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Eastbourne council reorganisation paused as Government launches review
Plans affecting Eastbourne are on hold pending a government review. Council services continue as normal, with May 2027 elections on existing boundaries.
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Congratulations, Josh and Connor: celebrating Eastbourne MP’s wedding
With love and congratulations from Eastbourne.info to Josh Babarinde and Connor, as we celebrate their wedding and the care Josh brings to our town.
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Eastbourne–London trains running normally after Gatwick fault
National Rail cleared the Gatwick train fault at 12.30am on Friday 4 September. Services through Gatwick are running normally after the earlier disruption.
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Eastbourne man charged over alleged series of assaults
Sussex Police says a 20-year-old Eastbourne man has been charged in connection with alleged assaults reported between February and June. The allegations have not been proven in court.
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Eastbourne Pier fire extinguished after six-crew response
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service says the Eastbourne Pier fire was extinguished, no casualties were reported and all crews have left the scene. A reinspection was scheduled…
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Ashford–Hastings rail disruption ends after Three Oaks incident
National Rail says disruption between Ashford International and Hastings ended at 00:07 BST on Sunday after the Three Oaks incident.
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Normal service resumes between Brighton and Haywards Heath
National Rail says normal service resumed between Brighton and Haywards Heath at 00:07 BST on Sunday after the Wivelsfield emergency-services incident.
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Polegate man jailed for three years after Eastbourne burglary spree
A 33-year-old Polegate man has been jailed for three years after admitting six burglaries, an attempted burglary and a drug offence connected with crimes across Eastbourne.
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Big Church Festival closes after Eastbourne man dies in sign incident
Big Church Festival says specialist support is now available for witnesses and responders after an Eastbourne man died. Sussex Police’s Operation Igloo appeal remains available.
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Willingdon Drove: scheduled resurfacing window has ended
The advertised 7–26 September resurfacing period has ended. East Sussex Highways has not posted a completion confirmation on the scheme page.