Metformin identified at the highest level in local river
A study examining pharmaceutical presence in rivers within National Parks has found that the River Ouse in South Downs National Park is significantly affected.
The University of York and the Rivers Trust carried out the research and discovered medications at over fifty river sites across England.
The drug Metformin, used to treat type 2 diabetes, was identified at the highest levels in the River Ouse.
Sussex school goes fully phone free
Robertsbridge Community College in East Sussex has officially gone fully phone-free using physical storage pouches to remove temptation during the school day.
Call to end controversial East Sussex tip booking system
East Sussex County Council is set to debate a motion to discontinue its controversial household waste recycling site (HWRS) booking system.
Queen visits iconic Sussex Forest to celebrate 100 years of Winnie The Pooh
On July 7, 2026, Queen Camilla visited Ashdown Forest in East Sussex to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh.
ID appeal following robbery in Eastbourne
Sussex Police are seeking to identify these men in connection with enquiries following a robbery that took place in Collingwood Close, Eastbourne on Saturday 6 June at around 3am.
Sussex charity's annual holiday for young adults with disabilities in September.
Golfers support Sussex charity's annual holiday for young adults with disabilities
Third heatwave of year to bring prolonged spell of hot and dry weather
Conditions are expected to be less humid than during June’s heatwave, with lower peak temperatures and fewer exceptionally warm nights.
Council presses government for action on Wealden’s water supply concerns
Wealden councillors have written to government ministers seeking assurance that the scale and urgency of the water supply challenges facing communities in Wealden are fully understood and being addressed.
Police issue appeal after man assaulted in Eastbourne
Sussex Police have issued a witness appeal after a man in his 30s was assaulted by a group of men in Eastbourne.
Your soundtrack from the 60s to the 90s playing Tired Of Being Alone by Al Green
