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Delays expected as part of A259 in East Sussex is closed for roadworks
Part of the A259 in Bexhill is closed today (Sunday, December 7) due to roadworks.
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Remembering a man who helpe created an artist community
The Star Brewery Gallery is hosting the exhibition An Artist’s Life, celebrating the remarkable works created throughout the lifetime of Mike Cooper (1943-2025).
Worthing and Horsham win again - Three Bridges march on - but some Sussex teams are rained off
Wet weather has caused a number of postponements for Sussex non-league teams – but plenty of matches have survived. And Worthing and Horsham made the most of their games being on to strengthen their position near the top of National League South.
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Hasting in the snow 2012 - stunning gallery of 21 pictures
Snow turned Hastings into a winter wonderland in 2012.
Platinum champion thanks volunteers on International Volunteers Day
Royal Voluntary Service UK Platinum Champion Lord Brett McLean said thank you to volunteers up and down the country as part of International Volunteers Day.
Ark Alexandra students take part in first combined Ark Scholars' Training Day at Crystal Palace
The first combined Ark Scholars’ Training Day, organised by Ark Sport, took place this week at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre. Students selected earlier in the year following competitive trials travelled to London to receive specialist coaching in Basketball, Athletics and Football.
Sussex beers named among best in UK as five breweries win regional prizes at Indie Beer Awards
Beers from five Sussex breweries have been named among the best in the country at the IB Awards 2025, celebrating independent craft beer.
Platinum Champion attends Sussex Mayors' Association Christmas lunch
Royal Voluntary Service UK Platinum Champion Lord Brett McLean joined Mayors and Past Mayors at their annual Christmas lunch held at Tottington Manor in Sussex.
New cosy cocktail bar opens in Hastings Old Town this weekend
The Fisherman’s Secret is a new cocktail bar on Rock-a-Nore Road, in Hastings Old Town, which open on Friday December 5.
Ark Alexandra Academy community unites for heartfelt Christmas celebration
Ark Alexandra Academy came together this week for a warm, reflective, and joy-filled Christmas celebration that highlighted the unity and spirit shared across both campuses.
Join winter solstice glass polishing party at Bottle Alley in Hastings
Local artists group Zeroh are inviting people to join them for a festive gathering on Sunday December 21 to help keep the iconic Bottle Alley shining
Altendorff hails squad strength as Hastings United move up table
Hastings United boss Dave Altendorff can see his starting XI begin to become more settled – and is delighted to see that reflected in results.
Sussex football teams watching the weather – and hoping
Sussex football teams will be hoping the rain holds off enough for them to get on the pitch this weekend.
Sussex Nature Reserve clean-up continues after major pollution incident
Sussex Wildlife Trust say it is continuing to remove plastic pollution from the sensitive salt-marsh of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
Cult band Stereo MC's to play Hastings
Top hip-hop and electronic dance group The Stereo MC’s are set to play Henry Ward Hall in Hastings town centre on Friday November 19.
St Michael's Hospice winning lottery numbers 5th December 2025
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Report of slow traffic following collision involving ambulance in Hastings
There was a report of slow traffic in Hastings following a collision involving an ambulance on Thursday morning (December 4).
Hastings RNLI welcomes donation from Hastings Carnival
Hastings RNLI volunteers were presented with a cheque from the Hastings Old Town Carnival Association at their ‘donations evening’ on Sunday November 30.
Popular Santa's Grotto returns to Bexhill this weekend
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 this Saturday, December 6.