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Ark Alexandra Academy's new international partnership
Ark Alexandra Academy is proud to announce an exciting new international partnership with Huntingdon Jui Junior and Senior Secondary Schools, developed through the long-standing Hastings–Sierra Leone Friendship Link.
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Magistrates' court results from the Hastings and Rother area
Here are the results from Hastings Magistrates’ Court for March 6 – 11.
Home-town St Leonards date marks 55th anniversary of debut album
Claire Hamill celebrates the 55th anniversary of her debut album plus the release of her new album at a series of special gigs.
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Dance Live! hits the Guildhall stage
Following a series of heats in Hastings and High Wycombe, a number of schools from across the south-east region are heading to the final of the Dance Live! contest at Portsmouth’s Guildhall this week (April 21-24).
HY AC dominate the track with wins and PBs
This has been a fantastic week for HY AC both at Longer running events and shorter track events.
US singer Juliet Lloyd back in Brighton after successful debut last year
US singer-songwriter Juliet Lloyd loved her debut UK tour last year so much that she is back again this year.
Sussex traffic and travel: 'Severe' delays on A27; A280 Long Furlong closed for 10 days
Here’s your travel update across Sussex for the morning of Tuesday, April 21.
Jazz Hastings mourns key team member
Concert planned in memory of Julian Norridge
Eastbourne Symphony Orchestra join forces for The Dream of Gerontius
Eastbourne Symphony Orchestra, the ES Chorus, Hailsham Choral and Noteworthy Voices join together for choral masterpiece.
SECAmb chief executive steps down after three years
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) has thanked chief executive Simon Weldon for his leadership.
Hastings fighters battle it out on home turf
Hastings Kombat Academy hosted an exciting day of kickboxing action on Sunday 19th, putting on 25 bouts packed with energy, determination and skill. Clubs travelled from across the country to compete, while a number of HKA fighters stepped into the ring for the very first time, gaining invaluable ex...
Tree fall sees Hastings losing its last English elm
Police responded to a report of a large tree that had fallen in Gensing Gardens, St Leonards, on Tuesday last week (April 14).
Fund raising concert for Hastings Sierra Leone Friendship Link
A fundraising gala with Sussex Brass is being held on Friday April 24 at St Matthew’s Church, London Road, St Leonards
In pictures: Sussex steam railway expands by adding a new station
Rother Valley Railway launched its new station at Robertsbridge.
Brewing Brothers pubs in Hastings hit by six break-ins in as many months
Independent Hastings brewery Brewing Brothers has spoken out after suffering six break-ins in six months, including two in the space of a week.
Hastings duo shed 10 stone – no fads, just everyday food!
Gill and Carol are shining examples of what can be achieved with the right support. Their journeys are not just inspiring—they are proof that lasting change is possible for anyone!
Police go to aid of broken down vehicle pulling horsebox on the A21
Hastings Neighbourhood Policing Team were called to Kent Street on the A21 on Monday April 20 following reports of a broken down car and horsebox.
Hastings Deputy Leader: We must be in a position to take full advantage of public realm improvements coming to the town
We know we need to revive our high streets and bring new uses to empty shops as well as empowering community groups to take on local buildings
Hastings planning round-up: Proposals build new homes in St Leonards among latest applications submitted
Plans to build new homes off a main road in St Leonards are among the latest planning applications.