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ANNOUNCEMENT: Eastbourne Herald and Gazette team have moved to new offices

THE EDITORIAL department of the Eastbourne Gazette and Herald series has moved to new premises in the town centre.

Patient tracker scoops Michael a trust award

MICHAEL WATSON has won the trust's monthly staff award in recognition for his work in developing a patient tracking system.

Volunteer Wynne enjoys blooming lovely 90th

HOSPITAL volunteer stalwart Wynne Dougill celebrated her 90th birthday with her volunteering friends in the Friends Flower Shop at Eastbourne DGH.

Jean and Joy rewarded for years of fundraising

TWO outstanding local fundraisers have been presented with July's Eastbourne Resident of the Month Award.

Polegate council and clerk go their separate ways after 'row'

POLEGATE Town Council has parted company with its clerk, Carol Gatrill, following a "row" behind closed doors.

Eastbourne scout band enjoys Canadian adventure

EASTBOURNE Scout band, The Kingfishers, has recently returned from performing at the Calgary Stampede in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Stephen Lloyd MP speaks at business lunch

EASTBOURNE MP Stephen Lloyd was the guest speaker at the August Borough Means Business lunch.

Eastbourne enjoys July tourism boom

TOURISM in Eastbourne is going from strength to strength as more and more visitors flock to the town.

Councillor elected to serve on new National Park Authority

WILLINGDON and Jevington Parish Councillor Jo Carr has also been elected to serve on the board of the recently formed South Downs National Park Authority.

Eastbourne restaurant not allowed to put on jazz evening

A RESTAURANT owner who was hoping to hold a jazz evening has been refused permission by the council.

Suicide victim may have had money worries

A MAN found floating in the sea underneath Eastbourne Pier may have killed himself because of money worries, an inquest has heard.

Eastbourne diabetic club back after arson

EASTBOURNE and District Diabetic Club is running again and has organised an autumn fair after a devastating arson attack at their St Andrew's Church Hall meeting place.

Haydn's quick thinking helps save sister's life

A STREET meeting turned into something rather more dramatic for two police community support officers when a girl began to choke in a nearby house.

Gallery: Thousands turn up to Hellingly's Festival of Transport

MORE than 1,500 exhibits were on display at Hellingly's Festival of Transport over the Bank Holiday weekend.

Norman Baker: Lib Dems 'have huge influence'

SEAFORD and Polegate MP Norman Baker has hailed the Lib Dems' role in the coalition government and said the party has been able to deliver progress on several of its manif

James Kirby outs best foot forward after life-saving kidney surgery

A DETERMINED teenager completed a charity run just eight weeks after undergoing a second life-saving kidney transplant.

Eastbourne church site could be used for flats

DERELICT landmark St Elisabeth's Church and its neighbouring parsonage could be turned into new homes.

Airshow visitors get chance to see exciting Eastbourne Boro' fixtures

EASTBOURNE Borough FC are flying high in the league at present – and the club is now offering free entry to one of two selected matches to those with vouchers from the recent

Wealden Police warn bike thieves may be out during holidays

SUMMER and particularly the school holidays offer prime pickings for thieves who target bicycles left unlocked and unattended.

Campaign launched to ensure return of Vulcan for Airbourne 2011

VULCAN Bomber fans who were disappointed not to see the aircraft at this year's Airbourne are being asked to join a group to help ensure the popular plane takes to the ski

Eastbourne pensioner in bailiff threat even though fine was paid

A PENSIONER who paid his parking fine the day after the ticket was issued has been threatened with bailiffs and legal action.

Eastbourne doctor launches Pakistan flood appeal

AN Eastbourne doctor and his National Health Service colleagues have set up a public fundraising appeal to help victims of the devastating floods in Pakistan.

Students' 'buddies' get active

A GROUP of elderly residents at the Queen Alexandra Cottage Homes in Seaside have been keeping themselves fit and active thanks to some specially tailored coaching from physio

Dance teacher sets up new charity in Kenya

A DANCE teacher who helped raise more than £20,000 for Aids orphans in Kenya has organised a new charity event to generate even more cash.

Parents set up charity after local Autistic Society closure

LAST month's closure of the Sussex Autistic Society has prompted parents in the county to set up their own charity to provide help and support for people coping with autis

Concert to be held in memory of Eastbourne musician

A CONCERT in memory of Eastbourne musician Jenny Line will take place at the Kings Centre next month (September) to raise cash for Cancer Research UK.

Eastbourne pub landlord fears for pubs' future

A LANDLORD fears for the future of pubs in the town after he was hit with a massive hike in business rates.

Police arrest 18-year-old after assault on train

A MAN has been arrested after a train conductor was assaulted.

Appeal for help to find missing Jo

POLICE are appealing for help to locate a woman who went missing from Amberley Ward at the DGH on August 13, at about 10.20am.

Hospital bosses have to borrow £6million

HOSPITAL bosses have had to borrow £6million from the Government in a bid to clear debts.

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