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WATCH Ex-Bristol Rovers and Aldershot Town boss returns as Eastbourne Borough manager
Tommy Widdrington is back at Eastbourne Borough for his second spell as manager.
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East Sussex curry house wins Best Restaurant of the Year at Curry Life Awards 2025 - 'One of the top 20 curry houses in the nation'
An East Sussex restaurant has been crowned a winner in the Curry Life Awards 2025.
‘Coaching is coaching’ – No dramas as Day stepped into the Eastbourne Borough breach
Chris who? Before Tommy Widdrington was announced as the new first-team manager, Eastbourne Borough looked like they’d travel to Maidenhead United this weekend with an interim coach – whom many supporters would not recognise in their local supermarket.
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Police issue urgent appeal to locate teenager reported missing from Eastbourne
Sussex Police have issued an urgent appeal to try and locate a teenager reported missing from Eastbourne.
Controversial Eastbourne bus lane plan approved
Controversial plans to install new bus lanes in Eastbourne have been approved by county councillors.
Speed limit between Eastbourne and Pevensey Bay to be lowered
Plans to lower the speed limit between Eastbourne and Pevensey Bay have been agreed.
Something magical is happening… and we’d love you to be part of it!
For the very first time, Hailsham Voices Community Pop Choir and Eastbourne Voices Community Pop Choir are joining together. More than 150 singers will be raising their voices in harmony at the Welcome Building Shackleton Hall in Eastbourne. Expect spine-tingling moments, familiar pop favourites rei...
Charity Fundraiser at Eastbourne Bowling Club for You Raise Me Up
Local Managing Agent Fitch | Taylor | Johnson hosted a charity fundraiser at Eastbourne Bowling Club raising money for You Raise Me Up. Members of Eastbourne Bowling Club joined forces with the FTJ and Friends team for their second annual charity bowling tournament. The attendeesÂ...
A Half-Term invite for all Sussex Young Princes and Princesses! The Princess Proms, Eastbourne 30 October
A HALF-TERM TREAT AWAITS YOUR LITTLE PRINCESSES AND PRINCES! THE PRINCESS PROMS Congress Theatre, Eastbourne Thursday 30 October, 2.30pm This half-term there’s a perfect treat for your little Prince and Princess at the Congress Theatre Eastbourne, The Princess Proms on Thursday 30 October, an e...
Eastbourne resident launches The Grief Garden – a community grief circle at The Gather Community Garden
A new community initiative called The Grief Garden is offering local residents a safe and supportive space to come together and talk about loss. Hosted at The Gather Community Garden, Eastbourne, this monthly grief circle invites anyone who has experienced loss - recent or long ago - to connect with...
Creating masterpieces - Stone Cross care home hosts pottery class
Residents at Sycamore Grove care home, in Stone Cross recently welcomed Gillian from Masterpiece Pottery Studio, who spent the afternoon with them.
This is where East Sussex Highways pothole repair teams are working today, October 16, 2025
This is where East Sussex Highways pothole repair teams are working today (Thursday, October 16, 2025).
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Cardinal Black play Brighton on back of new album
Cardinal Black, the Welsh-formed trio of frontman Tom Hollister, guitarist Chris Buck and drummer Adam Roberts, took their next step with the release earlier this year of their new album Midnight At The Valencia.
Fire crews battle Seaford blaze
Six people are being treated for smoke inhalation following a fire in Seaford.
Opinion – Josh says NO to digital ID Cards
By Eastbourne MP Josh Babarinde You may have seen that the Government is considering rolling out a digital ID system. I believe a mandatory digital ID system would cross a red line. It risks eroding long-held civil liberties while doing little to address the Government’s stated aims of immigration...
Customers’ upset as Poundland is closing down in Hailsham
LOCALS have been reacting to the news that Poundland is closing down in Hailsham. It is currently situated at Units 3-6 The Quintins, and was for sale. Customers have taken to social media to express their disappointment. Sue Day posted: “Just been confirmed by the manager. Poundland in Hailsham c...
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Eastbourne celebrates The Magic of Motown
After a great night in Eastbourne last summer, The Magic of Motown is back with its 20th anniversary tour, coming to the Congress Theatre on October 26 at 7.30pm.
View Hotel – Private landlords invited to the first Landlords Forum
 The event will include: There will also be networking opportunities, stalls from local organisations and light refreshments. This event will be held at 1pm on Wednesday, 12 November at The View Hotel, Grand Parade, Eastbourne, BN21 4DN, with networking beforehand from 12.30pm. This event is free, ...
Devonshire Park : England’s Deadliest County is Getting a New Sergeant… November 2025
JAMES BRADWELL TO STAR AS SERGEANT GAVIN TROY OPPOSITE DANIEL CASEY AS INSPECTOR TOM BARNABY IN THE THEATRICAL WORLD PREMIERE OF MIDSOMER MURDERS: THE KILLINGS AT BADGER’S DRIFT Devonshire Park Theatre Tuesday 18 – Saturday 22 November, 7.30pm Matinee Wednesday 2.30pm James Bradwell (Lord Basil...
Eastbourne councillors welcome ‘positive’ housing inspection
Lewes District Council and Eastbourne Borough Council have welcomed ‘positive’ inspection results following a recent visit by the Regulator of Social Housing. Both authorities have been awarded a C2 rating for their commitment to delivering quality housing services and for their proactive approa...