Jury convicts man, 22, of brutal attack on pensioner
A man broke into a 77-year-old’s motorhome and, when the pensioner tried to call the police, he was attacked and...
Prolific Hastings burglar and drug dealer jalled
A prolific offender has been jailed for burglary and drug dealing in Hastings. On 3 December 2023, police saw Nicholas...
Councillors’ conundrum over developer’s affordable housing request
“As much as I would love to say ‘on your bike’, I don’t think we can.” This was the response...
Parking fees consultation for Battle, Bexhill and Rye
East Sussex County Council will soon be seeking views on plans to increase parking charges in Battle, Bexhill and Rye....
‘Classy’ seven house development approved in ‘very classy village’
Plans to build seven detached houses in Hurstpierpoint have been approved by Mid Sussex District Council. The application from Earlswood...
East Sussex councillor rejects road safety petition
Calls to improve the safety of a busy rural road have failed to win the support of a senior county...
Rogue builder ordered to pay back £44k to victims
West Sussex County Council’s Trading Standards service has secured £44,400 in compensation for five victims of a rogue builder, following...
£28,000 fine issued in planning enforcement case
Miley Connors, 38, of Scant Road East, Hambrook, was fined £28,000 last month and ordered to pay £4,000 towards the...
Sussex wetlands get £1.7m funding boost
A funding boost will help restore wetlands across the South Downs region and help raise awareness about the vital importance...
Sussex councillors want to take the lead by regulating commercial dog walkers
Rogue dog walkers have prompted councillors to discuss asking the government to take the lead and regulate the inept, the...
Gatwick airport opens applications for 2025 graduate programme
University graduates are invited to apply for London Gatwick's 2025 graduate programme, which will give at least nine individuals the...
Council consultation on £55 million funding gap
Council leaders are urging residents to give their feedback on savings proposals that would affect social care services. East Sussex...
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DITZ announce new album & UK tour
Hotly-tipped Brighton noise-rock band DITZ which comprises Cal (vocals), Anton (guitar), Caleb (bass), Sam (drums) and Jack (guitar) have today announced...
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Former mayor dies aged 98
A former miner who became a parliamentary candidate, long-serving councillor and only the second mayor of Brighton and Hove has…
Tennis court dug up because of ‘wrong kind of tarmac’
A new tennis court is being dug up before it’s even opened because it was made using the “wrong kind…
Hove beach set to grow with new groynes
A section of Hove beach will extend another 25 metres out to sea if a new set of groynes are…