Community News

A film directed by a former Brighton College student has received eight nominations at this year’s Academy Awards

The Worthing Community Awards are returning for their third year, with the ceremony scheduled for Thursday 28 May 2026

Several more bank branches across East Sussex are closing this week, prompting concerns about the impact on older residents and local businesses

Rail passengers across Sussex are being warned to expect disruption on Monday morning, after planned weekend engineering work overran.

Thousands of bags of chips have washed up on a beach near Eastbourne, after several shipping containers drifted ashore along the Sussex coastline

A major new cultural project celebrating Ashdown Forest and the 100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh has been unveiled, promising interactive performances, new nature walks and a mythical new Forest creature.

Thousands of homes across Sussex remain without water, with some residents told supplies may not be fully restored until at least Tuesday

Plans to redevelop the former police station site in Crowborough are set to be considered by Wealden District councillors later this week

A Sussex children’s charity founded thanks to the efforts of Dame Vera Lynn is raising money by collecting real Christmas trees from homes across the county

People across Sussex are being warned to prepare for a freezing start to the New Year

South East Coast Ambulance Service has thanked its staff and volunteers after experiencing extremely high demand over the festive period

Brighton’s iconic Palace Pier has been put up for sale, with its owners suggesting a new buyer could be in place by the summer

Plans to create a new mayoral Combined County Authority (CCA) for Sussex have taken a major step forward, after West Sussex County Council agreed to join the scheme...

One of the biggest projects ever undertaken by Mid Sussex District Council is set to launch next week...

The famous Lewes Bonfire returns on Wednesday, November 5, bringing fiery torchlit processions, spectacular fireworks, and centuries-old traditions to the historic town...

Plans have been submitted to Mid Sussex District Council for a development of up to 210 homes in Sayers Common...

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has approved plans for a second runway at London Gatwick Airport, paving the way for a £2.2bn expansion project...

Local heroes from across Sussex and Surrey will be recognised tonight (Monday) at the 14th annual BBC Radio Sussex and BBC Radio Surrey Make a Difference Awards...

East Sussex’s fleet of gritters will be hitting the roads next week for Operation Snowdrop...

Time is running out for residents to share their views on West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service’s Community Risk Management Plan...