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
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
Sussex police commissioner makes call to tag migrants in Crowborough
Katy Bourne said asylum seekers will "inevitably" become involved in crime and called on the Home Secretary to start tagging migrants.
Uckfield CEO receives MBE in New Year Honours
A charity chief executive receives an MBE in the New Year Honours.
Names of first seven convicted Christmas drink-drivers revealed
A man who “didn’t feel drunk” – but still managed to crash his car into a barrier – is among the first seven people to be convicted of drink or drug-driving this Christmas.
Information sought in Lewes rape investigation
Police are appealing for information following a report that a man in his 30s was raped in Lewes on the night of Wednesday, 24 December.
Recycle your Christmas tree for St Wilfrid's Hospice
St Wilfrid’s Hospice has launched its Christmas tree recycling service to help raise vital funds for patient care.
Pupils from Shinewater School entertain the residents of Mortain Place Eastbourne
Pupils from Shinewater Primary School brought festive cheer to Mortain Place Care Home in Eastbourne this week, as they delivered handwritten and plantable Christmas Cards to residents, in partnership with Barratt Homes.
