The Guide

The East Sussex Wildlife Rescue & Ambulance Service (WRAS) has launched an urgent "Future in Focus" fundraising appeal to replace its critical X-ray equipment, which recently suffered a total breakdown.

At Prime Minister's Questions today (17 June), Eastbourne MP Josh Babarinde called on the Deputy Prime Minister, David Lammy, to back his 'Protect Our Pier' campaign and meet with him to discuss emergency measures to safeguard the future of Eastbourne Pier.

This is a press release from the Independent Office for Police Conduct, which is the lead agency for this investigation.

St Wilfrid's Hospice is set to bring vintage style to the high street this weekend with a special pop-up event taking place across two of its shops.

Three men have been fined for poaching in Pevensey.

AROUND 1750 walkers took part in the annual Beachy Head Lighthouse Challenge on Sunday afternoon.

Following growing concern about the future of Eastbourne Pier, Eastbourne MP Josh Babarinde has today (15 June) launched a petition calling for action to safeguard the town's iconic landmark.

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