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Lewes artist offers compelling new Chichester Cathedral exhibition
Artist Alice Carter set out to create work which, as she says, “teetered between abstraction and realism.”
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Doctor Who stars conjure Sherlock Holmes on the Hastings stage
The Archers and Doctor Who actor Terry Molloy will be Watson to Colin Baker’s Sherlock Holmes as The Sign of Four is delivered as a radio play at Hastings’ White Rock Theatre on April 15.
Major honour for Sussex man who runs famous bluebell walk
Arlington Bluebell Walk and Garden owner John McCutchan has received a prestigious accolade.
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Hastings bingo hall promising to pay out £20,000 over Easter Weekend
Deluxe Bingo Hastings is gearing up for its first-ever Mega Money Weekend with over £20,000 in guaranteed house prizes across the four-day Easter weekend.
Arts Hastings announces bid for UK Town of Culture 2028
Arts Hastings CIC has today announced its formal bid for the UK Town of Culture 2028 title, setting out a bold vision for a town-wide cultural programme rooted in community, creativity and social transformation.
Hastings Police take action to fully close Hastings town centre property
Police have obtained a full closure on a property at Cambridge Gardens associated with crime and disorderly behaviour.
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Brighton Fringe 2026 promises “spectacular” line-up for its 21st year
Brighton Fringe is promising a “spectacular” 2026 line-up of comedy, theatre and dance for its 21st year.
Proposals to open sports bar at Hastings former Debenhams building
Plans have been put forward to convert part of the former Debenhams building in Hastings town centre into a sports bar.
12 Years in Hastings Old Town: Respire Living celebrates a milestone of style
A lifestyle store in Hastings Old Town is celebrating 12 years in business.
Hastings Badger Group is re-launching
The Hastings Badger Group is relaunching with support from the Badger Trust.
New food waste recycling scheme gets underway in Hastings
Hastings Borough Council has said the new food recycling scheme has got off to a good start after being rolled out on March 30.
Striding towards safety – but Hastings United aren’t over line yet
Hastings United are striding towards safety – but certainly won’t take it for granted yet.
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The great K-pop phenomenon comes to Brighton
The great K-pop phenomenon comes to Brighton for three special gigs organised by Amberley Waterton and Nikita Hooper through their company KTAM Events Ltd.
In pictures: Procession of Witness takes place in Hastings Old Town on Good Friday.
Churches in Hastings Old Town come together on Good Friday for the Procession of Witness and Stations of the Cross
Hastings United produce emphatic win over Horsham YM to lift Sussex Under-23 Cup
Hastings United claimed the Sussex Under-23s Challenge Cup with an impressive 5–1 win over Horsham YM, delighting their fans in a vibrant crowd of 262 at the GoCardless Stadium at Lancing.
Hastings planning round-up: Proposals for new sports bar in Hastings among latest applications submitted
Plans to convert part of the former Debenhams building in Hastings town centre into a sports bar are among the latest planning applications received by council planners.
An analogue spy in a modern, digital world...
A Spy in the Blood is the latest book from Paul Read writing as Paul Warner, published by Zaffre.
'We can be anywhere' - Police carry out speed checks in Hastings
The police have reminded people that officers ‘can be anywhere', as they carry out speed checks in Hastings.
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Sussex filming concludes on new comic book-themed thriller
Filming in Sussex has officially concluded on The Rebooted, a comic book-themed thriller marking the feature debut of Sussex-raised writer-director Matthew Rowney.
Police tackle anti-social driving incident at Ravenside Retail Park
Rother Police said officers attended Ravenside Retail Park following reports of vehicles being driven at speed, excessive horn use, deliberate contact with other vehicles, and ongoing anti-social driving behaviour.