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First Eastbourne hometown return for theatre producer Thomas Hopkins
Originally from Eastbourne, Thomas Hopkins produced his first West End play at the age of 19 and he’s been producing plays in the 20 years or so ever since.
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St Leonards - pictures show Ashdown House site since demolition and building of new homes and Aldi
A major housing development has transformed a St Leonards site.
East Sussex man wanted on recall to prison - 'dial 999 immediately' if you see him
A man known to frequent East Sussex is wanted on recall to prison, Sussex Police said.
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Platinum Champion to host business and community luncheon in Hastings
Royal Voluntary Service Platinum Champion Lord Brett McLean will be hosting a business and community networking luncheon on Thursday 19th March at Sussex Coast College Hastings.
Hastings and Rother arrests for vehicle theft, drug possession, shoplifting, burglary and assault over 'quieter weekend'
Police in Hastings and Rother made 22 arrests for a variety of offences over the weekend.
Southern Water customers’ bills set to rise again in April
Southern Water customers' bills are to increase from April.
Ark Alexandra Academy Cadets celebrate milestone achievements with Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards
Cadets across the school have marked a significant moment in their personal development, proudly receiving their Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze and Silver Awards. The awards, now worn with pride on both school and cadet uniforms, reflect months, often years, of determination, resilience, and commitmen...
Join in family friendly Wassail at gardens in St Leonards
The Friends of Gensing Gardens are inviting people to come along to the gardens in St Leonards on Saturday January 31 when they will be holding their fourth annual Wassail ceremony from 2pm – 4pm.
Workshop will help people join in Hastings Fat Tuesday Umbrella Parade
Hastings Fat Tuesday has organised a series of workshops on how to decorate colourful umbrellas to take part in the big Umbrella Parade on Sunday February 15.
Ark Alexandra students get a taste of life as a firefighter
Students supported by Dallaglio RugbyWorks, alongside staff from Ark Alexandra, experienced an exciting real-world insight into emergency services during a Career Taster Day with East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service.
Hastings says farewell to well known fisherman
People are set to gather in Hastings Old Town on Friday January 30 to say farewell to David ‘Spider’ Peters.
Food hall in Hastings Old Town is up for sale
The food hall in the old market building in George Street has gone on the market with an asking price of £675,000.
‘Togetherness and team spirit’ – Altendorff proud as Hastings United hold AFC Whyteleafe
Proud David Altendorff felt Hastings United’s draw with promotion contenders AFC Whyteleafe was their best display of the season.
Ambitious and exciting: Major plans unveiled to transform football and other sport in Hastings
Exciting and ambitious plans have been unveiled for a large-scale revamp of the Pilot Field and The Firs – to secure a prosperous future for football and other sport in Hastings.
South Downs National Park unveils five-year masterplan
The South Downs National Park has unveiled a five-year masterplan designed to tackle nature loss, river pollution, flooding, water shortages, and the increasing risk of wildfires.
Easter Craft Fair at Brede Village Hall
Join us for a fun-filled day at the Friends of Conquest Easter Craft Fair.
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Luke Jackson is back at Eastbourne’s Lamb Folk Club
Eastbourne’s Lamb Folk Club is looking forward to the return of Luke Jackson.
Trains between Hastings and Tunbridge Wells unable to run due to incident
Train services between Hastings and Tunbridge Wells are currently not running this morning (Thursday, January 29).
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Dinosaur Adventure Live hits the Eastbourne stage
Eastbourne’s Royal Hippodrome is boasting the “greatest prehistoric show on earth” – Danger On T-Rex Mountain (February 15).
Saving Lives at Sea attracts 21,738 to Hastings Lifeboat Station
Hastings RNLI lifeboat station volunteers welcomed 21,738 visitors in 2025, giving the public a closer look at the lifesaving work carried out by the volunteer crew, and helping raise awareness of the RNLI’s mission to save lives at sea.