The Guide

A plea to motorists to slow down on Forest roads

Mims Davies MP was thrilled to join local Councillors and residents for the brilliant East Grinstead Community Bonfire.

Eastbourne MP Josh Babarinde has called on the Government for a crackdown on the use of illegal e-bikes and e-scooters, raising concerns about their impact on local communities during a parliamentary debate this morning (21st October).

A brand-new visitor attraction opens at Beachy Head this Saturday 24 October, combining exhibitions and walking trails with a Hollywood-style green screen filming experience.

Work to prepare the Hindsland site for the planned Polegate and Willingdon Medical Centre will begin on 22 October.

Sussex Police are appealing for information after a man in his 20s was assaulted in Eastbourne, leaving him with a serious head injury.

The Seahorse Project children's bereavement team at St Wilfrid's Hospice is inviting children and young people to join a free creative afternoon to remember someone who has died.

One of the UK’s biggest off-road marathon fixtures returns next week with more than 3,000 athletes taking on the challenging South Downs course.

Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare is appealing for support as soaring feed costs threaten to push up the charity's winter care bill.

Eastbourne man Richard Bennett, 46, has been jailed for 18 years for rape, assault and abusive offences against a woman known to him.

Mims Davies MP brought residents together at Uckfield’s award-winning Highlands Inn for a special ‘Political Bites’ evening, providing an opportunity for local people to share their views, raise concerns, and discuss the issues that matter most to them. As well as hearing from Mims herself about what meetings she joined during Party Conference and more.

Mims was honoured to welcome even more residents to Parliament this week for PMQs and to discuss local issues, this time from the lovely Uckfield.

East Sussex teenager Leo Fox has set-up a charity walk in memory of his Grandparents who he lost to Cancer.

Wealden District Council's cabinet has backed a £1.2 million funding bid to transform the Brightling Road Recreation Ground in Polegate.

Eastbourne College has listed the 11.6-acre St Andrew's Prep School site in Meads for sale, following a strategic asset allocation review to consolidate its operations onto its main campus.

Approval has been given by Wealden District Council to proceed with construction of the solar photovoltaic (PV) car port system at Vicarage Lane Car Park in Hailsham.

By his own admission, personal trainer Tyler Goldsmith has never been good at running. But he does like a challenge, so for one month he attempted to run 10km every day to raise money for St Wilfrid’s Hospice (Eastbourne). Not only did he succeed, but he raised almost £1,500.

Crowborough Town Council has formally written to Royal Mail demanding urgent answers and a clear timeline regarding persistent postal service disruptions.

Wealden Police have issued an urgent warning to residents regarding impersonation text message scams.

Eastbourne MP Josh Babarinde celebrated the first-ever National Cadets Week (5–11 October 2026) by championing the positive impact of cadet forces during a session in the House of Commons.

Every year Crowborough Town Council puts on a FREE Firework Display for residents to enjoy. Each display has a theme to music and this year we are pleased to announce that the theme is, 90’s dance tunes!

Wealden District Council has agreed how £260,000 of an expected Home Office asylum grant of up to £450,000 will be used to support services, facilities and community initiatives in Crowborough. The remaining £190,000 will support people seeking asylum who are accommodated at Crowborough Army Camp

Network Rail has announced a major nine-day closure on a vital section of the Hastings line, stretching between Tonbridge and Wadhurst, from Saturday, 24 October to Sunday, 1 November 2026.

The East Sussex Stoptober campaign offers free, judgement-free one-to-one support and stop-smoking aids, making residents up to three times more likely to quit successfully than trying alone.

Biannual coastal protection and shingle works have commenced at Seaford, Shoreham, and Southwick beaches to reinforce vital sea defences ahead of the winter season.

Stagecoach South East driver Iain Strachan recognised for bringing smiles, songs and outstanding service to his passengers