Laura Sonier

University bosses have confirmed they will be leaving Eastbourne by 2024. After a consultation, which ended on December 10, the University of Brighton has today (Thursday, January 27) announced that its plans have been formally approved by its board of governors. Professor Debra Humphris, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Brighton, said, “As part of the plans, significant investment will take place over the next two years at the University’s Moulsecoomb and Falmer campuses. At Falmer, the re…

TV’s Hotel Inspector Alex Polizzi has apologised after cancelling lunch bookings at her Alfriston hotel, The Star.

A multi-million pound project will be protecting thousands of homes in Eastbourne, the A27 and the railway line from flooding as sea levels rise.

The University of Brighton has revealed this morning (Wednesday, October 27) it plans to pull out of Eastbourne. The university, which operates out of three sites in Eastbourne – Hillbrow, which includes the sports centre, Darley Road and Leaf Hospital – aims to have left the town entirely by the start of the 2024/2025 academic year. Eastbourne Borough Council leader David Tutt said the news was ‘a shock’ – especially considering the ‘cooperation and understanding’ between the university and th…

The Beachy Head Marathon went ahead on Saturday (October 24) – despite torrential rain earlier in the week forcing organisers to change the route. Runners had to complete two loops of the half-marathon route due to flooding, instead of the original marathon course.

The organisers of the Beachy Head Marathon have revealed they’ve been forced to change the route of the 26.2-mile course after ‘extensive overnight flooding’.

All dog owners can now take their four-footed friends into The Beacon in Eastbourne after the new centre managed dubbed the ban ‘unnecessary and antiquated’. Until recently only guide and assistance dogs have been allowed into the shopping centre but new director – and dog owner – James Roberts has introduced the change. James, whose beagle Barkley often accompanies him to work, said, “I think banning dogs is unnecessary and antiquated. “A ban makes the assumption that dog owners do not have…

A hotel in Alfriston has been named the ‘best place to stay in the south east’ in a prestigious guide. The Star, a boutique hotel in the village outside Eastbourne, is owned by mother and daughter team Olga and Alex Polizzi. The hotel has been crowned the ‘best place to stay in the south east’ by the Sunday Times, which has today (Thursday, October 14) revealed its definitive list of the 100 best places to stay spread throughout the country. Jenny Coad, deputy travel editor at The Times and The…

The medical bag and equipment of suspected Eastbourne serial killer Dr John Bodkin Adams sold for a combined total of £2,500 – £1,400 for the bag and £1,100 for the contents. Dr Bodkin Adams, an Eastbourne GP, was a convicted fraudster and suspected – although unproven – serial killer. Between 1946 and 1956, 163 of his patients died while in comas, which was deemed to be worthy of investigation. In addition, 132 out of 310 patients had left the doctor money or items in their wills including a R…

A former lettings agent from Eastbourne has been given a six-month prison sentence – suspended for 12 months – for charges of fraud. Police said Michael Duke, 53, of Arlington Road, was sentenced at Lewes Crown Court. He had previously pleaded guilty to six offences of fraud by false representation against six separate victims, said Sussex Police. Officers said the fraud involved claiming that money that had been given to him as deposits in relation to properties they owned in Eastbourne – whic…

The Eastbourne Beer Festival will be taking place on November 18-20 in the town’s newly refurbished Winter Garden.

Youngsters at Ratton enjoyed a prom this week to mark the end of their time at the school – after it was cancelled twice by covid.

Revellers packed onto the Western Lawns at the weekend for Eastbourne’s Beer and Cider by the Sea festival (August 20-22).

Eastbourne’s Beer and Cider by the Sea festival is returning to the Western Lawns next weekend (August 20-22).

The public are being asked for their views on a raft of ambitious changes aimed at improving the A22 between Eastbourne and Hailsham – and Lottbridge Drove.

Restaurants in East Sussex have had a tough time of it over the last 12 months, but when lockdown eases here are some of the best ones – according to the Michelin Guide – to visit.

Police have issued a £10,000 fine after dozens of people gathered to film a music video in Eastbourne, in breach of the government’s Covid-19 regulations.

A cannabis factory with around 180 plants was found and dismantled by police in Eastbourne.

The first Beachy Head Half Marathon took place at the weekend (Sunday, October 18).

Hidden historical treasures have been uncovered at Pevensey Castle.