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South Downs businesses encouraged to apply for free cycle...

April 2, 2024, by Paul Bromley
The South Downs National Park Authority is encouraging businesses to apply for free cycle parking, including up to six cycle stands worth £500. It wants visitors to leave their cars at home and get o...
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Newhaven heritage walking routes published

March 27, 2024, by Paul Bromley
A series of heritage walking routes has been launched in Newhaven. The three trails offer an opportunity to explore the fascinating stories and landmarks that have shaped the vibrant history of the to...
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Poetry in motion competition

March 25, 2024, by Paul Bromley
Southern Railway is calling on children aged between 5 and 13 to enter a poem into a free children’s poetry competition for a chance to have it displayed on trains and at stations. This spring, to e...
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Sussex Arts Shuttle bus returns

, by Paul Bromley
The shuttle bus linking arts venues in East Sussex returns this weekend. The Sussex Arts Shuttle connects Charleston in Lewes, Charleston in Firle, Seven Sisters Country Park and Towner Eastbourne. Th...
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Success at Community Rail Awards

March 19, 2024, by Paul Bromley
A series of schemes to connect communities to their railways have won prestigious national awards. The projects promoted by Southeast Communities Rail Partnership were recognised by Community Rail Net...
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Digital information screens installed at Southease and Gl...

March 18, 2024, by Paul Bromley
Passengers using two stations on or near the Sussex Downs Line can now get their train service information from electronic screens for the first time. Southease and Glynde stations both have two new d...
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Memorial bench unveiled for former Seaford to Brighton Li...

, by Paul Bromley
A bench and plaque have been unveiled in memory of former Seaford to Brighton Line Chair Jon Freeman. Members of Jon’s family were at the ceremony at Cradle Hill community primary school in Seaf...
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World’s smallest car to go on display at Brighton Toy an...

March 6, 2024, by Paul Bromley
Brighton Toy and Model Museum is excited to announce the arrival of the Peel P50 and its owner, the charismatic Alex Orchin, at 12pm on Tuesday 26 March. This record-breaking P50 will be on display at...
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My, my – Brighton celebrates 50th anniversary of AB...

, by Paul Bromley
Brighton is gearing up to celebrate 50 years since Swedish band ABBA sang their way to Eurovision victory. The group won the contest held at Brighton Dome on 6 April 1974. Visit Brighton is encouragin...
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Documentary screenings of Walk the Chalk celebrations

March 5, 2024, by Paul Bromley
The organisers of the Walk the Chalk celebrations which took place at Seaford last year have announced dates for the screening of a documentary about the event. The team behind the project say: “...
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