A man from Surrey has been jailed for 11 years for rape and other sexual offences against a girl in Crowborough.
61-year-old David Connolly, of Norwood Hill Road in Charlwood, raped and sexually abused a girl under 15 years of age between 1998 and 2000 - He was a serving Kent Police officer at the time of the offences.
Police say his victim was known to him, and his offending was not linked to his role as a police officer.
Witness appeal after man assaulted in Crowborough
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man reported being assaulted by two men in Crowborough.
Nominations NOW OPEN for Eastbourne's Community Awards
The first ever Eastbourne Community Awards will be presented by Ashdown Radio's Ryan Millns.
Feastival Events announce new venue for 'Winterland'
The upcoming Winter Wonderland event at The Waterfront in Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne, will take place from 21 November 2026 to 2 January 2027.
Fire service to hold charity car wash at Eastbourne fire station
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is hosting a charity car wash at Eastbourne Fire Station on Saturday, 11 April 2026.
Future medics take first steps towards healthcare career
Aspiring young healthcare professionals have celebrated completing six months of volunteering at St Wilfrid’s Hospice in Eastbourne.
Local runner becomes an ASICS Front Runner
Josie Barnes, local runner and run club founder from Eastbourne has been named as and ASICS Front Runner
The sun shines on Arlington's famous Bluebell Walk
The Arlington Bluebell Walk & Farm Trail is currently in its 53rd year, having officially opened on Good Friday, 3 April 2026.
Stagecoach to make changes to bus services across Eastbourne
Stagecoach is implementing a significant set of changes to bus routes and timetables across Eastbourne, effective from Sunday 12 April 2026.
Your soundtrack from the 60s to the 90s playing Anyone Who Had A Heart by Cilla Black
