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Sovereign Harbour flats scheme still too big, say councillors

Sovereign Harbour flats scheme still too big, say councillors

By Rebecca Maer A controversial retirement scheme planned for Sovereign Harbour was last night deferred for the second time as councillors dug their heels in over the scale of the design, rejecting a recommendation to approve it. The original plan for three blocks at Martinique Way at the edge of

REVIEW: Grease - The Musical

REVIEW: Grease - The Musical

By Paul Bromley A profusion of ‘Pink Ladies’ poured into the Congress Theatre for a stylish and colourful production of Grease – The Musical. Some of the audience members were mature enough to remember the film first time round; others seemed too young to be familiar with the story of Danny

REVIEW: The Rude Mechanical Theatre Company

REVIEW: The Rude Mechanical Theatre Company

By Gary Murray The Rude Mechanical Theatre Company’s summer residence in a big top tent in Helen Garden has become a regular fixture of the Eastbourne summer scene. The Rudes, as they are affectionately known, specialise in a highly visual type of theatre incorporating elements of the Italian theatrical

Have your say on Orchard Road apartments plan

Have your say on Orchard Road apartments plan

By Huw Oxburgh, BBC-funded Local Democracy Reporter Council plans to build town centre apartments in Eastbourne on the site of the former magistrates' court are now open for comment. In a planning application validated last week, Eastbourne Borough Council has put forward fresh proposals to build housing on the

Plan for 100 homes to replace 'eyesore' car park

Plan for 100 homes to replace 'eyesore' car park

By Huw Oxburgh, BBC-funded Local Democracy Reporter A developer has submitted plans to replace a multi-storey car park near the station in Eastbourne with more than 100 homes. In plans validated by Eastbourne Borough Council last week, developer Elstree Land is seeking planning permission to demolish the now-closed multi-storey car

REVIEW: The Hound of the Baskervilles

REVIEW: The Hound of the Baskervilles

By Paul Bromley If you’ve ever been to one of Eastbourne Theatres summer productions before, you’ll know what to expect. If you’ve never been to one of Eastbourne Theatres summer productions before, you’re about to experience the unexpected. The Hound of the Baskervilles follows in the

When is Fort Fun re-opening?

When is Fort Fun re-opening?

* Indoor play area is set to re-open shortly under five-year lease at seafront site * The outdoor climbing frame is to be moved along the seafront * An environmental scheme in partnership with the Eden Project could still be the long-term aim Prominent seafront site Fort Fun is on the verge of