Robert Cottrill is to take the chief executive post in Hastings for an interim period of six months.

A 33-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene on Wednesday afternoon, said Sussex Police.

The A27 has re-opened in both directions after the road was shut on Tuesday morning.

Parades, services and concerts will be held across the county this weekend to remember the fallen.

Sussex Police say the celebrations were busier than last year.

The bonfire societies spend months producing effigies which are paraded through the streets.

Up to 60,000 people attend Lewes Bonfire Night which takes place every year.

The town of Lewes is preparing for its annual Bonfire Night event.