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BREAKING NEWS: Eastbourne doorman convicted of rape
A pub doorman has been found guilty of rape and will be sentenced this afternoon (Monday).
Eastbourne dad jailed after admitting daughter’s manslaughter
An Eastbourne dad who admitted the manslaughter of his toddler daughter has been jailed for two years.
Forrest trial: schoolgirl in court
The schoolgirl involved in the Jeremy Forrest abduction case has told the court her 30-year-old maths teacher travelled to France with her because he feared for her safety.
Eastbourne trio in Queen’s Honours List
Three people from the Eastbourne area have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List at the weekend.
Police appeal for female witness after Eastbourne pensioner’s death following fall
The family of an Eastbourne pensioner who died after falling from his mobility scooter in the town last week have paid tribute to him.
Have you claimed your pension cash?
Eastbourne MP Stephen Lloyd is calling on any constituents who had pensions with Equitable Life to make sure they get the compensation promised to them by the government – before it is too late.
Student’s designs chosen for London Fashion Week
A student from Eastbourne had her work chosen to feature at London Fashion Week.
Student’s charity cycle ride
A university student from Pevensey Bay who is setting off on a charity cycle ride this Sunday has set himself an extra challenge.
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Premier Marinas hosted a get-together of berth holders earlier this month to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the opening of Sovereign Harbour.
Gynaecology Outpatient team receive certificate
A certificate was presented to the Gynaecology Outpatients team at the DGH after members won the monthly staff award.
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An Eastbourne slimmer who lost four stone and became a club leader has got through to the finals of a national competition.
Baffled by new yellow lines
A baffled resident says a disabled parking space has suddenly appeared on the road along with a series of double yellow lines.
6 commentsEastbourne Extreme returns to seafront
Eastbourne’s extreme sports festival returns to the eastern seafront on July 13-14.
Social services probe at Chaseley
Staff have been suspended and an investigation is underway over safeguarding issues at Chaseley in Eastbourne.
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A host family from Willingdon has warned others who take students to be aware of the home insurance implications.
Priest accused of sexual behaviour with NHS patients
A priest who worked at St Luke’s Church in Stone Cross is being investigated for ‘sexually motivated’ inappropriate behaviour during his time as a nurse.
Police appeal after shed fire in Eastbourne
Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a garden shed was deliberately set on fire twice in two days in Myrtle Road.
Tribute to Eastbourne pensioner who fell from mobility scooter
The family of an Eastbourne pensioner who died from head injuries following a fall from his mobility scooter has paid tribute to him.
Shops back at Langney after a long six months
Langney shopping centre will reopen on Wednesday (June 19) after undergoing building work to repair the roof.
Forrest trial: Police investigation was stopped the day before alleged abduction
Police stopped their investigations the day before Jeremy Forrest’s alleged abduction after finding ‘no evidence’ on the 15-year-old girl’s phone.
MP criticism over salary hike of hospital boss
Eastbourne MP Stephen Lloyd has criticised the ‘whopping’ £20,000-plus rise in salary and benefits received by hospital boss Darren Grayson over the past three financial years. As East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust said it faces a deficit budget of £19.4million this year the politician, said he found the figure ‘extraordinary’.
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Premature death rates low
Residents in East Sussex are less likely to die prematurely from disease than those living in other parts of the country, new figures have revealed.
Bargain Hunt film in town video
Bargain Hunt were down at Eastbourne Auction Rooms as the Herald went to press yesterday (June 13).
Injured man helicoptered from luxury cruiser off Eastbourne
The coastguard helicopter was launched yesterday (Thursday) to rescue an injured crewman from a luxury 72 metre cruiser on its way to Gibraltar.
Couple jailed for 10 years
A married couple from Eastbourne have been jailed in connection with a series of historic sexual offences against children.
Police campaign on drink drive dangers
The dangers of drink driving have been highlighted in a week-long series of events by Sussex Police.
Mayor of Polegate and his deputy take role for second year
The mayor and deputy mayor of Polegate have been re-elected to stand for another year.
Local projects scoop awards
The civil engineering teams behind five East Sussex projects are celebrating after their expertise was recognised in the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) South East England Engineering Excellence Awards 2013.
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Happy 20th birthday to town’s Sovereign Harbour
Premier Marinas hosted a get-together of berth holders earlier this month to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the opening of Sovereign Harbour with all proceeds from the event benefiting Eastbourne RNLI lifeboats.
Baby’s due but training goes on for Dame Sarah
Dame Sarah Storey, 11-time Paralympic cycling gold medallist, is expecting her first child this month but she’s carried on training hard – thanks to a little help from experts at the University of Brighton’s campus in Eastbourne.
Cash and binoculars stolen from car in Seaford
A pair of binoculars worth hundreds of pounds and a small amount of cash were stolen when a car was broken into in Seaford.
Elderly Eastbourne man dies after falling from mobility scooter
An 82-year-old man has died after falling down a flight of steps near Gildredge Park on his mobility scooter last week (June 6).
Firefighters warn of danger of cigarettes
A fire which tore through a Seaford home prompted East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service to warn of the dangers of candles and cigarettes.
The Commons Fisheries Policy
Eastbourne fishermen met with the South East Lib Dem MEP Catherine Bearder last week.
Forrest trial: Bishop Bell staff were aware of rumours
Teachers at Bishop Bell were aware of the gossip surrounding maths teacher Jeremy Forrest and his relationship with his pupil, a court has heard.
Lifeboat launched to find ‘yacht in difficulties’
Eastbourne’s all-weather lifeboat (ALB) was launched in the early hours of yesterday (Tuesday) morning after radio reports suggested a yacht was in difficulties.
Police operation aims to boost public confidence
Wealden Neighbourhood Policing Team took part in an Operation Quality Street event in Hailsham on 29th and 30th May 2013.
Girl says she was ‘in love’ with maths teacher Forrest
A teenage girl who fled to France with her maths teacher has said she was in love him.
BGT’s Steve appears at Willingdon’s Music in the Park
Hours after his appearance in the finals of Britain’s Got Talent, ventriloquist Steve Hewlett delighted crowds with a performance at Willingdon’s Music in the Park on Sunday afternoon.
Steve appears in BGT final after wildcard
Eastbourne ventriloquist Steve Hewlett was the surprise wildcard on Saturday night’s Britain’s Got Talent – but sadly didn’t make it in the top three.
Herald Showcase: Ruth and Robin Foster video
This week’s up and coming act for Herald Showcase is Robin and Ruth Foster.
Controversial Old Town store plans discussed
Town planners are due to meet tonight to discuss the final proposals to turn The Drive Pub in Old Town into a Sainsbury’s Local store.
Con man tried to trick 99-year-old
Sussex Police are urging residents to be wary of bogus callers after a 99-year-old Eastbourne man was nearly conned out of £800.
Police warn Seaford shoppers after pensioner’s bank card stolen.
Police in the Seaford are warning local shoppers to be on their guard after an 81-year-old woman had her bank card stolen in a distraction theft in Morrisons in Seaford.
Hygiene class goes multi-lingual
A new initiative organised by Environmental Health Officers in Wealden and Lewes is seeking to help food businesses achieve top hygiene scores through better understanding of the regulations.
Polegate Tory turns UKIP
A Polegate Town councillor has defected to UKIP after becoming disillusioned with the Conservatives.
Blaze of glory for groups at Sunshine Carnival
Organisations, businesses and charities are revelling in glory after being awarded trophies and rosettes in Eastbourne’s recent Sunshine Carnival.
Ex-teacher accused of abducting schoolgirl
Former Bishop Bell teacher Jeremy Forrest has this week gone on trial accused of abducting a 15-year-old schoolgirl last year.
Help shape the future of town’s youth services
Young people are being invited to get involved and have their voices heard by joining the Eastbourne Youth Forum.
BREAKING NEWS: Abduction teacher Jeremy Forrest goes on trial
Former Bishop Bell teacher Jeremy Forrest has this morning (Monday) gone on trial on charges of abducting a 15-year-old girl last year.
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Tuesday 18 June 2013
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