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Water buffalo found in residents’ gardens

Two Eastbourne residents had a shock this morning (Friday) after finding water buffalo in their gardens which had escaped from a nearby field.

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The conman stole a purse from an elderly woman

Conman steals pensioner’s purse

An elderly woman had her purse stolen by a conman who asked to use her toilet.

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.

BBC Antiques Roadshow in Eastbourne video

Thousands of people were at Eastbourne Bandstand this week for the visit by the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow and presenter Fiona Bruce.

Police warn parents after burglary and blaze in Seaford

Police have warned parents to keep an eye on their children as half term approaches following a break-in and blaze at the Florence House Community Centre in Seaford.

BBC Antiques Roadshow recording at Eastbourne Bandstand May 23rd 2013 E21070P

Fiona Bruce in Eastbourne to film Antiques Roadshow

Fiona Bruce is pictured taking a well-earned break during filming at the Antiques Roadshow which was at the Bandstand on Thursday.

Companies urged to apply for cash

Businesses in the Hailsham area are being urged to make full use of the economic support provided by the East Sussex Rural Growth and Employment Fund to boost jobs locally.

new rescue boat for seaford lifeguards

Lifeguards’ new boat will be ready for peak season

A special rescue boat which cost £15,000 will be delivered to Seaford Lifeguards in time for the summer to help keep beach users safe.

Workers trapped after wall collapses in Eastbourne

Two workers were trapped after a seven foot wall at a building site collapsed in Eastbourne today (Thursday).

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Chairman Councillor Brian Redman pictured with vice chairman Councillor Barby Dashwood-Morris.

New chairman for the district council

A new chairman has been announced for Wealden District Council after Councillor Jonica Fox stepped down after two years in the role.

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Awards for police call takers at ceremony

The hard work and achievements of the Sussex Police Communications Department have been celebrated at an awards ceremony, honouring the work that is done each day by call-takers, CCTV operators, controllers and supervisors.

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Woman arrested on suspicion of stealing from Seaford charity shop

A 42-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of theft from a charity shop in Seaford.

Lansdowne Secure Children's Home - exterior

New home opens for troubled youngsters

A multi-million pound state of the art children’s home, said to be one of the most modern, secure facilities in the country, has opened its doors in Hailsham.

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Behind the Seaford artist who was Eric Slater video

Eric Slater was a renowned artists from Seaford who produced more than 30 colour woodcuts between 1926 and the outbreak of the Second World War. Many depict scenes near his East Sussex home.

They’re having Eastbourne Sunshine Carnival fun at the YMCA! video

The YMCA will be among several organisations taking part in this Saturday’s Eastbourne Sunshine Carnival.

Now The Only Way is Eastbourne! video

First there was The Only Way is Essex, a docu-drama depicting the lives of pretty young things in Essex - and now there is The Only Way is Eastbourne.

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New double yellow lines along Southfields Road, May 20th 2013 E21006P

Outrage over double yellow parking lines video

An Eastbourne resident has said he was ‘baffled’ to find double yellow lines in the busy town centre road opposite his home.

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Burglar steal charity cash from Eastbourne home

A burglar smashed their way into an Eastbourne home on Monday (May 20) and stole a charity collection box containing £25.

OAKS After School Club to be closed, Dunbar Drive, Hailsham, May 17th 2013 E21003P
Some of the group of children who attend OAKS After School Club

Children’s protest on closure of their club

The campaign to save the Oaks After School Club in Hailsham has been gathering pace, with youngster making posters and banners in protest.

Free School plans approved

Plans for the Gildredge House Free School have been given the green light.

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Hopes that the Lewes to Uckfield railway line will be re-opened have been given a major boost.

Trust’s response to doctors’ claims paediatric service is unsafe

The trust that runs the DGH has responded to claims by top doctors at the hospital that changes to the paediatric service are unsafe.

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Top doctors at DGH claim paediatric service is unsafe

Top doctors at the DGH have said changes to the paediatric service are unsafe for children and it is at risk of catastrophies and serious failure.

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JPNS Francis Ratnieks RE THE Honey Bee rep an pic 1

caption: Francis Ratnieks in front of the landscape depicting the 'Long Man of Wilmington'
Human can learn from the amazing Honey Bee 

UKs only Professor of Apiculture, Francis Ratnieks, will discuss the Amazing Honey Bees next week at Portsmouths Caf� Scientifique session.

The Amazing Honey Bees with Professor Francis Ratnieks will be held on Tuesday 24 April at Le Caf� Parisien, 8-10pm. Admission is free and people are most welcome to come along.


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Facelift planned for the Long Man of Wilmington

The iconic Long Man of Wilmington is to be given a facelift by local scouts next month.

Three car collision in Hailsham

A motorist was taken to hospital after a three car collision in Hailsham yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon.

New Seaford mayor cllr Anthony White with outgoing mayor cllr Linda Wallraven.

New mayor after Linda’s two year term

A new mayor has been chosen for Seaford to replace Councillor Linda Wallraven who carried out the role for two years.

Grove Road Eastbourne. New Bus Stop outside proposed Tesco store. April 25th 2013 E17090P

Council defends its decision over Tesco

The council’s licensing committee has defended its controversial move to allow Tesco to sell alcohol from the store it wants to open in Grove Road.

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Birling Gap cafe re-vamp

New community space for Birling Gap cafe

The popular Birling Gap Café is one step closer to getting a brand-new community space thanks to the Veolia Environmental Trust.

New East Sussex County Council chairman Colin Belsey (right) with outgoing chairman Chris Dowling

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.

Old Drill Hall, Broad Street, Seaford

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).

Lifeboat dog

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.

Would-be thief was hiding in charity shop

A would-be thief who hid in the toilets of a charity shop was chased by the manager of the store as he made his escape.

Langney Shopping Centre. Fire Brigade exercise May 20th 2013 E21028P

Fire crews in exercise at Langney Shopping Centre

The sight of fire engines at Langney Shopping Centre on Monday night prompted fears the beleaguered centre was ablaze.

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Seal on the beach

Seal spotted on beach near Holywell moves down coast

A grey seal spotted on the beach near Holywell on Saturday evening has made its way further down the coast.

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Missing London woman could be in Sussex

The Metropolitan Police are appealing for help to find a woman missing from Haringey who they believe may be in Sussex.

Fire fighters called after fan overheated

Fire crews were called to Latimer Road early this morning (May 20) after a ceiling fan caught fire.

Gordon Rideout

Police hope Rideout sentencing will bring some ‘closure’ to victims

Police have paid tribute to the courage of the victims in the trial of Gordon Rideout – and hope the verdict and sentencing have brought them some closure.

CANNON GORDON RIDEOUT ARRIVES AT HAYWARDS HEATH MAGISTRATES COURT TODAY 16/7/12

A retired Church of England priest from East Sussex has been charged with committing 38 sexual offences against 18 children and young teenagers.
Canon Gordon Rideout, 73, of Filching Close, Wannock, is alleged to have committed the offences between 1962 and 1973 in Crawley, London and Hampshire.
He was arrested at his home in March following a nine-month investigation and charged on Wednesday night.
He will appear before Mid Sussex magistrates on 16 July.
A total of 36 of the 38 alleged offences are of indecent assault on girls and boys in their early teens, Sussex Police said.
Of those, 31 are alleged to have been committed at a property in Crawley, West Sussex, and one in Barkingside, east London, between 1962 and 1968.
A further four indecent assaults are alleged to have taken place in Middle Wallop, Hampshire, between 1971 and 1973.
The other two allegations are of attempted unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl in Crawley

BREAKING NEWS: Rideout sentenced to 10 years in jail for ‘systematic’ child abuse

A former priest has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for the “systematic” sexual abuse of vulnerable children.

New waste collection service to start soon

Residents of Eastbourne will start learning more about the town’s new waste collection and recycling service this week.

It took “great courage” for Rideout victims to speak out – Barnado’s

After former priest Gordon Rideout was found guilty of 36 charges of child sex abuse today (Monday, May 20), a Barnado’s boss has praised the courage of the victims in speaking out.

Rideout the cause of ‘immeasurable suffering’ – says Bishop

The Bishop of Chichester said former priest Gordon Rideout had been the cause of ‘immeasurable and destructive suffering’ after he was found guilty of 36 counts of child sex abuse today (May 20).

BREAKING NEWS: Former vicar Rideout found guilty of child sex abuse

Former priest Gordon Rideout has been found guilty of 36 out of the 37 child sex abuse charges he was on trial for – including two of attempted rape.

Massive search after 999 call

A 999 call from a man who said he was lost on the beach and had taken an overdose prompted a massive search in the early hours of this morning (May 20).

Bandit the racoon was found back in the enclosure after going missing for three weeks.

Bandit the racoon returns to zoo

Bandit the racoon has made a return to Drusillas, three weeks after she went missing from the zoo.

Potholes gone from Devonshire Place video

A busy town centre road was closed for resurfacing works this week, after a number of harsh winters led to potholes across the town.

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Opening of the new Antiques shop, Grove Road, May 4th 2013 E19089P
Shop Owner Steve Hansen

Action plan to tackle park vandalism to be drawn up

A new action plan is being drawn up to tackle issues of theft and vandalism at Princes Park

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