We have been working to carefully dismantle the façade of the former Maidens Head building, with tiles and features stored safely.
That work is now close to completion. The next engineer site visit is expected during the week commencing 6 October 2025, when the detailed intervention will be set out.
A further update will follow once that inspection has taken place.
For further details, head to https://ow.ly/q1lP50X2IsV
Plans submitted to convert former takeaway in Hailsham into Post Office and 'banking hub'
Plans have been submitted to convert the former Domino’s Pizza takeaway at 32 High Street in Hailsham into a permanent Post Office and Banking Hub.
Eastbourne: Police appeal for witnesses to collision between car and motorbike
Sussex Police have issued an appeal for witnesses following a collision between a car and a motorbike in Princes Road, Eastbourne, on Friday, 27 March 2026
Woman pronounced dead after falling from cliffs near Eastbourne
A woman was pronounced dead after falling from the cliffs near Eastbourne on 26 March 2026.
Uckfield man jailed for long-term sexual abuse of a child
After a young victim bravely spoke out about the long term sexual abuse he had suffered at the hands of a man, that man has now been jailed.
The Ryan Millns Mammoth Charity Breakfast Show
Ashdown Radio director and presenter Ryan Millns is once again undertaking an on air fundraising challenge for Ronald McDonald House Charities.
New Mayfield Community and Health Centre moves into construction phase
The Mayfield Community and Health Centre site will be occupied for construction from 7 April 2026. The build is expected to take approximately 12 months, with a target completion date in spring 2027.
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Magnificent Motors Revs Up With New Arena & Live Music Stage
Magnificent Motors is revving up the May Bank Holiday weekend with a brand new arena and live music stage joining the line-up from Saturday 2 – Sunday 3 May.
Your soundtrack from the 60s to the 90s playing Brass In Pocket by Pretenders
