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
Uckfield: Bonfire fireworks cancelled and torches scrapped
The Uckfield Bonfire and Carnival Society has officially cancelled its Friday night fireworks display and banned traditional flaming torches from the Saturday night procession for the event taking place on 4–5 September 2026.
Aldi store in Sussex among 25 in the UK set for upgrade
The Aldi store in Sussex selected for a major upgrade is the Lewes branch located on Brooks Road.
Eastbourne MP Calls for Trust-Wide Investigation into NHS Bullying and Harassment
Following an investigation into allegations of bullying, harassment and discrimination within East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trusts (ESHT) General Surgery Department, Liberal Democrat MP Josh Babarinde has called on the Trust’s Chief Executive (Jayne Black) to expand the investigation across the entire Trust.
Eastbourne father and son to take on Tough Mudder challenge after receiving life-changing diagnosis
An Eastbourne father and son, Chris and Caleb, are tackling a 15-kilometre Tough Mudder challenge together following Caleb's sudden diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes.
Man charged with series of assaults in Eastbourne
A man will appear in court charged with seven counts of assault by beating, two counts of common assault and a public order offence on members of the public in Eastbourne.
17,000 council tax debts handed to Sussex bailiffs last year
In the 2025/26 financial year, councils across Sussex referred at least 17,800 council tax arrears cases to bailiffs.
Eastbourne: Customers furious on 'appalling' Bournefest communication
Bournefest organisers in Eastbourne have faced heavy public backlash for "absolutely appalling communication" after postponing the music festival at the eleventh hour on Saturday, 29 August 2026
Local student Rosie Birch takes on 100km charity walk for Cancer Research UK
Rosie Birch, a Creative Writing student at the University of Brighton, is taking on a 100-kilometre charity walk from Eastbourne to Arundel to raise funds for Cancer Research UK.
