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Bexhill Christmas lights switch-on ceremony in pictures
Bexhill officially launched the festive season on Saturday (November 29) at the town's Christmas lights switch-on ceremony, and luckily the weather turned out to be perfect after the morning's heavy rain.
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Former Sussex Police staff member charged with possession of child sexual abuse material
A former member of Sussex Police staff has been charged with possession of child sexual abuse material.
Bumper season of Christmas films coming up in Hastings
It’s going to be an Electric Christmas as the Electric Palace offers its festive season in Hastings.
Stunning picture of new Hastings Christmas Tree
Love it or hate it there is no denying that the new metal Christmas tree in Hastings has got people talking.
Sussex town is last place in England to uphold old tradition
People will be able to watch the old custom of Catterning and Clemmening being re-enacted in Hastings, East Sussex tonight (Friday November 28).
Scores of children bring The Nutcracker to the Eastbourne stage
Around 65 children and seven adults make up the cast as Eastbourne-based South Coast Ballet bring The Nutcracker to the town’s Congress Theatre on Sunday, December 7 (tickets from the venue).
'TikTok' trend Hastings driver sentenced after man suffers brain damage
A Hastings driver who left a man brain-damaged after a TikTok trend went wrong has been sentenced in court, police said.
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Bruce Springsteen classics on the St Leonards stage
St Leonards on Sea is set to echo with the sounds of Bruce Springsteen as The Clubhouse Allstars bring their celebrated show to The Piper on Thursday, December 4.
Free dementia clinics coming to Hastings and Eastbourne
Dementia UK is bringing free specialist dementia clinics to Nationwide’s Eastbourne and Hastings branches in December and January.
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.
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.
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.
Challenging but pleasing – Altendorff assesses first few weeks of Hastings United regime
Challenging but pleasing – that’s how David Altendorff assesses his start as Hastings United boss after a hard-earned win over Jersey Bulls.
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.
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.
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.
Local runner completes Ultra Marathon Grand Slam
On Saturday 15 November 2025, Simon Dipple, a local runner and member of the core volunteer team at Hastings parkrun, completed the final race of the Centurion Running 50 Mile Grand Slam; Wendover Woods 50, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.