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Eastbourne thunderstorm warning ends as Polegate flood alert is removed
The Met Office says no weather warnings are in force for Eastbourne, and the Environment Agency removed its Polegate and Wannock flood alert at 8.40am. Standing water and…
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A27 eastbound Lewes bypass to close overnight on Wednesday
The A27 eastbound will close between Ashcombe and Southerham roundabouts from 8pm Wednesday 26 August to 6am Thursday for surface works.
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Airbourne 2026 wraps up after four days over Eastbourne seafront
Airbourne 2026 has finished after four days of flying displays and seafront activity from Thursday 13 to Sunday 16 August. The free Eastbourne International Airshow returned for its…
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Eastbourne parking review changes expected this autumn
Changes agreed through Eastbourne Parking Review 3 are expected to be introduced in autumn 2026, East Sussex County Council says. The review has moved to Stage 5 —…
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Eastbourne Local Plan representation period opens until 13 November
Eastbourne’s proposed-submission Local Plan is open for representations until 17:00 on 13 November. Responses should address legal compliance or soundness.
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Lewes railway reopens to passenger trains after derailment repairs
The Haywards Heath–Lewes railway reopened to passenger services on Tuesday 1 September after recovery work, repairs and successful testing.
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Remembering Oakley Meer: The 17-Year-Old Whose Name Is Changing Beachy Head Road
Oakley Ellis John Meer was 17 when he died in a collision on Beachy Head Road in June 2026. Within weeks his name was spoken in Parliament. This…