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Angry motorists abusive to Speedwatch volunteers in Seaford

Speedwatch volunteers in Seaford have been threatened by angry motorists in the town.

Hailsham town centre closed off over suspicious package

Part of Hailsham town centre was closed off last night (Tuesday) and a police operation launched when a suspicious device was found near a military centre.

MP Greg says yes to energy bills change

Pevensey Bay MP and the government's energy and climate change minister Greg Barker is backing plans for energy suppliers to offer a single unit price for gas and electricity.

Busker Archie raising funds for diabetes charity

A talented teenager who performs in Eastbourne town centre has been raising funds for charity after being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.

We want you to capture on photo & video a life in a day across Eastbourne

Just when we thought summer had arrived, surprise, surprise – so did the rain! But has it dampened our spirits – or our enthusiasm – for the weeks ahead? Not a bit of it!

Another chance to win tickets to the Aegon International tennis at Devonshire Park

IT'S day two of our great tennis ticket giveaway in conjunction with Highland Spring, the UK's number one brand of bottled water and the official water supplier this week for the Aegon International...

Jeremy Forrest's wife sobs as she recalls the last time she saw her husband

THE wife of schoolteacher Jeremy Forrest, on trial for child abduction after he ran away to France with his 15-year-old pupil broke down in tears as she gave evidence.

Forrest trial: I thought my daughter was dead, says mother

THE mother of the schoolgirl who ran off with her maths teacher in September last year said she thought her daughter was dead.

BREAKING NEWS: Eastbourne doorman jailed for nine years

Two men including a pub doorman have been sentenced to 16 years between them for raping a woman in Eastbourne last year.

Why it's best to buy local in Eastbourne

Buy Local week finished last week across the UK, but David Ruddle owner of The Best Of Eastbourne hopes that the success from last week will continue.

Play suspended after tennis fan taken to hospital after fall

Play at the AEGON International was suspended on centre court earlier today after a female spectator fell backwards on entering the North Stand.

Eastbourne man taken to hospital after animal attack

EASTBOURNE police are investigating a report after a man was attacked by an animal while walking across a recreation ground at the weekend.

Four charged after fight in Langney

A woman and three men will appear at Lewes Crown Court in August following a fight at Pembury Road, Langney, last Wednesday.

Forrest trial: teacher had 'multiple sex sessions' with schoolgirl

Friends of the Bishop Bell schoolgirl who was allegedly abducted by her maths teacher Jeremy Forrest have said the pair would have sex 'multiple times' a night.

Eastbourne pub landlord jailed for meat cleaver attack

A pub landlord has been jailed for four years for attacking a man with a meat cleaver.

Teacher became 'distraught' and frantic at rumours

Maths teacher Jeremy Forrest became 'distraught' and 'frantic' as rumours about him an the 15 year-old schoolgirl circulated around Bishop Bell School.

Defendant shouts death threats at magistrates in court

An Eastbourne man, who waged a nine-year campaign of harassment against two doctors he claims are incompetent, screamed death threats at magistrates who convicted him of harassment telling them he...

A moment of your time - on a summer's day

Just as we thought summer had arrived, surprise, surprise – so did the rain! But has it dampened our spirits – or our enthusiasm – for the weeks ahead? Not a bit of it!

Read all about it - new-look Herald website!

WELCOME to the new-look Eastbourne Herald website which now has a fresh look for its great mix of local news, sport and information.

Win tickets to the Eastbourne tennis

FANCY a trip to the Aegon International tennis tournament at Devonshire Park this week?

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