The Guide

The organisers of Chiddfest have released the dates for 2027

A man has been convicted of stalking a former employee over a five-year period.

Police are appealing for the ID of the man in the images, following a parcel theft report in Eastbourne.

Board game enthusiasts from across Sussex are invited to one of the South's biggest tabletop community events this summer, as the Eastbourne Board Gamers' annual Charity Board Game Bring & Buy returns for its fifth year.

Visitors to Ashdown Forest must exercise extreme caution as a critical wildfire warning has been issued due to prolonged dry weather and rising summer temperatures.

The Bluebell Railway in Sussex recently hosted its popular Southern at War weekend on July 18 and 19, 2026.

Detectives investigating a sexual assault on a teenage girl in St Leonards have released this efit of the suspect.

Fireworks will bring a glittering finale to four days of flying displays at this year’s Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow, which returns from 13 – 16 August.

An outline planning application has been formally submitted by applicant Martin Grant Land to build up to 215 new homes on the eastern edge of Uckfield, East Sussex.

A family have described the “warmth, energy and kindness” of a man who tragically died in a collision on the A27.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorcycle collided with a wall in Pevensey.

Officers have made two arrests in their search for Oliver Mazirel, who is wanted for escaping from HMP Ford, near Arundel, on Tuesday evening, 30 June.

Uckfield's biggest free family festival celebrates its 10th anniversary edition this summer as Weald on the Field returns on Saturday 8th August 2026.

Mims has hosted many tours of Parliament with constituents of EGU and was thrilled to host a special tour for students interested in politics, international relations, and what it is really like to be an MP.

Forestry England has confirmed that a large wildfire has devastated two hectares (five acres) of mature pine woodland in Abbot's Wood, Arlington.

The upcoming Hailsham gas mains replacement project will cause various road closures lasting from Monday, July 27, 2026, until October 31, 2026.

CODA Pharmacy is staging a Community Health and Wellness Day on Wednesday at Eastbourne Borough FC from 10am until 2pm.

Preparations are underway for St Wilfrid's Hospice’s next big fundraising event, Starlight Stroll, and time is running out to buy early bird tickets before the end of July.

Hailsham Town Council has launched a new campaign celebrating the growing success of women’s and girls’ sport across the town, recognising the outstanding contribution made by local sports clubs, volunteers and community facilities in creating opportunities for women and girls of all ages to get active.

Hailsham is preparing to celebrate two decades of artistic excellence this September as the Hailsham Festival of Arts and Culture returns with an exciting programme of events to mark its 20th anniversary.

A 40-year-old motorcyclist was hospitalised following a collision with a van on Willingdon Road in Eastbourne.

Uckfield in East Sussex is widely recognized as an exceptional destination to visit and retire because it perfectly blends rural countryside charm with modern convenience and a strong, safe community spirit.

Lewes District Council says residents are set to benefit from new coastal bus services

Sussex Police have seized a moped in Eastbourne under Section 59 of the Police Reform Act 2002 following persistent community reports of anti-social riding.

Aldi Stores Ltd has officially submitted a new hybrid planning application (reference WD/2026/1258/MAJ) for a mixed-use development consisting of a supermarket and a care home in Polegate.

A 43-year-old man was sadly declared deceased after Sussex Police responded to a report of concern for his welfare on Beachy Head Road in Eastbourne.

In the July 2026 Which? Travel survey, Eastbourne is ranked as the best seaside town in Sussex, while Bognor Regis is ranked as the worst

Police investigating a fatal collision on the A27 near Pevensey have appealed for further witnesses and information.

Sussex Police are appealing for a man to come forward following a fatal collision on the A27 on Wednesday, 15 July.

The lease for a permanent banking hub in Uckfield has officially been completed

Eastbourne MP Josh Babarinde stated he is "gutted" following the sudden closure of the Princes Park Splash Pad due to a broken water pump valve

The Seven Sisters Cliffs Walk in East Sussex has been officially recognized as the UK's most beautiful hiking trail

James MacCleary MP has demanded that Southern Water improve its monitoring data reliability after a sewage discharge alert on July 14, 2026, turned out to be a false alarm.

Nusrat Ghani, MP for Sussex Weald, has officially welcomed nearly £500,000 in government funding allocated to Beacon Academy in Crowborough

A hardworking man from near Brighton has won £1,000,000 by playing online on The National Lottery’s Lotto, matching five main numbers and the Bonus Ball on Wednesday 17 June 2026.

With the summer holidays starting this week and thousands of drivers due to the hit the road, new research reveals many will be making longer journeys at unfamiliar times of day- often overnight or early-morning - the same time period statistics show is when the most fatigue-related collisions occur.

AFC Uckfield Town and the University of Brighton have launched a brand-new student placement partnership to give university learners real-world industry experience within a live football club environment.

Firefighters from Hailsham and Eastbourne successfully extinguished a large wildfire overnight in Stone Cross, located just north of Eastbourne.

Plans to convert Tower House, the Grade II listed building that formerly housed the Eastbourne Heritage Centre, into a high-quality bar and restaurant have been officially approved.

Families looking for a fun and affordable day out this summer can enjoy a host of activities at Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare, as its popular Family Learning Days return every Wednesday and Thursday throughout the school holidays.

Lewes District Council is set to take the next major step towards delivering the long awaited North Street Quarter (NSQ) development, as Cabinet councillors consider proposals to sell a key parcel of land and enable the comprehensive regeneration of the industrial brownfield site.

Following a fire over the weekend between Butts Brow and Eastbourne Downs Golf Club, Eastbourne Borough Council is urging residents and visitors to take extra care when enjoying the South Downs.

St Wilfrid’s Hospice is gearing up for its annual Make a Will Month.

The world-famous Red Devils Army Parachute Display Team will take to the skies at Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow for the first time this August, in a thrilling skydiving display.

Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a report of indecent exposure in Aberdale Road, Polegate on 19 June

A man has been remanded in custody charged with the rape of a woman in Eastbourne.

Every second counts when it comes to catching criminals and savings lives.

East Sussex College University Courses has achieved the highest National Student Survey (NSS) results of any higher education provider in Sussex for the third consecutive year.

An overturned car on Battle Road (A295) near Hailsham Academy this morning, which forced a full road closure and heavy queueing traffic

A Sussex Police officer has been dismissed without notice for inappropriate behaviour towards female colleagues.

A man has been charged with committing multiple burglaries at The Grand Hotel in Brighton.

FORTY-FIVE members of a Sussex charity spent the day at a very special farm in Tonbridge, Kent.

South East Water has today (Thursday, 9 July) launched a major new emergency support system to protect livestock and give farmers in its supply area a vital safety net during unplanned water outages.

Shoppers in Crowborough, Heathfield, Hailsham, Uckfield and Polegate will see high street shop windows transformed as part of The Big One Hundred celebrations.

Nusrat Ghani, the Member of Parliament for Sussex Weald, recently attended a rural roundtable meeting near Lye Green to address pressing concerns affecting local agricultural businesses

The Lexus Eastbourne Open officially attracted nearly 50,000 spectators across its latest tournament week at Devonshire Park.

Two stolen motorbikes, Multiple police units, One very good girl

A man has been charged with a string of offences as part of an ongoing investigation into a reported disturbance in Sidley, Bexhill.

Detectives investigating the deaths of two people in St Leonards have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to as a witness.

A new five-year nature recovery project will help to restore and enhance wildlife habitats across Wealden, creating a bigger, better and more connected landscape for wildlife.

Sussex Police have issued an urgent appeal for Christopher, a 36-year-old man from Uckfield, who went missing in East Sussex.

Eastbourne MP Josh Babarinde has warned that cutting callout pay for Coastguard Rescue Officers (CROs) will "decimate" the local rescue service and put lives at risk at Beachy Head.

On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, a fryer fire broke out at The Beach Deck restaurant on Royal Parade, Eastbourne, prompting a full evacuation of the premises and the temporary closure of a neighboring attraction.

Robertsbridge Community College in East Sussex has officially gone fully phone-free using physical storage pouches to remove temptation during the school day.

East Sussex County Council is set to debate a motion to discontinue its controversial household waste recycling site (HWRS) booking system.

On July 7, 2026, Queen Camilla visited Ashdown Forest in East Sussex to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh.

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.