Police investigate report of boy being raped in park
A boy has reported being raped in a park in Peacehaven. Police have begun an investigation into the teenager's claim...
East Sussex
Covid hospital admissions rise in Sussex
The number of covid in-patients being treated by Sussex hospitals and trusts has gone up, according to weekly data, but...
Drug dealer had taser disguised as iPhone
A drug dealer has been jailed after he was caught with cocaine, cannabis and cash – and a taser disguised...
Councillors set to consider petrol licence bid in Hastings
Concerns have been raised over plans for a 24-hour petrol station in Hastings. Next Thursday (March 28), a Hastings Borough...
Newhaven Fort’s £7.5m restoration starts – and reveals hidden areas
Work on the £7.5 million restoration of Newhaven Fort is under way and has revealed areas that were previously hidden...
PC taken to hospital after assault
A police officer has been taken to hospital after being assaulted as she was responding to a 999 emergency in...
Masturbating handyman gets off
A handyman who masturbated over a tenant's knickers has been acquitted of criminal damage. Simon Lawrence, 55, had been called...
Trial date set for woman charged with attempted murder and trying to poison children
A trial date has been set for a woman who has been charged with the attempted murder of two children....
Polegate arrests after stabbing
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing in Polegate. Emergency services were called to...
Hopes to bring the pine marten back to Sussex continue
The Sussex Wildlife Trust says it is still keen to bring Pine Martens back to the south of England. They...
