South East Water has tightened its hosepipe restrictions across Sussex by removing previous exemptions as Ardingly Reservoir capacity dropped to 22.8 percent.
The updated rules remove automatic garden-watering exemptions for vulnerable residents starting October 9, 2026, following an exceptionally hot summer and low rainfall.
St Wilfrid’s Seahorse Project holds Mexican festival-inspired afternoon
The Seahorse Project children's bereavement team at St Wilfrid's Hospice is inviting children and young people to join a free creative afternoon to remember someone who has died.
3,000 Athletes Get Set for Beachy Head Marathon Weekend
One of the UK’s biggest off-road marathon fixtures returns next week with more than 3,000 athletes taking on the challenging South Downs course.
Summer heatwave drives Winter feed appeal for Raystede's Horses and Donkeys
Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare is appealing for support as soaring feed costs threaten to push up the charity's winter care bill.
Eastbourne man jailed for rape and domestic abuse
Eastbourne man Richard Bennett, 46, has been jailed for 18 years for rape, assault and abusive offences against a woman known to him.
Mims Davies MP joins 'Political Bites' in Uckfield's award-winning Highland Inn with residents
Mims Davies MP brought residents together at Uckfield’s award-winning Highlands Inn for a special ‘Political Bites’ evening, providing an opportunity for local people to share their views, raise concerns, and discuss the issues that matter most to them. As well as hearing from Mims herself about what meetings she joined during Party Conference and more.
Mims Davies MP welcomes Uckfield residents to Parliament and Prime Minister's Questions
Mims was honoured to welcome even more residents to Parliament this week for PMQs and to discuss local issues, this time from the lovely Uckfield.
Teenager sets up charity walk for Macmillan Cancer Support
East Sussex teenager Leo Fox has set-up a charity walk in memory of his Grandparents who he lost to Cancer.
Improvements coming to Polegate recreation ground
Wealden District Council's cabinet has backed a £1.2 million funding bid to transform the Brightling Road Recreation Ground in Polegate.
