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Mr Jelowicki spent many hours in a corridor in A&E in Brighton

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Man's toes will fall off as he is left to 'rot to death' during 30-hour A&E wait

The development site (outlined in red) is spread across three fields

The development site (outlined in red) is spread across three fields

Planning and development

Major housing scheme on greenfield land approved following inquiry

Jack Lucas (capt.) goes for the line to score H's opening try.

Jack Lucas (capt.) goes for the line to score H's opening try.

Rugby club secures back-to-back victories with impressive 45-24 win

Jack Lucas (capt.) goes for the line to score H's opening try.

Jack Lucas (capt.) goes for the line to score H's opening try.

Rugby club celebrates second straight victory after thrilling derby clash

Woman turns up at ex's house and attacks his new girlfriend

Ockenden Manor Hotel and Spa, near Haywards Heath, has been included in the list of the 10 best autumn spa destinations in the UK

Ockenden Manor Hotel and Spa, near Haywards Heath, has been included in the list of the 10 best autumn spa destinations in the UK

Sussex manor named among the best 10 spas in the UK for an autumn visit

Haywards Heath New Leaf, the local eco hub, took place on the weekend.

Haywards Heath New Leaf, the local eco hub, took place on the weekend.

Community comes together to reduce waste at first-ever green living event

Best Kept Front Garden 2026.

Best Kept Front Garden 2026.

Town's best gardens and allotments revealed at special awards ceremony

Nine-day railway line closure to cause disruption

Alyce and Kieran Brogan have moved to Sigma Homes Spring Bank development,

Alyce and Kieran Brogan have moved to Sigma Homes Spring Bank development,

Family swap London life for countryside living and say they've never looked back

A new cultural venue for cinema, live performance and community activities is at the heart of a £23 million vision to bring the Clair Hall site back into use.

A new cultural venue for cinema, live performance and community activities is at the heart of a £23 million vision to bring the Clair Hall site back into use.

Local government

£23m regeneration project to bring new cinema, homes and performance space

The team at Restaurant Isca.

The team at Restaurant Isca.

Restaurant earns Michelin Guide recognition just months after opening

Local government

Park wins gold and regional park category at South East in Bloom Awards

Haywards Heath children invited to design mayor’s Christmas card for charity

Parents claim school is 'infested' with rats as headteacher vows action

Clair Hall will be replaced by a new 'cinema-led cultural venue'

Clair Hall will be replaced by a new 'cinema-led cultural venue'

Community hall to be demolished for four-screen cinema cultural venue

Haywards Heath Town Council Spreads Some Silver Sunday Cheer

Haywards Heath Town Council Spreads Some Silver Sunday Cheer

Haywards Heath council delivers gifts to 10 care homes for Silver Sunday

Haywards Heath took home gold in multiple categories at the 2026 South and South East in Bloom Awards, including Category Winner for Large Town.

Haywards Heath took home gold in multiple categories at the 2026 South and South East in Bloom Awards, including Category Winner for Large Town.

West Sussex town scoops top honours at 2026 South and South East in Bloom Awards

Autumn colour at Borde Hill. (Image: Borde Hill)

Autumn colour at Borde Hill. (Image: Borde Hill)

Halloween adventure with magic and crafts planned at Borde Hill this half-term

Thousands of people came together in Victoria Park on Saturday, September 12 for Haywards Heath's biggest Town Day yet.

Thousands of people came together in Victoria Park on Saturday, September 12 for Haywards Heath's biggest Town Day yet.

In pictures: Relive the highlights of a record-breaking town celebration

Primrose House Montessori in Hayward’s Heath, part of the Happy Days Nurseries Group, has been recognised as meeting Ofsted Strong Standard in all areas.

Primrose House Montessori in Hayward’s Heath, part of the Happy Days Nurseries Group, has been recognised as meeting Ofsted Strong Standard in all areas.

Nursery praised for 'incredibly warm' care in latest Ofsted inspection

Residents are invited to discover new ways to live more sustainably at New Leaf.

Residents are invited to discover new ways to live more sustainably at New Leaf.

Free event to help residents repair, reuse and reduce waste

Live updates as emergency services are dealing with an incident on rail line

Live updates as emergency services are dealing with an incident on rail line

Live updates as two men arrested with axe on rail line

Jay is focused on the next chapter of the botanically important estate.

Jay is focused on the next chapter of the botanically important estate.

Borde Hill unveils edible-flower restaurant and plans for wild swimming and therapy garden

This October half-term, Kew Wakehurst invites families to join the Fantastic Fungi Trail, inspired by the adventures of Wallace & Gromit and the villainous penguin, Feathers McGraw..

This October half-term, Kew Wakehurst invites families to join the Fantastic Fungi Trail, inspired by the adventures of Wallace & Gromit and the villainous penguin, Feathers McGraw..

Wallace and Gromit lead cracking new fungi adventure this half-term

Finalists have been unveiled for the Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards (ARTA) 2026.

Finalists have been unveiled for the Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards (ARTA) 2026.

Six Sussex eateries named finalists in major national Asian food awards

Kew Wakehurst in Sussex have announced a record number of school pupils in the 25-26 academic year, with 14,713 students welcomed into the wild botanic garden for inspiring and engaging sessions.

Kew Wakehurst in Sussex have announced a record number of school pupils in the 25-26 academic year, with 14,713 students welcomed into the wild botanic garden for inspiring and engaging sessions.

Record-breaking year sees almost 15,000 students get closer to nature

Tyrone Beane, with his wife Yvonne, praised the staff at the Princess Royal

Tyrone Beane, with his wife Yvonne, praised the staff at the Princess Royal

Man praises hospital staff after a visit which was like 'winning the lottery'

Villagers rejoice as work to 'permanently' protect 150-year-old oak begins

The team at Haywards Heath Specsavers are lacing up their walking shoes to take part in Diabetes UK’s One Million Steps Challenge.

The team at Haywards Heath Specsavers are lacing up their walking shoes to take part in Diabetes UK’s One Million Steps Challenge.

Opticians take on one million steps challenge for diabetes charity

The Farmers pub has been listed for sale

The Farmers pub has been listed for sale

'Substantial' pub with space for hundreds of guests goes on sale

New project aims to save residents' untold stories before they are lost

Businesses invited to free event exploring opportunities and risks of AI

Haywards Heath is getting ready to celebrate at Town Day.

Haywards Heath is getting ready to celebrate at Town Day.

Family fun, live music and West End star promised at free town event

Live updates - rail line blocked due to safety inspection of track

Live updates - rail line blocked due to safety inspection of track

Live updates - rail line blocked due to safety inspection of track

'I want him to have a legacy': Bereaved mum welcomes maternity review

Simulation image by OGE Group for Glow Wild 2026

Simulation image by OGE Group for Glow Wild 2026

Popular winter light trail will return with its most ambitious display yet

Work to repair line where train derailed nears completion

Haywards Heath’s annual Teddy Bears Picnic returned to Beech Hurst on Friday, August 21, bringing hundreds of local families together for an afternoon of sunshine, entertainment and teddy bear fun.

Haywards Heath’s annual Teddy Bears Picnic returned to Beech Hurst on Friday, August 21, bringing hundreds of local families together for an afternoon of sunshine, entertainment and teddy bear fun.

Hundreds turn out for sunny afternoon of teddy bears and family fun

Over four packed days in May and August, two cohorts of enthusiastic young people took part in 'Growing Futures' workshops at two iconic Sussex landscapes.

Over four packed days in May and August, two cohorts of enthusiastic young people took part in 'Growing Futures' workshops at two iconic Sussex landscapes.

Young people get hands-on to discover careers helping nature

Haywards Heath saw the biggest house price drop among several commuter locations in Britain

Haywards Heath saw the biggest house price drop among several commuter locations in Britain

Sussex commuter town sees biggest drop in house prices in the UK

Autumn is a season of spectacle at Wakehurst, as woodlands of the world transform into a tapestry of reds, golds and yellows.

Autumn is a season of spectacle at Wakehurst, as woodlands of the world transform into a tapestry of reds, golds and yellows.

Wallace and Gromit trail and outdoor cinema coming to popular gardens

Rail line to re-open next month after train derailment

Image: GoogleMaps and Datum Architects

Image: GoogleMaps and Datum Architects

Local government

Plans to build 'cramped and contrived' block of flats refused

The estate's South Park was packed for the concert

The estate's South Park was packed for the concert

Is Sussex's newest music event worth the hype? I found out

Ockenden Manor, Haywards Heath.

Ockenden Manor, Haywards Heath.

Luxury Sussex hotel named among UK's best spas to visit this summer

Yann Trupiano and Kimberley Newark at home in Brighton, who's baby girl Olivia died in September 2024

Yann Trupiano and Kimberley Newark at home in Brighton, who's baby girl Olivia died in September 2024

Grieving parents 'really concerned' as maternity services told to improve again

New Wallace & Gromit adventure invites families to discover world of fungi

The train came off the tracks near Lewes on Wednesday.

The train came off the tracks near Lewes on Wednesday.

Passengers urged to plan ahead as disruption continues after derailment

The American Prairie at Kew Wakehurst spans over five acres, and is a living example of climate resilient planting.

The American Prairie at Kew Wakehurst spans over five acres, and is a living example of climate resilient planting.

Experimental prairie becomes thriving haven for bees, moths and hoverflies

Borde Hill, near Haywards Heath, is renowned for its beauty and views

Borde Hill, near Haywards Heath, is renowned for its beauty and views

First ever set of live concerts at sprawling estate to begin

Residents came together at Hanbury Stadium on Friday, July 24 for a fantastic afternoon of football, family fun and fundraising at Haywards Heath Town Council's Football Fun Day.

Residents came together at Hanbury Stadium on Friday, July 24 for a fantastic afternoon of football, family fun and fundraising at Haywards Heath Town Council's Football Fun Day.

Football Fun Day raises more than £1,000 for learning disability charity

Organised by Haywards Heath FoodBank in partnership with Haywards Heath Town Council, the free event will offer plenty of entertainment for children and families to enjoy.

Organised by Haywards Heath FoodBank in partnership with Haywards Heath Town Council, the free event will offer plenty of entertainment for children and families to enjoy.

Annual Teddy Bears Picnic returns with free family fun

Left to right: Simon Hughes, Director of People and Commercial Services, Chairman Councillor Mike Kennedy and Councillor Chris Hobbs.

Left to right: Simon Hughes, Director of People and Commercial Services, Chairman Councillor Mike Kennedy and Councillor Chris Hobbs.

Local government

Families welcomed back as upgraded play area officially opens