A restaurant has announced it will close, less than 18 months after first opening.
Sundae Central, located at 138 South Coast Road in Peacehaven, will shut its doors for the final time on January 31.
The owner cited "unforeseen circumstances" as the reason for closure.
The restaurant specialises in desserts and sweet treats but also offers burgers, fries, salads, and sandwiches.
In a statement shared on social media, the Sundae Central team said: "Due to unforeseen circumstances we have decided to close our doors permanently.
"Our last day of trading will be January 31.
"I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your custom and to prompt you to come and use your vouchers before we close!"
Owned by Shannon Halsey, the restaurant first opened in September 2024.
Ms Halsey previously explained her inspiration for opening Sundae Central in a social media post.
She wrote: "Rewind back to July 2, 2023. It was just an average Sunday for most.
"And it was for me too - until 12.03pm, when I found myself tirelessly trying to resuscitate someone for over 20 minutes.
"Some may remember seeing on local pages that an air ambulance had landed in the area, and a particular close was filled with emergency response vehicles.
"Unfortunately, I had found someone who had gone into cardiac arrest.
"The only way I can describe what was unfolding in front of me was something out of a movie."
Ms Halsey continued: "This event changed my whole outlook on life and pushed me to follow my dream.
"It made me realise that life is too short to worry about anything and, most importantly, it taught me that tomorrow is never promised.
"And that is how Sundae Central was born."
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Despite the closure, Ms Halsey has hinted that it may not be the end for the team behind Sundae Central.
The social media post concluded: "It’s not the end for the girls!
"They are coming along for the ride on the next adventure. Keep following us for updates."
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