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FA Cup extra preliminary round: 26 Sussex clubs begin bid for glory of cup run
The FA Cup is under way for another season – and seven Sussex teams have made it through the extra preliminary round.
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Hastings Old Town Carnival procession: Everything you need to know
A packed week of fun events comes to a close with the Hastings Old Town Carnival procession on Saturday August 8.
Hastings Carnival fireworks cancelled
The firework display that was planned as part of Old Town week tomorrow (Saturday 8 August) has been cancelled because of the risk of fire due to the dry weather.
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Historic Hastings pub saved from demolition
Planners have refused an application to demolish the Millers Arms in Winchelsea Road, Ore, and build new houses.
Militaria & Reenactors Market returns
The Premier Militaria & Reenactors Market returns to the South of England Showground
Hastings Old Town Carnival Week doughnut eating competition
People gathered at Butlers Gap in George Street on Thursday afternoon (August 6) to take on the challenge of a doughnut eating competition.
In pictures: Hastings Old Town Carnival Week Tractor Run
Tractors rolled into Hastings Old Town on Thursday evening for their annual fish and chip run.
Hastings HM Coastguard Open Day - this Saturday!
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St Michaels Hospice Lottery winning lottery numbers 7th August 2026
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In pictures: Hastings Old Town Carnival Week onion eating challenge
People took part in a competition to see who could be the fastest to eat a raw onion during Hastings Old Town Carnival Week.
Everything you need to know about Rye Pirate and Smugglers Day this weekend
Rye is set to be taken over by pirates and smugglers on Saturday August 8.
Hastings bakery marks 200 years of trade with celebrations and street party
An independent business in Hastings is celebrating 200 years of trading in the town.
Reader pictures: Barrel Jellyfish sightings on Hastings beach
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'Major restaurant operator' named for East Sussex landmark location
A major restaurant operator has been announced for The Colonnade in Bexhill.
Fundraiser walk in Hastings for Al-Mawasi
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Art exhibition planned for Hastings train station
Coastal Currents has organised a public exhibition at Hastings railway station in September.
Bexhill traders showing 'reel' initiative
A group of enthusiastic independent traders in Bexhill has come together to promote the town's diverse retail offering through regular social media reels (Videos).
Scowen delighted as Hastings Priory topple premier leaders Middleton
Hastings Priory CC are celebrating one of their best wins of the season – if not their best. And it’s put daylight between them and the Sussex Premier League relegation spot.
‘Buzzing’ – Hastings United relishing start of season proper – with FA Cup tie
Hastings United begin their season with an FA Cup tie away to Kingstonian tonight – and boss Ronnie Dolan says they’re buzzing for it.
Special celebration for lady who has been using the same village store for 75 years
Family-owned supermarket Jempson’s of Peasmarsh laid on a special celebration for 99-year-old regular customer Mollie Taylor, who has been shopping their for 75 years