The Guide

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

Wealden District Council has welcomed the start of work intended to support the return of more local cadets to facilities at Crowborough Army Camp.

Chris Eyre, the local entrepreneur who successfully brought the ice rink back to Eastbourne this winter, has been nominated for a Sussex Business Award.

South East Water has tightened its hosepipe restrictions across Sussex by removing previous exemptions as Ardingly Reservoir capacity dropped to 22.8 percent.

Following the recent registration of Eastbourne Pier as an Asset of Community Value (ACV), its management team has called on the UK government to provide financial grants to help maintain the historic landmark.

We are appealing for witnesses and information after a serious collision on the A29 (Stane Street) Billingshurst.

Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow is set to soar again, returning 12 – 15 August 2027 with a spectacular programme of flying displays and family entertainment.

A famous ventriloquist who finished fourth on Britain's Got Talent back in 2013 has visited a Sussex charity ahead of two shows he is producing later this month.

Two men have been charged following a number of car thefts which took place in Bexhill and St Leonards across July, August and September this year.

Police are reminding passengers to double check their luggage before arriving at Gatwick Airport, after a man was jailed for possessing a lock knife.

Police are appealing for information after a motorcyclist was tragically killed in a collision near Kirdford.

SIXTY-FOUR members of a Sussex charity creating opportunities for those with disabilities to thrive enjoyed a weekend break - with a difference.

Mims took to the streets of East Grinstead today to be available in Sainsburys to all shoppers and passers-by.

As part of Second Hand September, the St Wilfrid’s Hospice shop in Terminus Road, Eastbourne, hosted an event to show people how to upcycle their garments last Saturday (26th September).

Plans to convert part of a former Santander bank building in Crowborough into apartments have been approved.

Eloise, a 26-year-old woman from Fleet, Hampshire, has been found dead following an urgent public appeal by emergency services

Sussex Police have confirmed that the body of a man found in Eastbourne belongs to 55-year-old Anthony, who had previously been reported missing.