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Hastings road blocked following three vehicle collision

A road in Hastings is blocked following a three vehicle collision.

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Sussex Police issue urgent appeal to help locate missing teenager

Sussex Police have issued an urgent appeal to help locate a teenager who has been reported missing.

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Heatwave - East Sussex Fire and Rescue's warning to people visiting Seven Sisters Country Park, West Dean, Birling Gap, Beachy Head, Camber Sands, Barcombe Mills

East Sussex Fire and Rescue service has issued a warning to people visiting East Sussex beauty spots to enjoy the summer weather.

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Stolen car crashes into Hastings public toilets causing £5,000 damage

A stolen car crashed into Hastings public toilets, causing £5,000 damage, says Hastings Borough Council.

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No trains running from Hastings station due to incident; all routes affected

A major incident has disrupted train services in East Sussex.

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St Leonards artists are chosen for major national touring exhibition

Ten artists from Sussex have had artworks selected for a high-profile upcoming national touring exhibition organised by arts charity Outside In (www.outsidein.org.uk).

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Music legend Bob Dylan confirms Brighton date this autumn

Legendary songwriter and musician Bob Dylan will return to the UK in 2025 for a string of dates including the Brighton Centre on November 7.

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Hastings church's renovation and extension plans unveiled

A Hastings church has submitted plans for an extension and renovation works.

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In 18 pictures: Your guide to beaches in Hastings and Rother

It’s going to be a scorcher this weekend with fine weather over the coming days and if you are planning on hitting the beach our area has a wonderful stretch of coastline with beaches to suit every need.

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Hastings Winkle Club makes presentation to the King

King Charles has been presented with a gold winkle making him an honorary member of Hastings Winkle Club.

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This is where East Sussex Highways pothole repair teams are working today, July 11, 2025

This is where East Sussex Highways pothole repair teams are working today (Friday, July 11, 2025).

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Results are mixed for Guestling Bowls Club

Here are the latest Guestling Bowls Club results.

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Fund raiser offers chance to re-live musical set in Hastings

Following last years sell out run of shows at the Hastings Observer Building, America Ground The Musical is set to be performed again in July 2026 at the Stables Theatre in Hastings Old Town.

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Bexhill Hospital receives boost from the Horse Show

Representatives of Bexhill Horse Show committee presented a giant cheque for £1,000 to the League of Friends of Bexhill Hospital.

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Sussex student swims Channel for children's charity

A determined university student from Sussex has completed an extraordinary challenge by swimming the English Channel with five friends to raise funds for a charity that has deeply impacted her family’s life.

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Sussex community rail group centre stage at parliament reception

Southeast Communities Rail Partnership (SCRP) attended a Community Rail Network parliamentary reception on Monday (7th July) hosted by Hastings and Rye MP Helena Dollimore.

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East Sussex village chosen as one of the 25 prettiest in the UK

An East Sussex location has made it on to a list of the 25 prettiest UK villages.

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Love songs and spirituals - an afternoon jazz concert in Hastings

The Lynda Murray Trio featuring Dr Adrian York on piano and Paul Whitten on double bass are playing an afternoon concert during Old Town Week in St Clement's Church, High Street Hastings TN34 3ES. Tuesday 5 August 3-4pm (doors open 2.30pm) £10/5 (free for children under 16 with an adult)

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Carey’s clear on what he wants as Hastings United FC return to pitch

Intensity, effort and high standards are the priorities for Hastings United manager Lee Carey as the U’s begin their pre-season campaign this weekend against Horsham YM.