East Sussex

American

noun

a county in SE England. 693 sq. mi. (1,795 sq. km).

East Sussex British

noun

a county of SE England comprising part of the former county of Sussex: mainly undulating agricultural land, with the South Downs and seaside resorts in the south: Brighton and Hove became an independent unitary authority in 1997 but is part of the geographical and ceremonial county. Administrative centre: Lewes. Pop (excluding Brighton and Hove): 496 100 (2003 est). Area (excluding Brighton and Hove): 1795 sq km (693 sq miles)

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A cluster of empty and under‑used buildings in East Sussex has been transformed into a £21m modern health hub.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

Pramod Poudel, who lives in Uckfield in East Sussex, told the BBC he has not heard from his family since the flood hit on Wednesday.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

"If I can get more places doing it then it will help even more people around East Sussex."

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

A scheme which provides food for children in low income families in East Sussex is set to reach more households after it was backed by £30,000 in donations received from across the world.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

I worked in three hospitals in the duration—Alder Hey and the Royal East Sussex as well as St. Thomas’s—and I merged them in my description to concentrate all my experiences into one place.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

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