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Community art exhibition at iconic Sussex forest

Andy Hemsley — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:24:55 GMT

A new Community Exhibition opens at Ashdown Forest Visitor Centre in Forest Row on Saturday (November 7) featuring the work of three talented artists and one photographer.

Date revealed for Christmas lights turning on in Eastbourne

Ivana Domozetska — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:21:58 GMT

Eastbourne Borough Council has revealed the date for the Christmas turning on with markets and kids’ activities.

Robinson returns to Sussex as director of cricket

Steve Bone — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:19:49 GMT

Mark Robinson is back at Sussex Cricket HQ after being named as the county’s new director of cricket.

'Tourist tax' bill introduced in Parliament - what would it look like in Eastbourne?

Adam Sayer — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:17:08 GMT

The Visitor Levy Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on Wednesday (November 4).

Lewes workshop looks back on five successful years of making designer kitchen fronts

Lawrence Smith — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:10:27 GMT

The owner of a Lewes-based workshop that manufactures designer doors, drawer fronts and worktops is looking back on five successful years.

Man charges with series of shoplifting offences across Hastings and Rother

Andy Hemsley — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:03:17 GMT

A 45-year-old man from Winchelsea Beach has been charged in connection with a series of shop theft offences across Hastings and Rother.

Steve Ellis, The Love Affair's vocalist, has passed away

contributor — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:55:52 GMT

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Seagulls take over the bar at Hastings Old Town pub

Andy Hemsley — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:55:16 GMT

Hastings artist Bill Greenhead, known for his cartoon style painting of chip-stealing seagulls, has an exhibition in the Snug bar of the Crown in Hastings Old Town.

Have your say on plans to gate public rights of way in Hastings and St Leonards

Andy Hemsley — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:48:57 GMT

Hastings Borough Council is asking for views on plans to renew gating orders for five public rights of way in Hastings and St Leonards.

Eastbourne MP remembers those who gave their lives in Parliamentary Garden

Ivana Domozetska — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:39:33 GMT

Josh Babarinde paid his respect for those in Eastbourne who gave their lives in the war.

The Masked Singer’s spectacular costumes on show in Brighton

Phil Hewitt — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:37:19 GMT

Making the Masked Singer

Free festive fair in Bexhill supports local charity

Andy Hemsley — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:28:43 GMT

People can get into the Christmas spirit and support a good cause at The Sara Lee Trust’s Christmas Fair on Saturday 21 November at Little Common Community Centre in Bexhill.

People power to thank for free parking says Hastings MP

Andy Hemsley — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:21:08 GMT

Hastings MP Helena Dollimore has praised the hundreds of people who backed her campaign to get free parking in Hastings in the run up to Christmas.

A 'welcome return' to national fishing competition in Eastbourne after 10 years

Ivana Domozetska — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:05:05 GMT

Over 125 of the country’s top sea anglers set to compete along Eastbourne and Pevensey Bay beaches in upcoming fishing competition.

Councillors defer decision on controversial East Sussex 180 home plan

Huw Oxburgh and local democracy reporter — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:58:43 GMT

Controversial plans for a major housing development near Ringmer remain undecided, after councillors agreed to wait for upcoming constitutional changes.

Seaford road set to close for week for highway repair and maintenance works

Lawrence Smith — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:32:39 GMT

A road in Seaford is set to be closed overnight for a week.

Requiem premiere remembers inspirational headmaster

Phil Hewitt — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:05:18 GMT

Honouring the late Father Stephen Ortiger

Remembrance Sunday: Eastbourne man who died during Battle of the Somme to feature in Parliament's commemorations

Adam Sayer — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:53:51 GMT

A man from Eastbourne who died during the Battle of the Somme will be featured in Remembrance Sunday commemorations at the Houses of Parliament.

Police in Eastbourne trained to protect women and girls on nights-out

Ivana Domozetska — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:31:36 GMT

Eastbourne Police revealed that officers have undertaken specialist training to prevent violence against women and girls in the evenings.

Lewes and District Garden Society's next talk

Ian Runcie — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 08:59:19 GMT

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Festive Christmas Market coming to Peelings Manor Barns this November

contributor — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 08:58:02 GMT

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St Michael's Hospice launches Lights of Love

Andy Hemsley — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 08:54:22 GMT

Lights of Love returns from November 29 giving people a chance to dedicate a star to someone they miss while supporting St Michael's Hospice.

'It's a sorry state' - Eastbourne mum left 'really frustrated' after decorations near her daughter's grave removed

Adam Sayer — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:35:33 GMT

A mum from Eastbourne was shocked to learn decorations near her daughter’s grave were removed by staff at Langney Cemetery.

Community leaders win Lewes Town Council's Civic Awards

Susan King — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:34:01 GMT

Tennis club leaders, food bank leader and active cycling promoter are among seven winners of Lewes Town Council's Civic Awards.

Man arrested following upskirting report in Brighton clothing shop

Sam Pole — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:31:49 GMT

A man has been arrested following a report of upskirting in a Brighton clothes shop.

Brewery secures permission for Heathfield micropub

Huw Oxburgh — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:50:45 GMT

A popular Sussex brewery has secured planning permission for a micropub in Heathfield.

Council announce free car parking at Hastings in the run up to Christmas

Andy Hemsley — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:41:28 GMT

Hastings Borough Council has agreed plans to provide free parking on specific dates in December and is due to formally announce this at Cabinet on Monday (November 9).

Hastings care home has five reasons to celebrate as it achieves ‘Good’ across the board

contributor — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:35:54 GMT

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Police investigating ‘allegation and counter allegation of assault’ after report of incident in Seaford

Lawrence Smith — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:31:44 GMT

Sussex Police have confirmed they are investigating an ‘allegation and counter allegation of assault’ following a report of an incident on Seaford beach on Sunday morning (November 1).

East Sussex village pub can be replaced with flats despite strong opposition

Huw Oxburgh — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:30:50 GMT

Wealden planners have approved initial proposals to redevelop a village pub.

From Hastings to the Royal Albert Hall: Count Us IN musicians prepare for a once-in-a-lifetime performance

contributor — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:28:57 GMT

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Council applies for artificial grass pitch in Uckfield to enhance football infrastructure

Lawrence Smith — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:28:41 GMT

The clerk for Uckfield Town Council has applied for the creation of a 3G artificial grass pitch (AGP) in Uckfield.

Sussex charity celebrates 15 years

Andy Hemsley — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:27:18 GMT

A Sussex charity which enables adults with learning disabilities and autistic people to lead active social lives is celebrating its 15th birthday.

Poetry exhibition at Rye railway station highlights river connections

Andy Hemsley — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:16:45 GMT

A new exhibition about the rivers in the Rye area has gone on display at the town’s railway station.

Councillor agrees East Sussex payments for Homes for Ukraine hosts

Huw Oxburgh and local democracy reporter — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:03:27 GMT

Plans to soften the impact of funding changes for Ukrainian refugees have been approved.

Development to build 27 'luxury flats' in St Leonards begins to take shape

Richard Gladstone — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:57:45 GMT

A development to build 27 'luxury flats' in St Leonards is starting to take shape.

No leadership crisis, says Brighton author of new book

contributor — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:31:16 GMT

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Worst of weather can’t blow Eastbourne Borough’s league campaign off course

Kevin Anderson — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:27:52 GMT

Never mind the football, feel the weather.

Late drama is icing on cake as Eastbourne Borough and Ramsgate serve up non-league classic

Kevin Anderson — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:15:36 GMT

Breathless action, and a breathtaking finish! Eastbourne Borough stretched their current remarkable run to 13 wins in 14 games with a late, late victory over visitors Ramsgate.

'Where are our bus shelters?' - Eastbourne MP demands answers over ‘unacceptable’ rollout delays

Adam Sayer — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:07:53 GMT

Eastbourne MP Josh Babarinde OBE has written to the Chief Executive of contractors Trueform to raise concerns about delays to the installation of new bus shelters across the town.

Little Common’s super six fell Forest and delight Eldridge

Football reporter — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:59:23 GMT

Little Common returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion as they swept aside Forest Row 6-1 at the Recreation Ground to secure three much-needed SCFL Premier points.