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Man dies at scene of collision in Hastings

A man has died in a collision in Hastings, police have confirmed.

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Major U-turn on May’s local elections: East Sussex County Council to ‘re-examine its position’

East Sussex County Council has said it will need to ‘re-examine its position’, following a major U-turn on May’s local elections.

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Hastings and Rother charity to hold Old Skool Disco event

Back by popular demand, The Sara Lee Trust charity is hosting another Old Skool Disco to raise funds and help local people affected by cancer.

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Stunning pictures of the night sky over Sussex

The winners of the South Downs National Park’s astrophotography competition have been revealed and there are some cosmic results.

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Timmy the cat is looking for a loving new home in the Hastings area

The RSPCA Bluebell Ridge sanctuary in Hastings has launched an appeal to find a new home for characterful cat Timmy,

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Hastings residents to get a say on Town of Culture bid

A public consultation is taking place this week where people can share their views as Hastings bids to be named Town of Culture in 2028.

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Funding boost for Sussex charity

A Sussex charity that supports more than 1,000 disabled people has received funding to help with its digital activities and online groups.

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Free help with energy and water bills at Hastings Furniture Service's Priory Meadow store

Weekly Thursday drop-ins to provide practical support with bills, debts and energy saving measures

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Hastings planning round-up: Proposal for seafront arcade food hall among latest applications submitted to Hastings Borough Council

Proposals to carry out works to provide a new food court in town are some of the latest planning applications to be submitted to Hastings Borough Council.

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Mixing up the media at East Sussex Art Club

Members of the club at the well-attended Workshop last Saturday, had a great time, trying out all kinds of art mediums to create a landscape. The Workshop tutor and demonstrator was inspirational Eastbourne Artist, Sonia Tatham-Wood.

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Bexhill celebrates heritage heroes: 2026 award winners announced

Bexhill Heritage hosted its Civic Pride Awards at St Barnabas Church in Sea Road on February 12.

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Classic prison tale Shawshank Redemption hits the Eastbourne stage

Think Shawshank Redemption, and it’s almost impossible not to think of Morgan Freeman in the role of Red.

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Hastings dates as Lucy Kitchen finds creativity amid tragic loss

Hampshire singer-songwriter Lucy Kitchen is taking her new record In The Low Light (out February 27) on the road for two Hastings dates.

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Eastbourne celebrates The Jazz of Dudley Moore

Splash Point Jazz Club Eastbourne welcomes the Chris Ingham Trio offering The Jazz of Dudley Moore on Wednesday, February 25 at 8pm at the Fishermen's Club, Royal Parade, BN22 7AA.

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Eastbourne G&S are on the hunt for a lead performer

Eastbourne G&S are on the hunt for a lead performer for its latest production, a reimagined G&S classic.

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‘No casualties reported’ after fire breaks out in East Sussex - in pictures

‘No casualties’ have been reported after a fire broke out in East Sussex, according to a fire service spokesperson.

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Sussex town among Britain’s least desirable places to live in 2026, according to new study

A town in Sussex has been named among Britain’s least desirable places to live in 2026, according to a new study.

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Former Sussex Police staff member sentenced for ‘possession of child sexual abuse material’

A former Sussex Police staff member sentenced for ‘possession of child sexual abuse material’, according to a police press release.

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Sussex woman lived on ‘50p a day’ and slept ‘rough in her car’ after living through romance fraud

A Sussex woman has revealed she was left living on ‘50p a day’ and sleeping ‘rough in her car’ after living through romance fraud, according to a press release from the Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner.