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Rail passengers advised to check before they travel in parts of Sussex and South London this Easter weekend
Passengers are urged to plan ahead this Easter as essential engineering work takes place across Sussex and South London.
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Hastings Police seize illegal e-bike after stop
Police stopped an e-bike on Middle road in Ore after noticing something didn’t look quite right.
Ark Alexandra Academy at Hastings receives national award for ‘Outstanding Progress’
Ark Alexandra Academy in Hastings has won the Outstanding Progress (Secondary) category at the Education Business Awards 2026.
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Bexhill champions the Fairtrade movement
Members of Bexhill Fairtrade helped rise the profile of the movement with a special event in the town centre.
The Green's teams secure one win and one draw
Recently two of The Green's tennis teams have been in action, securing one win and one hard-fought draw.
Magistrates' court results from the Hastings and Rother area
Here are the results from Hastings Magistrates’ Court for February 18 – 23.
Hastings planning round-up: Proposals for new houses in St Leonards and works at McDonald's restaurant in town among latest applications submitted
Plans to build new homes in St Leonards and changes at Hastings Library are among new planning applications submitted to Hastings Borough Council.
Three rescued from cliffs in Fairlight
Three people were rescued from cliffs in Fairlight.
Funding appeal to give disabled people in Sussex a break
They all have the most amazing time - but it costs around £10,000 and the charity behind the trip is appealing for help.
East Sussex pony wins at Animal Star Awards
A pony which visits schools and care homes in Hastings and Bexhill has won an accolade at the Animal Star Awards.
Boats head ashore as winds increase at Hastings and St Leonards
Winds were west south-westerly, force three to four for race three of the Spring Series at Hastings & St Leonards Sailing Club, increasing to force five by the end of race four.
In pictures: Famous Sussex bluebell walk returns for its 53rd year
The popular Arlington Bluebell Walk is returning for its 53rd year.
Platinum Champion receives award from Nigeria Actors Guild
Royal Voluntary Service Platinum Champion Lord Brett McLean was a special guest speaker at the Nigerian Actors Guild UK Nigeria Round Table discussions held in Camberwell in London.
Hastings retro with Steve Peak: The start of the White Rock Theatre
Next Tuesday, 7 April, is the 100th anniversary of the laying in 1926 of the foundation stones of one of the best-known buildings in Hastings: the White Rock Theatre. It was constructed by Hastings Council, and was opened by the Prince of Wales a year later, in April 1927.
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Ride the K-pop wave at special Eastbourne concert
You can ride the K-pop wave influencing the world live on stage at the Congress Theatre, Eastbourne with the K-POP All Stars Tribute on April 1 at 7pm.
Hastings’ Town of Culture 2028 bid moves forward
Hastings Borough Council’s Cabinet has agreed to support Hastings’ bid to become Town of Culture 2028, recognising the significant opportunity to showcase the town’s rich creative talent and unique heritage on a national stage.
Hastings sees boost to local tourism industry
Hastings Borough Council has announced a new programme of investment designed to strengthen and grow the town’s tourism economy.
UK Shared Prosperity Fund update from Hastings Borough Council
Over the last four years, Hastings Borough Council has received almost £1.5 million from the UK Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).
Historic East Sussex pub 'at the heart of the community for generations' listed for sale for first time in 19 years
An historic East Sussex pub 'at the heart of the community for generations' has been listed for sale for first time in 19 years.