News
The Long Man to get facelift from scouts
Local scouts from Hellingly and Hailsham are to repaint the iconic Long Man of Wilmington on Saturday June 1.
Tesco gets green light to sell alcohol at store
A controversial application for Tesco to sell alcohol at the store it intends to open in the former council offices in Grove Road was given the go ahead on Monday night.
Developer’s disappointed after wind farm refusal
The developers behind Shepham Wind Farm, which was given the red light by Wealden councillors last week, have spoken of their disappointment.
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Wallace Benn
Former Bishop of Lewes Wallace Benn has had all Clergy Discipline complaints against him dismissed this week by a top judge and the Archbishop of York.
Bubbles in water feature at Harbour
A Sovereign Harbour water feature ,previously labelled an ‘eyesore’ by local residents, took on a new look last week.
Sport
Home event is a welcome relief for jet set star Konta video
Local tennis star Johanna Konta is thrilled to compete in her home event next month at the Aegon International in Eastbourne.
BBC cameras return to Devonshire Park
The BBC has signed a deal with the LTA to cover the Aegon International in Eastbourne this June after a five year break, showcasing tennis from some of the world’s top male and female players.
Budget cuts for Borough
During a week when Eastbourne Borough Football Club reduced Tommy Widdrington’s player budget by 15 per cent, wealthy Kuwaiti investment company KEH Holdings turned their attentions to Blue Square South rivals Ebbsfleet.
Widdrington keen on fab five
Eastbourne Borough boss Tommy Widdrington is keen to thrash out deals with five of his most consistent performers from last season.
Wilson linked to Lewes hotseat
Former Eastbourne Borough manager Garry Wilson has been linked to the vacant managerial position at Lewes.
Legend Baker calls time on 952 match Borough career
EASTBORNE Borough legend Darren Baker received his last of many awards at the club’s annual dinner to bring the curtain down on an incredible 21 seasons with the club.
Video
Home event is a welcome relief for jet set star Konta video
Local tennis star Johanna Konta is thrilled to compete in her home event next month at the Aegon International in Eastbourne.
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Lifestyle
Murder and mystery at the Dev Park Theatre
Eastbourne Theatres are delighted to be working with the critically acclaimed Brighton-based production company Talking Scarlet to produce Murder In The Park – A Season of Thrillers at the Devonshire Park Theatre from June 4-29.
High Society at Congress
Cole Porter’s timeless classic High Society will be at the Congress Theatre from June 18-22 in a dazzling new production from the acclaimed producers of The King and I.
Phoenix’s summer show
2007 proved a glorious year for one of England’s foremost current composers - John Rutter, for in that year he received a CBE in the New Year’s Honours list for his services to music. His joyous Magnificat will feature in Phoenix Choir’s summer concert. That year was also a happy celebration for Michael Fields, since this saw the premiere of his own composition Midsummer Mass.
Ex-Hearsay singer to star in Priscilla Queen of the Desert
The fabulous Priscilla Queen of the Desert sashays into the Congress Theatre this summer from August 12-17 starring Noel Sullivan.
Welsh singing star at the Hippodrome
Welsh singing star Sophie Evans will be coming to the Royal Hippodrome Theatre on June 8.
The Billy Fury Years
2013 marks the 30th anniversary of Billy Fury’s untimely death and the music of Britain’s own Elvis, is celebrated by Michael King and his fantastic musicians in The Billy Fury Years, at Congress Theatre, Eastbourne on Friday, May 24.
Community
Celebration mass for Father Seamus
A Golden Jubilee Mass and Celebration will be held in honour of Father Seamus Hester at Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Church in Eastbourne next month.
Give a pint of blood at St John’s
You can donate a pint of blood at St John’s Church hall, Church Road, Polegate, on June 14.
Spooky goings-on at Redoubt Fortress
The Redoubt Fortress will be opening in the evening for a late night museum viewing and a film screening of House of Wax on Saturday (May 18, 7pm for an 8pm start).
Japanese garden to open
A Japanese style garden is to open up next month with the aim of raising money for charity.
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Sunday 19 May 2013
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