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Queues reported at Hastings Old Town polling station

Long queues were reported at a Hastings Old Town polling station after voting opened this morning.

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South Downs is second most photographed national park in the UK

New data has revealed the extent of how much the South Downs National Park is loved.

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Trains halted across Sussex and the south of England due to radio system fault

A fault with the radio system between train driver and signaller that halted services across the railway network in Sussex and across the south of England has been resolved.

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East Sussex Rotary teams take part in annual challenge

Eight Rotary teams from across East Sussex took part in the annual Great Egg Race

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Hastings Project Brewery launches new seasonal beer in support of Jack in the Green

Hastings Project Brewery launches new seasonal beer in support of Jack in the Green

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Nurses and doctors from Conquest Hospital children's ward to take on Three Peaks Challenge

A team of children’s nurses and doctors from Kipling Ward at Conquest Hospital are taking on the gruelling Three Peaks Challenge in July and are looking for support from local people.

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New Vietnamese street food restaurant opens in Hastings town centre today.

Viet Fresh restaurant opens its doors today (Thursday May 7) at 11 York Buildings, next to Millets in Hastings town centre.

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The Hastings Model Railway Show 2026

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Let’s Get It Together Festival returns to the South Coast for May Bank Holiday 2026

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Queueing traffic on A21 at East Sussex village due to temporary lights

Queueing traffic has been reported on the A21 at Hurst Green this morning (Thursday, May 7).

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More than 30 arrests made in Hastings during bank holiday weekend

More than 30 arrests were made across Hastings during the early May bank holiday weekend.

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Hastings restaurant gets licence to operate as late night takeaway

A Hastings restaurant has secured a licence to begin operating as a late night takeaway.

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In 29 pictures: These are some of our favourite Hastings Jack in the Green pictures

We love these pictures captured by local photographer Kerry Phillips during Monday’s Jack in the Green procession.

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Hastings Old Town children's shop joins national hub

Sea Whistle Children's Shop has joined The Footwear Hub, a national umbrella group of shoe fitters dedicated to promoting foot health and the importance of properly fitted children’s shoes.

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Hastings hospice launches new online bereavement support service

St Michael’s Hospice has launched new online Bereavement First Aid resources, to help people feel more confident supporting those experiencing grief.

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St Leonards private hire driver jailed for 'sexual offences', say police

A private hire driver from St Leonards has been sentenced for sexual offences following two court trials, Sussex Police said.

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Busy Hastings road to be hit by months of road works this summer

Drivers will face delays with roadworks scheduled to take place on a busy road starting now and running into August.

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Hastings marks 35 years of being twinned with Belgian town Oudenaarde

A group from Hastings, including Cllr Phil Scott, went to Oudenaarde, Belgium, for the Bank Holiday to celebrate 35 years of twinning between the two towns.

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In pictures: Sussex town holds Blessing of the Lambs ceremony

The tradition of Blessing the Lambs took place recently at East Guldeford, just outside Rye.

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Walk for charity in Hastings

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