Lewes is set to raise a glass to English Wine Week with Winelands, an exciting festival of pop-up wine events taking place from 22–29 June 2025.
Designed to showcase the world-class quality of Sussex and Southeast England’s wines, Winelands will bring together wine lovers, local producers, and industry experts for a week-long celebration of the region’s finest wines.
Cold weather health alert updated for the South East
The current amber cold health alert has been extended until 10AM on 09/01/2026 across the South East.
HMV store in Eastbourne closes tomorrow
It has been announced that the popular HMV store at The Beacon will shut it's doors tomorrow
Huge crowds for Eastbourne's free New Year's Day Concert
On New Year’s Day 2026, the Eastbourne Silver Band (ESB) performed a free community concert at the Wish Tower Slopes to ring in the new year.
Ashdown Radio Local Sports Preview
A look at the local sporting fixtures for the first weekend of 2026
Snow & Ice forecast for East Sussex
A yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been issued for part of East Sussex by the Met Office.
Haywards Heath death: Man charged with manslaughter and in court today
A man has been charged with manslaughter following the death of a 63-year-old man in Haywards Heath.
New community cinema set for Heathfield
The Vault Community Cinema is indeed opening its temporary home at the Heathfield Community Centre on Sheepsetting Lane. The first free test screening is scheduled for early 2026
Christmas meals delivered to lonely locals
In 2025, the Christmas spirit in East Sussex was upheld by extensive volunteer efforts to support the vulnerable and those spending the festive season alone
