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New Co-op franchise store set to launch to serve Uckfield community

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A new Co-op store is set to launch this week (Thursday, 22 February) to serve and support the Uckfield community. The 2,500 sq ft purpose-built convenience store, located in Eastbourne Road brings into use surplus space in the grounds of the Highlands Inn creating a…

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