Torrential rain and 100mph winds brought disruption across East Sussex today as the county was hit by severe weather for the second time this month.

Fallen trees and floods closed many roads while rail services came to a standstill.

Floods meant dozens of people in Robertsbridge, near Battle, had to be evacuated from their homes while people in Uckfield were again on alert.

The Environment Agency issued flood alerts on most rivers including the Cuckmere and the Uck.

Earlier in the day, Uckfield mayor Mike Skinner said: "I have been to have a look at the river this morning and it's looking very angry. I would say it is about 2ft away from bursting its banks.

"People here have been sandbagging in case of the worst but if it does flood I can't believe it will be nearly as bad as two weeks ago.

"It is a concern though. I think someone must have it in for Uckfield."

Emergency services were stretched overnight. Many homes were damaged by high winds and fallen trees while some roads were left impassable.

Among the most severely hit were the A22 at Polegate, Forest Row and Wych Cross, the A271 at Herstmonceux, the A259 at East Dean and the A21 at Robertsbridge.

Driving conditions were so bad Sussex Police advised people not to travel.

Rail firm Connex was forced to cancel most services, including all trains out of Eastbourne.

The station was cordoned off for safety reasons after suffering storm damage.

But there was good news for thousands of children - they had their half-term holiday extended as schools were forced to close.