Haywards Heath news

Following its popular debut earlier this year, the Haywards Heath History Hunt is back for the summer holidays.

Free history trails return after popular demand this summer

Haywards Heath Town Council is celebrating today after receiving their 12th consecutive Green Flag Award for Muster Green.

Haywards Heath Town Council is celebrating today after receiving their 12th consecutive Green Flag Award for Muster Green.

Beloved park celebrates Green Flag award for 12th year running

Residents are invited to enjoy an afternoon of football, family fun and fundraising at the Football Fun Day on Friday, July 24.

Residents are invited to enjoy an afternoon of football, family fun and fundraising at the Football Fun Day on Friday, July 24.

Football Fun Day to raise funds for charity with family attractions

Haywards Heath-based PRB Accountants, which has served businesses in the region for more than 30 years, has joined Xeinadin with its 18-person team, leadership and local office remaining in place.

Haywards Heath-based PRB Accountants, which has served businesses in the region for more than 30 years, has joined Xeinadin with its 18-person team, leadership and local office remaining in place.

Accountancy firm joins national group to expand client support

Clair Hall, Haywards Heath. Image: Mid Sussex District Council

Clair Hall, Haywards Heath. Image: Mid Sussex District Council

Sussex theatre due to become luxury cinema named among UK venues at risk

Former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe speaking during a Brexit Party event at the QEII Centre in London

Former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe speaking during a Brexit Party event at the QEII Centre in London

Sussex donkey sanctuary's tribute to patron Ann Widdecombe amid murder fears

FIFA World Cup 2026

Donkey foal named after Ricky Gervais backs England to win World Cup

Guided Tree Tours at Nymans are among the events taking place around the Haywards Heath area over the next couple of weeks.

Guided Tree Tours at Nymans are among the events taking place around the Haywards Heath area over the next couple of weeks.

What's on in Haywards Heath: July 11-24, 2026

Matt Donaldson won the Golf Day with 36 points.

Matt Donaldson won the Golf Day with 36 points.

Golfers raise vital funds for disability charity's annual activity break

More than 1,400 people attended the Haywards Heath Pop Up Cinema on Saturday, July 4.

More than 1,400 people attended the Haywards Heath Pop Up Cinema on Saturday, July 4.

Free cinema event brings hundreds together for day of family fun

A deer photographed by Ms Marson on land at North Colwell Farm, one of the sites proposed for housing allocation.

A deer photographed by Ms Marson on land at North Colwell Farm, one of the sites proposed for housing allocation.

Residents 'gutted' after council earmarks 'wildlife-rich' sites for housing

Isca at Borde Hill.

Isca at Borde Hill.

Why this special spot on 110-acre estate is garden dining at its finest

Man caused fatal car crash after driving at 129mph on 'spontaneous trip to Brighton'

Entries open for best-kept garden and allotment competition in Sussex town

Sussex housing charity to close after council slashes funding

Drivers injured in crash that has closed road

Wickham Fields, the proposed site of the development.

Wickham Fields, the proposed site of the development.

Planning and development

Plan to build houses on 'one of last green spaces' sparks hundreds of responses

'Tiny foal' named for comedian who donated £100,000 to Sussex charity is thriving

Haywards Heath Town Council was delighted to welcome 32 unpaid carers to its sold-out annual Carers Event on Thursday, June 18.

Haywards Heath Town Council was delighted to welcome 32 unpaid carers to its sold-out annual Carers Event on Thursday, June 18.

Local government

Unpaid carers treated to day of wellbeing and relaxation

New 'grocery and vape shop' could soon sell alcohol until midnight

Sasha and Pete.

Sasha and Pete.

Family fundraises to make memories after father’s cancer diagnosis

The full Roost brunch menu will be coming to Scaynes Hill.

The full Roost brunch menu will be coming to Scaynes Hill.

Popular countryside café expands with second Mid Sussex location

Farm plans on-site abattoir to keep produce 'healthy, home-grown, and traceable'

Vintage steam power showcased in spectacular countryside event

A new generation of entrepreneurial talent has once again been showcased through the Youth Entrepreneurs Academy Haywards Heath (YEAHH),

A new generation of entrepreneurial talent has once again been showcased through the Youth Entrepreneurs Academy Haywards Heath (YEAHH),

Young entrepreneurs complete business academy programme

Updates as major train disruption on Brighton line

Updates as major train disruption on Brighton line

Recap of major train disruption on Brighton line

Muster Green was filled with joy, laughter, and community spirit on Sunday, June 7 as Haywards Heath Town Council welcomed residents to its annual Spring Into Summer celebration.

Muster Green was filled with joy, laughter, and community spirit on Sunday, June 7 as Haywards Heath Town Council welcomed residents to its annual Spring Into Summer celebration.

Thousands enjoy annual Spring Into Summer community celebration

‘No man should go unseen’: group helps men to open up

The award-winning 'wizard of skate' who runs a skate park in a Sussex town

The Haywards Heath IN BLOOM Committee are pleased to launch the 2026 Best Kept Garden Competition.

The Haywards Heath IN BLOOM Committee are pleased to launch the 2026 Best Kept Garden Competition.

Garden competition returns as residents invited to show off displays

Updates as three-car crash blocks A-road and causes severe delays

Updates as three-car crash blocks A-road and causes severe delays

Recap: Three-car crash blocks A-road and causes severe delays

Unusual steam-powered vehicle seen holding up traffic on busy A-road

D. neriifolia seed collecting

D. neriifolia seed collecting

How Sussex could help save 'the last tree of its kind in the world'

Plans to demolish a row of garages in Haywards Heath and replace them with eight flats have been submitted to Mid Sussex District Council. Image: Dowsett Mayhew Planning Partnership,

Plans to demolish a row of garages in Haywards Heath and replace them with eight flats have been submitted to Mid Sussex District Council. Image: Dowsett Mayhew Planning Partnership,

Local government

Garages could be demolished to make way for flats

Brighton Magistrates' Court

Brighton Magistrates' Court

Man charged with nine sex offences against two young girls

Live updates as A-road closed with long delays following crash

Live updates as A-road closed with long delays following crash

Live updates as casualty treated for injuries following three-vehicle collision

St Wilfrid's Church was built in 1865 under the professional services of architect George Bodley.

St Wilfrid's Church was built in 1865 under the professional services of architect George Bodley.

Planning and development

161-year-old church and town's largest community space needs urgent repairs

The collision during the chase involved a lorry

The collision during the chase involved a lorry

Police chase through town centre in Sussex ends with collision into a lorry

Fish and wildlife are set to thrive on the River Ouse after a major river restoration project removed a long‑standing barrier and reconnected vital habitats.

Fish and wildlife are set to thrive on the River Ouse after a major river restoration project removed a long‑standing barrier and reconnected vital habitats.

River restoration scheme aims to boost fish and wildlife habitats

Cllr Pascoe attending Kangaroos Mid Sussex.

Cllr Pascoe attending Kangaroos Mid Sussex.

Mayor chooses learning disability charity as cause for the year

Flude Property Consultants have completed the acquisition of the ground floor premises at Church Corner House.

Flude Property Consultants have completed the acquisition of the ground floor premises at Church Corner House.

Dental implant practice secures new premises in town centre move

Olivia Coleman and Jessie Buckley on the set of Wicked Little Letters, a 2023 movie set in the same time period as the feature film currently being cast. The film was shot in Worthing and Arundel

Olivia Coleman and Jessie Buckley on the set of Wicked Little Letters, a 2023 movie set in the same time period as the feature film currently being cast. The film was shot in Worthing and Arundel

Casting agency seeking extras for upcoming 1920s film shoot in Sussex

Rana Begum, No.1604 Mesh.

Rana Begum, No.1604 Mesh.

Botanic garden to host major outdoor sculpture exhibition

Pilbeam Construction has completed a project to modernise and enhance the existing public toilets for visitors and patients at The Princess Royal Hospital.

Pilbeam Construction has completed a project to modernise and enhance the existing public toilets for visitors and patients at The Princess Royal Hospital.

Hospital toilets upgraded in major improvement scheme

Multiple award-winning artists to headline new set of Sussex concerts

Deborah and her foal Gervais

Deborah and her foal Gervais

Baby donkey named in honour of comedian after he donates £100,000 to Sussex charity

Live updates as emergency incident blocks rail line between Brighton and London

Live updates as emergency incident blocks rail line between Brighton and London

Live updates as death on tracks blocks rail line between Brighton and London

Oakwood Court care home in Haywards Heath marked the official opening of its new facilities on Tuesday, April 28.

Oakwood Court care home in Haywards Heath marked the official opening of its new facilities on Tuesday, April 28.

Care home unveils major expansion with new facilities

The Haywards Heath Pop-Up Museum welcomed an incredible 800 visitors over the weekend of April 25-26.

The Haywards Heath Pop-Up Museum welcomed an incredible 800 visitors over the weekend of April 25-26.

Cultural attractions

Pop-up museum draws crowds as hundreds attend weekend event

Thrifty Malone.

Thrifty Malone.

Sussex drummer to perform with band at major Irish festival

Martlet Manor in Haywards Heath.

Martlet Manor in Haywards Heath.

Community invited to VE Day garden party at care home

The Labyrinth Challenge spans over 1,000ft with more than 34 obstacles across five zones,

The Labyrinth Challenge spans over 1,000ft with more than 34 obstacles across five zones,

Inflatable labyrinth challenge returns with new obstacles

Jonathan Lea shared 'antisemitic, offensive and inappropriate tweets' over eight years

Jonathan Lea shared 'antisemitic, offensive and inappropriate tweets' over eight years

Law firm owner shared 'antisemitic, offensive and inappropriate' tweets

Residents and visitors are invited to step back in time and explore the hidden stories of the town with the launch of the Haywards Heath History Hunt.

Residents and visitors are invited to step back in time and explore the hidden stories of the town with the launch of the Haywards Heath History Hunt.

Interactive history trail invites people to explore town’s past