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Hastings dates as Lucy Kitchen finds creativity amid tragic loss

Hampshire singer-songwriter Lucy Kitchen is taking her new record In The Low Light (out February 27) on the road for two Hastings dates.

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Eastbourne celebrates The Jazz of Dudley Moore

Splash Point Jazz Club Eastbourne welcomes the Chris Ingham Trio offering The Jazz of Dudley Moore on Wednesday, February 25 at 8pm at the Fishermen's Club, Royal Parade, BN22 7AA.

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Eastbourne G&S are on the hunt for a lead performer

Eastbourne G&S are on the hunt for a lead performer for its latest production, a reimagined G&S classic.

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‘No casualties reported’ after fire breaks out in East Sussex - in pictures

‘No casualties’ have been reported after a fire broke out in East Sussex, according to a fire service spokesperson.

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Sussex town among Britain’s least desirable places to live in 2026, according to new study

A town in Sussex has been named among Britain’s least desirable places to live in 2026, according to a new study.

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Former Sussex Police staff member sentenced for ‘possession of child sexual abuse material’

A former Sussex Police staff member sentenced for ‘possession of child sexual abuse material’, according to a police press release.

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Sussex woman lived on ‘50p a day’ and slept ‘rough in her car’ after living through romance fraud

A Sussex woman has revealed she was left living on ‘50p a day’ and sleeping ‘rough in her car’ after living through romance fraud, according to a press release from the Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner.

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St Leonards man jailed for ‘multiple shop thefts and breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order’

A St Leonards man has been jailed for ‘multiple shop thefts and breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order’, according to a Sussex Police press release.

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‘More than 2,000 arrests’ made by Sussex Police's Specialist Enforcement Unit as it marks fifth anniversary

Police pursuits and drugs busts were among the highlights as Sussex Police’s Specialist Enforcement Unit celebrated its fifth anniversary.

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Valentine’s Day: Sussex Police share romance fraud prevention advice

Sussex Police have shared romance fraud prevention advice this Valentine’s Day.

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Patrizio Destriere Quartet play St Leonards date

Italian musicians are performing at Kino-Teatr, St Leonards-on-Sea on Wednesday, February 25 at 7.30pm.

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Hastings International Piano out in the community ahead of competition

A range of community initiatives will complement this year’s Hastings International Piano Competition.

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Collision between lorry and car on A21 in St Leonards

A collision between a lorry and a car has taken place on the A21 in St Leonards this afternoon (Friday, February 13).

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Exploring the amazing virtual world of St Leonards film maker Andrew Kötting

Life changing moments are a scarce commodity when you reach your early 60s and the last place I ever expected to encounter one is in an industrial unit on the Ponswood estate in St Leonards.

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Work starts on new housing development at Battle

Work is progressing on a major new housing development at Battle which will see 200 new homes built.

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Tributes paid to well loved Bexhill man who served the community

Popular Bexhill community stalwart Roger Batey has died at the age of 83.

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Public voices concerns over state of Hastings bus service

Hundreds of people attended a public meetings to address problems with bus services in Hastings.

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Detailed proposals for Hastings seafront arcade food hall with 7 restaurants unveiled

Detailed plans for a proposed food court inside a historic arcade on Hastings seafront have been submitted.

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Ark Alexandra's Year 8s get hands-on with farming at Green Oak and Strawberry Hill Farms

Ark Alexandra Academy’s Year 8 students recently enjoyed an unforgettable careers-focused visit to Green Oak Farm and Strawberry Hill Farm near Robertsbridge, gaining a firsthand look at life in the agriculture sector.

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Micky’s hockey career closes – after 54 seasons

South Saxons Hockey Club have given a stalwart a good send-off as he hangs up his stick.