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Yellow weather warning in place for Hastings on Tuesday
Hastings Borough Council is asking local people to be cautious with the Met Office issuing a Yellow weather warning for Tuesday January 27.
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Local people support bid to re-open St Mary in the Castle as a community asset
The St Mary in the Castle Community Trust is gathering support to re-open and protect the historic Hastings seafront venue.
Trains cancelled at Hastings following major disruption incident
Rail passengers at Hastings faced major disruption and long delays on Sunday following reports of persons on the line between Hastings and Warrior Square.
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Northiam trail race mudfest attracts bumper turnout
A hardy contingent of 54 runners braved the extremely muddy and greasy conditions underfoot, tackling the second Northiam trail race staged by 1066 Trail Races.
Who legend Roger Daltrey's brewery comes up with special beer for Sussex festival
A Sussex brewery set up by rock star Sir Roger Daltrey and his family has brewed a special beer for the Hastings Fat Tuesday Festival in February.
New East Sussex farm shop - derelict site transformed to 'vibrant independent small farm'
A new farm shop is to open at a 'derelict house' that has been transformed into a ‘vibrant independent small farm’.
Opening date for new East Sussex Aldi store is revealed
The opening date for a new East Sussex Aldi store has been revealed.
Hastings planning round-up: Proposal to convert garages into new homes in St Leonards among latest applications submitted
Plans to convert garages into new homes in St Leonards are just some of the latest planning applications to be submitted to Hastings Borough Council.
Former WWE superstar Rhyno in action live at the White Rock Theatre, Hastings
Wrestling fans are in for an unforgettable night as Former WWE Superstar Rhyno makes a special live appearance at White Rock Theatre, Hastings, on Tuesday 17th February 2026.
This is where East Sussex Highways pothole repair teams are working today, January 26, 2026
This is where East Sussex Highways pothole repair teams are working today (Monday, January 26, 2026).
Capsizes and collisions at Rye Harbour SC Rum Race
Eight boats launched for the Rye Harbour Sailing Club Rum Race on the River Rother. Winds were force four to six from the south, creating a testing upwind downwind course.
Hastings Remembers: The local community comes together for a heartfelt Holocaust memorial service
Hastings held its annual Holocaust Memorial Day service on Saturday, January 24, at the White Rock Theatre.
Comic Esther Manito on navigating those tricky "sandwich" years - Brighton date
Award-winning British-Lebanese comedian Esther Manito takes a nosedive into the challenges and hilarities of the awkward sandwich years as her tour Slagbomb moves towards its final dates.
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When love first sparks and when it needs to reconnect - Top Hat in Eastbourne
Eastbourne Theatres are offering Top Hat as “the musical equivalent of the finest vintage champagne – effervescent, elegant and exhilarating.”
REVIEW: Mercy offers chilling look into a grim AI future
REVIEW: Mercy (12A), (100 mins), Cineworld Cinemas
Ark Alexandra D&T students showcase innovative designs across all year groups
It has been a busy and productive term in Design & Technology, with students across all year groups developing creative projects using both traditional techniques and the latest technologies.
Shakespeare’s Macbeth supports GCSE success at Ark Alexandra
As part of preparations for the upcoming Spring mock examinations, the English Department at Ark Alexandra arranged for Quantum Theatre Company to visit the school on Friday 23rd January to perform William Shakespeare’s tragedy, Macbeth for Year 11 students.
East Sussex County Council to adopt AI policy
East Sussex County Council will soon adopt a formal policy on “the responsible use of AI”.
Ark Alexandra students begin STEM career mentoring programme
Ark Alexandra Year 10 students have embarked on an exciting journey into the world of STEM careers through a new mentoring programme. The first session, held on Zoom, saw students meet the programme leaders and share their enthusiasm for STEM-related careers.