Eastbourne Herald

The Eastbourne Herald, often referred to as The Herald, is a weekly tabloid newspaper that has been serving the community of Eastbourne, England, since 1865. It is published every Friday. Originally, the paper was called the Eastbourne Chronicle, but it changed its name to the Eastbourne Herald Chronicle in 1951. This name was used until 1966, when it was simplified to the Eastbourne Herald. Today, the publication is produced and managed by National World.

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Rain hits Sussex Premier League but Preston Nomads knock Horsham off top

7 hours ago | sussexexpress.co.uk | Martin Read

Saturday’s weather played havoc with the Sussex Premier Cricket League fixtures, with none of the five matches being fully completed. Horsham’s game at Ifield was abandoned after they had restricted the hosts to 158-7 from 49 overs and made 74-3 in 9.3 overs in reply, with both sides awarded 10 points each. But Roffey won at Cuckfield under a a Duckworth Lewis Stern rearranged target, chasing Cuckfield’s 257-7.
43 pictures from Groove Armada and racing at Goodwood's Three Friday Nights opener

1 day ago | sussexexpress.co.uk | Steve Bone

Three Friday Nights is under way for another summer at Goodwood – and the 2025 series off to a flying start with a DJ set by Groove Armada following six races starring apprentice jockeys. The 3FN seires has become a firm favourite on the Goodwood calendar since being launched in 2011 and this year’s trio of events look set to live up to expectations. Groove Armada set the bar high for 2025 with a set of music and lights that the large crowd loved – that after an entertaining evening’s racing.
MCC will help Petworth Cricket Club mark 150th anniversary on Sunday

2 days ago | sussexexpress.co.uk | Steve Bone

Petworth Park Cricket Club will mark a remarkable milestone on Sunday (June 8) when they host the MCC to celebrate 150 years of sport at Petworth Park Sports Ground. A Chairman’s XI, led by club chairman Alex Rees, will take the field for Petworth Park CC to honour an extraordinary local sporting legacy dating back to 1875, when the ground was first established on the southern edge of Petworth House’s deer park.
Heart and Sole Runners head 50k to the sea – Hastings athletes go ultra for a great cause

2 days ago | sussexexpress.co.uk | Steve Bone

Eleven members of Heart and Sole Runners took on the epic challenge of the Run to the Sea Ultra Marathon, starting in Horsham and ending on the Hove seafront. The first half of the course was flat and shaded to kick-start the day – then the elevation of the South Downs really stepped up the endurance. Breathtaking views kept them going on the 31 miles (50k), as did the knowledge of the fundraising they were undertaking for #DoItForJosh charity.
In 10 photos: South of England Show 2025 gets underway with equestrian displays, live entertainment and more

2 days ago | sussexexpress.co.uk | Lawrence Smith

The South of England Show 2025 got underway this morning (Friday, June 6), boasting a programme full of agricultural and equestrian displays, live entertainment and shopping. The huge annual event is back for its 57th year from Friday to Sunday, June 6-8, at the South of England Showground in Ardingly.
Lewes MP meets Roads Minister to press for A259 improvements as controversial plan for Newhaven bus lane is dropped

2 days ago | sussexexpress.co.uk | Lawrence Smith

The MP for Lewes has met with the Roads Minister to press for improvements to the A259. MP James MacCleary asked MP Lilian Greenwood for investment on the road in Newhaven and Seaford. He also welcomed the recent news that East Sussex County Council has dropped controversial plans for an eastbound bus lane in Newhaven, which would have run across the entrance to Sainsbury’s.
East Sussex man jailed after breaching restraining order and punching determined police dog in face

2 days ago | sussexexpress.co.uk | Lawrence Smith

A Hove man has been jailed for six months after breaching a restraining order, Sussex Police have announced. Police said Craig Bryden, 32, of Westbourne Villas, had been issued with an order not to contact a victim in Peacehaven. But police said Bryden attended the address two months after the restraining order was issued, which lead to them searching the area.
Three in a row: Hastings Priory CC on a roll ahead of West Chiltington showdown

2 days ago | sussexexpress.co.uk | Steve Bone

Hastings Priory CC head into a clash with one of their big promotion rivals tomorrow buoyed by a third straight win last weekend. Saturday’s visit to West Chiltington is a game between two of the favourites to win promotion from Division 2 of the Sussex League this year – but Harry Scowen’s side head west in good form. It’s a third v second clash with Chilt and Hastings nestled behind leaders Eastbourne, who are the only side with a 100 per cent record after four rounds of league games.
Haines looks to build on big ton as England Lions take on India A

2 days ago | sussexexpress.co.uk | Steve Bone

Tom Haines is set for another chance to impress the England selectors – after taking his first opportunity in style with a knock of 174 against India A. The Sussex opening batsman is in the England Lions squad who are playing two four-day games against the touring team. Last weekend Haines scored 171 off 279 balls in the first match at Canterbury, striking 19 hours in his eight-hour stay at the crease.
Perfect start to season – but Eastbourne CC skipper Lenham is staying grounded

2 days ago | sussexexpress.co.uk | Steve Bone

Scott Lenham is keeping his Eastbourne CC team’s feet firmly on the ground after a flying start to their bid to return to the Sussex Premier League. The Saffrons team have won all four matches so far to go clear at the top of Division 2. With the seconds also enjoying a perfect start to their league season, it’s an exciting time for the club – and first XI skipper Lenham wants everyone to enjoy it – and carry it on.