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Cllr Andy Woolley. Image credit: Reform UK

East Sussex County Council

Council defends suspending summer food vouchers after MP brands it 'disgraceful'

Ground breaking ceremony with project representatives.

Ground breaking ceremony with project representatives.

Construction under way on new community hall and medical centre

Debut novel tells powerful story of a Second World War nurse

The yew in Crowhurst, left, and right, one of the two elms in Preston Park before the felling

The yew in Crowhurst, left, and right, one of the two elms in Preston Park before the felling

Yew hit by cannonball and 'world's oldest elm' in running for UK's best tree

An artist's impression of the new roundabout, waste vehicle depot and solar array

An artist's impression of the new roundabout, waste vehicle depot and solar array

Planning and development

Four-arm roundabout could be built on main road to serve new waste depot

Earlier this month, fire officers were called to a location on Colemans Hatch Road, Forest Row - not far from the Ashdown Forest Centre - where an area of 70 metres square was affected by smouldering grass and trees.

Earlier this month, fire officers were called to a location on Colemans Hatch Road, Forest Row - not far from the Ashdown Forest Centre - where an area of 70 metres square was affected by smouldering grass and trees.

Public urged to take care as wildfire risk remains high

Craig and Lindsay Foreman, who have been detained in Iran, have been charged with espionage

Craig and Lindsay Foreman, who have been detained in Iran, have been charged with espionage

Family's shock as East Sussex man jailed in Iran faces longer sentence

East Sussex Partners in Care say the proposed boundary change could create a fragmented operating environment for services that currently work within established, East Sussex systems.

East Sussex Partners in Care say the proposed boundary change could create a fragmented operating environment for services that currently work within established, East Sussex systems.

Care group raises concerns over proposed boundary changes

The property exterior.

The property exterior.

Grade II-listed barn conversion goes on the market for £2.25m

South East Water

Readers react after temporary hosepipe ban announced for parts of Sussex

Before and After: Drusillas owners the Smith family outside their new attraction Go Wild!.

Before and After: Drusillas owners the Smith family outside their new attraction Go Wild!.

New trampoline park opens after major jungle-themed transformation

Sussex beach named one of the UK's top picnic destinations

Medi Tech Trust held its Community Initiative Presentation in Uckfield with the support of the Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex Mr. Andrew Blackman CStJ.

Medi Tech Trust held its Community Initiative Presentation in Uckfield with the support of the Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex Mr. Andrew Blackman CStJ.

Charity provides life-saving lifting chairs for first responder teams

Huge wildfire devastates two hectares of mature woodland

Edward ‘Bunty’ Pearce died from his injuries following a crash on the A27

Edward ‘Bunty’ Pearce died from his injuries following a crash on the A27

Tribute paid to much-loved young man who died after A27 crash

Family's heartbreak after they 'lose everything' in 'devastating' fire

The first section of works will focus on the A295 South Road.

The first section of works will focus on the A295 South Road.

Gas mains road closures set to impact town for up to three months

Animals caught in netting can panic and struggle, causing the netting to tighten around them.

Animals caught in netting can panic and struggle, causing the netting to tighten around them.

Football fans urged to store nets safely to protect wildlife

One Love / One Sun has named independent Sussex distillery Goldstone Rum as its official rum partner under a new two-year agreement covering the 2026 and 2027 festivals.

One Love / One Sun has named independent Sussex distillery Goldstone Rum as its official rum partner under a new two-year agreement covering the 2026 and 2027 festivals.

Rum punch and reggae to headline colourful summer festival

South East Water

Temporary hosepipe ban introduced for parts of Sussex

Independent housebuilder Dandara has announced plans to deliver 18 affordable new homes in the East Sussex village of South Chailey, in partnership with Raven Housing Trust.

Independent housebuilder Dandara has announced plans to deliver 18 affordable new homes in the East Sussex village of South Chailey, in partnership with Raven Housing Trust.

Planning and development

New development will include 18 affordable homes for families

Protesters during an anti-immigration protest near Crowborough Training Camp in East Sussex.

Protesters during an anti-immigration protest near Crowborough Training Camp in East Sussex.

Local government

Campaign group returns to High Court over migrant housing plans

Motorcyclist left with 'life-threatening injuries' after crash

Nusrat Ghani MP with Anthony Field and Sally Reed from Rushlake Green Village Stores.

Nusrat Ghani MP with Anthony Field and Sally Reed from Rushlake Green Village Stores.

Village shop wins big at the 'rural Oscars'

The incident occurred on the A27 just east of the Drusillas roundabout

The incident occurred on the A27 just east of the Drusillas roundabout

Woman seriously injured in A27 crash involving HGV and cyclists

Live updates as air ambulance lands at scene of serious crash

Live updates as air ambulance lands at scene of serious crash

Road reopens after air ambulance attends serious crash

Live updates as fire crews tackle blaze in field near railway line

Live updates as fire crews tackle blaze in field near railway line

Live updates as fire crews tackle blaze in field near railway line

Created for couples seeking an elegant late afternoon celebration, The Twilight is available for £9,997 from Sunday to Thursday throughout 2027.

Created for couples seeking an elegant late afternoon celebration, The Twilight is available for £9,997 from Sunday to Thursday throughout 2027.

East Sussex wedding venue launches Twilight package for 2027 couples

Christmas Concert, Glyndebourne, East Sussex, December 2025.

Christmas Concert, Glyndebourne, East Sussex, December 2025.

Glyndebourne announces return of popular Christmas concerts

The Coach and Horses is a charming Grade II listed pub and restaurant situated within the High Weald National Landscape.

The Coach and Horses is a charming Grade II listed pub and restaurant situated within the High Weald National Landscape.

Picturesque country pub goes up for sale as owners decide to retire

Ryan Welch next to the scoreboard after his 411

Ryan Welch next to the scoreboard after his 411

Amateur Sussex cricketer 'flabbergasted' by record breaking score

Left to right: Lawrence Wilde, Charlotte Jackson, Anna Prowles , Amy Davies and Emily Lacey at the official opening of Busy Bees Nursery. London Road, Hailsham.

Left to right: Lawrence Wilde, Charlotte Jackson, Anna Prowles , Amy Davies and Emily Lacey at the official opening of Busy Bees Nursery. London Road, Hailsham.

New early years nursery opens with places for 110 children

Beacon Academy Headteacher Mr Keith Slattery, Nusrat Ghani MP and Amanda Dennis, Head of Estates.

Beacon Academy Headteacher Mr Keith Slattery, Nusrat Ghani MP and Amanda Dennis, Head of Estates.

MP welcomes nearly £500,000 funding boost for secondary school

East Sussex friends John Schindler Glastonbury and Daniel Jeive are fundraising for St Wilfrid's Hospice.

East Sussex friends John Schindler Glastonbury and Daniel Jeive are fundraising for St Wilfrid's Hospice.

Charity challenge will see friends depend on strangers' kindness

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County Hall Escc

County Hall Escc

East Sussex County Council

Council will review controversial tip booking system amid calls to scrap it

Cycling guide highlights scenic family trail for summer adventures

Guests at the ExtraOrdinary Orbit South Central at Surrey NanoSystems will get a behind the scenes tour of its world-leading facilities.

Guests at the ExtraOrdinary Orbit South Central at Surrey NanoSystems will get a behind the scenes tour of its world-leading facilities.

Space industry networking event to showcase pioneering technology

East Sussex Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance Service is urging football fans, families, school s and sports clubs to make sure football goals and sports netting are safely put away when not in use.

East Sussex Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance Service is urging football fans, families, school s and sports clubs to make sure football goals and sports netting are safely put away when not in use.

Charity urges people to put away football nets to protect wildlife

The junction of Amberstone, Trefoil Road and Linnet Lane. Image via Google Maps.

The junction of Amberstone, Trefoil Road and Linnet Lane. Image via Google Maps.

Local government

Calls for crossing on busy road after children injured in crash

Shoppers in Crowborough, Heathfield, Hailsham, Uckfield and Polegate will see high street shop windows transformed as part of The Big One Hundred celebrations.

Shoppers in Crowborough, Heathfield, Hailsham, Uckfield and Polegate will see high street shop windows transformed as part of The Big One Hundred celebrations.

Shop windows to come alive for Winnie-the-Pooh centenary

County Hall Escc

County Hall Escc

East Sussex County Council

Calls made to end controversial tip booking system

The incident occurred on Aberdale Road in Polegate

The incident occurred on Aberdale Road in Polegate

Pensioner arrested after incident involving man in red mankini

Felcon, an engineering and manufacturing business, was able to invest in new equipment

Felcon, an engineering and manufacturing business, was able to invest in new equipment

Local government

Grants programme boosts jobs and growth for small businesses

East Sussex County Council has secured £1.5 million in funding from the Department for Work and Pensions to deliver the latest wave of Skills Bootcamps, supporting residents to gain skills that are in demand across the local economy.

East Sussex County Council has secured £1.5 million in funding from the Department for Work and Pensions to deliver the latest wave of Skills Bootcamps, supporting residents to gain skills that are in demand across the local economy.

Local government

Free training programme offers adults chance to boost career skills

For the third consecutive year, East Sussex College University Courses has achieved the highest National Student Survey (NSS) results of any higher education provider in Sussex.

For the third consecutive year, East Sussex College University Courses has achieved the highest National Student Survey (NSS) results of any higher education provider in Sussex.

East Sussex College tops student satisfaction rankings for third year

Housebuilder Dandara has announced plans to deliver 18 affordable new homes in the East Sussex village of South Chailey.

Housebuilder Dandara has announced plans to deliver 18 affordable new homes in the East Sussex village of South Chailey.

Planning and development

Affordable homes planned as part of new countryside development

Cllr Oliver is reminding people of the simple measures they can take to stay safe in the heat.

Cllr Oliver is reminding people of the simple measures they can take to stay safe in the heat.

Council urges people to stay safe during latest summer heatwave

Updates as wildfire breaks out at beauty spot

Updates as wildfire breaks out at beauty spot

South Downs National Park

Updates as wildfire breaks out at beauty spot

A new global study has revealed which hiking trails around the world are most visually pleasing.

A new global study has revealed which hiking trails around the world are most visually pleasing.

Sussex coastal walk named among world's most beautiful hikes

Tiana and Elsie have represented Robertsbridge Community College as Breck Youth Ambassadors.

Tiana and Elsie have represented Robertsbridge Community College as Breck Youth Ambassadors.

Two students honoured for leadership in online safety campaign

A new five-year nature recovery project will help to restore and enhance wildlife habitats across Wealden.

A new five-year nature recovery project will help to restore and enhance wildlife habitats across Wealden.

Five-year nature recovery project aims to boost biodiversity

Golden hour photographs showcase spectacular chalk cliff scenery

Can England beat Norway in the World Cup Quarter-Final? Drusillas' ‘Mystic Meerkats’ say yes!

Can England beat Norway in the World Cup Quarter-Final? Drusillas' ‘Mystic Meerkats’ say yes!

Mystic meerkats back England to reach World Cup semi-finals