The Guide from Friday, June 19th, 2026

Wealden District Council has awarded £185,000 in community funding to Wadhurst Parochial Church Council.

Eastbourne has secured 9th place on the Great British Coastal Resort Index, earning a spot among the top 10 destinations for the ultimate British seaside holiday.

Officers from Eastbourne's Neighbourhood Policing Team have arrested two men and seized suspected drugs after carrying out three warrants in Croxden Way.

Eastbourne Crematorium has been awarded an outstanding rating following a comprehensive inspection by the Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities, placing it among the highest‑performing crematoria in the country.

Lewes District Council is inviting local groups - including voluntary, not-for-profit and faith organisations - to apply for grants from a new £50,000 programme supporting projects that bring people together, challenge division and strengthen social cohesion across the district.