Various alerts have been issued this morning
It has been a very wet night, and the rain continues into the morning.
The enviornment agency has issued the following flood alerts for our area:-
Cuckmere River and tributaries from Vines Cross to Exceat Bridge
River Uck and the Framfield, Ridgewood and Tickerage - check out our webcam https://www.ashdownradio.com/river-uck-webcam/
Upper Ouse and tributaries from Slaugham to Barcombe Mills
River Medway from Forest Row to Penshurst, including Ashurst
Statement by Green Councillors at Wealden District Council regarding Crowborough Army Camp
You will be aware that the Home Office is considering placing 600 asylum seekers in Crowborough Army Camp.
The Big Chailey Online Auction
A Sussex charity is staging an online auction from Friday 31st October until Sunday 9th November 2025.
Electric boost: EV charge points in the South East grow by 27.2% in a year
The South East charging network grew by 27.2% in the last year, bringing over two thousand more charging devices to motorists on local roads, enabling people to travel with ease and confidence.
Mims Davies MP urgently speaks in the Chamber on Crowborough Army Camp and writes to Wealden District Council
Today, Mims managed to quickly submit an Urgent Question in the House of Commons on this very topic, and mentioning the Copthorne Hotel, asking the Minister if he will work with Wealden District Council leadership to hold public meetings with residents to properly address the significant issues raised.
Remembrance Events to Mark Armistice Day in Eastbourne
Eastbourne will mark Armistice Day with a series of events next month, including the Sunday Service of Remembrance.
Ashdown Forest - Fighting the Fly-tippers.
Ashdown Forest has become the latest high-profile site for fly-tipping, with multiple cases of illegal waste dumping in recent weeks.
Nus Ghani MP demands to know the truth
The Sussex Weald MP states that she has no confidence in Wealden District Council
Entries Open for Beachy Head Marathon 2026 After Record Run
Entries have opened for the Beachy Head Marathon 2026 following a record run at the weekend, setting a new Ultramarathon record on the course.
