Local Elections: South East
All the election results across the south east of our region: Essex, Kent and East Sussex.
East Sussex election results: full report
In East Sussex the Conservatives lost overall control of the council after losing nine seats, with UKIP again performing strongly. However the Tories remain the largest single party on the authority.
The new make up of the council is Conservatives 20, Lib Dems 10, Labour 7, UKIP 7 and five independents.
Labour is also celebrating after it's councillors won seven of the eight seats in Hastings, prompting a visit from Labour leader Ed Milliband. Malcolm Shaw has our report.
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Saturday evening's weather for the east of the region
Any lingering showers clearing into tonight with a mostly dry but chilly night ahead. A cool but sunny start to Sunday.
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Saturday evening's weather for the west of the region
Further heavy showers gradually clearing away this evening. Dry but chilly tonight, then dry with plenty of sunshine tomorrow.
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Saturday's weather forecast for the west of the region
Heavy showers turning potentially thundery this afternoon. Becoming dry but chilly tonight, then dry and sunny tomorrow.