Metformin identified at the highest level in local river
A study examining pharmaceutical presence in rivers within National Parks has found that the River Ouse in South Downs National Park is significantly affected.
The University of York and the Rivers Trust carried out the research and discovered medications at over fifty river sites across England.
The drug Metformin, used to treat type 2 diabetes, was identified at the highest levels in the River Ouse.
Support available for those dealing with loss
It's taking place at Eastbourne Crematorium
Warning over 'fraudulent' QR codes on Eastbourne parking signs
Eastbourne Borough Council (EBC) has issued an urgent fraud alert following reports of fraudulent QR code stickers being placed on official parking signs throughout Eastbourne, with a specific focus on the Beachy Head area
Retired Sussex detective takes part in hit BBC's The Traitors
The retired police detective taking part in the 2026 series of BBC’s The Traitors is Amanda Collier, a 57-year-old from Brighton
Approval granted for catering facilities at garden centre
Lewes District Council have granted approval for Goldcliff Garden Centre in Ringmer to establish a new on-site catering facility
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
