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In pictures - Hastings, St Leonards and Bexhill businesses celebrate openings and anniversaries in 2025
Hastings, St Leonards and Bexhill have a fantastic selection of independent traders.
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Hastings fishing community turn out for funeral procession on local fisherman
Local fishermen were among those who came out today to say farewell to David ‘Spider’ Peters today (Friday January 30)
BBC Radio 4's Simon Evans brings stand up to Hastings and Hove
BBC Radio 4 stalwart and veteran of a quarter century of highly acclaimed stand-up comedy Simon Evans is currently travelling all over the UK on a huge tour of his new stand up show Staring at the Sun which includes shows at Hastings White Rock Theatre on 12th February and The Old Market in Hove on ...
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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'.
Council repairs to iconic Hastings seafront venue
The St Mary in the Castle Community Trust has welcomed action by Hastings Borough Council to carry out repairs and improvements to the street level entrance of the venue.
Hastings business group welcomes government water overhaul with ‘MOT-style’ checks, but warns plans do not go far enough to stop disruption
Business representatives in Hastings have welcomed new plans by the Government to overhaul the water system in the UK but said the proposals do not go far enough in tackling disruption caused by faults.
Murder mystery fund raiser for Friends of Conquest Hospital
The Friends of the Conquest Hospital are inviting people to come along and solve a murder when they hold a fun event at the White Rock Hotel on Friday March 13.
St Michaels Hospice Lottery Winning Numbers 30th January 2026
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Rotary Club's donation to St Michael’s Hospice
The Rotary Club of Senlac St Leonards has handed St Michael’s Hospice a cheque for £1,000.
Two men charged with ‘possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin’ following proactive patrols in East Sussex
Two men have been charged with ‘possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin’ following proactive patrols in East Sussex, according to a police press release.
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Eastbourne date for Irving Berlin’s Top Hat as it goes on tour
After enjoying summer success in Chichester, Irving Berlin’s Top Hat enjoys a 2026 outing in Eastbourne.
Government confirms £250m investment in new Sussex cancer centre
A quarter-of-a-billion-pound investment in healthcare has been confirmed by the Government and New Hospitals Programme to build a new regional Centre of Excellence for cancer care in Sussex.
Ark Little Ridge Primary chosen to lead Attendance and Behaviour Hub
Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy in St Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings, has been chosen to lead one of the government’s new Regional Improvement for Standards and Excellence (RISE) Attendance and Behaviour hubs.
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First Eastbourne hometown return for theatre producer Thomas Hopkins
Originally from Eastbourne, Thomas Hopkins produced his first West End play at the age of 19 and he’s been producing plays in the 20 years or so ever since.
St Leonards - pictures show Ashdown House site since demolition and building of new homes and Aldi
A major housing development has transformed a St Leonards site.
East Sussex man wanted on recall to prison - 'dial 999 immediately' if you see him
A man known to frequent East Sussex is wanted on recall to prison, Sussex Police said.
Platinum Champion to host business and community luncheon in Hastings
Royal Voluntary Service Platinum Champion Lord Brett McLean will be hosting a business and community networking luncheon on Thursday 19th March at Sussex Coast College Hastings.