A man from Surrey has been jailed for 11 years for rape and other sexual offences against a girl in Crowborough.
61-year-old David Connolly, of Norwood Hill Road in Charlwood, raped and sexually abused a girl under 15 years of age between 1998 and 2000 - He was a serving Kent Police officer at the time of the offences.
Police say his victim was known to him, and his offending was not linked to his role as a police officer.
Buxted Park Cricket Club receive £12,000 in funding to improve sports facilities
The funding comes from the Sports Infrastructure Fund; a new funding programme launched in October 2024 by Wealden District Council. The programme will invest up to £600,000 over the next three years to enhance and improve outdoor sports pitches and facilities throughout the district.
Local Charities Invited to Join Airbourne Bucket Collection
Local charities are being invited to apply to Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow to become one of the official charity partners at the show from 14 – 17 August.
Rabbit welfare needs to be highlighted at Raystede's rabbit day
With approx. 800,000 rabbits being kept as pets in the UK, they are the nation’s third most popular pet. However, according to research from the PDSA*, a large proportion of rabbits are not having their five main welfare needs met by their owners.
DB Domestics opens in Uckfield on Saturday
A NEW showroom is opening on Saturday in Seed House at the Bell Walk Shopping Centre in Uckfield Town Centre.
Prisoners to build new homes in Sussex
Police & Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne has provided funding to support an award-winning, cross-government programme that will see prisoners in Sussex build new homes within the county.
Young people enjoy boost thanks to playground makeover
Children and families have welcomed the refurbishment of a playground by Lewes District Council.
‘New era’ welcomed for Ringmer Swimming Pool
Community representatives, swimming pool users and supporters, councillors and dignitaries came together on Saturday for the opening of Ringmer Swimming Pool.
South East Water unveils expanded laboratory
Almost two million water quality tests will now be carried out each year following a significant expansion of South East Water’s state-of-the-art laboratory in Farnborough.
