The Guide

Lewes District Council says residents are set to benefit from new coastal bus services

Sussex Police have seized a moped in Eastbourne under Section 59 of the Police Reform Act 2002 following persistent community reports of anti-social riding.

Aldi Stores Ltd has officially submitted a new hybrid planning application (reference WD/2026/1258/MAJ) for a mixed-use development consisting of a supermarket and a care home in Polegate.

A 43-year-old man was sadly declared deceased after Sussex Police responded to a report of concern for his welfare on Beachy Head Road in Eastbourne.

In the July 2026 Which? Travel survey, Eastbourne is ranked as the best seaside town in Sussex, while Bognor Regis is ranked as the worst

Police investigating a fatal collision on the A27 near Pevensey have appealed for further witnesses and information.

Sussex Police are appealing for a man to come forward following a fatal collision on the A27 on Wednesday, 15 July.

The lease for a permanent banking hub in Uckfield has officially been completed

Eastbourne MP Josh Babarinde stated he is "gutted" following the sudden closure of the Princes Park Splash Pad due to a broken water pump valve

The Seven Sisters Cliffs Walk in East Sussex has been officially recognized as the UK's most beautiful hiking trail

James MacCleary MP has demanded that Southern Water improve its monitoring data reliability after a sewage discharge alert on July 14, 2026, turned out to be a false alarm.

Nusrat Ghani, MP for Sussex Weald, has officially welcomed nearly £500,000 in government funding allocated to Beacon Academy in Crowborough

A hardworking man from near Brighton has won £1,000,000 by playing online on The National Lottery’s Lotto, matching five main numbers and the Bonus Ball on Wednesday 17 June 2026.

With the summer holidays starting this week and thousands of drivers due to the hit the road, new research reveals many will be making longer journeys at unfamiliar times of day- often overnight or early-morning - the same time period statistics show is when the most fatigue-related collisions occur.

AFC Uckfield Town and the University of Brighton have launched a brand-new student placement partnership to give university learners real-world industry experience within a live football club environment.

Firefighters from Hailsham and Eastbourne successfully extinguished a large wildfire overnight in Stone Cross, located just north of Eastbourne.

Plans to convert Tower House, the Grade II listed building that formerly housed the Eastbourne Heritage Centre, into a high-quality bar and restaurant have been officially approved.

Families looking for a fun and affordable day out this summer can enjoy a host of activities at Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare, as its popular Family Learning Days return every Wednesday and Thursday throughout the school holidays.

Lewes District Council is set to take the next major step towards delivering the long awaited North Street Quarter (NSQ) development, as Cabinet councillors consider proposals to sell a key parcel of land and enable the comprehensive regeneration of the industrial brownfield site.

Following a fire over the weekend between Butts Brow and Eastbourne Downs Golf Club, Eastbourne Borough Council is urging residents and visitors to take extra care when enjoying the South Downs.

St Wilfrid’s Hospice is gearing up for its annual Make a Will Month.

The world-famous Red Devils Army Parachute Display Team will take to the skies at Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow for the first time this August, in a thrilling skydiving display.

Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a report of indecent exposure in Aberdale Road, Polegate on 19 June

A man has been remanded in custody charged with the rape of a woman in Eastbourne.

Every second counts when it comes to catching criminals and savings lives.

East Sussex College University Courses has achieved the highest National Student Survey (NSS) results of any higher education provider in Sussex for the third consecutive year.

An overturned car on Battle Road (A295) near Hailsham Academy this morning, which forced a full road closure and heavy queueing traffic

A Sussex Police officer has been dismissed without notice for inappropriate behaviour towards female colleagues.

A man has been charged with committing multiple burglaries at The Grand Hotel in Brighton.

FORTY-FIVE members of a Sussex charity spent the day at a very special farm in Tonbridge, Kent.

South East Water has today (Thursday, 9 July) launched a major new emergency support system to protect livestock and give farmers in its supply area a vital safety net during unplanned water outages.

Shoppers in Crowborough, Heathfield, Hailsham, Uckfield and Polegate will see high street shop windows transformed as part of The Big One Hundred celebrations.

Nusrat Ghani, the Member of Parliament for Sussex Weald, recently attended a rural roundtable meeting near Lye Green to address pressing concerns affecting local agricultural businesses

The Lexus Eastbourne Open officially attracted nearly 50,000 spectators across its latest tournament week at Devonshire Park.

Two stolen motorbikes, Multiple police units, One very good girl

A man has been charged with a string of offences as part of an ongoing investigation into a reported disturbance in Sidley, Bexhill.

Detectives investigating the deaths of two people in St Leonards have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to as a witness.

A new five-year nature recovery project will help to restore and enhance wildlife habitats across Wealden, creating a bigger, better and more connected landscape for wildlife.

Sussex Police have issued an urgent appeal for Christopher, a 36-year-old man from Uckfield, who went missing in East Sussex.

Eastbourne MP Josh Babarinde has warned that cutting callout pay for Coastguard Rescue Officers (CROs) will "decimate" the local rescue service and put lives at risk at Beachy Head.

On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, a fryer fire broke out at The Beach Deck restaurant on Royal Parade, Eastbourne, prompting a full evacuation of the premises and the temporary closure of a neighboring attraction.

Robertsbridge Community College in East Sussex has officially gone fully phone-free using physical storage pouches to remove temptation during the school day.

East Sussex County Council is set to debate a motion to discontinue its controversial household waste recycling site (HWRS) booking system.

On July 7, 2026, Queen Camilla visited Ashdown Forest in East Sussex to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh.

Sussex Police are seeking to identify these men in connection with enquiries following a robbery that took place in Collingwood Close, Eastbourne on Saturday 6 June at around 3am.

Golfers support Sussex charity's annual holiday for young adults with disabilities

Conditions are expected to be less humid than during June’s heatwave, with lower peak temperatures and fewer exceptionally warm nights.

Wealden councillors have written to government ministers seeking assurance that the scale and urgency of the water supply challenges facing communities in Wealden are fully understood and being addressed.

Sussex Police have issued a witness appeal after a man in his 30s was assaulted by a group of men in Eastbourne.

East Sussex Fire and Rescue crews successfully extinguished a small, accidental beach fire on the evening of Sunday, July 5, 2026

A woman has been issued a three-month Community Protection Notice (CPN) by Sussex Police following a series of shoplifting offences in the Shinewater area of Eastbourne.

Nusrat Ghani, the Member of Parliament for Sussex Weald, recently visited Seaforth Farm Surgery in Hailsham to meet its new primary care management team

Objections mount around Eastbourne HMO due to antisocial behaviour.

With the temperatures rising again next week, please put your bins out by 6am on Monday 6 July to Friday 10 July.

A 53-year-old motorcyclist died at the scene of a serious road collision involving a lorry near Hailsham

Emergency services were called to Eastbourne Railway Station on Thursday, July 2, following reports of a sofa on fire.

Sussex Police have launched a criminal investigation following a daytime burglary at a commercial business premises in Eastbourne.

Speaking in the House of Commons, Josh Babarinde, Member of Parliament for Eastbourne, urged the Minister (Nesil Caliskan MP) to support his campaign to protect Eastbourne Pier, following concerns being raised about its future.

A male driver has died after his white van plunged 160 feet over a cliff edge at a beauty spot in Peacehaven, East Sussex.

Josh Babarinde OBE, the MP for Eastbourne and Willingdon, expressed that he was "absolutely devastated" by the tragic fatal crash on Beachy Head Road that killed a 17-year-old boy.

Sussex Police are seeking to identify these women in connection with enquiries following a high-value theft at Boots in Ravenside, Bexhill at around 6.10pm on 19 June

A burglar who caused hundreds of pounds worth of damage in order to access a till containing just £20 has been jailed.

Free NHS Health Checks are available across East Sussex throughout July 2026 via a community wellness roadshow delivered by One You East Sussex in partnership with the East Sussex County Council.

HERE'S a great relaxed and friendly opportunity to get moving and connect with others in the community tomorrow night (Thursday).

Following a successful campaign earlier this year, Josh Babarinde, the Member of Parliament for Eastbourne, has announced that the much-loved attraction will be turned on this Friday, ready for families to enjoy throughout the summer.

Eight state-of-the-art industrial units have officially been opened at the Wealden Business Park in Crowborough.

THE first ever Eastbourne Community Awards - hosted by Ashdown Radio DJ Ryan Millns - came to an end on Sunday with a special Thank You Party.

Three Acre Brewery has officially revealed plans to open a second micropub venue on Heathfield's High Street, which may ironically open before its long-delayed first site.

Sussex Weald MP Nusrat Ghani strongly condemned the Home Office's plans to extend the use of Crowborough Training Camp as asylum seeker accommodation until 2030

A direct lightning strike severely damaged a house in Bexhill, East Sussex, causing a fire that an eyewitness described as sounding "like a bomb going off".

The South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) has formally stood down the critical incident declared on Thursday, 25 June 2026, following an unprecedented period of extreme heat

A woman who fought for almost 50 years to improve the lives of people with learning disabilities has finally decided to take life easier aged 82.

Sussex Police smashed a car window to rescue two trapped dogs in Uckfield during a severe UK heatwave.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenage boy died in a collision at Beachy Head on Friday evening, 26 June.