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Concern mounts over the future of fragile chalk grassland

Concern mounts over the future of fragile chalk grassland

I visit the scarp slope of the South Downs with an ecology-trained adviser and an Old Town local who has walked the area for more than 25 years to hear their fears about how scrub is encroaching on the rare chalk grassland. A company is paid £9,300 of public

“He is a huge loss - on all levels, he was a lovely man”

“He is a huge loss - on all levels, he was a lovely man”

An Eastbourne man who was struck by a car and killed just a week before his 76th birthday had sung in front of the Queen as a leading chorister and was an accomplished historian, artist, musician and author. Andrew Forrest died after he was hit by a car, which failed

Artificial pitch approved for Eastbourne United

Artificial pitch approved for Eastbourne United

Artificial turf has been approved for Eastbourne United football club despite opposition from residents. People living near the ground argued the scheme would bring a huge increase in pitch use and traffic as well as adversely affecting the environment. The club has welcomed the decision as the catalyst to attract

Neighbour’s fears over plan for homes in old quarry

Neighbour’s fears over plan for homes in old quarry

A 93-year-old woman who has lived in her home for more than 60 years has voiced concerns over a plan to build 18 houses at the bottom of a sheer drop in Ocklynge Chalk Pit next door. Silvia Verrall (above) moved to her house in Willingdon Road when it was

Council update on Fort Fun revamp

Council update on Fort Fun revamp

Plans by Defiant Sports for accessible facilities at the Fort Fun site on Eastbourne seafront are inching forward as it was confirmed that quotes to install a new electricity feed are being gathered. But there is still no news on a long-awaited decision as to whether planning permission is needed

What’s happening at Fort Fun?

What’s happening at Fort Fun?

The long-awaited renovation of Fort Fun on Eastbourne seafront is under way as the landmark seafront site is cleared ready for work to start. I met the people from the two organisations due to take leases at the site to find out about their plans and what stage work was

Maltese man, 80, given settled status after 60 years in the UK

Maltese man, 80, given settled status after 60 years in the UK

A retired hospitality worker who has lived in the UK for 60 years has spoken of his relief at being allowed to stay here under the EU Settlement Scheme. Neville Pullicino, 80, above, who has lived in Eastbourne for 40 years, was told in April he could only stay another