Collections were disrupted again today
It comes as WDC are still awaiting the outcome of a ballot of GMB members on a pay offer
We contacted Biffa for a statement and they said "We are working hard to minimise disruption following the decision by some of our colleagues to go on strike. We will continue to try and resolve the dispute as soon as we possibly can"
How has the strike affected you? let us know and have your say email news@ashdownradio.com
Man reported missing from Eastbourne
A man has been reported missing from Eastbourne, Sussex Police confirmed.
Prolific shop thief sentenced over latest offences
A prolific thief who targeted shops in Burgess Hill and Crowborough has been sentenced.
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"TaylorMania" is coming to Eastbourne
2026 is “a New Year, a New Beginning” and it could be off to a fantastic start for any Taylor Swift fans local to Eastbourne, as an award-winning extravaganza that pays tribute to one of the leading contemporary artists of our time, Taylormania comes to the Congress Theatre, 30 January, just in time to lift us out of those January blues!
Which do you prefer? Residents asked to vote on new waste fleet names
Twenty names have been chosen for the new food waste collection vehicles for Wealden, Hastings and Rother.
Saturday -A Winter's Day at Ashdown Forest
THERE is something very special happening in Ashdown Forest on Saturday from 11am until 3pm.
Free energy & water advice at the Langney Community Café
Energise Sussex Coast (ESC) helps residents in East Sussex to bring down the cost of electricity, gas and water bills and to save energy and reduce carbon emissions. Its free, impartial and confidential energy advice service is for everyone.
Eastbourne and HMS Puncher rekindle historic partnership at Town Hall ceremony
Eastbourne Borough Council this week officially renewed its historic affiliation with His Majesty’s Ship (HMS) Puncher - an Archer-class patrol vessel - during a special re-signing ceremony at the Town Hall.
