Councillor Keith Glazier, Leader of East Sussex County Council, wishes you, and everyone living or working in East Sussex a very merry Christmas and a peaceful new year in a short video message.
He also reflects on 2024 and talks about some of the challenges as well as things we can celebrate
Beachy Head Lighthouse Challenge 2026
It’s almost here again - the annual Beachy Head Lighthouse Challenge.
New wine-bar coming to Hailsham
Wealden District Council planning officers have approved a change-of-use application to open a new wine bar in Hailsham.
Child struggling in the Hastings sea prompts huge response
A multi-agency emergency response was triggered on Monday, 11 May 2026, after reports that a young child was struggling in the sea at St Leonards, near Hastings
Eastbourne shop has licence revoked due to illegal vapes
The convenience store Zap (also known as Zap off-licence), located on Seaside Road in Eastbourne, has had its premises licence revoked.
Former Rottingdean teacher charged with child sex offences
A teacher at a former Rottingdean school has been charged with sex offences against three boys.
New plans have emerged for 60 new homes in Uckfield
Cala Homes has submitted a Section 73 application to vary the previously approved plans for a 60-house development at the Mockbeggars Farm site in Uckfield.
Emergency incident involving 'firearm' in Eastbourne
The emergency incident involving a reported firearm in Eastbourne on 10 May 2026 was resolved after Sussex Police confirmed the weapon was a plastic toy gun.
Man charged following shoplifting incident in Lewes
A man has been charged following a reported shoplifting incident in Lewes.
The Alarm Call with Ian Blackmore playing These Words by Natasha Bedingfield
Your soundtrack from the 60s to the 90s playing What's Up by 4 Non Blondes
