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Two men stood in a pond with a large black next. They are putting putting silver fish into a yellow net, helped by a man kneeling on the bank of the pond

Fish removed from pond after spate of deaths

Residents in Hailsham reported seeing dead fish in the town's pond over the last few summers.

Pevensey Levels wetlands with a stretch of inland water, with reeds and other plants grown along the sides

How restoring Pevensey Levels could save species

Restoration work begins on thousands of acres of wetland between Eastbourne, Hailsham and Bexhill.

the star on top of a crocheted Christmas tree next to a bookshelf in a library

Crocheted Christmas tree helps homeless

The festive 6ft creation will be unveiled on Friday and unravelled to make blankets in January.

A fire burns at night and large flames create a silhouette of trees and a hedge, and a football stand is seen to the left of the image. Sparks are flying in to the air.

Police appeal after suspected football club arson

The suspected arson attack caused about £35,000 of damage, police said.

Large flames coming from hedges and trees surrounding football pitches. The sky is dark and firefighters and members of the public are standing nearby.

Children evacuated from football ground fire

The fire in Hailsham is being treated as suspected deliberate ignition, police say.

Dan King has short brown hair and a brown goatee. He smiles at the camera and is wearing a black t-shirt

Increase in numbers waiting for DBS checks

Delays in DBS checks are having a financial impact as demand at Sussex Police has grown further.

Outdoor activity service could be sold to cut costs

Buzz Active, which attracts about 20,000 visitors to its three centres each year, could be sold.

Three fire engines at the scene of the blaze in Hailsham, taken from above

Firefighters extinguish blaze at house

Firefighters successfully extinguished a blaze at a house in Hailsham on Saturday night.

An artist's impression of the new community hub

Community Sports Hub receives £3.5m funding

Construction on the new hub is expected to start in autumn and be completed by 2026.