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Police issue appeal to locate teenager reported missing from Crowhurst
Sussex Police have issued an urgent appeal to locate a teenager who has been reported missing from Crowhurst.
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Bus Stop Studios celebrates second year in business
Bus Stop Studios, located on London Road, has built up a loyal following among St Leonards' creative community since its opening in December 2023.
MP calls for free Hastings parking in the run-up to Christmas
Hastings MP Helena Dollimore has called for Hastings to come in line with surrounding towns that offer free Saturday parking in December to encourage Christmas shopping.
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Community rallies round Hastings footballer following serious injury at match
The community has rallied round to help a Hastings footballer after he was seriously injured in a match.
CAMRA slams budget as 'dark day' for Sussex pubs, breweries and drinkers
Longstanding pub and beer campaigning group CAMRA – The Campaign for Real Ale – has said it fears more pubs will close following the Government’s budge announcement this week.
Hastings author has book launch
Local author Chris Limb launches his new book Ghost Dance at the Twelve Hundred Postcards bar, in Queens Road, tonight (Thursday November 27) at 7pm.
Hastings partners join forces to get more residents active
Local organisations in Hastings are working together to help more people get active and improve health and wellbeing across the town.
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Skinner & T'witch are the next guests at the Eastbourne Lamb Folk Club
Skinner & T'witch are the next guests at the Eastbourne Lamb Folk Club on Wednesday, December 3, Upstairs at the Lamb Inn, High Street, Old Town, Eastbourne, BN21 1HH.
Well loved Bexhill charity holds Christmas Fayre
The annual Homecall Charity Christmas Fayre brought the community together at St Martha’s Church Hall in Little Common.
Meet Father Christmas for free at Priory Meadow this December
Families are invited to meet Father Christmas at Priory Meadow on Saturday 20th December between 11am and 4pm.
Popular Santa's Grotto returns to Bexhill
A traditional Santa's Grotto, organised by Bexhill Lions Club with the support of the local Wetherspoon, will be returning to The Picture Playhouse in Western Road from December 6.
Hastinga parkrun volunteer completes Ultra Marathon Grand Slam
Simon Dipple, a runner and member of the core volunteer team at Hastings parkrun, completed the final race of the Centurion Running 50-mile Grand Slam, the Wendover Woods 50 near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.
Police condemn dangerous driving at Hastings roadworks
Hastings Police issued a statement after a vehicle drove on the pavement to get round road works, narrowly missing a mother and child in a pram.
In 17 pictures: Empty shops and businesses create eyesore in Hastings town centre
Empty and tatty looking shops are giving Hastings town centre a run-down appearance.
In pictures: Giant illuminated metal Christmas tree appears in Hastings town centre
A huge metal Christmas tree has been turning heads in Hastings town centre after being erected on Tuesday November 25.
In 16 pictures: Is this the most impressive Christmas lights display in rural Sussex?
The villagers of Westfield, near Hastings, have been lighting up the village every December since 1975 and have raised more than £123,500 for local charities in that time.
Patients at East Sussex hospital take on Stroke Association’s challenge
Patients and staff at Bexhill Irving Unit, and Rye, Winchelsea and District Memorial Hospital, joined forces in October to take on the Stoke Association’s ’62 miles in October’ challenge, and raise money at the same time.
White Ribbon Day message of love and safety
A campaign to promote safety, kindness and community connection on the rail network has come to the heart of Hastings.
Shoezone to reopen new, revamped store in Hastings
A footwear retailer is reopening its store in Hastings town centre at a new location on Saturday (November 29).
New Archdeacon of Hastings welcomed
The diocese recently welcomed the Revd Russell Dewhurst as Archdeacon of Hastings during a Choral Evensong at St Dunstan’s Church in Mayfield.