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Bournefree Opinion Eastbourne Greenpeace: Greenpeace UK unveils new beachfront mural
The colourful new artwork, twice the length of a double decker bus, is painted on the town’s beachside Bathing Hut Cafe. It puts St Leonards-On-Sea on the map as part of a global Greenpeace action in which artists, Indigenous Peoples, activists, and local communities from 13 countries across five ...
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BAND HITS A HIGH NOTE – Eastbourne Silver Band has been celebrating its 75th Birthday
The Eastbourne Silver Band has been celebrating its 75th “Birthday” during 2025, and what a great success it has proved to be. Being a community band the members decided that, to mark the diamond anniversary, it would do fund raising for local charities so as to give back to the community that h...
Bournefree Opinion: Hindsland – Over Optimistic Transport Planning?
By Paul Humphreys – Member of Bespoke and Eastbourne Eco Action, Chichester Close Willingdon There are problems for traffic, at the new Hindsland housing development in Willingdon. Firstly there is a stated assumption that traffic will not increase, as many people will shift from cars to buses, cy...
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Plans submitted for new supermarket in Eastbourne
Plans have been submitted for a new supermarket in Eastbourne.
Housing development near Eastbourne can be occupied before major road improvements take place
A housing development on the outskirts of Eastbourne can now be occupied before major road improvements take place, council officers have decided.
Willingdon Community School Traitors
Willingdon Community School decided to run a staff wellbeing event – The Willingdon Staff Traitors. Originally just for staff, it has taken off more than they ever thought it could. They are now sharing the filmed footage with students who have given a charity donation to watch the episodes. The m...
East Sussex County Council to adopt AI policy
East Sussex County Council will soon adopt a formal policy on “the responsible use of AI”.
Potholes 'the height of a softball' are repaired within 2 hours, says East Sussex Highways
East Sussex Highways has revealed the time it says it takes to repair a pothole based on its depth and width.
Letter to the editor: Let’s keep the paths clear
East Sussex County Council are committed, through their transport plans, to encouraging wheeling, walking and cycling but the paths have to be maintained to increase their use.
Eastbourne’s Holocaust Memorial Day event 27 January 2026
Holocaust Memorial Day offers a moment for communities across the country to pause and remember the millions of people who suffered during the Holocaust and in the genocides that followed. It is a time to honour those whose lives were taken or forever altered, and to reflect on the importance of cha...
Hummingbird’s Choir takes flight at Eastbourne Crematorium
THERE was a wonderful turnout for the launch of new community events as over 30 people joined the first session of The Hummingbirds Choir on Saturday, 10th January at Eastbourne Crematorium. The relaxed, free, ‘come as you are’ singing group was received with smiles, laughter and resounding si...
Critically acclaimed tour of The Talented Mr Ripley comes to Eastbourne, starring Ed McVey and Maisie Smith
CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED TOUR OF THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY COMES TO EASTBOURNE THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY Devonshire Park Theatre Monday 30 March – Saturday 4 April Following rave reviews and sold-out performances throughout its 2025 season touring the UK, The Talented Mr Ripley comes to Eastbourne’s Devon...
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Hastings Games Fest is back after sell-out debut last year
Following a sold-out debut in 2025, Hastings Games Fest is back at the White Rock Theatre on Saturday and Sunday, February 7-8 with gaming experiences for all ages.
Southern partners with Sussex colleges to offer thousands of students huge discount on train travel
Students from four colleges across Sussex now benefit from an exclusive Unizone ticket offered by Southern, which lands them up to 70 per cent off their train fare.
Stand-up Daliso Chaponda on a world where the headlines "mock themselves"
Stand-up comedian Daliso Chaponda admits he has started to find the headlines so absurd, so chaotic and so overwhelming that they seem to be mocking themselves.
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Bringing a famously-bad singer to the stage - Eastbourne dates
To Wendi Peters falls the challenge of singing…not terribly well, to be honest, as she hits the road with GLORIOUS!
Simon Leslie: We’re still building at Eastbourne Borough – literally
We lost 2-0 to the table toppers Hornchurch last weekend, but if you were there, you’ll know the scoreline barely scratches the surface of what actually happened.
Widdrington keeping the faith – and his cool – as Eastbourne Borough’s battle intensifies
In Tommy we trust? As Eastbourne Borough brace themselves for a probably nervous white-water ride to the end of the season, the man at the helm shows no defeatism and not a hint of panic.
Towner Eastbourne director to stand down
Towner’s director CEO Joe Hill has announced he is leaving the Eastbourne venue in the spring after eight years to take up a new role as director and chief executive of Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP).
Eastbourne retro: Take a look back at photos from town's hot air balloon festival in 2017
Take a look back at photos from Eastbourne’s hot air balloon festival in 2017.