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East Sussex County Council elections 2026: Reform wins 21 seats

East Sussex County Council remains in no overall control, but with a very different political makeup following a Reform surge.

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East Sussex County Council election results 2026

Reform has won the largest number of seats by a party in East Sussex County Council elections.

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Green Party takes overall control of Hastings Borough Council

The Green Party now has overall control of Hastings Borough Council.

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Hastings Borough Council election results 2026

The election results are starting to come in for Hastings Borough Council.

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Blithe Spirit rehearsed reading will be Mind fund-raiser in Eastbourne

Rehearsed reading of Noël Coward’s much-loved comedy

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Award-winning hospitality family to reopen historic Hastings-area pub

Aldo and Deborah Esposito, part of a well-regarded family in the hospitality business, have acquired The Royal Oak, a 15th-century Grade II-listed building in Whatlington, near Battle.

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St Leonards mixed use terrace block sells for half a million at auction

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The Bohemian Lives and Loves of the Artist Community at Pett Level - latest publication from Fairlight History Group

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Hastings councillor resigns from Labour

A Hastings borough councillor has resigned from the Labour Party in protest of the national government.

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Police renew appeal for missing teenager last seen in Eastbourne

Sussex Police have renewed its appeal to locate a missing teenager last seen in Eastbourne.

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Hastings pub has VE Day party offering pints for 6d in old money

The London Trader pub in Hastings Old Town is holding a VE Day Party today (Friday May 8)

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Team Ark Alexandra Shines at English Schools’ Athletics Cup in Crawley

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Bexhill Health and Wellbeing event is a big success

The Bexhill Health and Wellbeing Showcase brought together healthcare professionals, community organisations, support services, and residents at the De La Warr Pavilion on Wednesday May 6.

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St Michaels Hospice Lottery winning lottery numbers 8th May 2026

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Help needed to secure the future of popular Hastings Old Town Carnival event

The Hastings Carnival Tug O War event needs help and funding if it is to go ahead this year.

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Sussex Symphony Orchestra are in "fabulous" form

Brighton Fringe concert

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Famous Hastings Old Town cat visits polling station

Well loved Hastings Old Town cat Beano was a hit when he popped into a polling station on election day.

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Emmaus Hastings & Rother awarded £19,200 to provide vital counselling support

Flow-8513374-Preparations underway for the Denton Community Challenge 2026

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Brighton Dome Comedy Festival and Komedia join forces

Brighton Dome Comedy Festival has partnered with Komedia this year as the festival returns from October 16-25.

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Wide-ranging line-up for latest Lewes Speakers Festival

The line-up has been confirmed for the May Lewes Speakers Festival.