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@fifa boss Gianni Infantino has the dubious honour of being the Lewes bonfire effigy for 2026 - with @southernwatermedia getting a shout out too 💩 check out ... Show more
Brighton mosque plan for Lewes Road social club approved: Plans to convert Brighton and Hove Sports and Social Club at 16 Lewes Road, were approved on October ...
theargus.co.uk/news/26695603.brighton-mosque-plan-lewes-road-social-club-approved/
Serious collision on A26 outside Lewes closes road: A main road in East Sussex is closed following a serious collision on Saturday night (October 31).
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/transport/serious-collision-on-a26-outside-lewes-closes-road-9322688
Lewes Green councillors reject ‘Zionism is racism’ motion: Lewes Green councillors reject the Green Party’s ‘Zionism is racism’ motion passed on October 4 ...
theargus.co.uk/news/26653430.lewes-green-councillors-reject-zionism-racism-motion/
Shock as ‘Shrek and skeleton’ tea party display crushed by falling tree in Seaford during Storm Austen
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/weather/shock-as-shrek-and-skeleton-tea-party-display-crushed-by-falling-tree-in-seaford-during-storm-austen-9307580
Live: Person hit by a train between Brighton and Lewes: A person has been hit by a train between Brighton and Lewes.
theargus.co.uk/news/26630255.live-person-hit-train-brighton-lewes/
Uckfield to Lewes line - county councillors back safeguards for reinstating railway line in the face of Greenway plans
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/uckfield-to-lewes-line-county-councillors-back-safeguards-for-reinstating-railway-line-in-the-face-of-greenway-plans-9285562
Passengers pursue legal action against Southern Rail after train derailment near Lewes
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Teenager sentenced to life for murder of Joshua Ingram at Seaford station: A 17-year-old boy has been jailed for murdering 16-year-old Joshua Ingram at Seaford ...
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/crime/teenager-sentenced-to-life-for-murder-of-joshua-ingram-at-seaford-station-9253744
Southern Rail: Safety inspection of track takes place near Berwick disrupting trains between Eastbourne and Lewes
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/transport/southern-rail-safety-inspection-of-track-takes-place-near-berwick-disrupting-trains-between-eastbourne-and-lewes-9272857
Lewes to Uckfield Greenway: "This Greenway will eradicate all chances of the railway ever re-opening," campaigners say
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/lewes-to-uckfield-greenway-this-greenway-will-eradicate-all-chances-of-the-railway-ever-re-opening-campaigners-say-9159532
Barbers left ‘devastated’ after car crashes into Seaford shop and sparks fire: A Seaford barbershop has been left ‘devastated’ after a car crashed into its ...
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/barbers-left-devastated-after-car-crashes-into-seaford-shop-and-sparks-fire-9116074
E-bikes seized and ‘removed from the roads’ in Newick: Two e-bikes have been seized and ‘removed from the roads’ in Newick, police have reported.
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/crime/e-bikes-seized-and-removed-from-the-roads-in-newick-9104658
Lewes has become the first town in the UK to formally recognise the rights of trees.
Campaigners say trees across the whole town should be allowed to follow ... Show more
Paid articlePaywall Essex train derailment: second train derails in less than 24 hours: The train appeared to be operated by Greater Anglia and has come off the track near Wickford ...
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Key FactsGreater Anglia Train Derails Near Wickford
Aug 14, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mirror.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mirror.co.uk
- The 10-coach train left Southend Victoria at 1.51pm and derailed near Wickford shortly after 2.10pm, with its rear carriages remaining upright.
- Emergency crews assessed and discharged all 62 people on board at the scene, while a second train was evacuated with no reported casualties.
- The cause has not been established, while the Rail Accident Investigation Branch and Network Rail examine all possible causes and factors.
- Greater Anglia suspended services between Shenfield and Southend Victoria and between Wickford and Southminster for the rest of the day, while the London Liverpool Street–Southend Victoria route was cancelled in full.
The line between Lewes and Haywards Heath has re-opened following weeks of recovery and repair work, after 30 passengers were injured in a train derailment on ... Show more
Three arrested after dog 'kicked' outside Morrisons Newhaven: A fundraising appeal has been launched to support a woman and her dog after they were allegedly ...
theargus.co.uk/news/26498331.three-arrested-dog-kicked-outside-morrisons-newhaven/
Two seriously injured after train derails near Lewes in East Sussex - follow live
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Eight-week public consultation on plans for 3,000 new homes between South Chailey and Plumpton: East Chiltington among villages that will be 'engulfed' ...
sussexexpress.co.uk/lifestyle/homes-and-gardens/eight-week-public-consultation-on-plans-for-3000-new-homes-between-south-chailey-and-plumpton-east-chiltington-among-villages-that-will-be-engulfed-say-campaigners-8943153
Lewes residents 'outraged' after 5G mast finally approved: Residents of Nevill Road in Lewes, East Sussex, have expressed “outrage” after a 5G telecommunications ...
theargus.co.uk/news/26505003.lewes-residents-outraged-5g-mast-finally-approved/
Train investigators find track defect on approach to site of Lewes derailment, initial report says - follow live
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Hail Helen! Chichester Runners have their first British record holder: Half a dozen of Chichester’s veteran runners travelled to Lewes for the Sussex Masters ...
sussexexpress.co.uk/sport/other-sport/hail-helen-chichester-runners-have-their-first-british-record-holder-8945066
Newhaven man, 21, jailed for multiple child sex offences: A 21-year-old Newhaven man has been sentenced to ten and a half years in prison for ‘multiple child sex ...
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/crime/newhaven-man-21-jailed-for-multiple-child-sex-offences-8930368
People at Eastbourne Station trying to get home from Airborne after the train derailment near Lewes tonight (Thursday, August 13).
Footage: Megan Baker ... Show more
Eastbourne Airshow travel disruption: Trains cancelled after landslip blocks line from Lewes
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/transport/eastbourne-airshow-travel-disruption-trains-cancelled-after-landslip-blocks-line-from-lewes-8922626
Have you been affected by Lewes train derailment? Call reporter Lawrence Smith on 07393754561
Two railway stations ‘will not be served all weekend’ following train derailment near Lewes
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/transport/two-railway-stations-will-not-be-served-all-weekend-following-train-derailment-near-lewes-8921410
Pictures show state of railway track where train derailed: Pictures of the railway track at the scene of the train crash near Lewes have raised questions about ...
theargus.co.uk/news/26463216.pictures-show-state-railway-track-train-derailed/
Lewes train derailment: Mother tells of 'terrifying' ordeal trapped on Eastbourne-bound train with five-month-old baby
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/lewes-train-derailment-mother-tells-of-terrifying-ordeal-trapped-on-eastbourne-bound-train-with-five-month-old-baby-8922781
Lewes train derailment: Line to remain closed for at least 10 days for complex recovery
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/transport/lewes-train-derailment-line-to-remain-closed-for-at-least-10-days-for-complex-recovery-8923748
Terrifying train derailment in southern England as 20 rushed to hospital: Passengers have been thrown into chaos after a Southern train carrying around 150 ...
euroweeklynews.com/2026/08/13/terrifying-train-derailment-in-southern-england-as-20-rushed-to-hospital/
British Transport Police Superintendent Dominique Ioannou, Lucy McCauliffe, Sussex route director for Network Rail, and Michael Bradfield deputy chief ... Show more
This is the scene at Dorset Dinghy Day today 🛶🌊🏄♂️Hundreds of people have turned out with a variety of inflatables, rafts and kayaks ... Show more
No trains for at least 10 days after Lewes derailment: The line to Haywards Heath was closed after a Southern train derailed on August 13 ...
theargus.co.uk/news/26468886.no-trains-least-10-days-lewes-derailment/
Application to build new charity building and create 25 homes in Newick: A bid has been made to build a new charity building and 25 homes in Newick.
sussexexpress.co.uk/lifestyle/homes-and-gardens/application-to-build-new-charity-building-and-create-25-homes-in-newick-8843012
How to get to Airbourne after train derailment near Lewes causes major disruption
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/transport/how-to-get-to-airbourne-after-train-derailment-near-lewes-causes-major-disruption-8920816
Track was inspected the day before Lewes train derailed: A safety inspection took place along the same stretch of railway line a day before a Southern train ...
theargus.co.uk/news/26463380.track-inspected-day-lewes-train-derailed/
Call 999 if you see missing 17-year-old girl from Lewes with links to Eastbourne, Newhaven and Brighton
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/crime/call-999-if-you-see-missing-17-year-old-girl-from-lewes-with-links-to-eastbourne-newhaven-and-brighton-8847753
Two people seriously injured after train with 150 on board derails: Multiple emergency services are at the scene of the incident, which happened near Lewes ...
news.stv.tv/world/two-people-seriously-injured-after-train-with-150-on-board-derails
Passenger train derails and flips near Lewes station in southern England: A passenger train derailed in southern England and 11 people were injured when three ...
apnews.com/article/train-derail-england-britain-lewes-sussex-southern-db6b21221b3840bcc911152cfc9afa0f
This video shows the moment a teenage killer was arrested by armed police after stabbing a 16-year-old boy to death.
Joshua Ingram was stabbed twice in the ... Show more
‘Exceptional response’ to 'shocking' Lewes train derailment praised: A senior district councillor has praised emergency services for their ‘exceptional response’ ...
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/emergency-incident/exceptional-response-to-shocking-lewes-train-derailment-praised-8921051
'Major disruption' as train derails in Lewes area: routes between Ore, Eastbourne, Seaford and Brighton affected, says National Rail
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/transport/major-disruption-as-train-derails-in-lewes-area-routes-between-ore-eastbourne-seaford-and-brighton-affected-says-national-rail-8919945
Two seriously injured and dozens reportedly trapped after train derails near Lewes in East SussexTrain derails in East Sussex, UK, with people warned to avoid the area
Westlake says this is a learning curve for Hassocks as Dockers sail off with all three points
sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world/westlake-says-this-is-a-learning-curve-for-hassocks-as-dockers-sail-off-with-all-three-points-8845482
Caravan encampment at Downs Leisure Centre in Seaford: The group of travellers arrived at Downs Leisure Centre in Seaford at around 5.30pm today (August 4) ...
theargus.co.uk/news/26437214.caravan-encampment-downs-leisure-centre-seaford/
Train services between Lewes and Haywards Heath ‘may be delayed’, says Southern: Southern has announced that train services between Lewes and Haywards Heath ‘may ...
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/transport/train-services-between-lewes-and-haywards-heath-may-be-delayed-says-southern-8835057
Decision due on controversial 180 East Sussex homes plan: Controversial plans for a major housing development near Ringmer are set to go in front of councillors.
sussexexpress.co.uk/business/decision-due-on-controversial-180-east-sussex-homes-plan-8827787
Trains cancelled between Haywards Heath and Lewes due to incident: Trains have been cancelled between two Sussex towns this morning (Friday ...
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/transport/trains-cancelled-between-haywards-heath-and-lewes-due-to-incident-8819128
Wivelsfield family lose everything in property fire: A family from Wivelsfield in East Sussex has spoken out after a "devastating" fire destroyed their ...
theargus.co.uk/news/26294768.wivelsfield-family-lose-everything-property-fire/
Police searching for two missing teenagers from Newhaven with links to Brighton, Lewes and Eastbourne
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/emergency-incident/police-searching-for-two-missing-teenagers-from-newhaven-with-links-to-brighton-lewes-and-eastbourne-8808977
Explaining how Peacehaven will join Brighton and Hove: The government has confirmed that Peacehaven, East Saltdean, and Telscombe will leave become part of an ...
theargus.co.uk/news/26286442.explaining-peacehaven-will-join-brighton-hove/
Police ‘extremely concerned’ for missing Hailsham woman who ‘may have travelled to Seaford in her vehicle’
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/crime/police-extremely-concerned-for-missing-hailsham-woman-who-may-have-travelled-to-seaford-in-her-vehicle-8791515
No water or low water pressure in Ditchling, says South East Water, just days after shortage affected 1,400 homes
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/no-water-or-low-water-pressure-in-ditchling-says-south-east-water-just-days-after-shortage-affected-1400-homes-8797619
Inquest opens into death of man who fell from Peacehaven cliff: An inquest has been opened into the death of a man who fell from a Peacehaven cliff in a van.
theargus.co.uk/news/26278178.inquest-opens-death-man-fell-peacehaven-cliff/
Road reopen after motorcyclist taken to hospital with 'serious injuries': The A259 Seaford Road was closed on Tuesday, July 14 after a motorcyclist was taken to ...
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/emergency-incident/road-reopen-after-motorcyclist-taken-to-hospital-with-serious-injuries-8798856
A jury has been shown the moment a teenager ran after another young man before he was killed.
A 16-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons ... Show more
Newick hub hosts celebration for founding member of Sussex charity who was awarded British Empire Medal
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/newick-hub-hosts-celebration-for-founding-member-of-sussex-charity-who-was-awarded-british-empire-medal-8800466
1-0 England - outside The Amex Stadium, Falmer https://www.facebook.com/reel/2537123456717826?locale=en_GB
Sad news to report this evening as a man has died after a van fell over a cliff edge at Peacehaven.
The incident prompted a major emergency response and led ... Show more
Mid Sussex planning applications: Here’s the latest list of submissions across the district
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/politics/mid-sussex-planning-applications-heres-the-latest-list-of-submissions-across-the-district-8786414
Queen Camilla visits Sussex for centenary celebrations: Her Majesty visited both Plumpton College and Ashdown Forest on July 7, joining in the 100th anniversary ...
theargus.co.uk/news/26262338.queen-camilla-visits-sussex-centenary-celebrations/
Knifeman stabbed boy, 16, with 'no words or hesitation' over £20 debt, court hears
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/knifeman-stabbed-boy-16-no-37406060
Eastbourne and Lewes council leaders call on communities to support people of Venezuela
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/politics/council/eastbourne-and-lewes-council-leaders-call-on-communities-to-support-people-of-venezuela-8768201
Road blocked after report of crash north of Ditchling in Sussex: There have been reports that a road is blocked north of Ditchling this evening (Tuesday ...
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/transport/road-blocked-after-report-of-crash-north-of-ditchling-in-sussex-8771011
Newhaven residents break into West Beach amid heatwave: The beach was closed by owner Newhaven Port and Properties Ltd in the late 2000s ...
theargus.co.uk/news/26216752.newhaven-residents-break-west-beach-amid-heatwave/
More than 70 of Chailey club’s vintage vehicles travel to Dieppe: Chailey Classic and Vintage Tractor Club (CCVTC) are boarding the ferry to Newhaven with more ...
sussexexpress.co.uk/community/more-than-70-of-chailey-clubs-vintage-vehicles-travel-to-dieppe-8758160
Seaford man stuck in Zante after 'serious' quad bike crash: 21-year-old Callum travelled to Zante with three friends for a lads' holiday ...
theargus.co.uk/news/26216523.seaford-man-stuck-zante-serious-quad-bike-crash/
Southern Rail: Safety inspection blocks line between Lewes and Eastbourne: A safety inspection on the track in between Lewes and Eastbourne has blocked rail ...
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/transport/southern-rail-safety-inspection-blocks-line-between-lewes-and-eastbourne-8757681
Police ‘urgently looking’ for 74-year-old missing from Peacehaven: Sussex Police are ‘urgently looking’ for a 74-year-old missing from Peacehaven.
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/police-urgently-looking-for-74-year-old-missing-from-peacehaven-8754903
Lewes and Crawley police come down hard on illegal e-bikes: Sussex Pave taken action in Peacehaven, Newhaven and Crawley following complaints about the illegal ...
theargus.co.uk/news/26206356.lewes-crawley-police-come-hard-illegal-e-bikes/
Businessman buys church in Newhaven to help create hub for homeless: A video game entrepreneur has bought a former church to transform it into a centre to ...
theargus.co.uk/news/26170447.businessman-buys-church-newhaven-help-create-hub-homeless/
Couple told they couldn't have kids celebrate triplets: An Egyptian Orthodox Coptic couple from Peacehaven in East Sussex who were told it was impossible for ...
theargus.co.uk/news/26176511.couple-told-couldnt-kids-celebrate-triplets/
The UK's largest jellyfish has been spotted off the Sussex coast.
Video footage taken by Tiger Cox shows the large animal floating in the sea in Seaford ... Show more
Man spared jailed after sexually assaulting girl in Newhaven: A man has been spared jail after “grooming” and sexually assaulting a girl.
theargus.co.uk/news/26163394.man-spared-jailed-sexually-assaulting-girl-newhaven/
Ladies Day returns as Plumpton Racecourse launches new season in style: After the disappointment of Ladies Day being cancelled earlier this spring ...
sussexexpress.co.uk/sport/other-sport/ladies-day-returns-as-plumpton-racecourse-launches-new-season-in-style-8642124
Road closed near Ditchling in Sussex after report of crash involving motorbike: There are reports that a road is closed near Ditchling today (Bank Holiday Monday ...
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/transport/road-closed-near-ditchling-in-sussex-after-report-of-crash-involving-motorbike-8639574
Live: Major drugs search on Lewes Road in Brighton: Metropolitan and Brighton Police conducting joint drug search at Sussex address
theargus.co.uk/news/26148102.live-major-drugs-search-lewes-road-brighton/
Peacehaven couple thank Royal Sussex Hospital in Brighton: A mother from Peacehaven has thanked the hospital which helped cared for her daughter who was born ...
theargus.co.uk/news/26132378.peacehaven-couple-thank-royal-sussex-hospital-brighton/