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Hastings law firm acquires Bexhill business
Hastings-based Stephen Rimmer LLP has acquired Donaldson Dunstall, based in Bexhill.
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Hastings pubs donate hundreds of Easter eggs to Conquest Hospital
Hastings pubs the North Star and the Havelock donated 400 Easter eggs to the Conquest Hospital after appealing to their customers for donations.
Lewes exhibition celebrates Traveller's Joy
Traveller's Joy offers new paintings by Lewes-based Tom Benjamin at the Star Brewery Gallery, Star Brewery, Castle Ditch Lane off Fisher Street, Lewes, BN7 1YJ from Saturday, April 11-Sunday, April 26 (Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-4pm; Sunday, 11am-3pm; closed Monday).
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In pictures: 19 Hastings and St Leonards pubs and bars where you can sit outside in the sun.
It’s looking to be a scorching weekend as the good weather.
People warned of delays as month-long St Leonards road works start Monday, April 13
East Sussex Highways has warned of possible delays during St Leonards road works.
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Country superstar Luke Combs' music celebrated in Eastbourne
The music of country superstar Luke Combs is celebrated in a brand-new show which comes to Eastbourne’s Congress Theatre this April for one night only.
Double success for Hastings Kombat Academy fighters
Fighters from Hastings Kombat Academy enjoyed a successful outing at a recent kickboxing event, securing two impressive victories.
HY Young Athletes shine in Tonbridge Track Showcase
HY’s young athletes delivered an outstanding set of performances at the Tonbridge open meeting, with multiple wins, podium finishes, and a host of new personal bests across track and field. A fantastic all-round team effort highlighted both emerging talent and strong returns from injury.
Westfield win Sussex Intermediate Cup – four days after their seconds win league
Westfield have won the Sussex Intermediate Cup.
Eastbourne date for Spice Girls-inspired play about fierce female friendship
Worthing-based playwright Liz Tait is back with a heartfelt exploration of the power of dance and the power of togetherness
In pictures: Is the this the most awarded pub in Sussex?
The Brickmakers Alehouse in Sea Road, Bexhill has been crowned South East Sussex Pub of the Year by real ale body CAMRA
I stayed at a gorgeous beachy Sussex boutique hotel – that makes the most of its stunning coastal location
Nestled just a stone’s throw from the breath-taking dunes at Camber Sands, The Gallivant really leans into its enviable coastal location.
Chance to explore historic Hastings shipwreck
Following two very successful guided walks to see the wreck of the Dutch East Indiaman, the Amsterdam, last month, a third visit has been arranged by the Shipwreck Museum for Sunday April 19.
Tributes paid to 'much-loved' Hastings motorcyclist killed in head-on collision by drink-driver
Tributes have been paid to a 'much-loved' motorcyclist from Hastings who was killed in a head-on collision, police said.
DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL: Local Plan at Tipping Point?
KENT BARKER It may be a long, complex and dry document, but no one should doubt that Hastings Draft Plan is vital for the town’s future. As lead council member […]
Aldi calls on Sussex shoppers to donate pet food in store for National Pet Month
Aldi is encouraging shoppers in Sussex to donate pet food at its in-store community donation points this April to mark National Pet Month, as more families feel the impact of rising costs when caring for pets.
Popular On Yer Bike charity challenge returns to Hastings
People are being urged to saddle up and help raise money for St Michaels Hospice, Hastings Winkle Club and other local good causes.
Hastings says farewell to well loved local runner
Founder of Hastings Hash House Harriers Colin Daniels has died, aged 90, following a lifetime of running in the Hastings and Rother area and further afield.
Shocking state of Victorian shopping arcade which was once the pride of Hastings town centre
The once flourishing Queens Arcade in Hastings town centre is now a pale shadow of its formal self with numerous closed shops and businesses displaying to let signs and only two businesses still open.
Get the bikes out for Rotary charity cycle challenge in Hastings
Are you ready for the challenge? Get those bikes and legs ready again to help raise money for St Michaels Hospice, Hastings Winkle Club and other local good causes.