Eastbourne

American

[eest-bawrn, -bohrn, -bern] / ˈist bɔrn, -boʊrn, -bərn /

noun

a seaport in East Sussex, in SE England.

Eastbourne British

/ ˈiːstˌbɔːn /

noun

a resort in SE England, in East Sussex on the English Channel. Pop: 106 592 (2001)

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The skeleton was first uncovered in 2012 in a box in the basement of Eastbourne Town Hall in East Sussex.

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Other scientists later suggested the Beachy Head Lady may have grown up around Eastbourne, but been born in Cyprus.

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The stage and screen actress, who lives in Eastbourne, East Sussex, was honoured for her services to drama at Windsor Castle on Wednesday.

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Lucy Burns, from Eastbourne, East Sussex, who receives universal credit, said the change provided a "little buffer" for her family of six, including a stepson.

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Mother-of-four Lauren Harper, from Eastbourne, said it would affect how she and her husband budget for their family, including food costs.

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