Steyning

Steyning, a town in West Sussex, is currently in the news due to a tragic incident at the Big Church festival (BCF) held nearby. On Friday afternoon, a large wooden sign collapsed, resulting in the death of a 41-year-old man, Robert Guanco, from Eastbourne, East Sussex. Mr. Guanco was a pastor at a church in Eastbourne, remembered by his congregation as a respected and loving family man. In addition to the fatality, six other individuals sustained injuries during the event. Sussex police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the sign's collapse. The incident has brought attention to the festival and its location near Steyning, highlighting the immediate safety concerns and the tragic loss of life.