in Brighton at the Folklore Rooms on January 24, on the back of his debut album Glass & Mirrors.
Keeping an eye on the seals of Beachy Head Bay
For the last three years, Wildwood Heritage CIC have been monitoring the grey seals of Beachy Head Bay as part of an exciting coastal project to better understand these magnificent mammals particularly their behaviour and seasonal migrations. This year they have aligned with the Seal Alliance to co...
Newhaven 10k: New course record set
This year’s Newhaven 10k went ahead despite the damage caused on the seafront by Storm Goretti – and the 220 runners enjoyed the hastily prepared new course.
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 January 11.