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Sussex Police arrested a 30-year-old man on 30 January 2026, following a 40-mile tactical pursuit of a stolen Asda delivery van.

Plans have been approved to transform a former public toilet in Eastbourne’s Old Town into a new venue called Little Mexico, which will house both a Mexican restaurant and an artisan shop.

Mims and her team have been working hard to bring a Banking Hub to East Grinstead and Uckfield for residents who need that extra support and help when banking.

Starting next week, most homes in Lewes district will move to alternate weekly bin collections.

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The Sussex Police portion of the 2026/27 council tax bill is set to increase by £15 for a Band D property, the maximum amount allowable without a referendum.

The local community is being invited to unleash their creativity and help shape a new art installation at St Wilfrid’s Hospice.

Eastbourne Borough Council has temporarily closed the Holywell steps as of 2 February 2026

Police are urging residents to be vigilant after reports of attempted break-ins in East Grinstead and Maidenbower.

A serious collision involving a car and a motorcycle occurred in Eastbourne on Tuesday, 20 January 2026, resulting in serious injuries to a 65-year-old motorcyclist.

Thames Valley Police have launched an urgent manhunt for Darnell Smith, a 27-year-old prisoner who absconded from HMP Springhill in Buckinghamshire around 11:30 am on Wednesday, 28 January 2026.

The Original Factory Shop has fallen into administration, putting the future of the chain’s 137 stores and 1,180 staff at risk.

The two day music event is organised by local MC and artist Miss Melody, who was behind the Bexfest Festivals at The De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill and will be fronted by Ashdown Radio's Ryan Millns & Martyn Grenfell

The Ashdown Room was officially opened at the High Broom Care Home in Crowborough.

Sussex Police have named 18-year-old Oliver Durrant as one of the latest 15 individuals convicted during their winter drink and drug-driving crackdown, Operation Limit.

The government has officially confirmed a £250 million investment to build a new, state-of-the-art Sussex Cancer Centre at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton

On 30 January 2026, Sussex Police announced the charging of two men for drug supply offences following proactive patrols in the North Laine area of Brighton.

Sussex Police is joining other forces across the country in a four-week Firearms Amnesty for five types of BRUNI-manufactured side / top-venting blank firers (TVBFs) which are now illegal to possess following testing by the National Crime Agency and policing.

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The charity Diabetes UK is providing support and advice for people in the Muslim community who live with diabetes to help them stay healthy during Ramadan.

Josh Babarinde, Member of Parliament for Eastbourne, has met with Southern Water’s Chief Executive, Lawrence Gosden, to negotiate wider community payback following the company’s repeated failures in the town.

Throughout this experience, Mims has been keeping constituents as updated as possible on Facebook and has been speaking out massively on this issue and also wrote to the Chair of South East Water demanding new leadership.

The estimated cost for policing the Crowborough migrant camp in East Sussex is £5.6 million for the next 12 months.

Piltdown Golf Club has been named one of three national finalists for the Women in Golf Charter Club Award at the upcoming 2026 England Golf Awards.

A 39-year-old man from Maidenhead was arrested after a flatbed van crashed into the front of the Horse & Groom Harvester in Polegate late on Wednesday night, 28 January 2026.

Southern Water has announced that average household bills will increase again starting in April 2026.

Sussex Police are currently appealing for the public's help to locate Gordon McGinn, who is wanted on recall to prison

A fire broke out this morning, Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at The Hare & Hounds pub in Framfield, East Sussex

As of Tuesday, 27 January 2026, East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust has stepped down its enhanced mask-wearing measures for patients, visitors, and staff

On Tuesday, 27 January 2026, HM Coastguard successfully rescued nine people and a dog who became stranded on the beach at Birling Gap, East Sussex.

Grand Parade on the Eastbourne seafront has fully reopened to traffic following months of closure for the Eastbourne Improvement Scheme.

On the evening of 25 January 2026, Sussex Police responded to reports of a group of youths on the roof of an abandoned building in Eastbourne.

A national recruitment campaign Make a Difference, Work for Your Local Council has been launched, promoting careers in local government and highlighting how rewarding working in the sector can be.

Home Instead Lewes District and Uckfield is delighted to announce it has been awarded 5-Star Employer status by WorkBuzz, an independent employee engagement and research organisation.

A Yellow Weather Warning for heavy rain is in effect for East Sussex as Storm Chandra moves across the UK. The Met Office warns that heavy rain falling on saturated ground is likely to cause flooding and travel disruption.

A policing operation for a peaceful protest in Crowborough on Sunday, 25 January has now concluded.

A fraudster who fabricated a story to gain money from a café has been sentenced.

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Mims was pleased to join the Brew Monday event taking place in Parliament recently.

Churchills Fish and Chips, in Langney Shopping Centre, was recognised at the 2026 Fry Awards.

Wealden District Council’s leader has urged the government to go ahead with County Council elections this May despite a request from East Sussex County Council to cancel them.

Southern Railway have partnered with four major Sussex colleges to grant thousands of students access to Unizone tickets, offering discounts of up to 70% on rail travel.

A Crowborough man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison after being convicted of multiple serious child sexual offences.

Looking for a paws-itively brilliant half-term activity? Families are invited to head to Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare this February to follow the heart-warming story of Gizmo the cat, from rescue to rehoming.

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27 asylum seekers have moved into the Crowborough migrant camp, following months of local opposition and legal disputes

A SUSSEX charity supporting people with learning disabilities has received £6000 from The Morrisons Foundation to fund a new sensory room.

Josh Babarinde, the Member of Parliament for Eastbourne, is hosting a housing and homelessness-focused event on Monday, 26th January, 11 am – 1 pm in Eastbourne Town Centre

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Mims is thrilled to announce she will be hosting another 'Taste of East Grinstead, Uckfield, and the Villages.

St Wilfrid’s Hospice is looking for people to take on an exhilarating fire or ice challenge to raise vital funds for hospice care.

Names of the latest seven people to be convicted as part of our Christmas crackdown on drink and drug-drivers have been revealed.

Following a report that a woman was injured during the theft of her car in Hove, a man has been charged.

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Hailsham Town Council is pleased to unveil plans for a new summer community event, Prom in the Park, which will take place on Sunday 7th June from 3pm to 6pm at the Western Road Recreation Ground.

Hailsham Town Council is pleased to announce the forthcoming launch of a dedicated pet cemetery within the grounds of Hailsham Cemetery in Ersham Road.

The hunt for The National Lottery’s latest EuroMillions millionaire in Mid Sussex is over as the £1,000,000 prize has now been claimed following last week’s appeal calling on players to check their tickets.

Wealden District Councillors turned down redevelopment plans for the site of the former Crowborough Police Station

The event runs from Saturday 21stFebruary to Sunday 1st March.

Local residents have been left in the dark as to whether a major fast food retailer will continue its efforts to open a new store in Crowborough.

A National Lottery prize worth £1,000,000 has yet to be claimed from a EuroMillions ticket bought in the Mid Sussex District and National Lottery players are being urged to check and double-check their tickets for the chance to claim this life-changing prize.

Wealden District Council’s leader has urged the government to go ahead with County Council elections this May despite a request from East Sussex County Council to cancel them.

As Winnie-the-Pooh turns one hundred in 2026, Ashdown Forest, the original Hundred Acre Wood, celebrates with a brand-new story!

Wealden District Council’s council leaders report feeling dismayed and let down by the government following their meeting with Home Office Minister Alex Norris yesterday.

Residents across Lewes district will begin receiving their new waste and recycling collection calendars over the coming weeks, ahead of the introduction of alternate weekly collections from 9 February 2026.

Wealden District Council has reaffirmed its view that Local Government Reorganisation in East Sussex should be paused.

Holocaust Memorial Day offers a moment for communities across the country to pause and remember the millions of people who suffered during the Holocaust and in the genocides that followed.