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Rye College students inspired as they celebrate National Careers Week
Students at Rye College, part of Aquinas CE Education Trust, gained first-hand insight into the world of work during a week of activities celebrating National Careers Week.
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Magistrates' court results from the Hastings and Rother area
Here are the results from Hastings Magistrates’ Court for February 4 – 10.
Food waste collections to be rolled out in Wealden, Hastings and Rother
Residents in Wealden, Hastings and Rother will soon receive a letter confirming the date for their first food waste collection.
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Rye College Students Inspired as they Celebrate National Careers Week
Students at Rye College, part of Aquinas CE Education Trust, gained first-hand insight into the world of work during a week of activities celebrating National Careers Week.
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Eastbourne Choral Society offers spring concert
Eastbourne Choral Society offers its spring concert at All Saints’ Church, Grange Road at 7pm on Saturday, March 28.
£99 million flood defence investment to protect homes and businesses across the South East
Thousands of homes and businesses across the South East will be better protected from the devastating impacts of flooding thanks to £99 million in government investment in flood defences, the Environment Agency have announced.
Southern Water marks early progress in £1.5 billion storm overflow reduction plan in Sussex
Southern Water have delivered early, measurable progress in its £1.5 billion Clean Rivers and Seas Plan, preventing more than 700 storm overflow releases in the last 12 months, according to a Southern Water press release.
Cllr Glenn Haffenden: Continuing to tackle the housing crisis
Hastings Borough Council’s top priority is tackling Hastings’ housing crisis and working to ensure all our residents have a safe and secure home.
Platinum Champion attends Iftar celebrations in Bexhill
Royal Voluntary Service Platinum Champion Lord Brett McLean attended the Iftar celebrations held at Bexhill Islamic Centre.
Hastings’ response to the National Planning Policy Framework 2025
Hastings Borough Council has submitted its response to the government’s consultation on the draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) 2025.
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Keith Jack leads Dreamcoat Stars on the Eastbourne stage
Dreamcoat Stars at the Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne on Sunday, March 22 at 7.45pm brings together stars from the worldwide hit production Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
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Animal Farm is brought to the Lewes stage
The Drama Collective presents Animal Farm, Ian Wooldridge’s acclaimed stage adaptation of George Orwell’s masterpiece, at the All Saints Centre in Lewes on Sunday, March 22 at 1:30pm.
A Classical Turkiye Weekend coming up in East Sussex
A Classical Turkiye Weekend is coming up at St Leonards’ Kino-Teatr.
Hastings Town Centre Public Realm and Green Connections Project reaches final design stage
The Hastings Town Centre Public Realm and Green Connections Project has reached its final design stage.
'Drink-driver had an unhappy meal' after arrest at McDonald's: Sussex Police names latest people to be convicted following crackdown on drink and drug-driving
Sussex Police has named and shamed the latest nine people to be convicted, following a crackdown on drink and drug-driving.
Community spirit shines at Bexhill Mosque gathering
An evening of togetherness was shared at Bexhill Mosque as members of the local community gathered to mark the breaking of the fast during the holy month of Ramadan
Ark Alexandra U15 basketball team score big in first fixture victory
Ark Alexandra Academy’s Under-15 basketball team made an impressive start to their season with a fantastic 39–20 victory over Mulberry Hastings Academy in their first fixture of the year.
Hastings Jack in the Green to feature in film
Film maker Dmitri Galitzine is working on a new film on the Jack in the Green tradition and celebrations in Hastings.
Hastings Beatles Day returns with incredible line up
More than 85 bands and 300 performers are set to take part in Hastings Beatles Day on Sunday, April 12