Water bills are set to rise substantially in East Sussex, far exceeding initial projections
Water UK has announced that customers of Southern Water will see their bills surge by an average of 47%, which translates to an additional £224 a year.
Southern Water says it's to help them invest in major infrastructure projects
Reaction to Local Government Reorganisation pause
Wealden District Council's statement has been published following the government's announcement on Monday 7 September that local government reorganisation in 14 areas including East Sussex and Brighton has been paused.
Police called to reports of a stabbing in Eastbourne
Police called to Susan's Road in Eastbourne
Former primary school teacher jailed for child sex offences
Former primary school teacher Joseph Haffenden has been jailed for sexually assaulting two children.
Twelve friends, 50km across the South Downs, 11 workouts, in memory of two little girls
Two of the group, Matt Vince and Marcellus Edmonds, are cousins through marriage. In 2022, just six weeks apart, they each lost a daughter. Matt’s daughter Luna-Rose was 3. Marcellus’s daughter Jemima was 8, after an asthma attack.
Police carry out speeding checks on Friday Street in Eastbourne amid dangerous driving concerns
Sussex Police have carried out a targeted speed enforcement operation on Friday Street in Eastbourne following a surge of public concern regarding dangerous and antisocial driving.
Vehicle overturns near Hailsham yesterday morning
A vehicle overturned on the A22 in the Hailsham area on the morning of Saturday, 5 September 2026, leading to emergency services being called to the scene
Stay Safe This Bonfire Season: Choose Local Events
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to “Choose Local” for Bonfire Season, by enjoying an organised bonfire or fireworks display in their community rather than celebrating at home.
Nurses release song to raise funds for hospice care
A palliative care nurse who works at St Wilfrid’s Hospice in Eastbourne has written and released a song with friends and colleagues in a bid to raise £10,000 for the charity.
The Late Show with Thorne Stopps playing You've Got The Love by Florence and the Machine
Your soundtrack from the 60s to the 90s playing The Last Time by Rolling Stones
