Wealden MP Nus Ghani says it's a "huge honour" to have been appointed Squadron President of Crowborough Air Training Corps.

Here are the Squadron's cadets taking part in a torch relay in Crowborough for the 75th anniversary of the Air Cadets.

Stuart Maisner

Work is due to begin today on a scheme to overhaul part of Crawley town centre.

Soldier Ben Stoten lost both his legs after stepping on a landmine in Afghanistan in 2012.

He's now training to become a personal trainer.  

Here's our report from Maria Ramos.

Eleanor Roper
Reporting live from Calais

I'm in Calais today as a road blockage is expected to take place in Calais in protest against the migrant camp known as the 'Jungle'. 

It could have an effect from people across the South East travelling to and from Calais today.

Hundreds of mourners gathered for the funerals of five friends from south-east London who died while on a day trip to Camber Sands beach.  

The funerals took place yesterday. Here's Daniel Boettcher's report.

Ahead of the planned road blockage from French hauliers today in Calais, there are some reassurances that it's 'business as usual'.

Stuart Maisner

It's more than two months since Britain voted to leave the EU - and tonight's Inside Out is devoted to Brexit.

We'll be speaking to a Bulgarian woman living in the South East who supports the decision.

Don't miss Inside Out on BBC One at 19:30 BST. You can also follow our coverage using #brexitbritain.

Stuart Maisner

Eastbourne's Johanna Konta has been knocked out of the US Open in the last 16 by Anastasija Sevastova.

The 13th seed lost 6-4 7-5 against the Latvian world number 48.

Full story here.

Image source, Rex Features

A 13-year-old boy has been airlifted to hospital after getting stuck on rocks in Hastings.   

A joint operation was launched by Hastings and Bexhill Coastguard along with the ambulance service at 15:30 BST yesterday.

This footage of the rescue was taken by Bertie Frosdick. 

Work is due to begin today on a £3.2m scheme to overhaul part of Crawley town centre.

Crawley Borough Council say improvements to Queens Square will transform it into a high quality, distinctive and enjoyable public space. 

Image source, Crawley Borough Council

You can hear more on the BBC Sussex breakfast show with Neil Pringle just after 07:30 BST by listening here.

Image source, WRAS

There was an unusual discovery for staff from East Sussex Wildlife Rescue in St Leonards yesterday - a red-footed booby.

Rescuers Andrew Loftus and Charlotte Humphreys managed to catch the bird on the beach after being called by Gail Cohen and took it to their casualty centre at Whitesmith for initial care.

The seabirds do not migrate, but live year-round in tropical and subtropical regions of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans and often follow marine craft.  

Image source, WRAS

Here are the top stories from the local newspapers in Sussex this morning:

The Argus:, external Protester tells how she was punched at demonstration outside circus.

East Grinstead Courier: , externalOlympic heroes to be honoured.

Eastbourne Herald, external: A popular organist will be performing in Eastbourne for the last summer season after 35 years of entertaining the town.

Image source, Thinkstock

Stuart Maisner

Gatwick Airport is investigating what caused it's main southern runway to be closed last night.

You can get flight updates here, external.

Georgina Burnett
BBC Weather

We've got some grey weather before the sun returns later this week.

Here's my forecast.

The main runway at Gatwick Airport, external has reopened after being closed for several hours following an inspection.

Eight aircraft were diverted after it was forced to open its alternative runway at around 19.40 BST yesterday.

Read the full story here.

Image source, PA

Stuart Maisner

Camber Sands funerals, a legal challenge about Southern railway and part of Crawley town centre gets a facelift.

Here are this morning's headlines.

Stuart Maisner

From today you can get updates from us throughout the day from 06:00 BST until 22:00 BST Monday to Friday. 

And on our sister site in Kent too. Here's Polly, Rob and Rachel to tell you more.

Remember you can send us your videos, pictures and news on Twitter, external, Facebook, external, or send us an email.   

Stuart Maisner

For some lucky people who've been off all summer, it's back to it today - so hopefully this will brighten up your day a little bit.

Sunset over Newhaven by Anthony Burfield - it's our #photooftheday, external

We'll have updates up to 22:00 BST today - I'll be in the hot seat until 14:00 BST. Remember you can send us your pictures on Twitter, external, Facebook, external, or send us an email.  

Image source, Anthony Burfield