Temperatures have been dropping below freezing in Eastbourne the past couple of nights and tonight (1 December) the shelter opens for rough sleepers.

Organised by the Kingdom Way Trust, it sees churches around the town offer somewhere warm and safe to spend the night through until 28 February.

The number of people using the Night Shelter has risen year-on-year, with people having been referred through other organisations such as the Foodbank and Salvation Army. Those using the shelter are also offered dinner and breakfast and have access to activities.