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SPOTLIGHT: Transforming lives with free computers 

Chris Hunnisett is very clear about what he has achieved: “I have saved lives – I know I have.”  The 51-year-old has worked voluntarily for many years refurbishing donated computers to give to people who cannot afford to buy one.  But his project – Tubbs Computer Supplies – is at risk if he cannot attract […]

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Flowers and vegetables growing on an allotment

SPOTLIGHT: Life on the ‘Grow Eastbourne’ allotment

A SMALL group of people sit on logs under the welcome shade of an old apple tree at the end of an allotment.  There is banter and plans for a Friday evening get-together (‘bring beer!’) and it seems like a sociable break from a spot of planting, weeding and watering. The plot has flourishing potatoes […]

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SPOTLIGHT: Where do we go from here on seafront cycling?

In the final section of our three part series looking at why there is no safe Eastbourne seafront cycling route along the entire beachfront, we talk to the local authorities involved.  We ask Eastbourne Borough Council and East Sussex County Council about the way ahead as we face a climate emergency THERE are two parts […]

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SPOTLIGHT: Why can’t you cycle along most of Eastbourne seafront? 

There is no immediate end in sight to the decades-long battle to overturn a ban on cycling along most of Eastbourne seafront. In part one of this three-part series, we review what has happened (and not happened) so far You can drive to Eastbourne seafront and park by the Wish Tower, within just 20 metres of […]

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