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Man charged with raping teenage boy in St Leonards
A man has been charged with raping a teenage boy in St Leonards, Sussex Police said.
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Person dies in collision in Camber
A person has died following a collision in East Sussex early on Wednesday morning (February 4).
Why Mickey could never have been Eddie - Blood Brothers in Brighton
The international smash hit musical, Blood Brothers is back on the road, with dates including February 3-7 at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford and February 10-14 at the Theatre Royal Brighton.
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Ofsted praises inclusive culture at The Hastings Academy as school moves ‘from strength to strength'
The Hastings Academy has welcomed the findings of its recent Ofsted inspection, which confirms that the school is meeting the expected standard in almost all areas, with safeguarding judged to be effective.
Well loved Hastings area hotel to close after more than 40 years
The Brickwall hotel and restaurant at Sedlescombe is to close after being run by the same family for 44 years.
Scarlett returns to Hastings gymnastics club after recovering from brain bleed
Scarlett, a young gymnast, has made a heartwarming return to her local club for the first time since suffering a devastating brain bleed on May 31, 2024.
Dementia UK shares the signs and symptoms of dementia to look out for ahead of free clinics in Sussex
Nationwide and Dementia UK’s free face-to-face clinics are returning to two Nationwide branches in Sussex this February, offering specialist support in a safe, comfortable and private space for people to discuss any aspect of dementia.
Witness to ‘assault’ in East Sussex McDonald’s comes forward
A witness to an ‘assault’ in a McDonald’s in East Sussex has comes forward, according to a Sussex Police press release.
This is where East Sussex Highways pothole repair teams are working today, January 26, 2026
This is where East Sussex Highways pothole repair teams are working today (Tuesday, February 3, 2026).
'Not everything on the highway classifies as a pothole', says East Sussex Highways
East Sussex Highways has clarified what it takes for road damage to be classified as a pothole.
Jack in the Green inspires Hastings Half Marathon medal design
The medal depicts the face of a green-man in brass metal and is similar to the mask used on the Jack in the Green itself.
Hastings mum of boy, 11, who died following collision, praised by Government transport minister for her campaign to crack down on dangerous drivers
A Hastings mother has been praised by the Government's Transport Minister for her campaign to toughen road safety measures following the death of her son in a road accident.
Hastings care home turned Blue Monday into a riot of laughter with doughnut daredevils and a human fruit machine
Mountside Care Home decided to do the exact opposite of what Blue Monday suggests, swapping gloom for giggles, and wonderfully wacky games designed to lift spirits and bring everyone together.
Bexhill students impress in competition to design peace poster
Pupils from two Bexhill Senior Schools have won awards for their outstanding artwork, reflecting peace and understanding in the world.
Former Hastings town centre carpet showroom transformed into community space
A carpet showroom in Cambridge Road has been transformed into a community space.
Stand-up Ria Lina offers her response to the country's "rising stupidity"
As Ria Lina says, “Intolerance is on the rise in this country. Stupid is on the rise in this country.”
In pictures: Ten well loved Hastings shops that have now gone
Hastings has had many well loved shops over the years, many of them unique and independent, but some have now vanished.
Timpson’s 'Pod' approved at Bexhill retail park
A national retailer has secured planning permission to open a new premises.
‘Do not approach him’ – Police launch manhunt for prison absconder with ‘links to Surrey, Sussex, Croydon’
Police have launched a manhunt for a prison absconder who has links to Surrey, Sussex and Croydon, according to a Thames Valley Police press release.
Derelict St Leonards seafront venue covered in rust and graffiti branded an 'eyesore': 'Petition Wetherspoons to take it over'
Residents have condemned the state of a derelict seafront venue in St Leonards, branding it an 'eyesore'.