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SECAmb chief executive steps down after three years
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) has thanked chief executive Simon Weldon for his leadership.
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Hastings fighters battle it out on home turf
Hastings Kombat Academy hosted an exciting day of kickboxing action on Sunday 19th, putting on 25 bouts packed with energy, determination and skill. Clubs travelled from across the country to compete, while a number of HKA fighters stepped into the ring for the very first time, gaining invaluable ex...
Tree fall sees Hastings losing its last English elm
Police responded to a report of a large tree that had fallen in Gensing Gardens, St Leonards, on Tuesday last week (April 14).
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Fund raising concert for Hastings Sierra Leone Friendship Link
A fundraising gala with Sussex Brass is being held on Friday April 24 at St Matthew’s Church, London Road, St Leonards
In pictures: Sussex steam railway expands by adding a new station
Rother Valley Railway launched its new station at Robertsbridge.
Brewing Brothers pubs in Hastings hit by six break-ins in as many months
Independent Hastings brewery Brewing Brothers has spoken out after suffering six break-ins in six months, including two in the space of a week.
Hastings duo shed 10 stone – no fads, just everyday food!
Gill and Carol are shining examples of what can be achieved with the right support. Their journeys are not just inspiring—they are proof that lasting change is possible for anyone!
Police go to aid of broken down vehicle pulling horsebox on the A21
Hastings Neighbourhood Policing Team were called to Kent Street on the A21 on Monday April 20 following reports of a broken down car and horsebox.
Hastings Deputy Leader: We must be in a position to take full advantage of public realm improvements coming to the town
We know we need to revive our high streets and bring new uses to empty shops as well as empowering community groups to take on local buildings
Hastings planning round-up: Proposals build new homes in St Leonards among latest applications submitted
Plans to build new homes off a main road in St Leonards are among the latest planning applications.
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Ark Castledown Primary Academy in Hastings nominated for two Pearson National Teaching Awards
Ark Castledown Primary Academy in Priory Road, Hastings, has been nominated for two Pearson National Teaching Awards.
Hastings retro with Steve Peak: The history of the Hastings trig points
Campaigners are seeking listed-building consent for two ‘trig points’ - slabs of concrete about four feet tall once used by the Ordnance Survey’s cartographers to make maps. The chosen pair are the first and last ones to be used: the first in Cold Ashby in Northamptonshire in 1936, and the las...
In 20 pictures: Vintage military vehicles visit Hastings as part of famous road run
Vintage military vehicles and classic cars formed an eye-catching display at the Stade in Hastings Old Town on Sunday.
Hastings primary school nominated for two national teaching awards
Ark Castledown Primary Academy in Priory Road, Hastings, has been nominated for two Pearson National Teaching Awards.
Felix Mackenzie-Barrow plays Brighton on back of new solo project
Felix Mackenzie-Barrow, co-vocalist and guitarist with alt-country band Divorce, is on the road with his first solo project under the name Book of Churches.
No power to traffic lights on road in Bexhill
Traffic lights on a Bexhill road are out of action due to a lack of power.
Exciting new children’s role play centre opens this weekend at ESK Hastings
Families in Hastings have something brand new to look forward to this weekend as Kids Play opens its doors at ESK Hastings.
Skill and luck play their part at Hastings & St Leonards
Twenty-two boats launched in bright sunshine for races 7 and 8 of the Spring Series at Hastings & St Leonards Sailing Club. Winds were northerly force 1 to 3, patchy accross the course, and veering and backing; sailors skills at reacting to changes in wind strength and driection were tested th...
New album as Police Dog Hogan play Hailsham
Police Dog Hogan will headline the Hailsham Pavilion on April 30 on the back of new album The Light At The Top Of The Stairs.