The Guide

Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare is calling on supporters, walkers, animal lovers, fitness first timers and seasoned striders alike to take on a powerful mission this Spring: walk 50 miles throughout May to help transform the lives of animals in need.

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Every September, a group of around 70 disabled adults, volunteers and staff enjoy a fantastic weekend away at an outdoor activity centre in West Sussex.

A downpour of hail didn’t dampen the spirits of more than 60 St Wilfrid’s supporters who took part in a Fire Walk fundraiser last Saturday (28th March).

Plans have been submitted to convert the former Domino’s Pizza takeaway at 32 High Street in Hailsham into a permanent Post Office and Banking Hub.

Sussex Police have issued an appeal for witnesses following a collision between a car and a motorbike in Princes Road, Eastbourne, on Friday, 27 March 2026

A woman was pronounced dead after falling from the cliffs near Eastbourne on 26 March 2026.

After a young victim bravely spoke out about the long term sexual abuse he had suffered at the hands of a man, that man has now been jailed.

Ashdown Radio director and presenter Ryan Millns is once again undertaking an on air fundraising challenge for Ronald McDonald House Charities.

The Mayfield Community and Health Centre site will be occupied for construction from 7 April 2026. The build is expected to take approximately 12 months, with a target completion date in spring 2027.

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Magnificent Motors is revving up the May Bank Holiday weekend with a brand new arena and live music stage joining the line-up from Saturday 2 – Sunday 3 May.

Ashdown Radio and Crowborough Town Council maintain a close partnership to deliver several major community events in Crowborough throughout the year.

Eastbourne’s beloved Dotto Train is back this spring, and this year, it’s bringing a treasure hunt for children along the seafront.

Eastbourne’s biggest free music festival will bring an early start to the summer season with a return to the Bandstand from Saturday 30 – Sunday 31 May.

Entries for the 2026 RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run are now officially open!

In a pre-planned operation on Tuesday, 24 March 2026, counter-terrorism police arrested three more men in connection with the October 2024 arson attack at Peacehaven Mosque.

Rye man Jordan Osbourne has been jailed for five years for raping a woman known to him in her own home.

Ashdown Radio are delighted to announce that we have signed up as a St Wilfrid's Hospice corporate partner.

The event takes place on Saturday 6th June and will be hosted by Ashdown Radio's Ryan Millns

A CHARITY which has made a real impact since moving into Eastbourne 15 months ago is staging a Dinner for friends and supporters at The View Hotel.

Ashdown Radio has teamed up with East Sussex College to launch "Cuts for a Cause" to Support Families of Seriously ill children. The event is proudly sponsored by Unity Care Solutions, who are based in Lewes.

Ray Sparks, Eastbourne's Punch and Judy man for over 30 years, will be signing copies of his recent book I Never Wanted To Be A Punch and Judy Man on April 11th between 10am and 12pm, at Dippy Doodahs Café, 52 High Street, Hailsham.

Three people, including a 15-year-old boy, were arrested on Sunday, 22 March 2026, following a short police pursuit in Eastbourne, East Sussex.

Shane Brett, 30, has been jailed for 26 months after he stole an Asda van in Eastbourne.

Olympic gold medallist Duncan Goodhew MBE officially launched Swimathon 2026 at Crowborough Leisure Centre on 20 March 2026.

On Thursday, 26 March 2026, Wealden District Council's Majors Planning Committee is scheduled to consider three separate housing proposals that total 205 new homes in the Uckfield area.

The world-renowned ABBA tribute band Björn Again has confirmed they will perform at the Congress Theatre in Eastbourne on Saturday, 30 May 2026.

John McCutchan and his late wife Carolyn have raised more than £1.1 million for 89 charities over 53 years of hosting the Arlington Bluebell Walk in East Sussex.

Twelve-year-old James Miller from Rye, East Sussex, stunned the judges on Britain's Got Talent with a powerful performance of "Defying Gravity" from the musical Wicked during the audition aired on 21 March 2026.

Following a violent robbery at an address in St Leonard Park, East Grinstead on 3 December 2024, two men have been sentenced.

One You East Sussex with the support of Wealden District Council is delivering a further phase of the NHS health check roadshow.

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Works will begin in April to save the staircase down to Birling Gap beach which was damaged by the storm earlier this year.

On BBC’s Question Time last night (19th March), Josh Babarinde, Lib Dem MP for Eastbourne, challenged Health Secretary Wes Streeting to accelerate investment in Eastbourne District General Hospital (DGH).

Chart-topping British band Toploader are set to return to Eastbourne for a special Bank Holiday concert at the town’s historic Bandstand.

Mims is acutely aware of the mobile connectivity issues being experienced by businesses, residents, students, tourists and more in our constituency of East Grinstead, Uckfield, and the villages.

Mims knows parents have been left hugely anxious about what the Government's SEND reforms will mean for their children and their needs.

In March 2026, Nusrat Ghani, the Conservative MP for Sussex Weald, was named in The House Magazine’s "Women in Westminster: The 100" list.

The iconic Dotto mini train is scheduled to return to the Eastbourne seafront on Saturday, 28th March 2026.

The independent gift retailer Maybugs Limited officially ceased trading on 2 March 2026, leading to the closure of its stores in Eastbourne and Hailsham.

Sussex Police have confirmed that a Closure Order on a property in Berwick Court, Bourne Street, Eastbourne, has been extended for a further three months

Residents in Wealden, Hastings and Rother will soon receive a letter confirming the date for their first food waste collection.

Home Instead Lewes District and Uckfield is celebrating a decade of supporting older people to live safely and happily at home with the launch of a special anniversary campaign: 10 Years Together.

Eastbourne will be celebrating the Easter holidays with a range of eggs-cellent events on offer, including a free Easter Sunday concert on the Wish Tower Slopes.

A drink-driver had an unhappy meal after he was arrested by police at McDonald’s.

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St Wilfrid’s Hospice in Eastbourne has today confirmed that it will be making changes to its services as part of its drive to make sure the hospice is here for the future.

International Women’s Day this year fell on Sunday 8th March, and 2026 also marks 115 years since the first International Women’s Day gathering in 1911.

Hailsham Town Council has relaunched its responsible dog ownership campaign to ensure that everyone can enjoy the town’s parks and green spaces safely and respectfully.

The Eastbourne Carnival 2026 is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 23 May 2026.

A joint investigation has been launched by Sussex Police and the East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) into a serious fire at a derelict building in Eastbourne on the evening of Thursday, 12 March 2026.

A man has been arrested after it was reported that members of the public had been exposed to on the Cuckoo Trail in Polegate.

Families are invited to enjoy a fun and educational day out this Easter as Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare brings back its popular Family Learning Days.

This week, Mims Davies MP was thrilled to welcome residents from Balcombe to tour Parliament and join Prime Minister's Questions.

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Abbots Wood Manor Care Home in Hailsham has been named one of the Top 20 Care Homes in South East England for 2026 by the UK's leading review site, carehome.co.uk.

Plans have been submitted to convert a former storage unit in Polegate into a new sauna and wellness facility.

Mims Davies MP is thrilled to announce the official opening of the temporary banking hub in Uckfield which has opened today on the High Street for residents.

Rachael Hawnt, the winner of ITV’s Starstruck, is leading a brand-new theatre show celebrating the incredible music of Cher.

The Sky Club Wheel is officially returning to the Eastbourne seafront for the 2026 season, starting this Easter.

A young man from Eastbourne, identified as Cameron, is now "home safe" after being stranded and hospitalised in Dubai.

The Birling Gap staircase is scheduled to re-open this summer.