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A white waxy lump on a shingled beach.

Potentially harmful 'white lumps' wash up on beach

Rother District Council says it is aware of the "waxy substance" in Bexhill and on nearby beaches.

A red brick historic building.

Council buys two surgeries for new medical centre

Councillors say a "state-of-the-art" GP surgery will be built in the East Sussex town.

The exterior of the Little Common Surgery in Cooden Sea Road in Bexhill. It is a red-brick building with a brown door, from which there are both steps and an access ramp. Two green and one pink shrub run parallel to the access ramp.

Surgeries could be bought to aid new centre plans

The Old Town Surgery and the Little Common Surgery in Bexhill could be bought, a council says.

A view of the outside of Pontins holiday park which has been closed for just over a year. There's a large puddle in the foreground. Behind that is some empty holiday holiday chalets and a children's playground. We see a large colourful sign saying "Welcome to Pontins" set in an island of plants which look overgrown and unkempt.

Pontins holiday park owners plan to redevelop - MP

Hastings and Rye MP says Britannia Hotels "intend to redevelop and reopen holiday destination".

Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner chairs a meeting of elected mayors. She sits in the middle of a board room table addressing the other attendees. She wears a black suit and has long ginger hair with a fringe.

Concerns and conflicting bids over devolution

One council leader says the government devolution plans are a "death knell for local democracy".

A group of walkers are gathered, some standing, some sat on a wooden bench, high above the sea from Hastings to Fairlight Cove. A small black dog sits next to one of the walkers sat on the bench.

Royal coastal route extended across East Sussex

Another 28 miles of the King Charles III England Coast Path have opened in East Sussex.

A picture from inside the holiday park, showing old blocks of flats and plastic play equipment that has faded primary colours. A large, red, yello and blue Pontins sign is on the left, and a large puddle of water is in the foreground.

Traders struggle a year after holiday park closure

Traders say they are struggling to survive a year after the sudden closure of Pontins holiday park

The inside of an old public toilet block. On the left are four cubicles with a large white urinal to the right. The ceiling is white and the floor is brown tiles

Public toilet blocks could become cafés or bars

Fourteen public toilet blocks in Rother are up for lease to businesses.

Council tax bill with coins and notes covering it up

Rother residents' views sought on council budget

The plans have been drawn up to start the preparation for next year’s budget.