St Mary's Bay15 May 2026Murder arrest after death of elderly man A man in his 60s is in custody after a man in his 90s was found dead on Thursday morning, say police.15 May 202628 Nov 2025Water firm says pellet spill has cost £2m so farThe company says it is monitoring the stretch of coastline between Eastbourne and St Mary's Bay.28 Nov 202525 Sept 2024Poor swimming water not caused by floods - firmSouthern Water says sewage discharge from storm overflows has not caused issues on the Kent coast.25 Sept 202412 May 2023Calls for water company bosses to forgo bonusesSouthern Water executives are urged to follow bosses elsewhere until sea water quality improves.12 May 2023