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St Leonards and Bexhill are both frequently used as outfalls for sewage to stop overflow after heavy rainfall.

Sewer overflow released into Bexhill and St Leonards bathing water People

Felpham beach. Photograph: Kate Shemilt/ ks180381-5

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Sewer overflow released into Bexhill and St Leonards bathing water after storm Environment

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Ongoing sewage overflow spill at St Leonards and Bexhill News

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Anger as sewage released into St Leonards and Bexhill bathing water People

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Major St Leonards housing development withdrawn People

Bandstand closure slammed as ‘atrocious’ and a ‘crying shame’ People

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New reason to refuse 81-home Partridge Green development is added Politics

Eastbourne bandstand campaigners ‘feeling fobbed off’ by funding gap Politics

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Drilling takes place on Eastbourne seafront People

Eastbourne’s water quality rated ‘good’ People

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Newhaven railway flood barrier trial run a success Environment

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Major £17.5 million Newhaven flood alleviation scheme completed and unveiled Environment

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