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NewsThe Argus (Brighton)

Councillors back calls to ban HGVs from village's 'historic core'

Emily O'Brien and Johnny Denis, who represent Ouse Valley and Ringmer on Lewes District Council, attended a protest outside the village church.

26 August 2026
BBC Sussex

Woman seriously hurt in crash involving lorry and car

Oh dear, a serious collision on the Lewes Road in East Grinstead has left one woman with serious injuries. Police are currently investigating the incident which involved a lorry and a car. We'll bring you more details as we get them.

25 August 2026
The Argus (Brighton)

Petitioners call for safer crossing for schoolchildren at Piggy Steps

Campaigners are calling on East Sussex County Council to improve the safety of a pedestrian route often used by Lewes school children.

24 August 2026
The Argus (Brighton)

Lewes MP brands train derailment 'wake-up call'

A train derailment has been described as a "wake-up call" by a Lewes MP.

22 August 2026
BBC Sussex

Derailed carriages are swept for passengers' bags

Oh dear, it sounds like last Thursday was a bit of a dramatic one for our local railway line! Thankfully, it seems everyone was accounted for after that incident near Lewes, but the focus is now on a more unusual task – making sure no forgotten belongings are left behind on those derailed carriages.

21 August 2026
Sussex Express

Rooker Prize winning primary school teacher visits Lewes FC for trophy presentation

The winner of the fifth annual Rooker Prize visited Lewes FC on Sunday, August 16.

19 August 2026
BBC Sussex

'Irregular track' immediately before derailment

Oh dear, it sounds like there's been a concerning incident on our local tracks. The RAIB has just released an initial report about a derailment that happened very close to Lewes, and we're hoping for more details soon.

19 August 2026
The Argus (Brighton)

'Irregularities' visible on track before train derailment raise 'serious concerns'

"Irregularities" were visible on the track near Lewes in East Sussex before a train derailed there last week, the Rail Accident Investigation Branch said.

19 August 2026
The Argus (Brighton)

Two passengers seriously injured in train derailment still in hospital

Two people seriously injured in a trail derailment near Lewes remain in hospital, police have confirmed.

18 August 2026
BBC Sussex

Student's keys and passport stuck on derailed train

Oh dear, what a shock for young Alvin! A student visiting from Norway found himself in a bit of a pickle when the train he was travelling on derailed right here in Lewes. It sounds like his keys and passport are now stuck on board, making his trip a little more complicated than planned.

18 August 2026
Sussex Express

Lewes Wanderers enjoy wide range of races

See the latest news from Your World at https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world

17 August 2026
Sussex Express

A Night at the Opera

The Rotary Club of Lewes Barbican are delighted to be hosting A Night at the Opera on Saturday 12 September at St Anne’s Church, Lewes. A beautiful program of songs has been put together and will be p

17 August 2026
Sussex Express

East Sussex Greens thank emergency and community responders after train derailment near Lewes

The East Sussex Greens have thanked emergency and community responders following the train derailment near Lewes.

17 August 2026
BBC Sussex

Need To Know Sussex

Oh dear, it's been a bit of a bumpy start to the week for our rail travellers! The line connecting Haywards Heath and right here in Lewes is still experiencing disruption following a derailment. We'll be keeping an eye on updates for you.

17 August 2026
Sussex Express

Lewes claim point from Southern Premier opener as Hashtag hit back

Lewes Women opened their National League Southern Premier campaign with a 1-1 draw against Hashtag United at The Dripping Pan.

16 August 2026
Sussex Express

Lewes train derailment: Line to remain closed for at least 10 days for complex recovery

The railway line between Lewes and Haywards Heath will remain closed for at least another 10 days following the derailment of a Southern train on Thursday (August 13), railway officials have said.

16 August 2026
Sussex Express

Lewes train derailment update: Next phase of recovery begins as lines remain closed

Network Rail has given an update on the recovery operation following Thursday’s train derailment at Lewes.

16 August 2026
Sussex Express

Two collisions partially close stretch of A27 near Lewes and Beddingham

Two stretches of the A27 in East Sussex are partially closed due to two separate collisions this afternoon (Saturday, August 15).

15 August 2026
Sussex Express

Eastbourne Airshow travel disruption: Trains cancelled after landslip blocks line from Lewes

Train services have been cancelled due to a landslip between Lewes and Eastbourne, a train operator has said.

15 August 2026
Sussex Express

Lewes train derailment: Mother tells of 'terrifying' ordeal trapped on Eastbourne-bound train with five-month-old baby

A mother has spoken of the ‘terrifying’ moment she held her five-month-old baby as tightly as she could when an Eastbourne-bound train derailed near Lewes on Thursday (August 13).

15 August 2026

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