Your reminder why local journalism matters

First of our three in-depth features about the shake-up of local government and what it means for residents What will a mayor actually do? What does devolution mean in England? Will it give us more say - or just lead to political arguments? #eastbourne

The famous tale of villagers in Tsarist Russia facing dying traditions and political upheaval swept into Eastbourne last night Laughs and poignancy are woven together, while parallels with our world today are clear to see #eastbourne

The play comes with no less than ten content warnings and a 14+ age guidance. The alerts cover strong language, blood and violence, flashing lights and gun shots. So could it live up to its billing as a “comedy thriller”? #eastbourne

A 60-year-old vulnerable man who died in an Eastbourne hotel “didn’t stand a chance” after being relocated from Brighton, an inquest heard. Daniel Ginsberg, a former rail worker, was placed in January by Brighton & Hove City Council in emergency accommodation 25 miles away from the city

Are people not admiring the tidal range daily on BBC tide tables and how they link to moon phases? What are they doing all day?

A glimmer of hope for bus passsengers stuck in the extensive car-based traffic jams in Eastbourne

A mix of Conan Doyle stories form the basis for this atmospheric play by Nick Lane Full impartial review right here #eastbourne

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

We're open this Sunday, 1-4pm! FREE ENTRY. Explore our Martello Tower and learn about Eastbourne's history! #eastbourne #martellotower #martello #localhistory #localheritage

Work had started on a former pumping station site by modular construction company Boutique Modern, which is now reported to be filing for administration. The company works with many local authorities and housing associations to provide affordable housing. #eastbourne

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 the town. In May this year, there were 172 In early September, there were 191 households, according to figures supplied to us #eastbourne

@bostonglobe.com I fixed your headline for you.

How do you set about spending up to £2 million a year in a coastal town when every resident has a say? We ask Eastbourne Neighbourhood Board chair Richard Garland #eastbourne

Small boats: TV coverage - day after day after day after day.... PPE scandal: TV coverage - let's stick this powerful, enraging documentary on at quarter past ten on a Sunday night.

Power is the rock on which truth founders. The mainstream media, with a few exceptions, is a single-issue lobby group, whose purpose is to assert the rights of capital. Here's what I've learnt about the industry in 40 years in journalism. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Cross-party support among Eastbourne planning councillors last night to defer a decision about a plan to build 250 homes in an area susceptible to flooding #eastbourne

Controversial plans to demolish "unsafe elements" of Eastbourne's seafront bandstand as part of a renovation project have been put on hold until Historic England visits the site #eastbourne

Art gallery owner and artist Pennie Radcliffe, 72, has called Southern Water almost daily since May, when toxic gases and foul water started seeping into the basement. “It has been a complete and utter nightmare,” she told the Eastbourne Reporter. #eastbourne

We were mentioned in the House of Lords with other brilliant indie news people by Lord Lucas. The Eastbourne peer is helping the public interest news sector push for reform of how public notice ads are placed. Legacy media corporates get nearly all the £50 million a year spent on these ads.

A heartwarming tale for a stormy Sunday night … Just imagine - a full-size railway in the back garden! ✅ #eastbourne

“The soundscape … creates a sense of isolated unease, from the sudden eruption of a passing train to the constant wind in this lonely place.” Our impartial review of this stage adaptation of Charles Dickens’ chilling short story

Vox pops are the lowest form of journalism because they allow news organisations to editorialise through selective interviews without even the spurious science of polling data. This is leading the website of the BBC which must think it’s the most important news happening today.

it's real support from actual racists

Farage promise to "stop the boats within two weeks of winning gov't" unravelling. Apparently, it means "after passing laws", "as quickly as possible", he "believes", the boats will still cross, but all will be deported "if necessary" and "sensible", "unless we have a duty of care". Bravo, Beth! 👏🏽

From Washington Post to Manchester's @millmedia.bsky.social for new investigations editor Cameron Barr Barr wants to help "restore and revive the kind of investigative accountability, tough minded, rigorous reporting that that we all need" pressgazette.co.uk/the-wire/med...

If you’re in sunny Eastbourne on Saturday, swing by and say hello!

Via Ronald S. on FB.

Absolutely long live real journalism This is the kind of reporting that gets me out of bed every day: bloody brilliant!

This is very good. And, no, it is not free to read. I pay to read high-quality journalism and analysis because it’s not free to produce. On the other hand, Brian, Kevin and Trevor’s views are free to read on Facebook. You get what you pay for

"Pat, why do you carry that ridiculous 600mm lens on long hikes?" Buddy, I can see mountains reflected in the eyes of a trailside pika.

Worth a read. labourlist.org/2025/08/nige... – via LabourList

Local authorities increasingly expect ‘communication’ to be a one-way outbound flow of PR handouts What did we think would happen with a near-total absence of questioning journalism? This is the endgame of that attitude of entitlement and controlling the message Support real journalism!

Funding cuts and investment decisions have combined to create a £183 million debt at Eastbourne Borough Council Here’s a wider context to the data #eastbourne

Funding cuts and investment decisions have combined to create a £183 million debt at Eastbourne Borough Council Here’s a wider context to the data #eastbourne

“What’s noticeable are the large windows and light. “This isn’t a stuffy National Trust property with heavy curtains and protective covers to preserve works. “Instead, the house still lives with worn rugs and discarded personal items on show.” We take very sustainable transport to Charleston

Greater Manchester is investing £20.7m in walking, wheeling and cycling schemes as part of the Bee Network. Projects include new crossings, better pavements, e-bikes and school safety. It supports the goal of 176km of active travel routes by 2027. news.tfgm.com/press-releas...

This is where we’re at with genuine journalism which asks questions Story from Northampton

As our reviewer writes, any stage revival of these Alan Bennett monologues has big shoes to fill. The finest actors of their time played in the originals. So what did he think of this production in Eastbourne?

From Eastbourne to East Dean - like walking through an Eric Ravilious painting Beautiful!

imagine, IMAGINE this in Britain, it'd be like those Purge movies

Residents' views are sought on how this Napoleonic fortress - one of only three built in south-east England - could be revived for 21st century use. I took a tour of the 220-year-old site on a bright and breezy summer's day @eastbournebc.bsky.social #eastbourne

More Palestinian journalists have been killed since October 2023 than the total number of journalists killed worldwide in the three previous years.

"PhD-level experts in your back pocket" is a completely nonsensical description of AI but a pretty good description of social media if you follow the right people

Men as hapless idiots? Women sorting everything out? Whatever next?! Our latest review from the Big Little Top in the beautiful Helen Garden on #eastbourne seafront

Posted by the wonderful Beachy Head Chaplaincy Team. Please support their work. www.bhct.org.uk?fbclid=IwQ0x...

Morning all. We're looking for a freelancer to produce a research report on the best examples of local news funders from outside the UK. 🌍 🗞️ 📈 20 days, £250/day. Do share with anyone you think might be keen: tiny.cc/PINFfreelance

“Running through it is our affection for and our memories of Morecambe and Wise: when you think of them you smile, and the smile becomes a laugh” Our impartial review from the Devonshire Park Theatre #eastbourne #theatre

NEW: She’s the Murdoch editor who has taken on Trump, defied Boris Johnson. Murdoch handed her his prized possession - but she’s unlike others to prosper in Murdochland. My Saturday read on the Wall Street Journal’s Emma Tucker: www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...