Eastbourne locals say their once-picturesque seaside town is now overcrowded with tourists and plagued by rising crime.

Two men accused of the rape of a woman on Eastbourne beach have been found not guilty after a trial, Sussex Police confirmed.

Two men have been found not guilty of rape. Naveed Muhamadi, 18, and Jawad Khel, 18, were accused of the rape of a woman on Eastbourne beach on August 9, 2024, in the early hours of the morning.

She added that she avoids the beach entirely now due to the sheer number of visitors, despite living just minutes from the seafront. Aside from overcrowding, Eastbourne locals are increasingly ...

Emergency services responded to a report of a person requiring medical assistance on Eastbourne Beach around 10.40am. Police said CPR was immediately provided upon arrival but the person was ...

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to six of Eastbourne’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.