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Drill hall flats plan given the green light
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Seal spotted on beach near Holywell moves down coast
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Action plan to tackle park vandalism to be drawn up
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Street light changes are set to go ahead
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Little Chelsea area to be included in new bus route
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Town’s Ancestors Project gathers pace
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Les Mis star Izzy meets
fans as DVD hits shelves
News
Eastbourne man to chair East Sussex County Council
Eastbourne’s Colin Belsey is the new chairman of East Sussex County Council.
Heating oil thefts - two arrested
Wealden Police have arrested two men following a spate of heating oil thefts from domestic tanks.
Drill hall flats plan given the green light
An historic and prominent building in Seaford which has stood vacant for several years will be converted into flats.
VIDEO: Up and coming band Melodika video
An acoustic guitar duo who have been writing their own music for the last year are putting on a concert at the Birley Centre on Friday night (May 24).
Dog dies after Beachy Head plunge
Eastbourne Lifeboat was called out to recover a dog which had run off the cliffs at Beachy Head.
Eastbourne Midnight Walk: £96,000 raised video
More than £96,000 was raised by 750 women who took part in the Chestnut Tree Midnight Walk on Saturday night.
Sport
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.
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.
Video
VIDEO: Up and coming band Melodika video
An acoustic guitar duo who have been writing their own music for the last year are putting on a concert at the Birley Centre on Friday night (May 24).
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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
Drama group coffee morning
Polegate Drama Group is hosting a coffee morning and indoor table sale on June 1 (10am-noon) at Polegate Community Centre. For table details call Jane Morris on 01323 483529.
Old Town farmers market is three
The monthly farmer’s market at Community Wise in Old Town celebrates its third anniversary this weekend.
Fundraising fair is the cat’s whiskers
The Friends of Eastbourne Adoption Centre held a successful spring fair at the Cats Protection Hailsham site. A total of £1,445 was raised which will go towards helping cats and kittens. See The Gazette for more photos.
Garden talk at the Clergy House
Garden enthusiasts can embark on a tour of the garden at Alfriston Clergy House by gardener Pete Keefe on May 21 (11.30am). The talk is free but normal admission charges do apply. For more information call 871961.
School reunion party
An Eastbourne Grammar and High School reunion for anyone who left in 1979 (year five) or 1981 (sixth form) is being held at Bibendum’s function room on June 8 (7.30pm).
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Wednesday 22 May 2013
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