News
Today’s the day for the Eastbourne Sunshine Carnival
THE Eastbourne Sunshine Carnival takes plac later today with organisers expecting thousands of spectators to line the seafront route of the parade.
New attractions for two-day sports festival
Two days of non-stop sporting activity will take place this weekend with the staging of the second Eastbourne Festival of Sport.
Priest locked up for ‘systematic abuse’
Former Eastbourne priest Gordon Rideout is behind bars after being jailed for ten years for the “systematic” sexual abuse of vulnerable children.
1 comment“At risk of catastrophes and serious failure”
Top doctors at the DGH have warned that services for children are ‘unsafe’ – and that it is at risk of ‘catastrophes and serious failure’.
1 commentDog dies after plunge from Beachy Head
Eastbourne Lifeboat was called out to recover a dog which had run off the cliffs at Beachy Head.
Anger over failings
Victims of sex abuse within the church have welcomed the conviction but are angry that still, nobody who was in authority in the Church has been held to account for the failings. Phil Johnson, who waived his right to anonymity after he was abused by vicar Roy Cotton, has long campaigned for justice for victims of abuse at the hands of clergy.
Sport
French Open agony for Konta
Eastbourne tennis player Johanna Konta vowed to work even harder after she missed out on a place in the main draw of the French Open.
Prior inspires Jackson to push for first team
Eastbourne, Sussex and England under-19 cricket ace Callum Jackson hopes to follow in the footsteps of county team-mate Matt Prior.
Shields returns Down Under after tough start to season
Adam Shields will not be returning to the Eastbourne Lifestyle Eagles team and will head back Down Under to Australia.
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.
Video
Weatherman Michael Fish backs Healthy Eastbourne campaign video
Former BBC weatherman, Michael Fish has offered his backing for the Healthy Eastbourne campaign which is being launched this weekend.
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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
Asda Hailsham gives local charity a boost with cheque
Asda Hailsham handed over a cheque for £350 to a local charity.
Show to help raise funds for charity
Elvis tribute act Rob Willis is raising funds for a good cause at a show in Seaford on Saturday (May 25).
Author signs copies at book launch at Arts@theCrypt
Seaford poet Peter Martin was at Arts@theCrypt on Saturday for the launch of his third book.
Plaque commemorates school
A plaque commemmorating the former pupils of Blatchington Court School for the Partially Sighted was unveiled on MAy 11.
Children enjoy day out at Sealife Centre
Children at Annecy School in Seaford enjoyed a trip to the Sealife Centre in Hastings as part of their topic on ‘Animal Magic’.
Dash to Donate for the charity Scope
Residents are being asked to drop off quality clothes, books, toys and household goods at their local Safestore for a week-long ‘Dash to donate’ challenge which aims to collect as much stock as possible for the disability charity Scope.
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Weather for Eastbourne
Sunday 26 May 2013
Today
Sunny
Temperature: 6 C to 16 C
Wind Speed: 18 mph
Wind direction: West
Tomorrow
Sunny
Temperature: 9 C to 15 C
Wind Speed: 18 mph
Wind direction: South west
