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East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust wins HSJ award for their support for veterans
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust has won an HSJ (Health Service Journal) award for its support for veterans.
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Christmas Fair in aid of Friends of Conquest Hospital
The Friends of Conquest Hospital are inviting the community to join them for a magical Christmas Fair at Bluebell Coppice, taking place this weekend (Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November) from 10:00am to 8:00pm each day.
STRAY back to rock Hastings
It is not often a rock band with a legacy of 21 albums, tours with Iron Maiden, Kiss, Black Sabbath and Rush come to town. But somehow The Carlisle has managed to book such a band, STRAY. Still led by the amazing guitarist Del Bromham STRAY are just about to embark on a 17 date sell out UK tour wi...
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This is where East Sussex Highways pothole repair teams are working today, November 24, 2025
This is where East Sussex Highways pothole repair teams are working today (Monday, November 24, 2025).
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Sussex bonfire society blows up effigy of Andrew
Disgraced former royal Andrew Mountbatten was the target of a Sussex bonfire society when it held its annual celebrations on Saturday November 22.
These are the latest Hastings and St Leonards planning applications to be submitted
Hastings Borough Council has published a new list of planning applications submitted to the authority.
The Big Christmas Carol Sing in Hastings
Celebrate Christmas with Carol Singers from all round Hastings on Saturday December 13th, 11am to 12.30pm, right in the heart of the town and have fun as we all get ready for Christmas. Listen out for all your favourite carols and lets make a joyful noise!
Five people arrested under Terrorism Act at Hastings Palestine protest
Police arrested five people during a protest in Hastings Old Town on Saturday afternoon (November 22).
Hastings Christmas lights switch-on 2011 - in pictures
Christmas is fast approaching and we’ve delved into our archives to find festive pictures from bygone days.
In 39 pictures: Robertsbridge Bonfire celebrations
High winds and driving rain failed to dampen the enthusiasm at Robertsbridge when the village held its annual bonfire celebrations on Saturday November 22.
Hastings road closes again after closure for water leak repairs
A Hastings road which had reopened after an emergency closure due to a water leak has closed again.
Sussex town holds conference about protecting the sea
East Sussex County Council’s Vice Chairman Cllr Abul Azad gave the opening speech when Bexhill hosted an event organised by the United Nations Association Climate and Oceans, supported by the Sussex Dolphin Project.
Popular Hastings Old Town Christmas Tree Festival returns
The popular Christmas Tree Festival returns to St Clement’s Church this weekend.
Annual Christmas Tree Festival returns to St Michael's Church in Bexhill
St Michael and All Angels Church in Glassenbury Drive will host its annual Christmas Tree Festival from December 4.
Hastings and St Leonards coach firm celebrates 26 years under the same ownership
Empress Coaches of Hastings, which has been based at St Margaret's Road in St Leonards since 1978, has been in operation since 1929 and has had the same owner for the last 26 years.
REVIEW: Wicked: For Good - dull, dull, dull until it finally soars...
REVIEW: Wicked: For Good (PG), (138 mins), Cineworld Cinemas.
More works on St Leonards Queensway Gateway Road to be carried out; overnight closures of A21 throughout coming months
More closures will be taking place on sections of the recently opened Queensway Gateway Road in St Leonards over the next two months, East Sussex Highways has announced.
Gritters on East Sussex roads as temperatures plummet again - 'Please take extra care when travelling'
Gritters are targeting Sussex roads as again tonight as temperatures plummet.
Auctions stations across Hastings and St Leonards
Houses, flats, commercial properties and a garage across Hastings and St Leonards are being offered for sale by auction in December.