Hospice supporters raise record-breaking amount at London Marathon
Thirteen runners who completed the TCS London Marathon for St Wilfrid’s Hospice have raised a record amount for the charity.
Royal Navy Black Cats Join Eastbourne Airshow Line Up
The Royal Navy Black Cats helicopter display team have signalled a return to Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow this August.
Star Cars Set to Sparkle at Magnificent Motors
Magnificent Motors returns this Bank Holiday weekend from Saturday 2 – Sunday 3 May, with a number of star cars and rare autos on display on the Western Lawns and Wish Tower Slopes.
Crowborough Celebrates local Olympian
Crowborough Town Council invites the community to celebrate the Olympian, Matt Weston’s outstanding achievements and his connection to Crowborough with an award ceremony presenting him with the Freedom of the Town.
MR Bluebells - Arlington's John McCutchan - has visited Downing Street as a winner of a top national award.
Family2Family honoured with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service at presentation ceremony
Family2Family officially received The King’s Award for Voluntary Service on 22 April 2026 during a formal presentation ceremony at Hendall Manor Barns.
SECAmb and SCAS appoint new group chief executive to provide ‘clear, inclusive leadership’
Simon Ashton has been appointed as the first Group Chief Executive for the South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) and South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS). He is scheduled to take up the role in the autumn of 2026
Attestation ceremony welcomes new cohort of police officers to Sussex
Sussex Police welcomed a new cohort of 45 new Police Constables and Detective Constables during an attestation ceremony held on Thursday, 23 April 2026.
Hailsham Football Club will build new facilities
Hailsham Town Football Club secured planning permission on 20 April 2026 to build a new clubhouse and upgraded spectator facilities at their home ground.
Birling Gap to re-open a week early
Birling Gap beach will open a week before schedule after works to repair the staircase, which was damaged in recent storms, has been completed.
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Man in life-threatening condition after crash in Newick
A 60-year-old man from Uckfield is in a life-threatening condition following a serious collision between a motorcycle and a car in Newick on Tuesday, 21 April 2026.
Magnificent Motors returns to Eastbourne
Magnificent Motors returns to Eastbourne on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 May 2026. The event, held at the Western Lawns and Wish Tower Slopes, is one of the largest free motoring festivals on the south coast and will run from 10:30am to 4:30pm each day.
Police issue appeal for witness after report of sexual assault in Eastbourne
Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses after a man reported being sexually assaulted by two men in Helen Garden, King Edward's Parade, Eastbourne.
Ashdown Forest - Winnie the Pooh latest - fantastic 16th century farmhouse opens
THE country home where A.A. Milne wrote Winnie-the-Pooh 100 years ago. is opening its gardens to the public next month.
East Sussex charity awarded grant for therapy support role
The Dame Vera Lynn Children's Charity (DVLCC), based in Uckfield, East Sussex, has been awarded a £70,000 grant to fund a senior paediatric physiotherapist for two years.
Herd of cows block The Cuckoo Trail
A herd of cows was spotted blocking the Cuckoo Trail between Horam and Hellingly in East Sussex on Sunday, 19 April 2026.
Hailsham Heritage Centre & Museum to Reopen for 2026 Season
Town councillors are preparing to visit the Hailsham Heritage Centre & Museum ahead of its reopening for the 2026 season on Friday 1 May.
Hailsham Town Council Prioritises Safety and Investment in Outdoor Fitness Facilities
Hailsham Town Council is continuing its proactive approach to supporting healthier lifestyles by investing in, maintaining and regularly monitoring outdoor exercise facilities across its public open spaces.
Two-year ban for 117mph drug-driver
Caught near Hickstead
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Coda Pharmacy open day takes place on Friday
AN expanding Health business is moving into bigger premises - and is celebrating with an Open Day on Friday 24th April, which is open to the public. Everyone is invited.
Appeal for witnesses to fire at Bexhill's barber shop
Police are investigating a fire of a barber’s shop front door in Endwell Road, Bexhill, at 9.54pm on Friday (17 April).
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Roadworks reappear in Eastbourne town centre due to collapsed sewer
The roadworks at the junction of Terminus Road and Seaside Road in Eastbourne have returned due to a collapsed sewer.
Major honour for Sussex man who runs famous bluebell walk
John McCutchan, the 89-year-old owner of Bates Green Farm in Arlington, East Sussex, has been honoured as a winner of the 2026 Times Sternberg Active Life Awards.
Police target drugs and mobile phones being thrown into HMP Lewes
In 2023, a large number of parcels were thrown over the perimeter walls at HMP Lewes, containing illegal items.
Get a haircut and raise money for Ronald McDonald House Charities UK
Ashdown Radio is delighted to support "Cuts For A Cause" this May.
Councillors turn down East Sussex pub’s bid to show late night World Cup games
A licensing panel from Wealden District Council rejected a bid from The White Hart on the Green in Crowborough to extend its opening hours for two late-night 2026 FIFA World Cup fixtures.
Ten year ban for Sussex man who mistreated his dog
A man from Hastings, Sussex, was handed a 10-year ban on owning dogs after a prosecution by the RSPCA for mistreating his dog, Rocco.
Former Seaford teacher convicted of non-recent child sex offences
A former teacher at a preparatory school in Seaford has been convicted of non-recent sexual offences against children.
Sussex Police officer reprimanded for gross misconduct
A Sussex Police officer has been reprimanded following an accelerated gross misconduct hearing.
Ultimate Christmas Party Fest to return to Eastbourne's Town Hall in 2026
Eastbourne Music Fest have announced the return of there hugely popular Christmas party nights in 2026 and promise there won't be a dry turkey in sight!
Mayor of Polegate visits charity partner at Arlington Bluebell Walk
The Mayor of Polegate, Cllr Dan Dunbar, visited his chosen charity partner, East Sussex Wildlife Rescue (WRAS), at the Arlington Bluebell Walk on the morning of 15 April 2026.
Plans submitted to demolish fire-ravaged Moira House School building
A planning application has been submitted to Eastbourne Borough Council to demolish and rebuild the original fire-ravaged Moira House School building.
Over £19 million lost to investment fraud in Sussex last year
Victims of investment fraud in Sussex lost over £19 million pounds to scammers in 2025. Across the UK losses were over £879 million.
Major incident in Hastings
Emergency services are currently attending a major incident at Hastings station this evening, Tuesday, 14 April 2026. Police, ambulance, and fire services were called to the scene outside the station and East Sussex College shortly after 5:00 pm.
Hailsham residents invited to take part in Annual Town Meeting next month
Hailsham residents are invited to attend the Annual Town (Electors') Meeting on Wednesday, 13 May 2026 at the Hailsham Civic Community Hall on Vicarage Lane.
Person ‘found deceased' at cliffs near Eastbourne
A person was sadly found deceased at the base of the cliffs near Eastbourne on Monday, 13 April 2026
Football Banning Order for man who threw drink at police officer
A man who threw his drink over a police officer at the recent Brighton v Crystal Palace game has been given a Football Banning Order.
Wet Wet Wet are coming to Worthing!
Wet Wet Wet have announced a UK acoustic tour of intimate shows where the majority of venues are located in places that they’ve never played before during their 40+ year career; as well as a brand-new album that sees them revisit their songs in a stripped back style.
Investigation launched into fatal collision in the A21 Robertsbridge
Emergency services were called to the A21 at around 8.20pm on Saturday (11 April) after a BMW car heading northbound was involved in a collision with three other vehicles.
Eastbourne crackdown on shoplifting leads to conviction of prolific offender
A targeted policing operation in Eastbourne is delivering strong results in the fight against shoplifting, with a prolific offender now behind bars.
Hotspot patrols slash crime in targeted areas
High visibility hotspot policing patrols in the last year have slashed crime in targeted areas across Sussex.
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Ashdown Forest supports the Next Generation of Conservationists
From Passion to Profession – Ashdown Forest’s plan to support the Next Generation of Conservationists.
Witness appeal after man assaulted in Crowborough
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man reported being assaulted by two men in Crowborough.
Nominations NOW OPEN for Eastbourne's Community Awards
The first ever Eastbourne Community Awards will be presented by Ashdown Radio's Ryan Millns.
Feastival Events announce new venue for 'Winterland'
The upcoming Winter Wonderland event at The Waterfront in Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne, will take place from 21 November 2026 to 2 January 2027.
Fire service to hold charity car wash at Eastbourne fire station
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is hosting a charity car wash at Eastbourne Fire Station on Saturday, 11 April 2026.
Future medics take first steps towards healthcare career
Aspiring young healthcare professionals have celebrated completing six months of volunteering at St Wilfrid’s Hospice in Eastbourne.
Local runner becomes an ASICS Front Runner
Josie Barnes, local runner and run club founder from Eastbourne has been named as and ASICS Front Runner
The sun shines on Arlington's famous Bluebell Walk
The Arlington Bluebell Walk & Farm Trail is currently in its 53rd year, having officially opened on Good Friday, 3 April 2026.
Stagecoach to make changes to bus services across Eastbourne
Stagecoach is implementing a significant set of changes to bus routes and timetables across Eastbourne, effective from Sunday 12 April 2026.
Tributes paid to man killed by drink-driver
Tributes have been paid to a “much loved” motorcyclist, as the drink-driver who killed him is sentenced in court.
Mims Davies MP backs National Call for Safer Lorry Parking
Mims Davies MP backs National Call for Safer Lorry Parking on behalf of Local Lorry Drivers
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