The Guide from Wednesday, August 19th, 2026

An independent review into the general surgery department at the East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (ESHT) revealed widespread allegations of bullying, harassment, racism, and sexism, prompting deep concern from local leadership.

An initial report released on 19 August 2026 by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) confirmed that a "track geometry irregularity" existed on the immediate approach to the site where a Southern Railway train derailed near Lewes on Thursday, 13 August 2026.

A 21-year-old Newhaven man has been sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison for multiple child sex offences.

Yesterday afternoon (18 August), three people tragically lost their lives in the sea off Shoreham, and a fourth person remains in hospital in a critical condition having been recovered from the water.

One You East Sussex supported by Wealden District Council is bringing the free NHS health check roadshow to communities across Wealden this autumn.