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New alleyway gate installed in area of Eastbourne by police which aims to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour
A new ‘alleyway gate’ has been installed between two Eastbourne streets by police in the hope of reducing crime and anti-social behaviour.
Domino’s Pizza to relocate East Sussex takeaway
A takeaway chain has put forward plans to relocate to a new location in Hailsham.
In pictures: Last chance to see carpets of bluebells at famous Sussex woodland walk
Bluebells at the Arlington Bluebell Walk and Farm Trail are now at their peak and people only have until May 14 to view them.
Infant school in Eastbourne praised as ‘good school’ following Ofsted inspection
An infant school in Eastbourne has been praised as a ‘good school’ following an Ofsted inspection.
Artists Open Houses spring festival offers delights across Brighton
Artists Open Houses spring festival is bigger than ever, with more 180 venues opening their doors in the Brighton area to welcome art and craft enthusiasts in to explore their work and environments.
Neighbouring homes in East Sussex road struck by lightning
Two houses in an East Sussex road were struck by lightning during the early hours of this morning. (Thursday, May 2).
Go green with your spring clean and support the Age UK Polegate shop
With winter behind us, the Age UK shop in Polegate is calling on the local community to spring clean the sustainable way and donate their unwanted items to be sold on to be loved again.
Towner Eastbourne will present an ambitious solo exhibition that explores the beauty and fragility of our planet
Opening next week, Towner Eastbourne will present an ambitious solo exhibition by Emma Stibbon that explores the beauty and fragility of our planet.
How Eastbourne Town and Newhaven saw off Hassocks and Crowborough to reach SCFL play-off final
It’s Eastbourne Town v Newhaven at the Saffrons on Sunday afternoon – for a place in next season’s Isthmian League south east division.
Lidl wants to open a new store in Eastbourne – and one in Hailsham
Lidl has plans to open dozens of new stores in Sussex. They include Eastbourne – North and Hailsham. Richard Taylor, chief development officer at Lidl GB, said: “We have been the fastest growing bricks and mortar supermarket for the past seven months in a row. “With an exceptional store netwo...
Massive new toy store is coming to Eastbourne
Smyths Toys is coming to Eastbourne. It is one of the world’s largest specialty retailers of children’s toys. It operates both online, and via its physical retail stores, with hundreds of stores spread across Europe and the UK. Now it has announced: “We are looking to recruit a Store Manager ...
Miners' strike is updated setting for satirical opera - Eastbourne date
Lewes-based New Sussex Opera is performing a rarely-seen gem of baroque opera this spring, promising to bring a smile to audiences’ faces.
Methodist Modern Art Collection coming to Eastbourne this Summer
The Methodist Modern Art Collection is coming to Eastbourne this Summer, in a New Vision exhibition. It will run from 19th May until the 13th June. The exhibition has been prepared to coincide with the opening of a brand-new church and community space in Eastbourne – Emmanuel Church – which has ...
The Rotary Club of Hailsham raises £5400 at the Arlington Bluebell Walk
The Rotary Club of Hailsham managed the Arlington Bluebell Walk in East Sussex on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th April 2024. Club members and friends were at the gate to meet and greet visitors, people were offered the use of mobility scooters if required, members and friends staffed the café and ...
Polegate traffic delays: temporary lights and roadworks cause congestion in East Sussex town
There have been reports of delays on a road in Polegate this afternoon (Wednesday, May 1).
Man taken to hospital by air ambulance following road traffic collision in Pevensey
A man has been taken to hospital by an air ambulance following a road traffic collision in Pevensey on Tuesday (April 30).
Review: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie at The Congress until Saturday evening
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is another absolute belter. Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is the story of a 16 year old boy who wants to go to his prom in a dress. But he has to overcomes prejudice and bullying from his teacher, classmates and his dad. Jamie’s personality and determination m...
Photo released after head-on collision near Mayfield: ‘careless driver’ gets four-month suspended prison sentence
Sussex Police have released a photo of a destroyed car after a man was sentenced for causing a serious a head-on collision near Mayfield.
Police launch urgent search for missing woman from Bexhill with links to Hastings and Eastbourne
The police have appealed for the public’s help to find a missing woman from Bexhill
Care home resident gets wish granted on his 90th birthday
Gerry Barnard, resident at Mortain Place, turned 90 recently. Gerry’s birthday wish was to go go-karting with his friends and the wish became a reality with thanks to Knockhatch Adventure Park, proving the old adage, it’s never too late.