The Guide

Eastbourne Pier remains fully open for business and is proceeding "full steam ahead" into its summer season despite the compulsory liquidation of its operating company, Lions Pier Limited.

Detectives investigating a disturbance in Sidley and a subsequent collision near Hastings have made three further arrests.

As many people in Sussex look forward to enjoying this year’s football World Cup, for some it will be a time of fear, violence and control.

The Ashdown Forest Foundation has announced the winners of the Forest's second annual poetry competition.

South East Water is urging people to stay safe, behave responsibly and not take risks at reservoirs this summer.

Hundreds of people have paid tribute to Rob Jones, the pioneering founder of Brighton's Dark Star Brewery and popular pub landlord, who has passed away following an illness.

The Eastbourne RNLI volunteer crew successfully saved a person from a "life-threatening situation" in the water off Holywell, near Eastbourne, on Monday, 8 June 2026.

The future of the iconic Eastbourne Pier has been thrown into serious doubt after its operating company, Lions Pier Limited, was forced into compulsory liquidation.

Staff from Lydfords Care Home in East Hoathly recent gathered to help throw paint during the Rainbow Run in aid of St Wilfrids Hospice.

Fourth annual charity football match in memory of former colleague

The PubAid Community Pub Hero Awards 2026 is brought to us by PubAid – the positive voice for pubs, recognising the contribution that pubs make to their communities.

MORE than 1200 people have already signed up for this Sunday's annual Beachy Head Lighthouse Challenge - and there's still time to take part.

National Crime Agency (NCA) officers have seized 425kg of cocaine with an estimated street value of £34 million at Eastbourne Marina (Sovereign Harbour) during a major drugs bust on 8 June 2026

The body of a 47-year-old man from Brighton was recovered from the sea near Eastbourne on Sunday, 7 June 2026, following a major multi-agency search operation.

Officers are appealing for witnesses and information following a series of commercial burglaries reported in Bexhill during the early hours of Saturday, 6 June, and Sunday, 7 June.

Police are investigating reports of a disturbance and a suspected gunshot in the Sidley Green area of Bexhill at about 11.50pm on Monday, 8 June.

100 new homes approved near bypass. Wealden District Council has officially approved a planning application from Taylor Wimpey to construct 100 new homes on a 5.72-hectare site situated just off the A22 Uckfield Bypass.

Eastbourne car fire being treated as suspected arson. A vehicle fire that occurred on Sunday, 7 June 2026, in Winchelsea Road, Eastbourne, is being investigated by Sussex Police as a suspected arson.

Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a serious collision near Bexhill.

Knife crime devastates lives.

A Retail Manager from Eastbourne whose job was to help business owners run successful stores has decided to buy his own - Massilia Bay Restaurant and Bar in Pevensey Bay.

The wind and rain didn’t dampen the spirits of St Wilfrid’s Hospice (Eastbourne) supporters who took part in Rainbow Run on Saturday (6th June).

The Children's Respite Trust has announced that tickets are now on sale for its highly anticipated No Place Like Home Masquerade Ball, taking place on Saturday 14th November 2026 at the stunning Winter Garden, Eastbourne.

Six businesses across Sussex have been fined a combined total of £255,000 for employing illegal workers, following an Immigration Enforcement crackdown by the Home Office.

No injuries were caused when a large tree fell onto a car on Willingdon Road in Eastbourne on the evening of 6 June 2026

A burglar has been jailed after distracting two vulnerable homeowners in Brighton and Hove in order to steal cash and jewellery.

More than 200 runners took part in the annual Run to Run 2026 sponsored race along the Cuckoo Trail in East Sussex.

An anonymous retiree in her 70s from Eastbourne won £1,126,231 in the National Lottery after matching five main numbers and the bonus ball in the Lotto "Must Be Won" draw on 25 April

CELEBRITY Big Brother winner and drag superstar Courtney Act is the exciting star of the Brighton Family Panto's 10th Birthday show.

Local singer Sam Hughes will be achieving his childhood dream this weekend, as he performs on stage at Eastbourne’s iconic Bandstand.

Lydfords care home, in East Hoathly, was full of animal mischief on Thursday when Pet Pals Therapy came to visit the home.

Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow is calling on local charities to join fundraising teams at the UK’s biggest free airshow, in return for a share of the donations.

Six Wealden community organisations have been awarded almost £20,000 through phase 4 of the Tackling Inequalities Through Physical Activity Funding Programme.

The Town Council is preparing to mark Sussex Day with a vibrant free community celebration in Vicarage Field and Hailsham High Street on Saturday 20 June, from 9am to 3pm.

Do you enjoy spending time outdoors? Hailsham Town Council is inviting residents and visitors to rediscover Hailsham Country Park and experience the colour and vitality of the summer season.

From enthusiasts to those simply curious to learn more, Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare’s brand-new event, ‘All About Tortoises and Terrapins Day’ on Saturday 6 June will provide an opportunity to learn more about these fascinating creatures.

The Children with Cancer Fund is a local, independent non-profit charity that provides vital emotional and practical relief to children up to 18 years old and their families who are suffering from or recovering from cancer.

SASBAH (the Sussex Association of Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus) and St Wilfrid’s Hospice have been selected as the two primary beneficiaries of the inaugural Eastbourne Community Awards 2026.