A Suspected Unexploded Grenade has been found in a garden in Eastbourne. Police said they received reports about the grenade at 2:43pm today (April 13th) and were immediately on the scene at Langney Road. A Sussex Police Spokesperson said: “Local residents are advised to stay away from the area if […]
Body Found at Cliffs near Eastbourne
The body of a man was found at the cliffs near Eastbourne last week. Sussex Police confirmed emergency services were called to reports of a man having fallen from cliffs near to Eastbourne at around 4.45pm on Thursday (February 17). A Police Spokesperson said “The coastguard did a search and found […]
Man Wanted in Eastbourne after spraying unknown liquid in the face of three men
Police are searching for a man in Eastbourne, suspected of spraying an unknown substance into his victim’s face last Friday (February 11). A 26-year-old man was sprayed with the unknown substance outside Blue Bar Café in Pevensey Road around 10:50pm. He was taken to hospital for treatment and is now continuing […]
Coastguard called to under cliff to rescue person with broken ankle
A Person was rescued from the under cliff in Saltdean yesterday (January 7) with a suspected broken ankle. Newhaven Coastguard were called to the area to help the injured person. The crew administered first aid before the person was transferred to The Royal Sussex County Hospital accident and emergency department. […]
Lorry Driver Fined For Drink-Driving In Newhaven
A Lorry Driver has been fined for drink-driving. Ion-Daniel Toroiman was caught with 86 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood, the legal limit is 80 milligrammes. The 37-year-old was driving an Iveco cab lorry at East Quay, Newhaven. He pleaded guilty to the offence on January 22 this […]
Eastbourne’s Royal Sovereign Lighthouse Tower to be demolished after 50 years
Decommission and removal of the historical landmark was announced in 2019 due to the platform’s structural condition. Eastbourne’s iconic lighthouse tower is set to be demolished over three summers beginning this year (2022) after representatives of the Trinity House Board made it known that they intended to award the contract […]
Magistrates Court results for the Eastbourne area
These are the magistrates’ court results for the Eastbourne area – sitting at Hastings Magistrates Court for January 5. January 5: David Chesworth, 52, of Hadlow Avenue, pleaded guilty to two charges of assault by beating. The offences took place at Eastbourne on July 4. Sentencing was adjourned until March […]
Rapper’s Arrdee and Aitch spotted filming music video in Peacehaven
Brighton born Arrdee and super-star rapper Aitch were spotted filming a new music video on the seafront in Peacehaven yesterday (26th January). The two men were seen splashing the cash, surrounded by horses, masked men and expensive cars, including an all-black £90,000 Mercedes G Wagon and £50,000 Ford Ranger Raptor. […]
Special Awards Ceremony held to praise Sussex Police Staff
64 Sussex Police staff received awards at a special ceremony held to celebrate their outstanding achievements and contributions to serving the public. During the ceremony on January 19th, awards were given to those who have shown exceptional bravery and their long term commitment to the force. Police community support officer […]
Bin Strikes in Eastbourne spread across Sussex
The Eastbourne bin strike is set to spread across Sussex as GMB Union launched a consultative ballot for drivers in Adur and Worthing, GMB Union has confirmed. After the third day of industrial action which took place yesterday (10th January) in Eastbourne, it was announced that further strike dates are to go […]
Richi Sunak visits Newhaven: £13 million government investment is secured
The Chancellor of The Exchequer, Richi Sunak joins local MP Maria Caulfield in Newhaven to see the difference £13 million funding can make to regenerate the seaside town. Both Mr Sunak and Ms Caulfield hope the investment will transform Newhaven by boosting the fishing industry, bring in new jobs and […]
Woman falls from cliff in Peacehaven
At 4am on Saturday 20th March, emergency services were called to the seafront on Cornwall Avenue, Peacehaven after a 21 year old local woman had been found lying there with serious injuries. The woman had called the ambulance services herself telling them she had fallen. She was soon after taken […]
Chyngton Corner of Seaford Under Threat from Lewes District Council’s Planning Procedures
Chyngton Way, Seaford A previously quiet corner of Seaford, recently voted second in national poll of top coastal towns to move to in UK, is currently under threat from flawed planning procedures put in place by Lewes District Council (LDC). The Chyngton Way, Chyngton Road and Lullington Close corner of […]
Southern Combination Football League announces groups for cup competition
The groups for supplementary cup competition hosted by Southern Combination Football League have been revealed! After a second null and void season, the SCFL have decided to organise a cup competition to introduce some competitive football back into the team. The committee met last Wednesday (17th March) and confirmed the […]