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Ark Alexandra Academy Cadets celebrate milestone achievements with Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards
Cadets across the school have marked a significant moment in their personal development, proudly receiving their Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze and Silver Awards. The awards, now worn with pride on both school and cadet uniforms, reflect months, often years, of determination, resilience, and commitmen...
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Join in family friendly Wassail at gardens in St Leonards
The Friends of Gensing Gardens are inviting people to come along to the gardens in St Leonards on Saturday January 31 when they will be holding their fourth annual Wassail ceremony from 2pm – 4pm.
Workshop will help people join in Hastings Fat Tuesday Umbrella Parade
Hastings Fat Tuesday has organised a series of workshops on how to decorate colourful umbrellas to take part in the big Umbrella Parade on Sunday February 15.
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Ark Alexandra students get a taste of life as a firefighter
Students supported by Dallaglio RugbyWorks, alongside staff from Ark Alexandra, experienced an exciting real-world insight into emergency services during a Career Taster Day with East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service.
Hastings says farewell to well known fisherman
People are set to gather in Hastings Old Town on Friday January 30 to say farewell to David ‘Spider’ Peters.
Food hall in Hastings Old Town is up for sale
The food hall in the old market building in George Street has gone on the market with an asking price of £675,000.
South Downs National Park unveils five-year masterplan
The South Downs National Park has unveiled a five-year masterplan designed to tackle nature loss, river pollution, flooding, water shortages, and the increasing risk of wildfires.
Easter Craft Fair at Brede Village Hall
Join us for a fun-filled day at the Friends of Conquest Easter Craft Fair.
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Luke Jackson is back at Eastbourne’s Lamb Folk Club
Eastbourne’s Lamb Folk Club is looking forward to the return of Luke Jackson.
Trains between Hastings and Tunbridge Wells unable to run due to incident
Train services between Hastings and Tunbridge Wells are currently not running this morning (Thursday, January 29).
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Dinosaur Adventure Live hits the Eastbourne stage
Eastbourne’s Royal Hippodrome is boasting the “greatest prehistoric show on earth” – Danger On T-Rex Mountain (February 15).
Saving Lives at Sea attracts 21,738 to Hastings Lifeboat Station
Hastings RNLI lifeboat station volunteers welcomed 21,738 visitors in 2025, giving the public a closer look at the lifesaving work carried out by the volunteer crew, and helping raise awareness of the RNLI’s mission to save lives at sea.
Hastings Country Park - decision due on reservoir fishing plans
A holiday park’s bid to run a fishing hire business in Hastings Country Park is due to go in front of councillors.
East Sussex road closed due to oil on the carriageway
A road has been closed due to oil on the carriageway.
Sussex Local Government Reorganisation: here’s all you need to know
Anyone with even the slightest interest in democracy will have been following the coming changes to how local government is controlled.
London Gatwick boosts German connectivity as Eurowings launches two new routes
Passengers across London and the South East will benefit from greater connectivity to Germany this summer, as Eurowings launches new services to Cologne and Stuttgart from London Gatwick.
In pictures: Time Out names Sussex town as one of the best places to visit in Britain this year
Time Out magazine and website has named Hastings and St Leonards as a go-to spot to visit in 2026 referencing its ‘trendy high streets and a calendar packed full of cultural and community events’.
Restaurants unveil incredible line-up of dishes for Rye Bay Scallop Festival
The Rye area is getting set to celebrate the harvest of the sea with the 22nd Rye Bay Scallop Week is scheduled for Saturday 21st February – Sunday 1st March.
Only a few days left to get half price membership of Sussex Wildlife Trust
Sussex Wildlife Trust has half-price membership offer currently running, ends on 31st January
NHS Trust steps down additional mask wearing measures at East Sussex hospitals
The East Sussex NHS Trust has stepped down additional mask wearing measures at its hospitals.