A 54-year-old man from Hastings was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Fiat van was well alight when crews arrived in Hide Hollow, between Westham and Pevensey.

A man was arrested following two reports of robberies at pharmacies has been charged, police said.

A man was reported to have entered stores telling staff that he had a knife and demanded drugs.

More than 60 farmers have joined forces to unlock funding to restore rare wildlife to the area.

BBC Radio Kent beat Sussex and Surrey in the race to reach Wakehurst.

The fire service is dealing with flooding in the centre of Hastings after heavy rain.

No other vehicles were involved and the woman's next of kin have been informed, police say.