A Haywards Heath school is taking action amid claims from parents of a 'rat infestation' at the site

A development in Kemp Town that prompted claims residents would be left "living in the Somme" during construction has been given the green light by Brighton and Hove City Council

Concerns have been raised about health risks to children due to dog fouling on playing fields.

Hundreds of liability orders have been issued for unpaid council tax and business rates across Sussex

A dream home project halted by a landslip is now heading to auction

A curry house has been crowned Best Restaurant of the Year at the Curry Life Awards 2026

Food loving dogs took centre stage at Brighton Beach House on Saturday 10 October

A tractor has been seen "well alight" on the A29 Bury Hill

People are being encouraged to speak out against hate as part of a national awareness campaign.

Comedian Zoe Lyons is backing a homelessness campaign to help raise funds and awareness.

Bus passengers are being urged to make themselves more visible at stops to help drivers see them in the dark.

Dentists are warning that overseas dental work is leaving UK patients with serious complications and costly repairs.

A councillor has raised safety concerns about the placement of electric vehicle charging points.

Residents at Westergate House care home have been making memory plaques.

A dad has fought three charity boxing matches in as many years to raise funds for causes close to his heart.

Schoolchildren are being invited to name a new fleet of food waste collection trucks.

A new kitchen at a primary school is set to be launched by a celebrity chef.

Haywards Heath Town Council spread cheer to elderly residents in celebration of Silver Sunday.

WWT Arundel Wetland Centre is hosting its 'SUPER Natural' programme, running from October 24 to November 1.

A new tool is set to help families access financial support they may be missing out on

A legal challenge has forced a pause on plans for new landlord licensing in two city wards.

A young volunteer has become a qualified head launcher with the RNLI.

A Brighton-based author is set to launch her debut novel set in an imagined Britain in crisis.

An Indian restaurant has been named the best in Britain.

Preparation work has begun on a new affordable housing development.

Care home residents enjoyed a colourful day out at community arts and crafts displays.

A week is a long time in politics

Haywards Heath took home gold in multiple categories at the 2026 South and South East in Bloom Awards, including Category Winner for Large Town.

A care home resident has celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by loved ones.

A new career event is helping mums prepare for a changing job market shaped by artificial intelligence.

Sweeping changes to England’s planning system will take effect from October 31, 2026, under new Government reforms.

Victim-survivors of domestic abuse are being invited to share their experiences of the family court system.

A community event designed to support residents during the colder months has returned to Crawley.

New rules are now in place to help keep public areas clean and safe for everyone.

A care home is set to expand as part of a £1.3 million investment to improve and grow its facilities.

The tourist information centre in Lewes is moving to a new location.

Customers are beginning to move into a brand-new affordable housing development.

A vintage fishing tackle specialist has opened a new space in Snoopers Paradise.

A hands-on fire service course has helped young people build confidence and resilience.

More than 100,000 calls were handled in just six months.

Dogs Trust Shoreham is looking for a forever home for five-year-old Akita named Mia

A cardiac arrest survival programme is making a difference.

An acclaimed artist is set to host a new exhibition.

Brighton parents and babies took part in a nationwide campaign calling for improved paternity leave.

New funding will extend two employment support programmes for another year.

Lewes District Council has paused work on its key planning document amid major policy changes and uncertainty.

Borde Hill is inviting families for Halloween adventure this half-term.

A council leader has urged more action to tackle food insecurity.

A legal professional has passed the first stage of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination.

A new head brewer has been appointed at an East Sussex brewery.