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Eastbourne woman to finally meet long lost brother

A 65-YEAR-OLD Eastbourne woman who has never left the country is making a long journey to Australia to be reunited with the brother she has never known.

Delight as school merger scrapped

PARENT power has prevailed as mums and dads have managed to persuade the education authority to tear up plans for a proposed merger between Roselands Infant School and Staffor

Two arrests after assault

TWO MEN have been charged with kidnap and false imprisonment after a man was assaulted in Eastbourne.

Eastbourne Technology College to become academy

EASTBOURNE Technology College (ETC) is likely to shut in a few months time and re-open as Eastbourne Academy in September.

Eastbourne schools merger agreed

HAMPDEN Park Infant School and Highfield Junior School are to merge.

Eastbourne MP threatens election rival with legal action

EASTBOURNE'S MP has threatened his election rival with legal action, accusing his opponents of a smear campaign.

Six-figure payout for Eastbourne hospital boss

THE outgoing boss of the trust responsible for Eastbourne District General Hospital (EDGH) is to receive a six-figure payout, thought to be around £400,000 of tax paye

Alaster Osborne ready for bike challenge

A MEDICAL marvel who almost died at birth is to cycle to Switzerland to raise cash for the Sussex Air Ambulance.

Cross Channel swim planned for air ambulance charity

SUPPORTERS of the Sussex Air Ambulance are being urged to fish out their Speedos for a Cross Channel Swim to help raise more than £30,000 for the life-saving charity.

Lib Dem calls for action on pothole problem

EASTBOURNE Liberal Democrat Stephen Lloyd has questioned East Sussex County Council's commitment to better roads.

College staff contribute to Skills for Life project

STAFF at Sussex Downs College have been included in a nationwide practice project which resulted in a book being published.

WRVS centre has 'something for everyone'

HELPING older people get more out of life is the motto at the WRVS Centre in Eastbourne.

Man who died after operation had MRSA

A 79-YEAR-OLD Eastbourne man who was suffering from a range of health problems and had MRSA died from natural causes at the DGH.

3D Alice in Wonderland comes to town

THE eagerly anticipated 3D adaptation of Alice in Wonderland hit cinema screens recently and visitors to Eastbourne can enjoy a fantasy themed adventure of their own with a se

Ratton students to attend cross cultural debate

STUDENTS from Ratton School will join counterparts from eight Middle Eastern countries in London this month to debate global issues and build greater understanding between the

Disabled boy forced to miss out on school

THE parents of a 12-year-old boy with learning disabilities say they have been forced to educate their son at home because the education authority will not pay the £12-a-day t

Opera returns to Eastbourne Town Hall

IN a few days' time Eastbourne Town Hall will become an opera house for the evening.

Eastbourne gears up for 'Tourism Week'

EASTBOURNE is getting ready for a packed week of events and special offers to celebrate British Tourism Week next week (March 15-March 21) including taking the seaside

Youngsters give local decision makers a piece of their minds

YOUNGSTERS battled it out to be named champions this week as they took to the stage to give the county's top decision makers a piece of their minds.

Pets important to older people says MP Nigel

EASTBOURNE and Willingdon MP Nigel Waterson was scheduled to have the Second Reading of his Bill aimed at increasing the number of care homes and sheltered housing which allow

Rail changes will not be implemented

RAIL operator Southern says it will not implement the East Coastway timetable changes following extensive passenger consultation.

People's views sought on health services

PEOPLE across East Sussex are being asked for their views on proposals to change local mental health services so that more people are able to stay at home, rather than needing

Cancer survivor to leap for charity

BRAIN tumour survivor Lucy Sheppard will jump from a plane at 10,000 feet on Saturday (March 20) to raise money for brain tumour research.

Ziggy's Nite Spot reunion planned

DO YOU remember going to the former Ziggy's Nite Spot in Eastbourne?

New survey shows decline in bullying

BULLIES are in decline at secondary schools across East Sussex, according to an annual survey of almost 6,000 students.

Police warn of a rise in burglaries across Eastbourne

THERE has been a rise in burglaries in Hampden Park, as well as other areas of Eastbourne.

New campaign promotes breastfeeding

BREASTFEEDING is being promoted to new and expectant families across East Sussex this week.

Man dies of dehydration after being taken to DGH

A CORONER has said better monitoring should have been given to an elderly Eastbourne man who died from dehydration at the DGH.

Darren Pillar realises long held dream

AFTER leaving college with horticultural qualifications Darren Pillar had ambitions to become a manager.

Young musicians to take part in spring event

YOUNG musicians will be in tune with nature when they embark on a series of special concerts in East Sussex later this month.

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