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Major incident at Hastings station; police, ambulance and fire service at scene
Police, the ambulance service and the fire service are at the scene of a major incident by Hastings station and East Sussex College this evening (Tuesday, April 14).
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Living Histories exhibition shares real-life stories of seldom heard voices from across Sussex
Real-life stories of seldom heard voices across Sussex have been captured for a touring exhibition highlighting living histories.
Hastings United set to host "It's a Knockout" fundraiser
Hastings United is set to host an "It's a Knockout" competition on May 24 at the Pilot Field in Elphinstone Road between 12 and 5pm.
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Retail Mega Sale in support of St Michael's Hospice, Hastings
Shoppers are invited to step into spring with style and savings at the spring Retail Mega Sale in aid of St Michael’s Hospice, taking place this Saturday 18th April, from 10am to 12pm, at the Hospice’s Donation Centre on Queensway Avenue South, TN38 9AG.
Hastings art exhibition: Not Finished - Still Becoming!
Still Becoming - Stories of the Mature Woman is a group exhibition exploring the richness, resilience, and evolving identities of women later in life. Curated by Farnham based artist Carolyn Macleod and presented in partnership with Pure Arts Group, the exhibition runs from 16 March to 26 May 2026 a...
Hastings cinema to hold folk horror weekender over Jack in the Green weekend
The Electric Palace Cinema in Hastings will be screening some cult folk horror classics over the bank holiday weekend from May 1 – May 3.
Hastings youth group completes sponsored walk
Members from Hastings Blast Youth Group recently completed a 12 mile sponsored walk today from Hastings Country Park to Cooden Beach.
Hastings fighters travel to Aberdeen for standout performances
On Friday, members of Hastings Kombat Academy, including Carl, Thomas, Fyn, and guest fighters Leighton and Sammy, travelled to Aberdeen to compete on a major fight card, gaining valuable experience on a large stage.
Hastings Kombat Academy impresses at Suffolk Combat Series
Fighters from Hastings Kombat Academy travelled to Suffolk on Sunday, 12 April, to compete in the Suffolk Combat Series K1 and kickboxing competition, delivering a series of determined and commendable performances.
Sussex Police launch investigation after Hailsham man dies in collision on A21 in East Sussex
Sussex Police said a Hailsham man died following a collision on the A21 in Robertsbridge.
Magistrates' court results from the Hastings and Rother area
Here are the results from Hastings Magistrates’ Court for March 2.
Historic steam train makes a visit to Hastings this week.
The historic Sussex Belle steam train will be arriving in Eastbourne and Hastings on Wednesday April 15.
Ark Alexandra students inspired by powerful Romeo and Juliet performance at the Globe
Students from Ark Alexandra Academy enjoyed an unforgettable cultural experience during the Easter holidays with a visit to Shakespeare’s Globe to watch a captivating production of Romeo and Juliet.
Sussex-based artist, Jack Milroy, opens new exhibition Bibliophilia at Shapero Modern, London, on April 15
Based in St Leonards-on-Sea, Jack Milroy, aged 87, opens his latest solo show, Bilbiophilia, at Shapero Modern, New Bond Street, from the 15th April to the 17th May 2026. This marks Milroy’s first exhibition with Shapero Modern and brings together a new body of work created from books, appropriate...
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Fine talents combine for Eastbourne's Jazz Sunday
Jazz Sunday at the Fishermen's Club on Eastbourne’s Royal Parade continues on Sunday, April 19 at 3pm with the Chris Coull Trio and Andy Panayi.
Another clean sheet for H&B
Saturday saw a return fixture charged with intent, as Hastings & Bexhill welcomed Gravesend 2s for the second leg of what was a tight initial contest. The boys in blue & white were keen to assert themselves, after edging their way to victory in the away leg by a single point in the dying min...
HY AC shine on track and marathon stage in outstanding weekend of athletics
HY Athletes delivered a superb weekend of performances on both track and road, with standout wins, personal bests, and a dominant relay showing at Withdean.
Winchelsea Village Voice
Winchelsea Film Night presents this month's film.
Brighton - Stand-up Daliso Chaponda on a world where the headlines "mock themselves"
Stand-up comedian Daliso Chaponda admits he has started to find the headlines so absurd, so chaotic and so overwhelming that they seem to be mocking themselves.
New housebuilding project will help address homelessness in Hastings and Rother
Seaview Project, a local charity working with disadvantaged adults, is opening a brand-new house for rough sleepers in Hastings and St Leonards,