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It's been reported that train delays from Uckfield yesterday (2nd Aug) were due to ‘cattle on the railway'

The landmark pier was forced to close after it was discovered to have become damaged.

A man from Eastbourne has been found guilty of attempted murder after a knife attack that left another man with serious injuries.

Three men have been remanded in custody charged with assault on a boy in Haywards Heath.

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In a packed All Saints’ Church in Old Heathfield on Wednesday 30th of July, the Reverend David Packham was licensed by the Bishop of Chichester to be the Vicar of Heathfield.

Police have secured a full closure order on a flat in Hedge Parsley Crescent, Stone Cross.

An index compiled by L&G has revealed Britain's best places to retire.

Around 9.30am Monday (28 July), two HGVs were involved in a collision on the A27 Westbound, just after the Southwick Tunnel.

Wealden District Council’s Councillor Daniel Manvell, MP Mims Davies, Wealden council’s chair Councillor Gavin Blake-Coggins, Uckfield Town Council’s Mayor Councillor Karen Bedwell and Wealden council’s deputy leader Councillor Rachel Millward joined by other local councillors and the residents of Coronation Place.

Since becoming the MP for the new East Grinstead, Uckfield and the villages seat, Mims has worked around the clock on the priorities of her constituents, criss-crossing the area from Wivelsfield, Newick and Chailey, across to Uckfield, Buxted and Maresfield, and up to Copthorne, Pease Pottage and Turners Hill.

Eastbourne MP Josh Babarinde spoke in the House of Commons earlier this month, about prolonged delays in postal times in his constituency.

Nusrat Ghani, MP for Sussex Weald, has welcomed confirmation made by Home Office Ministers that the Government will be extending the current Ukrainian visa schemes beyond 18 months.

Police, investigating an assault on a boy in Haywards Heath on Monday (28 July), have made three arrests.

A CHARITY supporting people with disabilities across Sussex has received a £16.5k National Lottery grant to mark its 60th anniversary.

A consultation has been launched by Wealden District Council to ask residents for feedback on a draft Housing Strategy which will shape the future of housing in the district.

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A person was taken to hospital with ‘suspected spinal injuries’ after jumping from Eastbourne Pier.

Nusrat Ghani, MP for Sussex Weald, was pleased to have helped secure two disabled parking spaces at St Mark’s CoE primary school in Hadlow Down.

Wealden Crematorium will be hosting an open day next week welcoming people from all over Sussex.

Uckfield High Street is open for business as usual.

Mims was thrilled to join East Grinstead's Mayor, Cllr John Belsey, on Saturday for their brilliant annual tennis Finals Day.

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Cases of bird flu have been identified in Eastbourne, the council has confirmed.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously injured in a collision in Maresfield.

Students at Chailey Heritage started the summer break in style with their annual Celebration Day.

More than 60 local taste makers in the Wealden food and drink industry came together at Gun Brewery and Taproom in Gun Hill this week to launch the Sussex Six Campaign in Wealden, urging people in the district to eat and buy local produce.

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

Uckfield welcomes back its favourite free family festival on Saturday 9th August 2025.

This Parliamentary event brought together leadership teams from Brighton & Hove Buses and Metrobus facilitate discussions with Members of Parliament.

A St Wilfrid’s Hospice supporter whose dad died on the day of last year’s Starlight Stroll has signed up for this year’s event to raise money in his memory.

Eastbourne could soon be getting a new TK Maxx in the town centre, if plans are approved.

Plans for the installation of public artwork in Eastbourne town centre has been approved.

Exciting plans for a new waste depot and solar farm in Hailsham have been given the green light to move forward.

Two people have been arrested after a man was stabbed in Eastbourne.

Nusrat Ghani, MP for Sussex Weald, was pleased to join Crowborough residents in celebrating progress of the new Community Hub located at the rail station in Jarvis Brook.

Sussex Police, together with Sussex Police Federation, the Friends of Ocklynge Cemetery, and Tookey Memorials, proudly unveiled the newly restored headstone of Inspector Arthur Walls at Ocklynge Cemetery in Eastbourne on Friday, July 18, marking 113 years since his tragic murder in the line of duty.

Police are appealing for information after a woman was seriously injured in a collision in Wadhurst.

A bold step forward has been taken by Wealden District Council in its commitment to climate action.

Plans to convert a 19th century railway signal box into a micro-pub have been approved.

A recent report shows that the structure at the beloved landmark is critical. Eastbourne Council vow that the show will go on

Ashdown Radio's Ryan Millns & Martyn Grenfell host the popular music event, which raises vital funds for St Wilfrid's Hospice.

Eastbourne is gearing up for the return of it's annual Pride celebrations today.

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A major health food chain is set to open a new branch in an empty retail unit in Uckfield.

This is a new campaign to mark its 50th anniversary.

Anger continues over cuts to buses serving Hailsham, Heathfield and Mayfield.

Officers are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision involving two vehicles, a Ford Focus and a Renault Trucks heavy goods vehicle (HGV).

A former police officer will appear in court to face a charge of causing death by dangerous driving following a collision near Battle in 2023.

As Sussex gets busy this summer there will be increased activity by police and partners as Sussex joins the Safer Streets Summer town centre initiative.

Mims Davies MP was thrilled host another event for residents of EGU, this time in Fairwarp's lovely Foresters Arms, alongside Cllr Roy Galley.

Independent SAIF-approved funeral director, Tester & Jones Funeral Services, based in Crowborough, is proud to have signed a significant sponsorship agreement with Jarvis Brook Football Club.

Josh Babarinde, Member of Parliament for Eastbourne has announced jointly with Govia Thameslink Rail today (16th July) that the direct trainline between Eastbourne and London Bridge Station is due to return.

St Wilfrid's Hospice in Eastbourne has launched its ‘Make a Will Month’ scheme.

Mims is thrilled to be hosting even more of her series of 'Meet Mims' Q&A events all over the constituency, meeting as many residents as possible and ensuring she's fully aware of their concerns and worries for the area and on national issues.

Wealden District Council’s Cabinet have given their agreement to progress a brand-new medical centre to serve the Polegate and Willingdon area to planning.

Thanks to the dedication of 60 volunteers and staff members, this year’s Nightjar survey covered more of Ashdown Forest than ever before — and recorded the highest number of territories occupied by these magical sub-Saharan visitors to date!

Eastbourne’s MP has today welcomed the U-turn by East Sussex County Council to save Linden Court disability day centre, several months after it has signed off plans to close it altogether.

NHS plea to 2,500 eligible B negative donors in the region to donate now to help boost stocks this summer

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Eastbourne MP Josh Babarinde has praised two charities after visiting their centre in Old Town, saying: "It's a powerful example of inclusion in action."