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Inquest: Servicemen unaware of soldier’s position
FELLOW servicemen of an Eastbourne soldier who was killed by a British sniper during friendly fire believed he was an insurgent and were not aware of the observation post he was positioned at.
Dickens enthusiast spends day at palace
EASTBOURNE’S Dickens Fellowship secretary Maggie de Vos has enjoyed a trip to Buckingham Palace as part of her busy week celebrating the Victorian novelist’s 200th birthday.
Breaking news: New threat to key health services at the DGH
A raft of key services at the DGH face being downgraded or removed altogether.
4 commentsPritchard inquest latest
The sniper who shot Eastbourne soldier Lance Corporal Pritchard had completed his sniper training to a ‘high standard’ but was working without a spotter, an inquest has heard.
New Asda store set to open in Hailsham
ASDA has announced plans to open a new supermarket in Hailsham.
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Sport
Dead- heat for jockey Charlie
St Bede’s Charlie Marshall is the new (joint) Point to Point Pony Racing champion, following a thrilling race at the South East Area Finals at Plumpton Racecourse.
El Abd celebrates Egypt call-up while Mackail-Smith heads to the US with Scotland
Albion’s rock-solid defensive linchpin Adam El-Abd has been called up to the Egypt squad as the country’s coach Bob Bradley looks to build towards a World Cup qualifier with Mozambique next month.
Search continues for Kylmakorpi replacement
Eastbourne Eagles are still searching for a short-term replacement for their injured number one rider Joonas Kylmakorpi.
Seagulls’ Amex nest is world’s best new ground
Brighton & Hove Albion’s £93million home has been crowd the best new sporting venue in the world.
‘Mr Nice guy’
Eastbourne Eagles boss Trevor Geer admits the death of former Eagle Lee Richardson has left everyone at the club ‘feeling numb.’
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SUSSEXONLINE.TV: What’s On in Sussex this week video
The Brighton festival is now in full swing and we continue our look at some of the exciting and unusual events coming soon.
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Lifestyle
A three-week season of spine chilling mysteries
GET ready for some chills and thrills at the Devonshire Park this summer when the theatre hosts a murder mystery season.
Vocalists offer crowd-pleasing musical morning
THE EVER-POPULAR Evergreen Singers are returning to the Under Ground Theatre on May 26 (10am-noon).
Safe bet for fun night
EODS will be rolling the dice with a production of Guys and Dolls at the Devonshire Park Theatre from May 22-26. Set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City, this oddball romantic comedy – considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy – soars with the spirit of Broadway as it introduces us to a cast of vivid characters who have become legends in the canon: Sarah Brown, the upright but uptight mission doll, out to reform the evildoers of Times Square; Sky Masterson, the slick, high-rolling gambler who woes her on a bet and ends up falling in love; Adelaide, the chronically ill nightclub performer whose condition is brought on by the fact she’s been engaged to the same man for 14 years; and Nathan Detroit, her devoted fiance, desperate as always to find a spot for his infamous floating crap game.
Staying eccentric in time of change
AN HILARIOUS and deeply touching play from the pen of Peter Nichols is coming to the Under Ground Theatre for one performance only on May 26 (7.30pm).
Film Review: Dark Shadows
WE ALL know that any project involving Tim Burton will have an element of weirdness - it will also probably have Johnny Depp and Burton’s long-time partner Helena Bonham-Carter on board.
Community
Down Your Way: Willingdon, Wannock and Jevington - May 16
WILLINGDON Probus Club meets 10.15am for 10.30am tomorrow (Thursday) at the Red Lion in Willingdon Village.
Fundraiser promises day of ’60s nostalgia
MEMORIES of the sixties and a live unplugged performance are on offer at a fundraising show at Chalk Farm Hotel.
Independent organisation offers support to stroke sufferers
STROKE survivors are being encouraged to take advantage of a support group which meets regularly in Eastbourne..
Casino cash helps chosen charity
ONE of the last events on mayor Carolyn Heaps’ agenda before she stepped down was to host a charity casino night in The Loft.
Group to shape town’s future
A NEW society for tourism students will soon be joining forces with local businesses and Eastbourne Borough Council to help shape the town’s tourist industry in the future.
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Thursday 17 May 2012
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