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Restaurants unveil incredible line-up of dishes for Rye Bay Scallop Festival
The Rye area is getting set to celebrate the harvest of the sea with the 22nd Rye Bay Scallop Week is scheduled for Saturday 21st February – Sunday 1st March.
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Only a few days left to get half price membership of Sussex Wildlife Trust
Sussex Wildlife Trust has half-price membership offer currently running, ends on 31st January
NHS Trust steps down additional mask wearing measures at East Sussex hospitals
The East Sussex NHS Trust has stepped down additional mask wearing measures at its hospitals.
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Aerial pictures of the main A21 road flooded near Battle
Flood water covered the A21 near Battle during Tuesday’s torrential rain.
Half term fun at Hastings Museum and Art Gallery
If you are looking for something to entertain the children over half term, Hastings Museum & Art Gallery has something for everyone.
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Biggest tour yet for Hastings-Brighton trio HotWax
Hastings-Brighton trio HotWax embark on their biggest tour yet on the back of the success of their debut album Hot Shock which came out last March.
Police launch search for man who absconded Lewes Crown Court
Sussex Police have launched a search for a man wanted after absconding from Lewes Crown Court.
East Sussex County Council leaders back borrowing budget
County council leaders have backed budget proposals, which would rely on the government allowing the authority to borrow as much as £70m in the coming year.
Rock legends Atomic Rooster to play St Leonards
It is not very often that you get a chance to see bona fide rock legends play at a local music bar. Atomic Rooster will be doing just that at The Piper, St Leonards on Sea on Wednesday 25th February 2026.
Ark Alexandra’s Joseph earns Player of the Year Award
We are proud to celebrate the success of Ark Alexandra Academy student Joseph, who has been named Player of the Year for Hastings Seagulls SC Water Polo Team!
Emergency closure in place at Bexhill road due to flooding
Ninfield Road, at Bexhill is currently closed outside property number 150 due to flooding this afternoon.
In pictures: Hastings park could be in line for Green Flag status
Hastings Borough Council has applied for Green Flag status 2026 for Alexandra Park.
Popular Hastings Old Town discount shop has been sold as a going concern
Old Town businessman Alex White has announced that he has sold his popular Arkwhites Best Before Store and that the new owner will keep the business going along similar lines.
Hastings Council provides more information on new food waste bins
With new food waste bins being delivered to homes across the town Hastings Borough Council has issued more information on how to use them.
The Green's tennis teams record wins and draws
Teams from The Green achieved one win and three draws in their latest tennis matches.
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Hastings Sinfonia returns with its annual Valentine Concert
Hastings Sinfonia returns with its annual Valentine Concert on Saturday, February 7 at 7.30pm at St John’s Church, St Leonards-on-Sea.
Hastings council leaders urge residents to share views on thousands of new homes
Hastings council leaders have urged residents to share their views on plans for thousands of new homes.
New community members wanted in Hastings to help decide how £20 million funding is spent
Hastings Neighbourhood Board is inviting local residents to apply for new community board member positions. This will give people across the town a chance to directly influence how £20 million of Pride in Place investment is delivered in Hastings over the next decade.
Rail workers at depot in St Leonards to go on strike over dispute with train operator Southeastern
Rail workers at a St Leonards depot have announced they will be going on strike for three days as a result of a dispute with Southeastern, a union has said.
Cllr Darren Mackenzie, lead councillor for finance, risk and ICT at Hastings Borough Council: working closely with colleagues from other councils
Since I took on the role of lead councillor for finance, I’ve been working closely with officers from across the council to get us into a stable financial position. I am proud to say that the proposed budget for 2026-27 builds on the balanced budget of last year and forecasts a small surplus by th...