Man is named and charged with rape of boy

A man has been charged with raping a 17-year-old boy in St Leonards

5th, February 2026, 01:18pm

Recap: Keir Starmer makes visit to Sussex

Sir Keir Starmer is in Hastings in East Sussex addressing media this morning.

5th, February 2026, 12:39pm

Updates as Keir Starmer makes visit to Sussex

Sir Keir Starmer is in Hastings in East Sussex addressing media this morning.

5th, February 2026, 12:39pm

Controversial plans for new flats on former playground are approved

Plans to build two blocks of council flats on a former wildlife site and children’s playground in Whitehawk in Brighton have been approved.

5th, February 2026, 12:14pm

School's new £1 million football pitch is approved

Planning permission has been granted for a £1 million all-weather football pitch in Brighton.

5th, February 2026, 11:56pm

Coastguard issues statement after flare seen over city

A flare was reportedly seen off the Sussex coast.

5th, February 2026, 10:17pm

Updates as yellow weather warning comes into force

A yellow weather warning has come into force for West Sussex

5th, February 2026, 08:44pm

Grandmother's sleepless nights as bank blocks access to her money for months

A woman has been unable to access her own money for months due to restrictions imposed by her bank

5th, February 2026, 06:00pm

Council defends decision to use disabled parking bays for seafront project

The council has defended their decision to use disabled parking bays to temporarily store building materials

5th, February 2026, 06:00pm

Man slams council for 'shambolic' town centre regeneration project

Phil Hall, a former councillor in Strood, Kent, voiced serious concerns to East Sussex County Council about ongoing works in Eastbourne’s town centre.

5th, February 2026, 06:00pm