"A Fresh Take On

Local Life..."

Exclusively for the residents and businesses in
Saltdean, Rottingdean, Woodingdean, Ovingdean and Roedean!

📣 Advertise in The Dean Scene – The Smart Way to Reach Local Customers

Forget the old-school monthly mags crammed with adverts and little else. The Dean Scene is different: a weekly email newsletter packed with real news, stories, and local updates — delivered straight to inboxes of residents who’ve chosen to subscribe. That means your business is seen by people who actually live, work, and spend locally.

Better still: we cap ads at just 10 per week. No clutter. No noise. Just your message, standing out. And every ad links directly to your offer or website — one click and your customer is with you — and with our smart reporting, we’ll tell you exactly how many clicks your ad received. Real results you can measure!


Featured Business of the Week – £125 + VAT (Early Bird Rate!)

Only one business takes the spotlight each week — why not make it yours?
We’ll tell your story, showcase your team, share what makes you unique, and highlight your services and products with images. With just one slot per week, it’s strictly first-come, first-served — and at our special launch rate of £125 + VAT, it won’t stay this low for long!


🧱 Box Ads (Max 4 Per Week)

With Image or Logo – £65 + VAT
Stand out with a clean, visual ad that grabs attention.

Text-Only Box Ad – £39 + VAT
Short, sharp, and effective — your message in the spotlight.

👉 Discounts available for 4-week runs and longer.


🎨 Need Help Creating Your Ad?

Our in-house creative team can craft professional copy and design using smart AI tools — from just £39 + VAT per hour.


🔥 Limited spaces. Local readers. Weekly visibility.
Get booked in now and put your business where it belongs — right in front of your community.

Frequently Asked Questions

Your Questions Answered

What is The Dean Scene and who is it for?

The Dean Scene is a newsletter specifically created for the residents and business owners in the Saltdean, Rottingdean, Woodingdean, Ovingdean and Roedean areas, keeping them informed of the latest news, developments, events and special offers to be found in these areas.

How often is the newsletter published and how do I receive it?

The newsletter will initially be sent once a week every Friday but may increase to twice-weekly in the future. You can sign up for it by visiting deanscene.co.uk/

What kind of content will be included each week?

Typical features will include community news, events, hidden gems, history snippets, a spotlight on local residents and/or businesses, unsung heroes and what's on in the area etc.

Can I submit an event, story, or announcement?

If you have a newsworthy story you’d like to share, an article you’d like to contribute, a fundraising effort you’d like to promote or even an eyecatching photo you captured locally, we’d love to hear from you! Please email us at [email protected]

How can local businesses advertise in the newsletter?

For details on advertising click here. Or complete the above form here and we'll be in touch. We will feature a local business every week, along with running some banner ads, so this is a very cost-effective way to gain awareness for your products and services and be seen by your local community!

Is the newsletter free to read?

Yes, the newsletter is completely free. We will be relying on a few local businesses placing ads to help fund it but unlike other local circulars and digests, the majority of the content will be to inform and entertain, rather than an “ad-fest”!

How do I unsubscribe or change my email preferences?

You can opt-out of receiving the newsletter anytime by clicking on the unsubscribe link which will be at the bottom of every email we send out.

If I subscribe, will I be bombarded by other companies promoting their business?

No, absolutely not! Any email addresses you provide will be kept strictly confidential. We will never share, sell, or distribute your contact information to third parties. Your details will only be used for the purposes stated and in accordance with data protection laws.