Seaford news from 2025
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Disruption expected as repair work on A259 to begin
Disruption expected as repair work on A259 to begin
Lower speed limit agreed for section of A259 after people killed in crashes
Lower speed limit agreed for section of A259 after people killed in crashes
Six treated for smoke inhalation after fire at Seaford care home
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Sussex road closures tonight: A27 and A259 amongst routes affected
Sussex road closures tonight: A27 and A259 amongst routes affected
Sussex travel: Car in collision with lamppost; A22 and A23 incidents reported; buses impacted by A259 closure; trespassers on the railway
Sussex travel: Car in collision with lamppost; A22 and A23 incidents reported; buses impacted by A259 closure; trespassers on the railway
'My nightmare fight for daughter's autism support'
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World Space Week 4th – 10th October
Today is the start of World Space Week. An international event celebrating space. The event this year is focused on living in space. Have you ever wondered what it would take for humanity to live on the moon? If so why not sign up for the free online event ‘What does it take to live […]
Sussex traffic: temporary lights on A259 road causing chaos and A27 delays
Sussex traffic: temporary lights on A259 road causing chaos and A27 delays
A26 closed for more than six hours after collision; A259 incident; A23 and A27 delays
A26 closed for more than six hours after collision; A259 incident; A23 and A27 delays
Sussex and Surrey traffic: 'Serious crash' on A27; bus involved in A259 incident; over-running roadworks on A26; A23 reopens after lorry left road
Sussex and Surrey traffic: 'Serious crash' on A27; bus involved in A259 incident; over-running roadworks on A26; A23 reopens after lorry left road
Two more teenagers arrested over Joshua Ingram murder in Seaford
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Crash near Newhaven: A259 in East Sussex partially blocked
Crash near Newhaven: A259 in East Sussex partially blocked
Seaford and Bishopstone stations shut after wind damage to roof
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Church hall to be demolished to make way for houses
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Seaford stabbing: Teen charged with Joshua Ingram's murder faces court
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The East Sussex soldiers who were not allowed to fight in World War One
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Shock in Seaford after boy stabbed to death at railway station
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Part of A259 in East Sussex to be closed for bridge work this weekend
Part of A259 in East Sussex to be closed for bridge work this weekend
Sussex Wildlife Trust launches legal action to stop the dumping of sediment in Beachy Head West Marine Conservation Zone
Beachy Head West Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) comprises two spatially separate sites in the south-east of England. They run parallel to the East Sussex coastline extending from Brighton to the Beachy Head Cliffs near Eastbourne and protects a total area of approximately 24 km2. The MCZ partiall...
Stay Safe at Cuckmere River Mouth
Visitors are being urged not to cross dangerous fast-flowing currents at the mouth of the River Cuckmere in East Sussex. The warning comes after several recent incidents where visitors to Seven Sisters Country Park have crossed the river and got into difficulties in the fast-flowing water. It can...
Sussex A259, A27 and A23 roads amongst evening road closures this evening
Sussex A259, A27 and A23 roads amongst evening road closures this evening
Seaford Head | UCL Faculty of Social & Historical Sciences
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Sussex A27, A259 and A21 overnight road closures in place on Thursday, August 21
Sussex A27, A259 and A21 overnight road closures in place on Thursday, August 21
Show your love for WRAS – East Sussex Wildlife Rescue
🚨 Our team is exhausted – but still giving their all for local wildlife. Can you help give them a boost? 🚨 This summer has been one of the busiest we’ve ever faced. Our small but mighty team of staff and volunteers are working around the clock to rescue, care for, and release hundreds of wildlife...
A259 in East Sussex closed following collision and spillage
A259 in East Sussex closed following collision and spillage
Road on A259 closed after car 'rolls over'
Road on A259 closed after car 'rolls over'
Parents and Residents join forces to make a plea for improved Road Safety Measures
Seaford is very fortunate to have four excellent Primary Schools but there is one big issue which schools have very little control over which significantly affects the health and well-being of their pupils, and that is road safety on the journey to school. We need your help to ensurethe safety of...
Archaeology and History Open Weekend – 19th and 20th July 2025
The popular Archaeology and History weekend is back at the Dovecote Garden, West Dean on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th July. This popular event includes an Artisan Makers Medieval Style Market with the following displays: There will be self-guided tours of the Elizabethan Terrace, Bothy, Old Mano...
Open Garden and Art Exhibition 6th July 2025
We’re very busy getting our home and garden ready for Sunday 6th July. That’s when we open our garden to the public as part of the National Garden Scheme, to raise money for the many charities that the scheme supports (see details for Madehurst). We’ve done this for several years but in recent ye...
Prime Minister agrees to look into A259 'crisis' after girl hit by car
Prime Minister agrees to look into A259 'crisis' after girl hit by car
Sussex traffic: Serious A27 incident; long A259 delays as vehicles divert; HGVs 'block' village; A24 leak repairs continue
Sussex traffic: Serious A27 incident; long A259 delays as vehicles divert; HGVs 'block' village; A24 leak repairs continue
No injuries after tractor overturns on A259 in Angmering
No injuries after tractor overturns on A259 in Angmering
Public inquiry set to begin into new Exceat Bridge over A259
Public inquiry set to begin into new Exceat Bridge over A259
New £70 fines for driving on A259 bus lanes in parts of East Sussex
New £70 fines for driving on A259 bus lanes in parts of East Sussex
Motorists driving in bus lanes on A259 set to be fined under new scheme
Motorists driving in bus lanes on A259 set to be fined under new scheme
Carriageway repairs to take place on A259 near Eastbourne
Carriageway repairs to take place on A259 near Eastbourne
Councillors agree £11m funding for Exceat Bridge replacement
Councillors agree £11m funding for Exceat Bridge replacement
Exciting new additions unveiled for spring at Seven Sisters
New “citizen science” photo posts, wildlife ponds and improved habitats for birds are among the latest improvements at Seven Sisters Country Park. Four years on since the National Park Authority began managing the 280-hectare site and investment continues to improve the iconic beauty spot for bot...
The amazing geology of the South Downs – and why our cliffs are so unstable!
The National Park is known for its stunning white cliffs – a remnant of a huge chalk dome that rose up from the sea through powerful tectonic forces when the African plate crashed into Europe some 50m years ago. Did you also know that the chalk is the remains of billions of microscopic marine org...
Eastbourne: A259 closed again amid traffic chaos in Sovereign Harbour
Eastbourne: A259 closed again amid traffic chaos in Sovereign Harbour
Sussex traffic report: Village road blocked after 'serious' incident; A259 collision; major A27 delays after car fire and ten-week drainage works ahead of Brighton and Hove Albion match
Sussex traffic report: Village road blocked after 'serious' incident; A259 collision; major A27 delays after car fire and ten-week drainage works ahead of Brighton and Hove Albion match
Helping keep the Seven Sisters coast clean!
Here at Seven Sisters Country Park, we’re determined to make this special landscape the very best it can be for both nature and people. Part of this ongoing work is doing what we can to clean up our coastline. We’ve been working with ReAP, a charity dedicated to reducing the devastating impact of...
East Sussex bridge closure could mean ‘22 weeks of disruption’ – councillor fears ‘traffic chaos’ and risk to life
East Sussex bridge closure could mean ‘22 weeks of disruption’ – councillor fears ‘traffic chaos’ and risk to life
Future of A259 bridge uncertain after decision to replace it is delayed
Future of A259 bridge uncertain after decision to replace it is delayed
A259 bridge closure for 22 weeks 'could lead to people dying'
A259 bridge closure for 22 weeks 'could lead to people dying'
Plans for two-lane A259 bridge to be scrapped despite £4.6m already spent
Plans for two-lane A259 bridge to be scrapped despite £4.6m already spent
East Sussex County Council responds to concerns about progress of Exceat Bridge replacement in Seaford
East Sussex County Council responds to concerns about progress of Exceat Bridge replacement in Seaford
Seaford residents oppose plans near Seven Sisters Country Park
Read the full story at BBC.
Photo – East Sussex road partially blocked after report of crash on route into Seaford
Photo – East Sussex road partially blocked after report of crash on route into Seaford