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REVIEW: Betty Parsons / Sheer Energy

REVIEW: Betty Parsons / Sheer Energy

By Alison Norwood, volunteer arts reviewer A train or bus ride along the coast from Eastbourne is the striking De la Warr Pavilion, a self-styled venue for both artistic exploration and everyday community events. A new exhibition of gallerist Betty Parsons’ work, entitled Sheer Energy, has opened at this art

Council to seek views on air pollution solution

Council to seek views on air pollution solution

A public consultation on how to improve air quality in Eastbourne is to be launched after high levels of pollution were recorded, it was announced today. Eastbourne Borough Council says it has no plans to create a London-style Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) across Beachy Head as claimed by the

A cherished oasis in a busy town

A cherished oasis in a busy town

By Mary Mckay, volunteer community reporter An idyllic green space in the heart of an ever-growing urban sprawl, a sanctuary from the noise and fumes of modern life. As one park user describes it, 'an absolute gem': this is Hampden Park. Centred on a lake, the park extends

REVIEW: Fawlty Towers

REVIEW: Fawlty Towers

By Paul Bromley The two burning questions as the audience gathered were: will a 50-year-old well-loved sitcom draw sufficient people to fill the Congress Theatre and can such a standout TV series make a successful transition to the stage? The answer to the first question was an overwhelming ‘yes’ as

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Bedfordwell site homes builder reported to have filed for administration

Bedfordwell site homes builder reported to have filed for administration

The company with a contract with Eastbourne Borough Council to build 100 affordable homes on the Bedfordwell Pumping Station site is reported to have filed for administration. Boutique Modern, based in Newhaven, started preparatory work on the landmark site near the railway line in Eastbourne earlier this year. The company

More homeless people from Brighton placed in Eastbourne

More homeless people from Brighton placed in Eastbourne

Nearly 200 homeless households from Brighton and Hove are in temporary accommodation in Eastbourne despite an accusation of “scant regard” for their wellbeing. Figures show a rising trend by Brighton and Hove City Council (BHCC) of housing people in Eastbourne. In October 2023, there were 42 placements from BHCC in