Local News
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.
Video & Picture Slideshows
Emaciated pony is rescued video
An emaciated pony has been rescued by Rainbow Bridge in Wilmington after no other animal charity would take the animal when it was on ‘death’s door’.
New boss at the Chamber video
Christina Ewbank has been named as the new head of Eastbourne & District Chamber of Commerce.
New Birling Gap steps were reopened for bank holiday video
New steps at Birling Gap opened in time for the Bank Holiday weekend.
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Big event was inspired by 2012 Olympics video
The second annual Eastbourne Sports Festival was a massive hit as hundreds of children tried different sports and activities for charity.
Vblog: What are Sussex police chief’s key priorities? video
She’s six months into her role as Sussex’s Police & Crime Commissioner, but how is Katy Bourne faring?
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Columnists
The rise of the naughty fairies!
Those mischievous fairies have been at it again I see. You know the ones.
Thinking of taking up running this summer? Then think about your diet!
Nutritional expert Simon Bandy from Seaford based Health Plus gives advice for beginners
Woodpeckers are a bundle of joy
Thank you to Euro Self Drive of Westham who have very kindly donated the use of a minibus to support fundraiser Karen Breese and nine friends undertaking the Three Peaks Challenge at the end of June in aid of East Sussex WRAS.
Ray Dadswell: Should we keep Sunday special?
There was a time, wasn’t there, when Sunday, the first day of the week, was set aside as being different from all the other days. It was a family time, going to church, enjoying a few hours of rest and relaxation.
Fox cubs trapped in lobster pots
You may remember a few weeks ago we had one of our former hedgehogs called Grape come back into care after being found by a young lad called Frazer. Frazer discovered Grape in his garden with a nasty wound in his side caused by a strimmer.
Letters
First step in a long process for the Congress
It would be churlish not to express satisfaction at the council’s decision finally to commence work on the Congress Theatre.
How times have changed
As the last pre-war Eastbourne County Borough Police Officer I note with considerable regret in the Herald of May 24, the intended closure of the Police Station in Grove Road.
1 commentGordon Rideout was a vicar, not a priest
gIn the Herald coverage of Gordon Rideout he is referred to as a ‘priest’
1 commentWhat’s with all the potholes?
As an Eastbourne ex-pat I was looking forward to a holiday by the seaside.
Sports festival raised £1,536 for the NSPCC
As Chairman of the Eastbourne and Lewes Branch of the NSPCC, I would like to thank everyone involved in the recent Eastbourne Sports Festival.
Business News
The business coach with Laura Murphy: They won’t be honest
Question: “We work in a high pressured environment and encourage honesty in feedback to nip issues in the bud yet the staff keep leaving. What’s going wrong?” Simon
Health
First special care baby at Hastings
Baby Freya-Lee and mum Donna Stowe were the first to use the new Special Care Baby Unit, which has been moved to the Conquest in Hastings.
Show Biz
Keith is back in Austen follow-up
The Good Life star Penelope Keith is returning to television in an adaptation of PD James's follow-up to Pride And Prejudice.
Statham hails new film's 'reality'
Snatch star Jason Statham and his model girlfriend Rosie Huntington-Whiteley put on a rare show of public affection at the world premiere of his new film Hummingbird.
Taylor Bradford slams 50 Shades
Best-selling author Barbara Taylor Bradford has dismissed erotic romance 50 Shades Of Grey.
Awards crown Black Sabbath comeback
Chart-topping metallers Black Sabbath marked their comeback tonight with a double win at a top rock awards event.
Saatchi 'admits Nigella assault'
Art collector Charles Saatchi has admitted assaulting his wife Nigella Lawson during an argument outside a London restaurant, it is understood.
Regional News
Pensioner sees charity in action
A Berkshire grandmother has witnessed the work of the charity she helps to fund high in the Himalayan foothills.
Seller asking prices hit new record
The South East has seen the strongest house price growth this year so far, with asking prices soaring by 15% or more than £42,000 typically since the start of the year to reach around £329,968, according to Righmove.
Smiling Queen at Garter service
The Queen was all smiles as she took part in the historic Garter Day service at Windsor Castle on the day the Duke of Edinburgh was discharged from hospital.
Officers arrest fugitive robber
A nationwide manhunt for a fugitive who absconded from a Buckinghamshire prison and carried out a string of robberies is over.
Man jailed for killing daughter
A man from East Sussex has been jailed for two years for the manslaughter of his daughter who contracted swine flu and died after she was seriously injured when he shook her.
National News
Murray Walker diagnosed with cancer
Former Formula One commentator Murray Walker has been diagnosed with cancer.
Children more at risk on roads
The proportional share of death and serious injury on the roads involving children aged under five is at the highest level for 10 years, according to a report.
TV licence fee excuses revealed
A homeowner tried to wriggle out of paying their TV licence fee by claiming they merely used the glow from the set as a lamp to help them read.
Prison wing lambasted in report
A prison wing for low-risk inmates has been described by inspectors as the "worst establishment we have inspected in many years" following an unannounced visit.
Doubts raised over value of HS2
Demand for the HS2 high-speed rail project has "likely been overestimated" and the £33 billion project does not offer good value for money, according to a report by a think-tank.
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Tuesday 18 June 2013
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