The Guide from Friday, June 12th, 2026

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.