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Homes plan for 'derelict’ St Leonards warehouse site approved
Plans to replace a ‘derelict’ warehouse in St Leonards with new homes have been approved.
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Councillor to consider £31m East Sussex transport investment package
A package of transport and road safety investment totalling almost £31m is set to go in front of a senior county councillor.
'He wasn't just my dad - he was my world': Hastings woman's 100-mile walk in memory of father, who died of rare brain condition
A Hastings woman is embarking on a 100-mile walk later this year in memory of her father, who died of a rare condition.
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Hastings care home crowns its Winter Olympians
Mountside Care Home wrapped up its very own “Winter Olympics” in style, with a joyful closing ceremony that saw residents presented with medals and certificates to celebrate their participation, progress and team spirit.
St Leonards taxi driver found guilty of 'sexual offences', say police
A self-employed taxi driver from St Leonards has been found guilty of sexual offences following a trial, Sussex Police said.
Why a French town has adopted an ancient Sussex tradition
An historic town in Burgundy, France, has embraced the old Sussex tradition of Wassailing apple trees.
Hastings RNLI's December Dip finally makes a March splash
A fundraising dip in the sea organised by Hastings RNLI Lifeboat Station took place on Sunday morning, March 8.
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Misty mornings have settled over the village lately, bringing a quiet, serene start to the day.
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People can have a say on plan will shape the future of Hastings
Hastings Borough Council is holding drop-in sessions across the town for people to comment and share their views on The Draft Local Plan.
St Leonards road closure for carriageway works
A St Leonards road will be closed while carriageway work is carried out.
Beer lover wins award for visiting record number of Sussex pubs
Steve Collinson has been awarded a special certificate from the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) after visiting an incredible 254 pubs across Sussex in the space of a year.
Planning round-up: Demolition and redevelopment of Hastings' West Hill Café among latest applications submitted to Hastings Borough Council
The demolition and redevelopment of the West Hill Café is among the latest planning applications submitted to Hastings Borough Council.
DfE performance data highlights Ark Alexandra Academy as Hastings’ leading secondary school
The latest performance data published by the Department for Education has highlighted Ark Alexandra Academy as the leading secondary school in Hastings across a number of key measures.
Political opinion from A LibDem Perspective: Death, taxes,...and political leaflets
Benjamin Franklin’s famous statement about the inevitability of death and taxes could have been extended to include political leaflets, especially as he was a beneficiary of one of the most consequential political pamphlets ever written: Thomas Paine’s 1776 leaflet “On Common Sense”, regard...
Oil painting demonstration with East Sussex Art Club March 14
Tom Marsh, cityscape and landscape painter, a member of both the Royal Society of Marine Artists and the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, will do an oil demonstration, at East Sussex Art Club, which is known for demonstrations, workshops and popular annual exhibition.
Golden success for Ark Alexandra gymnasts at Sussex schools competition
A team of 41 talented students from Years 7–11 proudly represented Ark Alexandra Academy at the Sussex Schools’ Gymnastics and Trampoline Competition, held last week at the Helenswood Campus.
Northiam Bonfire Society donates Hi-Vis jackets to local primary school
Members of Northiam Bonfire Society presented 150 hi-vis jackets to pupils and staff of Northiam C of E Primary School at the school assembly March 2026.
Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra promise "abundance of youthful musical vigour"
Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra welcomes spring with the promise of an “abundance of youthful musical vigour and discoveries.”
HY Runners shine across busy weekend of racing
Saturday and Sunday saw the half-marathon season continue in strong fashion as HY athletes competed across events in Kent, Sussex and Nottingham, producing a series of impressive performances and personal bests.