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In 35 pictures: Bikers head to Hastings for the May Day run despite the wet weather

Thousands of motorcyclists arrived in Hastings with their machines on Bank Holiday Monday despite it raining all day.

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No rest for Hastings Runners on busy Bank Holiday weekend

The May Day Bank Holiday weekend proved another bumper weekend for members of Hastings Runners.

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Hastings water supply: Loss to businesses in 'hundreds of thousands, if not millions'

Businesses are expected to suffer losses of ‘hundreds of thousands, if not millions’ of pounds as a result of a large part of the town losing its water supply over the last few days.

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Hastings pedestrian, 65, dies after collision with motorcycle

A pedestrian died following a collision with a motorcycle in Hastings on Sunday (May 5), police have confirmed this morning.

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In 53 pictures: Jack in the Green - thousands defy weather to take part in big Hastings celebration

Torrential rain on Monday did little to dampen the town’s enthusiasm for the Jack in the Green celebrations.

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Ready, Set, Grow: Dandara donates seed bombs to care home

In celebration of Gardening Week, hosted from Monday, April 29 to Sunday, May 5, independent housebuilder Dandara has donated four seed bomb kits to Hawkhurst House Care Home as part of its campaign to celebrate gardening.

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Hastings and Rye MP joins forces with Blue Cross to call for a new approach to curb dog attacks

Sally-Ann Hart MP for Hastings and Rye met with representatives for Blue Cross, the animal welfare charity, at an event in Westminster to call for responsible dog ownership and a complete reform of existing dog control legislation.

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Hastings water supply latest: 2,000 homes in Hastings still without water five days after pipe burst

An estimated 2,000 homes are still without water today despite the burst pipe being repaired on Saturday.

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Hastings Water Supply Latest: Thousands remain without water for fifth consecutive day

Southern Water has confirmed that thousands of customers currently remain without water as water supply issues continue into its fifth day.

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Strong start to track season for HY Athletic Club's under-15s

HY Athletic Club's under 15's descended on Withdean Stadium for the first track meeting of the season.

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Hastings water supply latest: Water restored to Hastings and St Leonards properties after four days

More than 25,000 properties in St Leonards and Hastings, which lost water supply after Thursday night's burst water main, have now had mains supply restored, though they may experience reduced pressure for a time.

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‘Increased police presence expected’ in Hastings after motorbike collides with pedestrian

Police have confirmed that there will be an ‘increased police presence’ after a motorbike collided with a pedestrian in Hastings.

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Hastings water supply latest: Water returning to St Leonards but areas still without water

Southern Water has confirmed that water has returned to St Leonards following the repair of the burst water main pipe but some areas still do not have supply as residents reach the fifth day of major disruption.

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Eastbourne - new joint venture pools forces for Verdi’s Requiem

A new joint venture between Eastbourne Symphony Orchestra and Hailsham Choral Society along with singers from other choirs forming the ES Chorus comes to fruition with a performance of Verdi’s Requiem.

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Musical nostalgia afternoon for Hastings & District Anglo French Club

Our second meeting in April provided us with an afternoon of wonderful musical nostalgia, listening to popular French songs from the 60s.

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That’ll be the Day offers night of nostalgia and comedy in Eastbourne

The That’ll be the Day team return to the Congress Theatre, Eastbourne on Saturday May 11 at 7.30pm.

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These are the best places for an ice cream on Hastings seafront

With sunny weather over the bank holiday weekend – here are are recommendations for the best places to cool off with a delicious ice cream in Hastings.

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Hastings water supply latest: Pipe repaired but many homes still without water

Southern Water has repaired the burst water main pipe but homes and businesses in a number of areas, such as Hollington and Fairlight, are still without water as they re-start the system.

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Here are 18 Hastings and St Leonards pubs where you can sit outside in the sun this weekend

It’s looking to be reasonably warm in the Hastings area this bank holiday weekend.

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Hastings water supply latest: MP and prospective candidate put pressure on Southern Water

Both Hastings MP Sally-Ann Hart and Labour prospective parliamentary candidate Helena Dollimore have been in touch with Southern Water urging them to get the water supply back as soon as possible.