The Guide from Wednesday, July 8th, 2026

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.