The Guide

British Transport Police (BTP) are urgently appealing for any remaining passengers from the Lewes train derailment on Thursday, 13 August 2026, to come forward by calling 0800 40 50 40 or texting 61016 (quoting reference 521 of 13 August).

Five people were arrested by Sussex Police as part of a targeted, high-visibility "day of action" to combat persistent anti-social behaviour in Eastbourne town centre.

Nusrat Ghani, the Conservative MP for Sussex Weald, has publicly demanded that the new government return the Crowborough Training Camp to its original use as a facility for local cadets and blue-light services.

Two passengers sustained severe injuries when a Southern Rail train derailed near Lewes, East Sussex, on Thursday afternoon, August 13, 2026.

A temporary no-fly zone has been enforced around Lewes following the derailment of a Southern Rail passenger train just north of Lewes railway station

Sussex Police has been ranked as the top performing force for answering 999 calls for 12 consecutive months.

Beacon Academy is proud to celebrate the achievements of its Year 13 students, whose dedication, resilience and hard work have been recognised through their A Level and vocational qualification results.

Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne has shared the following statement regarding the train derailment that occurred in Lewes on 13th August 2026:

No trains are currently running between Haywards Heath and Lewes following a derailment near Lewes station.

A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a single-vehicle collision on the A267, North Street in Hellingly.

On August 13, 2026, Wealden District Council’s Minors Planning Committee reviewed a proposal by Clearwater Land & New Homes Ltd and Sheet Anchor to build an eight-unit block on brownfield land at the rear of the High Street.

David Morten, 42, of no fixed address, was sentenced last week to four years and three months in prison for his involvement in a series of business burglaries in Hastings.

Today, students across EGU and the country are receiving the results they have worked towards throughout their time at school and college.

This August, under-16s can travel on local buses for free to help tackle the cost of living. Families can enjoy cheaper days out this summer, thanks to the government providing free bus travel for 5-15 year olds.

Wealden Crematorium has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities (FBCA), recognising the high standards of care, professionalism and service provided to bereaved families.

Emergency services have been on the scene of a fire that broke out this morning (12th Aug) at the former Debenhams department store building on Lismore Road in Eastbourne.

Chief Constable Jo Shiner KPM has joined police chiefs across the country in calling on the Prime Minister to prevent the early release of the killers of PC Andrew Harper.

A man who brutally attacked another man in Brighton in 2018 has been convicted of murder again.

Dog owners looking to better understand their canine companions are invited to Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare's All About Dogs Day on Sunday 20 September.

Hundreds of racing fans have signed a community petition to save banger and stock car racing at Arlington Stadium in Hailsham, East Sussex.

Eastbourne Borough Council is urging visitors to the 2026 Airbourne international airshow to remain highly vigilant regarding fire safety as soaring temperatures and prolonged dry weather drastically increase the risk of wildfires.

Authorities have issued urgent safety warnings after numerous visitors were photographed standing dangerously close to the crumbling 400-foot cliff edges at Birling Gap and Seaford Head in East Sussex.

East Sussex charity, the Uckfield Millennium Green Trust, has received a £1,500 donation from David Wilson Homes to support the refurbishment of the gravel paths surrounding the Millennium Green.

Eastbourne Borough drew 2-2 with Aveley at Parkside after an 88th-minute equaliser by substitute Toby Aromolaran denied "The Sports" an opening-day victory in the Isthmian Premier Division

A man who threatened staff at a Post Office and caused criminal damage has been jailed.

The popular Princes Park Splash Pad in Eastbourne will remain closed indefinitely until the current local hosepipe ban is lifted.

The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress 'Sally B' and the Conair Turbo Firecat have been added to the Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow lineup.

A 39-year-old man and two young children, aged 6 and 8, were taken to hospital following a two-vehicle collision on the A267 in Heathfield, East Sussex

The brand-new Wealden Community Sports Hub officially opened to the public on Wednesday, 5 August 2026.

Arlington Stadium in Hailsham has officially ended all motor racing events with immediate effect, concluding over 60 years of historic oval-track racing at the venue.

A former Sussex Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) has been charged with two counts of dangerous driving when he was on duty.

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is celebrating International Assistance Dog Week by recognising the impact of therapy dog Hettie, who has become a much-loved member of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) team in Brighton.

The new indie horror film Harbinger is premiering at the Hailsham Pavilion in East Sussex

Three young brothers from Eastbourne—Cale (17), Zeke (12), and Jace Tennant (12)—are among a group of local athletes selected to receive financial backing from the GLL Sport Foundation (GSF)

A woman has sadly died from the injuries she sustained in a collision 11 days earlier.

A Sussex Police officer pleaded guilty to driving while over the prescribed limit when off-duty has been disqualified from driving for 18 months

The full line-up of flight times at Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow is now available to pick up within the Airbourne Souvenir Programme.

The Horder Centre is proud to announce its Gold Sponsorship of Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow, supporting one of the UK's biggest free seafront airshows from 13-16 August.

A skipper successfully swam to shore after their sloop sank off the coast.

Motcombe Community Pool CIC is inviting expressions of interest from experienced operators to lease, manage and develop the new Motcombe Creative Health & Wellbeing Centre in Eastbourne Old Town.

Residents, councillors and council staff met the contractors delivering new housing repairs and maintenance services at a drop-in event at the Town Hall in Eastbourne.

A St Wilfrid’s Hospice (Eastbourne) shop volunteer who was crowned Young Volunteer of the Year at the Polegate Community Foundation Awards has spoken of his overwhelm at even being nominated.

Residents are invited to discover the important role Wealden Crematorium plays in supporting families and the local community at its annual, free open day on Wednesday 19 August from 10:30am till 3pm.

A total of 157 migrants were successfully rescued from the English Channel on Tuesday morning after their overcrowded "mega-dinghy" caught fire and began breaking apart in French waters

Sussex Weald MP Nusrat Ghani has strongly criticised South East Water after a series of major water outages left hundreds of her constituents with low water pressure or dry taps

Campaigners challenging the use of a former military site to house asylum seekers have claimed in the High Court that the camp costs five times more per night than a standard hotel.

Josh Babarinde OBE MP and Stagecoach South East recently held a unique, on-bus customer forum in Eastbourne to give local residents a direct voice in shaping the future of public transport

Sussex Police launched an investigation following an altercation between a group of young men at The Beacon shopping centre in Eastbourne.

Nusrat Ghani, the MP for Sussex Weald, has officially backed plans for the opening of Two Tails Taproom, which will become Heathfield's first micropub.

Eastbourne has been ranked as the second-worst area in the UK for noise complaints from neighbours

Mims Davies MP has officially launched an online constituency survey to gather residents' experiences and views on the nationalisation of Britain's railways

Sussex Police have launched a formal investigation after two teenage girls reported experiencing inappropriate and threatening behaviour by a man on a bus travelling toward Eastbourne

Crime reports in the Eastbourne Seaside area surged to an almost three-year high in June 2026

Sussex Police have officially confirmed that two arrests have been made in recent days following investigations linked to the Crowborough Training Camp.

Emergency services were called to Upperton Road in Eastbourne on Wednesday evening, 29 July 2026, following a report of a concern for a person's welfare.

A group of local business professionals from the Eastbourne Chamber of Commerce raised an impressive £10,345 for the Children’s Respite Trust by completing a 12,000ft charity skydive.

Police seized a vehicle in Crowborough on the night of Saturday, 25 July 2026, after routine checks revealed it was being driven with no valid MOT and no insurance.

An elderly woman walking her dog was hospitalised with serious injuries after being struck by a white Volvo XC40 on the A22 Hailsham Bypass

A 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of trespass after an incident on the tracks near Hampden Park railway station disrupted Eastbourne train lines.

Four men have been arrested and charged with multiple drug offences.

No trains can run between Uckfield and Crowborough until further notice following a major signalling system fault reported early this morning (29/07)

A 23-year-old local man has been arrested after a car was discovered ablaze at a busy crossroads right next to HMP Lewes.

Three people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm following a large group disturbance at a property on Avondale Road, Eastbourne.

The East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (ESHT) has launched an advanced stroke diagnostic service featuring CT perfusion imaging.

Brighton & Hove Pride 2026 takes place from Friday 31st July to Sunday 2nd August 2026, celebrating its 35th anniversary with the official theme "The Power of Love"

The main Uckfield Post Office branch located inside the TG Jones / WHSmith Local store at 33 High Street is planned for closure.

Polegate Town Councillors have officially objected to Aldi's revised hybrid planning application (WD/2026/1258/MAJ) for a new supermarket and care home on Eastbourne Road.

Nusrat Ghani, the Conservative Member of Parliament for Sussex Weald, has strongly criticised South East Water after another wave of severe water outages left hundreds of her constituents with low water pressure or entirely dry taps.

The organisers of Chiddfest have released the dates for 2027

A man has been convicted of stalking a former employee over a five-year period.

Police are appealing for the ID of the man in the images, following a parcel theft report in Eastbourne.

Board game enthusiasts from across Sussex are invited to one of the South's biggest tabletop community events this summer, as the Eastbourne Board Gamers' annual Charity Board Game Bring & Buy returns for its fifth year.