East Sussex
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| County council | East Sussex County Council |
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| Population (mid-2018 est.) | 840,400 |
| Points of interest | Bodiam Castle |
| Seven Sisters, Sussex | |
| Colleges and universities | East Sussex College Eastbourne |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 1124554 |
About East Sussex
East Sussex is a county in South East England. It is bordered by the counties of Kent to the north and east and West Sussex to the west as well as the English Channel to the south.
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Lewes Bonfire Night: Rishi Sunak unveiled as effigy
...By Flaminia LuckBBC NewsAn effigy of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been revealed at bonfire celebrations in Lewes, East Sussex, attended by thousands of people...
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... In Hastings, East Sussex, after flood water ripped through one of its entrances...
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...By Nathalie Edell and PA MediaBBC NewsA shopping centre has been evacuated after heavy rain caused major flooding in an East Sussex town...
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... Hundreds of officers using sniffer dogs, drones and thermal imaging cameras were involved in the search of woodlands in East Sussex earlier this year...
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... Vicky Hills, of Dunstable, Bedfordshire, said she noticed the bite marks on her legs after her stay in Hastings, East Sussex, in August...
Lewes Bonfire Night: Rishi Sunak unveiled as effigy
By Flaminia LuckBBC News
An effigy of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been revealed at bonfire celebrations in Lewes, East Sussex , attended by thousands of people.
The effigy, known as a tableau, was met with boos from The Crowd .
The historic town is famous for its lively 5 November celebration, which fell on 4 November this year.
The crowds were not deterred by a yellow weather warning and travel disruption caused by the recent Storm Ciarán.
They showed up to The Event despite rain, road closures, transportation issues, and a
Seven bonfire societies each produces an effigy, which typically reflect Current Affairs , and are later burned in fields outside Lewes.
Past effigies have included Prime Ministers Boris Johnson , Liz Truss and Tony Blair , Russia President Vladimir Putin and broadcaster Katie Hopkins .
The societies, many of which date to the 19Th Century , organise The Parade every year.
The societies marched through The Town with drummers, fireworks and burning crosses.
The societies often keep their effigies a surprise until The Day .
Another tableau this year shows Chancellor Jeremy Hunt driving a train with HS2 on the side. Some commentators have suggested Treasury cuts have resulted in part of the rail project being cancelled.
The Event does not only commemorate the failed Gunpowder Plot led by Guy Fawkes in 1605.
The Burning crosses are also paraded through Lewes each year to mark The Burning of 17 Protestant martyrs during the reign of Mary I , often known as " Bloody Mary".
Authorities previously to The Event due to overcrowding concerns.
A large multi-agency presence including police, fire and ambulance services attended The Event .
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Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
