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politics17h ago
My Sussex town is 'Best Place to Live' - but it's dirtier than London
- Sally Brockway challenges Sussex towns' 'Best Place to Live' labels, calling them overrated.
- The piece argues high ridership and delays persist, making trains unreliable and parking a 'blood sport'.
- Brighton is described as vibrant yet polluted, with litter and noisy nightlife.
- Worthing is labeled as having Brighton’s problems but fewer redeeming features.
- Lewes is praised for charm but noted as expensive to live in.
- Mayfield is described as hardcore countryside with minimal amenities.
- Eastbourne is depicted with mixed views, offering seafront and cultural venues but homelessness concerns.
- The piece notes Lewes and Wadhurst offer cultural appeals but have transport and traffic caveats.
- The author frames the debate as a guide away from hype toward practical living conditions.
- The piece uses humor and sharp observations to question place desirability.
- The author highlights traffic and parking as persistent local irritants.
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