A prolific thief who targeted shops in Burgess Hill and Crowborough has been sentenced.

51-year-old local man Paul Lawrence tragically died following an assault in Gladonian Road.

Two Brighton and Hove libraries are set to close next year, although work to create volunteer-run services will continue, a senior councillor has confirmed.

Prolific shoplifter Lee Cummings, 23, has been banned from entering a number of shops across the county.

East Sussex County Council is preparing to consider a fresh round of savings as it faces a projected £54 million budget deficit.

Gatwick Airport has announced a £3 increase to its terminal drop-off charges, meaning drivers will soon pay a minimum of £10 to stop outside the terminal for up to 10 minutes.

A Brighton branch of the “naturally fast food” chain Leon has closed its doors without warning.

Sussex health leaders are urging people to wear masks and get vaccinated as flu cases rise sharply across the region and the rest of England.