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Tesco gets green light to sell alcohol at store
A controversial application for Tesco to sell alcohol at the store it intends to open in the former council offices in Grove Road was given the go ahead on Monday night.
Developer’s disappointed after wind farm refusal
The developers behind Shepham Wind Farm, which was given the red light by Wealden councillors last week, have spoken of their disappointment.
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Wallace Benn
Former Bishop of Lewes Wallace Benn has had all Clergy Discipline complaints against him dismissed this week by a top judge and the Archbishop of York.
Bubbles in water feature at Harbour
A Sovereign Harbour water feature ,previously labelled an ‘eyesore’ by local residents, took on a new look last week.
Oh baby! Now DGH move could see 300% increase of babies born in cars!
A former DGH consultant has warned that changes to the maternity services at the hospital will see a 300 per cent increase of babies born in cars in East Sussex.
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Town’s Ancestors Project gathers pace
Eastbourne’s Lottery funded Ancestors Project is going from strength to strength.
1 commentOperation Blitz success in tackling crime and disorder in Eastbourne
Operation Blitz proved to be a success in tackling crime and disorder in Eastbourne after police were called to a group of young people who were causing problems in the street and seized around 30 bottles of alcoholic drinks.
Agony over baby Joseph’s second funeral - 15 years on
A hospital blunder has forced a former Eastbourne mother to hold a second funeral for her seven-week-old son – 15 years after he died.
Fundraiser’s funeral interrupted by lifeboat call-out
The funeral of an Eastbourne lifeboats supporter was briefly interrupted when the crew were paged to an incident off Sovereign Harbour today (Friday).
DGH chief exec defends decision to make changes
The chief executive of the trust which runs the DGH has defended the decision to make changes to services at the Eastbourne hospital.
Couple talk of ordeal after wife gives birth in car video
Kirsty Peyton-Lander speaks to the Herald after giving birth in the back of a car on the way to the Conquest Hospital in Hastings.
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Progress at Langney Centre
Artist’s impressions of the future of Langney Shopping Centre have been unveiled as it’s announced that some shops will reopen next week.
2 commentsStaff at DGH talk about changes to services video
Eastbourne Herald reporter Joanne Smith visited the DGH on Wednesday (May 15) to speak with staff about the changes at the hospital.
Youngsters given air gun warning
Two young boys have been spoken to by police after firing air weapons in the garden of a north Langney home.
Walker pelted with excrement over dog mess dispute video
A dog owner who regularly walks his Chihuahuas across a golf course says a greenkeeper has been pelting excrement at him following a dispute over his pets’ mess.
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Teen girl sexually assaulted in club
A teenage girl was sexually assaulted by a woman in town centre nightclub Cameo earlier this month.
Deer escape onto road
Red Deer including a pregnant deer managed to escape after fencing was sabotaged at the Lions Farm on the Pevensey Levels.
French counterparts visit Polegate sights
A delegation from the town in France twinned with Polegate has been enjoying the local sights and delights.
Thief steals money from 92-year-old Polegate man
A con-man stole money from a 92-year-old after pretending his window security needed upgrading.
RNLI launch to racing yacht
Eastbourne RNLI’s all-weather lifeboat was launched on Wednesday evening (May 15) after a racing yacht ran in to trouble.
Large items needed for BBC’s Antiques Roadshow visit
BBC television programme Antiques Roadshow is reminding people it will be in Eastbourne next week and is appealing for residents to get in touch with large items they want valuing.
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An ambitious scheme to create the largest indoor water park in the world in Newhaven has been ditched.
Cash from council is available for youth
Projects for young people in Eastbourne could receive a cash boost of up to £1,500.
Deputy Prime Minister steps in over DGH maternity change
Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, has told Eastbourne’s MP that he will ask the Secretary of State for Health to look into claims that recommendations from leading clinicans over the future of the DGH were not properly looked into.
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Jury to consider verdict on retired Eastbourne priest accused of sex offences
THE jury hearing the trial of retired Eastbourne priest, Gordon Rideout, will return to court this morning to consider their verdict.
Petition demands return of physiotherapy services in Seaford
A petition calling for the return of physiotherapy services to Seaford has handed to health chiefs.
Resurfacing scheme shortlisted for award
A MAJOR road resurfacing project between Eastbourne and Hailsham is in the running for a prestigious award.
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Recruitment drive is on for neighbourhood mediators
If you are unemployed or not working and living in the Wealden or Eastbourne area, local community mediation charity Mediation Plus are offering free mediation skills training for up to 20 people to become Neighbourhood Mediators in their communities.
Store looks for charity to help for next 12 months
Sainsbury’s in Hampden Park is on the lookout for a new local charity partner after raising £3,000 for Eastbourne Ambulance Community First Responders.
Fresh fears for the future of sub-post offices
A NEW survey has revealed a “disastrous financial situation” for the majority of post offices struggling to survive in the wake of falling incomes and a lack of new work.
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Pub’s fundraiser for cardio unit
More than £1,400 was raised at the British Queen pub charity day at the weekend.
Fresh and local at Hailsham Market video
Shoppers in Hailsham had the chance to pick up some fresh, local produce at the weekend.
Church organist escapes jail for child sex assaults
A man who ran a children’s home in the Eastbourne area and was recently convicted of child sex abuse has narrowly escaped jail.
Thousands raised for injured tree surgeon
FRIENDS of an Eastbourne charity fund-raiser who is fighting for his life after a tragic accident in France have raised thousands to help pay for his care.
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Carnival spirit underway
Carnival fever is sweeping across Eastbourne with less than two weeks until the grand seafront procession.
Success story for annual seafront Shout session
Shout 2013 was held on the Western Lawns last month and has been hailed a huge success.
Second man charged with Waitrose robbery in Eastbourne
A second man has appeared in court charged with robbery following an attack on a cash in transit van outside Waitrose supermarket in High Street, Eastbourne, in April.
Antique dealer on lookout for unemployed apprentices video
An Eastbourne antiques dealer is hoping a new project will help turn unemployed youngsters into entrepreneurs.
Tesco gets licence to sell alcohol
Supermarket giant Tesco has been granted a licence to sell alcohol at the store it wants to open in the former council offices in Grove Road.
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Mayor is re-elected to serve town for a second term
Councillor Mike Thompson has been elected as mayor of Eastbourne for a second year and is looking forward to raising money for good causes.
Going back in time in Eastbourne video
A Saxon tented village was set up for three days recently in Gildredge Park.
Seaford Drill Hall to become block of flats?
An historic building in Seaford which has stood empty for years could be given a new lease of life if Lewes District Council gives a scheme the green light.
Son defends former priest in dock
The son of a retired Anglican priest accused of 37 sexual assaults against children has spoken of how ‘generous’ and ‘principled’ his father is.
Winner Diane says living in Eastbourne is Lotto lucky
Eastbourne’s Lottery winner Diane Robson is living proof that the BN postcode is one of the luckiest in the country when it comes to creating millionaires.
Towner joins art trail with two other galleries
The Towner, Bexhill’s De La Warr Pavilion and Hastings’ Jerwood Gallery have joined forces to create a cultural trail.
Tesco in bid for alcohol licence
Supermarket giant Tesco finds out tonight (Monday) if it will get the go-ahead to sell alcohol at the store it plans to open in the old council offices in Grove Road.
Oakwood is ‘outstanding’
A nursery school in Willingdon Trees has been judged by Ofsted as outstanding.
1 commentSunshine Carnival lands major backers
Organisers of the Eastbourne Sunshine Carnival have secured a major coup just a fortnight from the big event by landing backing for the showpiece event.
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