The Guide
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Council Tax Reduction Scheme bolstered to provide more support for residents
Residents in Wealden are being encouraged to benefit from Wealden District Council’s Council Tax Reduction Scheme.
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Take part in our hottest event of the year for St Wilfrid's Hospice
Face your fears in this quick dash to victory and do something great this year to raise funds for local hospice care.
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Four sentenced for deliberate fires in Brighton
Further sentences have been delivered following three deliberate fires in Brighton in 2023. The series began on September 24, 2023, when a Range Rover was set alight outside a property in Downsway, Woodingdean.
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Appeal after burglary in Kingston, near Lewes
Police investigating a burglary in Kingston, near Lewes, have issued an image of a man they wish to speak with.
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Now Construction appointed to build new sustainable business units in Crowborough
Now Construction has been selected by Wealden District Council to construct the new commercial units at the Wealden Business Centre on Farningham Road in Crowborough.
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Council Tax increase for 2025
A Council Tax increase of £6.42 a year (for a band D property) has been approved by Wealden District Council.
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Eastbourne Sightseeing Bus Service Back for 2025
The hugely popular bus service returns on Saturday 1st March 2025.
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New Homes In Seghers Place? - Have Your Say!
Proposals include a mix of one and two bedroom maisonettes and two to five bedroom houses, as well as a new play area and amenity space.
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Locals say NO to 1,700 New Homes In Little Horsted
A public exhibition will be held at Uckfield Civic Centre on February 28 from 3pm and March 1 from 10am
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Man Charged With Bexhill Murder
The Crown Prosecution Service has this morning (18 February) authorised a charge of murder against a 48-year-old man from Bexhill.
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Police Appeal For Witnesses After A Man Is Seriously Injured in A East Grinstead Bar
Did you witness this incident in The Bridge Bar in East Grinstead?
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Ashdown Radio Local Sport - 15th & 16th February
The latest local sports results from the weekend of 15th & 16th February 2025
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A Third Of Local Hospice Care Wouldn’t Happen Without Gifts In Wills
St Wilfrid’s Hospice is amongst 143 hospices across England, Scotland and Wales coming together to raise awareness about the vital role of gifts in wills in making hospice care happen.
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RNLI To Recruit Lifeguards In East Sussex
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has said it wants to recruit lifeguards in East Sussex ahead of summer.
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Sugababes Announced For Brighton Pride 2025
They will join pop sensation Mariah Carey at the event in August
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Heather View Residents Take Part In "Time To Talk Day"
Care home residents in Crowborough enjoyed a morning of deep conversation as they welcomed local school pupils to the care home.
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Crowborough Town Meeting Takes Place In March At A New Location
It's a chance for residents to meet local councillors and find out what's happening in the town
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Newhaven Fort Opens After Restoration Project
Previously hidden areas of a historic fort in East Sussex are now open to the public after a £7.5m restoration project.
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Lewes Music Festival Returns For a 4th Year
Lewes Music Festival is now moving into it's fourth year. It's been a whirlwind of growth, with Support from the local community. Ashdown Radio are proud to be hosting the event for the first time this year!
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Teenager Dies In Tragic Incident At Uckfield Petrol Station
A teenager has tragically died after his car overturned at Applegreen petrol station in New Town, Uckfield.
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Chiddfest Announce 2025 Line-up (So Far!)
The event will be hosted by Ashdown Radio's Ryan Millns & Martyn Grenfell from 18th - 20th July at Nash Street, Chiddingly.
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Bexhill Murder - Third Person Arrested
Police have arrested a third person in connection with the death of a woman in Bexhill on Wednesday (February 12).
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Eastbourne Is Named The Most Romantic Spot In The UK
Eastbourne has been named the most romantic spot in the UK, according to a recent study
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Ashdown Radio Sports Preview
A look at what's happening locally this weekend
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Mims Davies MP Joins Uckfield Farmers Market
Mims Davies MP joins Uckfield Farmers Market for 2nd Saturday of every month
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Halifax & Lloyds Banking Services Available at The Civic Centre
After branch closures in Uckfield, customers are still able to access a face to face service
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Victim Support Launches Specialist Service For Victims Of Relationship Fraud In Sussex
The charity, Victim Support, has launched a specialist service for victims of relationship fraud in Sussex, with a team of dedicated fraud caseworkers providing free, confidential and personalised support to local people affected.
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National Apprenticeship Week Runs At Chailey Heritage
THIS is National Apprenticeship Week - and Alex Rodd, 21, from Newick feels privileged to be an apprentice working at the fitness centre at Chailey Heritage Foundation.
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Wealden Citizens Advice Receives Additional Cost of Living Contribution
An additional contribution of £15,000 has been given to Wealden Citizens Advice from Wealden District Council’s Cost of Living reserves.
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Kamsons Pharmacy At Uckfield Community Hospital Set To Close
It's being reported that the on-site Pharmacy will close next month
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Eastbourne Man Jailed For Controlling And Assaulting Woman
An Eastbourne man who controlled and violently assaulted a woman over a number of years has been jailed.
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Eastbourne Man Charged With Attempted Murder
The incident took place at an address in Hazelwood Avenue on Sunday 9th February
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Ashdown Radio Sport Review
Keep updated with the latest sports news from across East Sussex
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Green Shoots Upcycled Fashion Show
During London Fashion Week, Uckfield Town Council and the Civic Centre Uckfield are bringing a slice of style to the heart of Sussex.
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Ashdown Radio Sports Preview
A look at what's happening this weekend
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Barber Jailed For Scissor Attack
A barber has been convicted after attacking a man with scissors in Brighton.
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Former Hove Scout Leader Jailed For Dozens Of Child Sex Offences
Former Scout leader Ian Silvester has been jailed for committing dozens of child sex offences.
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Bexhill Man Jailed For Assault On Ambulance Worker
A 24-year-old man from Bexhill has been jailed for 3 months for assaulting an ambulance worker.
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Brighton's I360 Has A New Owner
The i360 in Brighton has a new owner.
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Man Jailed For Rape And Sexual Offences
A man from Surrey has been jailed for 11 years for rape and other sexual offences against a girl in Crowborough.
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Advice For Businesses On New Recycling Requirements
New regulations will soon require your business to separate recyclable materials from your general waste.
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Mims Davies MP Launches Survey To Save Uckfield Hospital's Surgical Unit
Mims Davies MP launches survey to help save Uckfield Community Hospital's Surgical Unit
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Eastbourne's Conservatives Plan To Stop Asylum Centre
An Eastbourne Councillor has condemned proposals by the Home Office to convert the former Esperance Hospital into an 125-bed asylum seeker accommodation centre