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LOCAL PERFORMERS INVITED TO AUDITION FOR ICONIC ROLES IN NEW ‘TREASURE ISLAND’ MUSICAL
This winter, a brand-new musical adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic adventure Treasure Island will debut at The Grove Theatre, Eastbourne, from 11th–13th December 2026. Local performers are invited to audition. For writer and producer Rowan Stanfield, the production represents a deep...
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Eastbourne car park fines leave paying customers bemused
Trinity Place Car Park in Eastbourne, which changed hands earlier this year, has left some customers scratching their heads after receiving fines for parking they had paid for.
Eastbourne councillor warns money from asset sales to pay off debt ‘not a long-term solution’
An Eastbourne councillor has warned that ‘using money from asset sales to pay off debt is not a long-term solution’.
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East Sussex destination the UK’s fourth-best staycation this summer
A seaside town in East Sussex has been ranked the UK’s fourth-best staycation destination this summer, according to new research.
Eastbourne sports shop moving to Langney Shopping Centre
The Darts Den is moving to Langney Shopping Centre 15 months on from its grand opening.
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80-year-old Aboriginal desert blues singer plays Brighton
Kankawa Nagarra
Equipment bid for electric charging spaces at Eastbourne retail park approved
A proposal for a new substation and power bank for 12 new electric charging spaces at an Eastbourne retail park has been approved.
300 take part in Annual Eastbourne Skittles Championships
A record 300 entrants took part in this, the fourth Annual Eastbourne Skittles Championships for camaraderie, competition and occasional calamity during June. Organised by the Rotary Club of Eastbourne and sponsored by Stephen Rimmer LLP Solicitors, the event was once again successfully held at the ...
Eastbourne Looking Back: Annual Beachy Head World Championship Penny Farthing Hill Climb in 2025
We take a look back at the annual Beachy Head World Championship Penny Farthing Hill Climb in 2025.
Review: Confusion and lust in Ayckbourn play, at Devonshire Park Theatre
Time and Time Again From Tuesday 28th July to Saturday 1st August, 2026 at Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne by Tony Flood Confusion and obsession abound when three men lust after the same lady as Alan Ayckbourn takes a hilarious look at English eccentricity in Time and Time Again. It is amazin...
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December drone show will light up the skies over Brighton
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The Beacon is your one-stop destination for summer family fun
Family entertainment, great food offers and a full day of weatherproof fun awaits families this summer. Keeping the kids entertained throughout the school holidays doesn’t have to mean worrying about the weather or spending a fortune. This summer, The Beacon is inviting families to enjoy a packed ...
A22 between Hailsham and Uckfield blocked due to ‘obstruction’ on road
There has been a report that the A22 between Hailsham and Uckfield is blocked this evening (Wednesday, July 29) due to an ‘obstruction’ on the road.
Eastbourne's Splash Pad not working again as 'fundamental' repairs on the way
The Splash Pad in Eastbourne is not working again, but Eastbourne Borough Council (EBC) have confirmed a repair part is on the way.
Eastbourne Open: LTA apologises to teetotaller allegedly denied re-entry for looking 'worse for wear'
The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) has apologised to a 68-year-old teetotaller who alleged she was denied re-entry to the Lexus Eastbourne Open for looking ‘worse for wear’.
Southern Rail: Trains blocked between Eastbourne and Polegate due to 'emergency services dealing with incident'
Emergency services are 'dealing with incident' between Eastbourne and Polegate railway stations, Southern Rail has reported.
Man arrested on suspicion of trespass after trains through Eastbourne disrupted
A man was arrested on suspicion of trespass after trains through Eastbourne were disrupted.
Emergency services called to car fire in Eastbourne
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service was called to a car on fire in Eastbourne in the early hours of Wednesday morning (July 29).
Record three hundred entrants take part in fourth annual Eastbourne Skittles Championships
A record three hundred entrants took part in the fourth annual Eastbourne Skittles Championships.
Eastbourne United must put poor season starts behind them
As a new season dawns, Eastbourne United are looking to tackle the elephant in the room; the poor starts to the season that have dogged Anthony Storey’s boys for the last few seasons.