ANOTHER storm has hit just days after Storm Eunice caused destruction across the county.
The De La Warr Pavilion Bandstand in Bexhill suffered “irrecoverable” damage during the storm on Thursday, as record-breaking winds caused tens of thousands to be left without power across Sussex.
However, Storm Franklin struck on Sunday, with an amber weather warning issued by the Met Office.
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The weather service said the wind could cause “travel delays, road and rail closures, power cuts and the potential risk to life and property” in some areas of the UK.
Wind warnings have been issued for Monday.
The warning comes days after a mass clean-up operation across Sussex following Storm Eunice.
Trees fell, seafront restaurants flooded and properties were damaged during the storm, including the De La Warr Pavilion Bandstand which was torn apart and destroyed.
A spokeswoman from the venue said nobody was injured, but the damage is “irrecoverable”.
“The bandstand has been at heart of our most democratic of spaces – the south terrace – and platformed international artists such as Eddie Izzard, Keane and Jeremy Deller’s Acid Brass,” she said.
“There is no damage to the actual building and no shows are affected at this stage.”
The bandstand was also the site of the first outings for a number of local bands including Mumm-Ra, as well as other community choirs, musicians and groups.
“We invite you to share with us your stories of the bandstand – whether you appeared on it, danced in front of it, sat in a deckchair listening to music, had your wedding photograph taken on it, or were one of the original schoolchildren who helped design it,” the spokeswoman added.
“Any memory or photograph to celebrate 20 years of the bandstand being part of our story would be fantastic to see.”
The piece of architecture was installed 20 years ago and was designed by Niall McLaughlin Architects in conversation with Bexhill school children.
During Storm Eunice, the Met Office said wind speeds of up to 122mph were recorded at the Needles on the Isle of Wight - provisionally the highest ever in England.
About a third of the UK population – around 20 million people – were told to stay at home as the Met Office imposed two rare red warnings.
However, Sussex Police said there were no serious incidents in the county due to Storm Eunice.
"Storm Eunice has caused some damage and disruption across Sussex, mainly with fallen trees," a police spokesman said.
"We haven’t received any reports of any serious incidents and we would like to thank everyone who followed the guidance and either remained indoors or made only essential journeys."
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