In pictures - huge wild fire rips through beloved forest

A large wildfire took hold at Abbots Wood in Arlington on Monday afternoon (July 20), with East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service scrambling multiple crews to tackle the blaze.

20th, July 2026, 08:24pm

Live updates as eight fire engines rush to blazing wild fire

Eight fire engines from East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service are tackling a wild fire at Abbot's Wood near Arlington, close to Hailsham and Polegate in East Sussex.

20th, July 2026, 05:49pm

Live updates as firefighters continue to tackle blazing wild fire

Eight fire engines from East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service are tackling a wild fire at Abbot's Wood near Arlington, close to Hailsham and Polegate in East Sussex.

20th, July 2026, 05:49pm

Peter Kyle sacked as business secretary as new prime minister appoints cabinet

The Hove and Portslade MP, who had served in the position since September last year, is one of a number of ministers who have left their posts.

20th, July 2026, 05:01pm

MP criticises water company after hosepipe ban confirmed

An MP says he is "appalled" at impending temporary hosepipe ban due to come into effect at the weekend, and demanded answers from South East Water.

20th, July 2026, 04:58pm