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This Week in Lewes

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Live updates as rolled over vehicle causes mass traffic

A vehicle has overturned on the A27 Lewes Road.

The Argus (Brighton)·22h ago
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Passengers taking legal action against train operator after 'horrific' derailment

Law firm Fletchers Solicitors is assisting several people with claims against the operator for physical and psychological injuries caused by the incident. The derailment occurred shortly before 4pm on

The Argus (Brighton)·1d ago
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An open letter from the residents of Lewes district

An open letter for residents to sign and send to the Government, addressed to The Rt Hon Andy Burnham MP, Prime Minister, 10 Downing Street, London SW1A 2AA and The Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP, Secretary

Sussex Express·2d ago
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'Beautiful' town in Sussex countryside named one of the most hospitable in England

The East Sussex county town of Lewes was included in a list of the nine most hospitable towns in England by travel website World Atlas.

The Argus (Brighton)·2d ago
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Nearly 200-year-old pub given new lease of life under new management

A historic pub in Lewes is being given a new lease of life.

The Argus (Brighton)·2d ago
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Lewes school’s PE department nominated for award

The PE department of a Lewes school has been nominated for an award that celebrates excellence in subject leadership.

Sussex Express·2d ago
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Town council switches to ethical bank in bid to make money work harder

Lewes town council has switched its banking to a new provider.

The Argus (Brighton)·4d ago
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Residents bring collapsible chairs as bus shelter delays branded 'shambolic'

Liberal Democrat councillors hit out at Lewes council's "shambolic" management of bus shelters as passengers resort to bringing their own collapsible chairs.

The Argus (Brighton)·4d ago
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School friends to breath fresh life into 200 year old pub in centre of historic town

The Elephant & Castle, in White Hill, Lewes, is due to reopen at the end of October under new landlord Max Aben, with Pat’s Pizza running the kitchen.

The Argus (Brighton)·5d ago
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Southern Rail: Buses to replace late trains between Haywards Heath and Lewes, Polegate and Eastbourne this week

Buses will replace late night trains between Haywards Heath and Lewes, Polegate and Eastbourne this week, Southern Rail has confirmed.

Sussex Express·5d ago
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Southern Rail: Disruption to services between Eastbourne and Lewes due to track inspection

Services between Lewes and Eastbourne have been disrupted following a track inspection.

Sussex Express·2 Oct
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Council takes legal steps to ‘safeguard’ district’s interests in government reorganisation

Lewes District Council (LDC) says it is starting protective legal action in relation to the government’s Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) proposals.

Sussex Express·2 Oct
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Clifftop toilet block set to be transformed into a cafe with sea views

Plans for the former public conveniences at The Esplanade in Telscombe Cliffs, submitted on behalf of Lewes District Council, propose converting the building into a small café,

The Argus (Brighton)·2 Oct
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Lewes District Council Cabinet backs funding strategy to unlock major transport improvements on A259

Lewes District Council (LDC) says Cabinet councillors have approved funding plans to help secure ‘significant government investment’ towards improvements along the A259 corridor.

Sussex Express·1 Oct
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Lewes MP and councillors call on Sussex & Brighton Strategic Authority to consider purchasing bus station site

The MP for Lewes is calling for Sussex & Brighton Strategic Authority to consider purchasing the Lewes bus station and former bus garage site.

Sussex Express·30 Sept
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Lidl submits new application for Lewes food store following community feedback

Lidl GB has submitted its new application for a store in Lewes after receiving feedback from the community.

Sussex Express·29 Sept
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Lewes District residents ‘fed up’ with missing bus shelters, say Lib Dem councillors

Liberal Democrat councillors have criticised Lewes District Council (LDC) over the ongoing issue of ‘missing’ bus shelters.

Sussex Express·29 Sept
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Supermarket submits new plans for store after extensive redesign

Lidl has resubmitted revised proposals for a new supermarket on Brooks Road in Lewes

The Argus (Brighton)·28 Sept
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Lewes chase off Cheltenham to gain first league win

Lewes FC Women earned their first league win of the season against a spirited Cheltenham Town side. After a closely fought first half, Lewes went in at the break two goals up. The Rooks controlled the

Sussex Express·26 Sept
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Residents urged to join fight to save one of town's last 24-hour cash machines

The Barclays ATM at 1 Station Road, opposite Lewes railway station, is expected to close on or after December 11, prompting concerns about access to cash

The Argus (Brighton)·23 Sept
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‘He will be greatly missed’ – tributes to former Lewes councillor

Speaking after the death of David Gray, Lewes Liberal Democrats have paid tribute to a man who they describe as 'a highly regarded former LibDem councillor for the town.'

Sussex Express·23 Sept
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Famous French singer films latest music video at town hall

International pop star Christine and the Queens and acclaimed music producer Logic1000 have used Lewes Town Hall as the backdrop for a new music video

The Argus (Brighton)·22 Sept
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A26 partly closed as Sussex Police respond to a 'serious medical incident' in Lewes

Sussex Police say road closures on the A26 are in place at Malling Street roundabout due to a ‘serious medical incident’ in Lewes.

Sussex Express·21 Sept
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Live updates as tunnel re-opens after 'serious medical incident'

The A26 Cuilfail Tunnel near Lewes was closed by police due to a "serious medical incident," with traffic facing delays and buses being cancelled.

The Argus (Brighton)·21 Sept
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All you need to know as safety message given ahead of Lewes Bonfire

Lewes Bonfire celebrations are expected to see higher attendance levels as they fall on Thursday this year.

The Argus (Brighton)·21 Sept
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‘Tree-mendous’: readers react after Lewes becomes first town in country to recognise rights of trees via special charter

Sussex Express readers have reacted with a variety of views to Lewes becoming the first town in the country to recognise the rights of trees via a ‘Tree Charter’.

Sussex Express·16 Sept
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Town becomes first in the country to formally recognise rights of trees

Lewes Town Council adopted the new 'Tree Charter' in a unanimous vote on September 10

The Argus (Brighton)·15 Sept
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Lewes District Council seeks formal confirmation from government that boundary changes will be reconsidered

Lewes District Council (LDC) says it has written to the government to seek formal confirmation that the proposed transfer of East Saltdean, Peacehaven and Telscombe to Brighton & Hove City Council wil

Sussex Express·15 Sept
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Man charged over police chase and collision with eight vehicles

Mark Warren, 41, of Blois Road, Lewes, was charged with dangerous driving, common assault, failing to stop, and possession of cannabis among other offences.

The Argus (Brighton)·15 Sept
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Police searching for missing 55-year-old man from Seaford who has links to Eastbourne

Lewes Police have said they are searching for a missing 55-year-old man from Seaford.

Sussex Express·12 Sept
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Lewes Police release photo of missing 15-year-old from Brighton

Lewes Police have released a photo of a missing 15-year-old boy from Brighton.

Sussex Express·12 Sept
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Cuilfail Tunnel linking Lewes to A27 due to shut overnight for maintenance

The Cuilfail Tunnel in Lewes is due to close overnight tonight as part of a programme of planned maintenance works.

The Argus (Brighton)·11 Sept
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Three-vehicle collision causes severe delays on main road during rush hour

The A27 near Lewes was partially blocked after a collision involving three vehicles on September 11.

The Argus (Brighton)·11 Sept
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Live updates following multi-vehicle crash on A27

A multi-vehicle crash has partially blocked the A27 near Lewes.

The Argus (Brighton)·11 Sept
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Ultra-distance runner takes on 24-hour challenge in Lewes to raise funds for Nepal Disaster Relief

An ultra-distance runner is set to perform a 24-hour ‘art run’ in Lewes to raise funds for Nepal Disaster Relief.

Sussex Express·10 Sept
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Cables stolen from Newhaven Port and expensive equipment damaged

Cables have been stolen from Newhaven Port during two incidents, Lewes Police have said.

Sussex Express·9 Sept
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Lewes MP criticises Southern Water for work outside school during first days of term: head says traffic problems have been ‘aggravated’

The MP for Lewes has criticised Southern Water for undertaking work outside a school in Kingston during its first days of term.

Sussex Express·9 Sept
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Council leaders allocate half-a-million-pounds for new bridge

Wealden council leaders have set aside more than half-a-million pounds for a new bridge, which would form part of a proposed ‘Greenway’ linking Uckfield and Lewes.

The Argus (Brighton)·9 Sept
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Town centre bus station site with controversial housing plans listed for sale

The former Lewes bus station in Eastgate Street has hit the market with a guide price of £3 million.

The Argus (Brighton)·9 Sept
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Artist creates a 'Sistine Chapel' ceiling made out of CDs

Artist Matt Whistler has transformed a stairwell at the Waterside Centre, North Street, Lewes into a Sistine Chapel-inspired work of art

The Argus (Brighton)·7 Sept
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A27 reopens after collision in East Sussex; air ambulance joins emergency response

Part of the A27 was temporarily closed following a road traffic collision, near Lewes.

Sussex Express·5 Sept
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Rail line shut for safety inspection after derailment

Oh dear, it's been a bit of disruption on the rail lines lately! The route between Haywards Heath and Lewes has seen some issues, with carriages coming off the track. Engineers are now carrying out safety inspections to get things running smoothly again.

BBC Sussex·5 Sept
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Live updates - rail line blocked due to safety inspection of track

The train line is blocked between Lewes and Haywards Heath while a safety inspection of the track is carried out.

The Argus (Brighton)·5 Sept
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Paedophile teacher jailed for abusing boys he tied to chairs in locked classroom

A primary school teacher sexually abused boys after locking them in his classroom, a court in Lewes heard

The Argus (Brighton)·4 Sept
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Undercliff path to be shut for 4 weeks as 'essential' work completed

Saltdean undercliff path will be shut for four weeks as Lewes District Council undertakes maintenance work.

The Argus (Brighton)·3 Sept
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St Leonards woman acquitted of drug dealing offences

A St Leonards woman charged with drug offences has been found not guilty at Lewes Crown Court, Sussex Police have confirmed.

Sussex Express·2 Sept
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All of the Sussex winners that scooped prizes in the Postcode Lottery in August

There were Postcode Lottery winners in Brighton, Rye, Lewes and more last month, each landing £1,000 in the daily draw.

The Argus (Brighton)·2 Sept
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Woman charged with drug offences found not guilty

A woman charged with drug offences has been found not guilty at Lewes Crown Court.

The Argus (Brighton)·2 Sept
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Aldi store in Sussex set to be upgraded as part of huge £300m investment

Aldi has announced that its Lewes store is among 25 UK branches set to be upgraded as part of a £300 million investment.

The Argus (Brighton)·2 Sept