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.
Entries open for milestone 2026 RM Sotheby's London to Brighton Veteran Car Run
Entries for the 2026 RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run are now officially open!
More arrests in connection with Peacehaven arson investigation
In a pre-planned operation on Tuesday, 24 March 2026, counter-terrorism police arrested three more men in connection with the October 2024 arson attack at Peacehaven Mosque.
Rye man jailed for rape
Rye man Jordan Osbourne has been jailed for five years for raping a woman known to him in her own home.
Ashdown Radio proudly announce corporate partnership with St Wilfrid's Hospice
Ashdown Radio are delighted to announce that we have signed up as a St Wilfrid's Hospice corporate partner.
Ashdown Radio are proudly sponsoring the purple paint station at this year's Rainbow Run
The event takes place on Saturday 6th June and will be hosted by Ashdown Radio's Ryan Millns
SASBAH Charity Dinner - BOOK TODAY!
A CHARITY which has made a real impact since moving into Eastbourne 15 months ago is staging a Dinner for friends and supporters at The View Hotel.
Ashdown Radio teams up with East Sussex College for a charity fundraiser
Ashdown Radio has teamed up with East Sussex College to launch "Cuts for a Cause" to Support Families of Seriously ill children. The event is proudly sponsored by Unity Care Solutions, who are based in Lewes.
Former Eastbourne Punch and Judy man to sign copies of book in Hailsham
Ray Sparks, Eastbourne's Punch and Judy man for over 30 years, will be signing copies of his recent book I Never Wanted To Be A Punch and Judy Man on April 11th between 10am and 12pm, at Dippy Doodahs Café, 52 High Street, Hailsham.
Your soundtrack from the 60s to the 90s playing More Than Words by Extreme
