The Guide

Eastbourne's open-top sightseeing buses have returned for the 2026 season with a brand-new look designed to celebrate the town's most iconic landmarks

Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses after a 19-year-old motorcyclist was reportedly assaulted in an unprovoked "road rage" attack at the Cophall roundabout in Polegate.

Mims Davies MP met with the head of NHS Sussex at Uckfield Community Hospital to discuss critical local healthcare issues.

The hosepipe ban was officially lifted for residents in Hailsham, Lewes, and Uckfield on Friday, 27 February 2026.

A teenage woman has been jailed for a total of 10 months for assaulting a hospital worker and two police officers and racially abusing a security guard at the Conquest Hospital, St Leonards on 21 April 2025.

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Wealden shops, pubs, restaurants, cafés and caterers have come out in support of local Sussex food and drink producers, urging people to buy local and benefit their local community.

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Trigger - the creators and producers behind major cultural celebrations taking place this summer to mark 100 years of A.A Milne’s beloved Winnie-the-Pooh stories in Ashdown Forest - have announced some exciting appointments.

We are disappointed by today’s decision to refuse consent for a Judicial Review of the Government’s decision to house asylum seekers at Crowborough Army Camp on the grounds that it was premature.

Jigsaw South East, a death support service for children and young people has been presented with a £10,000 cheque from Wealden Crematorium.

A man who assaulted and abused a woman at an address in Crowborough has now been jailed for his actions.

Sussex Police arrested a local man on Saturday, 21 February 2026, following multiple reports of a suspicious person trying car door handles and stealing from parked vehicles in Eastbourne

An 18-year-old man and a 25-year-old man have been jailed following robbery spree in Eastbourne.

Police are working to identify the driver of a vehicle after a collision took place in Church Street, Eastbourne on Saturday, 21 February at around 9.30pm.

Residents from the Hurstwood View Care Home in Uckfield visited Brighton & Hove Albion's American Express Stadium.

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Hailsham Town Council is pleased to invite applications from both new and established traders to participate in a forthcoming programme of Friday trial markets, commencing on Friday 20 March.

Residents are being encouraged to mark their diaries for Wednesday 6 May, when Hailsham Town Council will hold its Annual Town (Electors’) Meeting at the Hailsham Civic Community Hall.

THE very best of a beautiful and historic town will be showcased at its first Community Awards being held in June with Ashdown Radio's very own Ryan Millns the host.

Plans to redevelop the former Claremont Hotel site on Eastbourne’s seafront into luxury residential apartments have reached a key milestone, with a formal planning application scheduled for submission in spring 2026.

Plans have been submitted to build a new Starbucks drive-through at Polegate Services on Hailsham Road in East Sussex.

Sussex Weald MP Nusrat Ghani recently met with Sussex Police at Crowborough Police Station to discuss the operational and community impact of the new asylum centre at Crowborough Training Camp.

Antonio Alvarez Mas, a 42-year-old man from Brighton, may be permanently disfigured after allegedly receiving "shocking" medical treatment while held on remand at HMP Lewes.

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Smokers visiting Pevensey Bay will be asked to stub out their cigarettes as it becomes the third smoke free beach in the county.

Bates Green Garden, located adjacent to the renowned Arlington Bluebell Walk on Tye Hill Lane in Arlington, reopens its gates to visitors later this month, showcasing an impressive array of late winter colours.

St Wilfrid’s Hospice in Eastbourne has proposed changes to its services as part of its drive to make sure the hospice is here for the future.

The Wealden Community Sports Hub has been making huge progress as facilities at the site are being completed.

Mid Sussex District Council has officially announced The Digital Picture House Limited as the operator for the new cultural development at the Clair Hall site in Haywards Heath.

TWO rare and historically significant early works by Bansky are being sold at auction later this month.

With thousands of households across Sussex sharing their homes with cats and growing pressures on pet owners amid rising living costs, Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare is inviting the local cat-loving community to its upcoming All About Cats Day on Saturday 7 March 2026.

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A SUSSEX charity supporting more than 1000 disabled people has received funding to help with its digital activities and online groups.

Hailsham Town Council is reminding residents to save the dates for two exciting summer community events: Prom in the Park on Sunday 7th June and the Sussex Day Celebration on Saturday 20th June

Hailsham Town Council has approved plans to install a new beacon at Western Road Recreation Ground, marking an important addition to the town’s community facilities.

Mims made the call as she joined the RSPCA at a special Parliamentary event.

On 15 February 2026, Sussex Police seized a vehicle in Eastbourne after a routine traffic stop escalated into a more serious legal issue.

A West Sussex primary school teacher has been charged with the sexual assault of two children.

The Crowborough Birthing Centre has temporarily paused birthing services until May 2026 as part of a strategic review of maternity services.

Anne Cross, a Green Party councillor on East Sussex County Council, sparked controversy after announcing she and her grandchildren painted Valentine's cards to welcome asylum seekers at a camp in Crowborough

Matt Weston won Team GB's first gold medal of the 2026 Winter Olympics on Friday, 13 February 2026, in the men's skeleton.

A 30-year-old man has been charged with driving offences after a pursuit in Eastbourne.

A Manchester City fan who committed an unprovoked assault on a Brighton and Hove Albion supporter has been given a Football Banning Order.

Did you a witness a boy be hit by a vehicle in London Road, Hurst Green?

A 20-year-old man has received an indefinite hospital order following the death of a man and the serious injuries inflicted on two others.

Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed it will shut four additional branches across Sussex as part of a wider announcement to close 95 sites nationwide.

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We are delighted this afternoon to announce that Ashdown Retro is coming on Friday 27th February!

The Mayor of Hailsham, Cllr Chris Bryant, will be taking part in the Hailsham Community Run - raising funds for his two chosen charities, while supporting one of the town's flagship community events.

Tribute acts, party bands and 90’s rave will headline this year’s Beer and Cider by the Sea festival, which returns to the seafront Western Lawns from Friday 15 to Sunday 17 May.

Mims has publicly tested for HIV to encourage residents of East Grinstead, Uckfield, and the villages to follow her lead and get tested for the virus during National HIV Testing Week.

The leisure pool at the Sovereign Centre in Eastbourne is scheduled to reopen on Saturday, 14 February 2026, following extensive maintenance and the installation of new interactive features.

After 20 years of working in admin and accounts, Natalie Parker was forced to make a career change when she was sadly made redundant in 2019. Determined to bounce back, Natalie, 46, embarked on an intensive course in property maintenance and used her new trade skills to successfully apply for a Skilled Maintenance Operative role with GTR.

This Valentine’s Day, Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare is searching for loving adopters for a variety of cats, dogs and other animals who are hoping to meet their perfect match and settle into their forever homes.

Take part in The Great St Wilfrid’s Quiz Night Final, a fundraising quiz evening in support of St Wilfrid’s Hospice.

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A teenager who volunteered at St Wilfrid’s Hospice had a full circle moment when she returned 10 years later as part of her doctor training.

Mims Davies MP was thrilled and honoured to join the ribbon cutting and re-launch for The Engine Room in East Grinstead during the weekend.