The Guide

Mims was thrilled to join East Grinstead's Mayor, Cllr John Belsey, on Saturday for their brilliant annual tennis Finals Day.

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Cases of bird flu have been identified in Eastbourne, the council has confirmed.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously injured in a collision in Maresfield.

Students at Chailey Heritage started the summer break in style with their annual Celebration Day.

More than 60 local taste makers in the Wealden food and drink industry came together at Gun Brewery and Taproom in Gun Hill this week to launch the Sussex Six Campaign in Wealden, urging people in the district to eat and buy local produce.

One You East Sussex with the support of Wealden District Council is delivering a further phase of the NHS health check roadshow.

Uckfield welcomes back its favourite free family festival on Saturday 9th August 2025.

This Parliamentary event brought together leadership teams from Brighton & Hove Buses and Metrobus facilitate discussions with Members of Parliament.

A St Wilfrid’s Hospice supporter whose dad died on the day of last year’s Starlight Stroll has signed up for this year’s event to raise money in his memory.

Eastbourne could soon be getting a new TK Maxx in the town centre, if plans are approved.

Plans for the installation of public artwork in Eastbourne town centre has been approved.

Exciting plans for a new waste depot and solar farm in Hailsham have been given the green light to move forward.

Two people have been arrested after a man was stabbed in Eastbourne.

Nusrat Ghani, MP for Sussex Weald, was pleased to join Crowborough residents in celebrating progress of the new Community Hub located at the rail station in Jarvis Brook.

Sussex Police, together with Sussex Police Federation, the Friends of Ocklynge Cemetery, and Tookey Memorials, proudly unveiled the newly restored headstone of Inspector Arthur Walls at Ocklynge Cemetery in Eastbourne on Friday, July 18, marking 113 years since his tragic murder in the line of duty.

Police are appealing for information after a woman was seriously injured in a collision in Wadhurst.

A bold step forward has been taken by Wealden District Council in its commitment to climate action.

Plans to convert a 19th century railway signal box into a micro-pub have been approved.

A recent report shows that the structure at the beloved landmark is critical. Eastbourne Council vow that the show will go on

Ashdown Radio's Ryan Millns & Martyn Grenfell host the popular music event, which raises vital funds for St Wilfrid's Hospice.

Eastbourne is gearing up for the return of it's annual Pride celebrations today.

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A major health food chain is set to open a new branch in an empty retail unit in Uckfield.

This is a new campaign to mark its 50th anniversary.

Anger continues over cuts to buses serving Hailsham, Heathfield and Mayfield.

Officers are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision involving two vehicles, a Ford Focus and a Renault Trucks heavy goods vehicle (HGV).

A former police officer will appear in court to face a charge of causing death by dangerous driving following a collision near Battle in 2023.

As Sussex gets busy this summer there will be increased activity by police and partners as Sussex joins the Safer Streets Summer town centre initiative.

Mims Davies MP was thrilled host another event for residents of EGU, this time in Fairwarp's lovely Foresters Arms, alongside Cllr Roy Galley.

Independent SAIF-approved funeral director, Tester & Jones Funeral Services, based in Crowborough, is proud to have signed a significant sponsorship agreement with Jarvis Brook Football Club.

Josh Babarinde, Member of Parliament for Eastbourne has announced jointly with Govia Thameslink Rail today (16th July) that the direct trainline between Eastbourne and London Bridge Station is due to return.

St Wilfrid's Hospice in Eastbourne has launched its ‘Make a Will Month’ scheme.

Mims is thrilled to be hosting even more of her series of 'Meet Mims' Q&A events all over the constituency, meeting as many residents as possible and ensuring she's fully aware of their concerns and worries for the area and on national issues.

Wealden District Council’s Cabinet have given their agreement to progress a brand-new medical centre to serve the Polegate and Willingdon area to planning.

Thanks to the dedication of 60 volunteers and staff members, this year’s Nightjar survey covered more of Ashdown Forest than ever before — and recorded the highest number of territories occupied by these magical sub-Saharan visitors to date!

Eastbourne’s MP has today welcomed the U-turn by East Sussex County Council to save Linden Court disability day centre, several months after it has signed off plans to close it altogether.

NHS plea to 2,500 eligible B negative donors in the region to donate now to help boost stocks this summer

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Eastbourne MP Josh Babarinde has praised two charities after visiting their centre in Old Town, saying: "It's a powerful example of inclusion in action."

East Sussex Fire and Rescue service has issued a warning to people visiting East Sussex beauty spots to be considerate.

A visitor to Eastbourne said he would be ‘reluctant to return’ after finding the pay-to-use toilets on the seafront in ‘a disgusting state’.

Sussex Police have issued an urgent appeal to help locate a teenager who has been reported missing.

A popular pub in Horsebridge has been put up for sale

The long awaited new Ikea store will open in Brighton next month.

Record-breaking demand for drinking water has put significant pressure on drinking water supplies, as the region grapples with a prolonged dry period and an approaching third heatwave of the summer.

The results of the recent by-election held on 10 July 2025 have now been officially released.

Sussex Student Swims English Channel to Raise Funds for Chailey Heritage Foundation 

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Mims Davies MP for East Grinstead, Uckfield, and the villages was thrilled to join businesses at the Wealden Business Expo today (10th July)

A project to build a medical centre in Willingdon will move ahead to the next stage.

They confirmed that they were called at 12.17pm to the incident on private land near High Street on Wednesday 9th July.

Eastbourne Borough Council is urging businesses and residents to get rid of waste safely and responsibly after five fly-tipping fines were issued in less than three weeks.

Poundland is closing down in Hailsham.

A missing man from Herstmonceux has been found by Sussex Police.

A convicted people smuggler orchestrated the importation of millions of pounds worth of illegal drugs into the UK from his prison cell.

A Sussex Police officer has pleaded guilty to four counts of sexual assault by touching.

Yesterday on the 8th July, the same day as President Macron joined Parliament and our King and Queen for a state dinner, Mims was thrilled to welcome even more residents from East Grinstead, Uckfield, and the villages.

The yellow alert has been issued across East Sussex from Wednesday, with "significant impacts" expected on health services.

Fireworks will return to Eastbourne Airshow this August thanks to backing from local businesses.

A spokesperson for Sussex Police said: “We are searching for Matthew, who is missing from Herstmonceux

A man has been charged with burglary and a sexual offence in Eastbourne.

BETH Morgan has joined Ashdown Forest as Head of Engagement and Development - and she's made a flying start.

Residents across East Sussex are being invited to take part in a consultation that will help reshape local government and how services are run in the future.

Eastbourne Borough Council has launched a new parking permit scheme for off-street car parks owned by the authority.

A care home in Hailsham is welcoming people to its support group designed for people whose lives have been affected by a stroke.

Lewes District Citizens Advice is committed to working with autistic people in ways that work best for them.

Cycle Lewes has released the latest edition of its popular Cycle Map, designed to help residents and visitors discover safer, quieter, and more enjoyable cycling routes in and around the town.

Today (4 July) marks one year since Josh Babarinde was elected as Eastbourne’s Lib Dem MP.