There was action in the Mid Sussex Football League, as Ridgewood won two-one at Sovereign Saints
Buxted lost three-one at home to Hurstpierpoint while both AFC Uckfield Town and Crowborough Athletic were without a match this weekend.
Despite being reduced to ten men with over an hour remaining, Lewes maintained their unbeaten run with an impressive two-one victory over Bishops Stortford.
Brighton and Hove Albion also remain unbeaten in the Premier League after another superb win – the Seagulls winning two-nil at West Ham.
Meanwhile, Lewes’ ladies team played out a goal-less draw at Birmingham in their opening match in the FA Women’s Championship.
In Saturday’s local cricket, Uckfield Anderida went down to a seven-wicket defeat at Mayfield’s third team. Crowborough suffered a narrow defeat by one wicket against league leaders Little Common Ramblers’ seconds. Blackboys also lost to Burwash Weald by one wicket. But, there was another good win for top-of-the-table Buxted Park, who won at Bexhill by 41 runs.
Elsewhere, there were wins for Isfield, Fletching and Rotherfield.
The Beatty Road car park in Eastbourne is scheduled to close on 13 April 2026 due to significant safety concerns, including large potholes and uneven surfaces
As part of Sussex Police's annual Christmas crackdown on drink and drug-driving (Operation Limit), a total of 279 people were arrested between 1 December 2025 and 1 January 2026. As of 1 April 2026, 70 of those individuals have been convicted in court.
This spring Anusha – whose mum was cared for by St Wilfrid’s Hospice in Eastbourne - is sharing her story and asking the local community to help fund a nurse for a year, so that more people can receive compassionate care at the end of their life.
Hailsham Town Council is pleased to announce that its new dedicated pet cemetery at Hailsham Cemetery in Ersham Road is open to the public, providing residents with a peaceful and respectful place to remember their much-loved pets.
Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare is calling on supporters, walkers, animal lovers, fitness first timers and seasoned striders alike to take on a powerful mission this Spring: walk 50 miles throughout May to help transform the lives of animals in need.
Every September, a group of around 70 disabled adults, volunteers and staff enjoy a fantastic weekend away at an outdoor activity centre in West Sussex.