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This Week in Eastbourne

This week in Eastbourne, the mood has been a mix of sporting anticipation, community events, and some sobering news. Football fans have been closely following Eastbourne Borough FC, with previews and

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Shopping centre to be taken over by dinosaurs in free two-day event

Dinosaurs are set to take over Eastbourne’s Beacon shopping centre as part of summer holiday experience.

The Argus (Brighton)·1d ago
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Call for extra planning restrictions in part of Eastbourne

A petition calling for extra planning restrictions in part of Eastbourne has been signed by 68 people.

Sussex Express·2d ago
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Signs of promise – but defensive frailties hit Billingshurst again

With six regulars unavailable, it was a challenging day for Billingshurst as they lost 4-2 at home to Eastbourne United in their latest SCFL Premier fixture.

Sussex Express·2d ago
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Folk music ‘living legend’ to perform intimate show in Sussex town

A "living legend" of folk music set to perform in Eastbourne next month

The Argus (Brighton)·2d ago
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Update issued after multiple emergency services respond to seafront incident

Eastbourne Coastguard team and Birling Gap Coastguard attended a live incident alongside the police, ambulance service, rescue helicopter and RNLI late yesterday evening (August 23).

The Argus (Brighton)·3d ago
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'Completely and utterly unacceptable' - MPs slam 'shocking' report into NHS trust

Helena Dollimore, MP for Hastings and Rye, and Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, have reacted to a “shocking” report into East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

The Argus (Brighton)·3d ago
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Car park set to be turned into 100-home development as it goes up for auction

The Junction Road multi-storey car park in Eastbourne is set to be demolished and replaced with a five-storey residential building

The Argus (Brighton)·3d ago
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Man jailed for running Brighton drugs line

Patrick Kargbo, 23, of Royal Sussex Crescent, Eastbourne, ran the ‘Ash’ drugs line in the city by sending hundreds of ‘marketing’ messages to contacts en masse from a single mobile phone.

The Argus (Brighton)·4d ago
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Telling country music's great love story - Eastbourne dates

Congress Theatre, Eastbourne from August 25-29

Sussex Express·4d ago
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Eastbourne swimmer battles jellyfish stings and sweeping currents to complete her second Channel crossing

A woman from Eastbourne has achieved a rare feat by swimming across the English Channel for the second time.

Sussex Express·5d ago
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Eastbourne Borough Council to ‘continue to monitor’ HMO regulations amid community concerns

Eastbourne Borough Council (EBC) say they will ‘continue to monitor’ the distribution of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) across the town amid concerns from residents in areas not covered by plann

Sussex Express·5d ago
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Eastbourne man, 23, jailed for running Brighton drugs line

A 23-year-old man from Eastbourne has been jailed for seven and a half years for running the ‘Ash’ drugs line in Brighton, Sussex Police have said.

Sussex Express·5d ago
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Hospital staff speak out about bullying, harassment, discrimination and sexism

Hospital staff in Eastbourne and St Leonards say a "cartel" of senior doctors has created a culture of bullying, racism, sexism, in the surgery department.

The Argus (Brighton)·5d ago
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Police 'concerned' for teenager missing from Eastbourne since early August

Sussex Police say they are ‘concerned’ for a missing teenager from Eastbourne who has been reported missing since early August.

Sussex Express·6d ago
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Eastbourne Coastguard supports police in two separate overnight incidents

Eastbourne Coastguard supported Sussex Police in two separate incidents that spanned 10 hours overnight between Tuesday and Wednesday (August 18-19).

Sussex Express·19 Aug
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Family-run butchers opens in Eastbourne - and they’re coming to Hastings next

A family-run butchers has opened a new store in Eastbourne – and they’re set to open another near Hastings in a matter of days.

Sussex Express·19 Aug
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Look back at pictures from Eastbourne Feastival 2022

August has always traditionally been one of Eastbourne’s most exciting months.

Sussex Express·18 Aug
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South East Water aware of leak in Eastbourne that has persisted 'for weeks'

South East Water is aware of a leak that has caused water to flow from a pavement in Eastbourne ‘for weeks’.

Sussex Express·17 Aug
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Hospital staff 'bullied and harassed', review finds

It's been a tough week for staff at our local hospitals, with a new review highlighting serious issues of bullying and harassment. The findings cover both Eastbourne District General Hospital and Conquest Hospital. We're hoping for swift action to ensure a better environment for those caring for our community.

BBC Sussex·17 Aug
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Birthday surprise strikes a chord for former brass band player

The band played at Beechwood Grove in Eastbourne for resident Marrienne Hylands, 89, to honour her more than 40 years as their tenor horn

The Argus (Brighton)·17 Aug
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76 fantastic pictures from Eastbourne International Airshow

Bexhill-based photographer Jeff Penfold (JTP53 Photography) captured these amazing photographs on Friday and Saturday, August 14/15.

Sussex Express·16 Aug
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36 photos as Eastbourne Borough beat Brentwood in another five-goal feast

We said before the Eastbourne Borough season started there wouldn’t be too many 0-0 draws with Steve King in charge – and so it’s proving so far.

Sussex Express·16 Aug
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Eastbourne Airshow travel disruption: Trains cancelled after landslip blocks line from Lewes

Train services have been cancelled due to a landslip between Lewes and Eastbourne, a train operator has said.

Sussex Express·15 Aug
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Lewes train derailment: Mother tells of 'terrifying' ordeal trapped on Eastbourne-bound train with five-month-old baby

A mother has spoken of the ‘terrifying’ moment she held her five-month-old baby as tightly as she could when an Eastbourne-bound train derailed near Lewes on Thursday (August 13).

Sussex Express·15 Aug
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Eastbourne Airbourne fireworks finale cancelled

The fireworks finale at this year’s Airbourne show in Eastbourne has been cancelled, organisers said today (Saturday, August 15).

Sussex Express·15 Aug
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In 18 pictures: Eastbourne Airbourne 2026 gets underway with spectacular flying displays

Eastbourne’s International Airshow is underway, with a host of spectacular flying displays being held on Friday (August 14) to wow the crowds.

Sussex Express·15 Aug
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Live updates as land slip causes major disruption to trains all weekend

Rail passengers are facing major disruption after a landslip near Polegate blocked the line between Eastbourne and Lewes.

The Argus (Brighton)·15 Aug
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Five arrested in police crackdown on anti-social behaviour in town centre

Sussex Police said on August 12 that officers had conducted a "dedicated day of action" to address local concerns about anti-social behaviour in Eastbourne.

The Argus (Brighton)·15 Aug
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Southern Railway urges customers to check before travelling as Lewes derailment disruption continues and Eastbourne airshow begins

Southern Railway says customers should check before travelling as disruption continues following the train derailment near Lewes on Thursday, August 13.

Sussex Express·14 Aug
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Eastbourne Borough Council defend £45 parking charge during Airbourne

Eastbourne Borough Council (EBC) have defended the cost of parking during Airbourne after charging £45 in a road near King Edward’s Parade.

Sussex Express·14 Aug
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Friends of Eastbourne Seafront meet the Piers Executive Team

See the latest news from Your World at https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world

Sussex Express·14 Aug
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More pictures as Airbourne takes off in spectacular style

Airbourne: Eastbourne’s International Airshow is underway for 2026 with a host of spectacular flying displays delighting visitors.

Sussex Express·14 Aug
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Eighteen discharged from hospital after being injured in train derailment

The passengers were injured when a Southern Rail service from London Victoria to Eastbourne came off the tracks near Lewes station yesterday afternoon (August 13).

The Argus (Brighton)·14 Aug
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Two women visiting UK from Spain stranded at Eastbourne station after derailment

Two women visiting the UK from Spain were stranded at Eastbourne station on Thursday evening (August 13).

Sussex Express·13 Aug
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Three women visiting UK from Australia stuck at Eastbourne station after train derailment near Lewes

Three women visiting the UK from Australia were stuck at Eastbourne station on Thursday evening (August 13) following a train derailment near Lewes.

Sussex Express·13 Aug
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'Major disruption' as train derails in Lewes area: routes between Ore, Eastbourne, Seaford and Brighton affected, says National Rail

National Rail says a train has derailed in the Lewes area this afternoon (Thursday, August 13).

Sussex Express·13 Aug
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‘Ticket sales were lower than anticipated’ - Music festival on Eastbourne pier cancelled

A music festival set to take place on Eastbourne Pier in September has been cancelled.

Sussex Express·12 Aug
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Emergency crews attend fire at former department store

Emergency services are attending an incident near the former Debenhams in Eastbourne

The Argus (Brighton)·12 Aug
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Seafront lighting upgrade aims to improve safety and preserve its charm

A stretch of the Eastbourne seafront is shining brighter after the completion of a lighting upgrade.

The Argus (Brighton)·12 Aug
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Everything to know for the Eastbourne Airshow 2026 including times and where to watch

Eastbourne International Airshow, one of Europe's largest free seafront events, will take place over four days this week.

The Argus (Brighton)·12 Aug
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More than 20 arrests made across Eastbourne over the weekend

Police made more than 20 arrests across Eastbourne over the weekend from Friday afternoon (August 7) to Monday morning (August 10).

Sussex Express·11 Aug
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Police searching for missing 15-year-old from Eastbourne

Police say they are searching for a missing 15-year-old boy from Eastbourne.

Sussex Express·11 Aug
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RNLI Eastbourne called out twice within 41 minutes in early hours of morning

RNLI Eastbourne were called to two separate incidents within 41 minutes in the early hours of Saturday morning (August 8).

Sussex Express·10 Aug
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Man denies raping woman by bandstand on beach

A man has denied raping a woman on Eastbourne beach. Romeo Mihai, 20, from London, pleaded not guilty at Lewes Crown Court, sitting in Hove, on Monday morning (August 10).

The Argus (Brighton)·10 Aug
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49 pictures as Eastbourne Borough begin Isthmian Premier season at Aveley

Eastbourne Borough came away from Aveley with a point from their Isthmian Premier opener.

Sussex Express·9 Aug
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Eastbourne Airbourne 2026: Which flying displays will replace the Red Arrows?

Two new displays have been announced for Eastbourne’s annual airshow after the Red Arrows pulled out.

Sussex Express·9 Aug
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Additional displays added to air show after Red Arrows pull out

A councillor has wished the Red Arrows the best and a safe journey home after they pulled out of performing at Eastbourne International Airshow because they are stranded in Canada.

The Argus (Brighton)·9 Aug
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Performers sought for new Eastbourne musical adaptation of Treasure Island

This December

Sussex Express·9 Aug
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The Red Arrows pull out of Sussex air show display

The Red Arrows have pulled out of performing at Eastbourne International Airshow because they are stranded in Canada.

The Argus (Brighton)·8 Aug
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Airbourne: Red Arrows won't perform at Eastbourne airshow

The Red Arrows won’t perform at Eastbourne’s Airbourne this year, organisers have confirmed.

Sussex Express·8 Aug