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Crash on the A21 in Hastings: slow traffic reported
Slow traffic has been reported on the A21 in Hastings following a crash this afternoon (Tuesday, March 31).
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‘No means no’ – Sussex Police officer dismissed following sexual assault allegations
A Sussex Police officer has been dismissed without notice following allegations of sexual assault against another officer, according to a Sussex Police press release.
Cross-country runners emerge from the swamps of Pett!
A mud-loving troupe of around 30 Hastings Runners took to the woods, fields and virtual swampland around Pett for the last of the six East Sussex Sunday Cross Country League fixtures.
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Hastings shopfront damaged during night; police appeal for information
Damage was caused to the shopfront of a hairdresser and salon business in Hastings town centre, police said.
Take on swim challenge for well loved Hastings and Rother charity
Local charity, The Sara Lee Trust is inviting the community to dive into Laps of Love, a fundraising swim challenge taking place throughout May in partnership with Freedom Leisure.
Hastings and Rye MP pushing for local people to get easier access to a GP
MP Helena Dollimore has launched a survey encouraging local people to outline the problems they face in getting a GP appointment.
Last chance to C Beside The Sea in Hastings
Finishing on Easter Sunday the photographs of JJ Waller at the Hastings Museum
Family Easter fun in Hastings Old Town
Children can take part in an Easter Egg Hunt in Hastings Old Town with traders organising an Easter Market at The Stade on Sunday April 5.
Lenny Henry to play Brighton and Guildford on first UK tour since 2010
Lenny Henry has confirmed Brighton and Guildford dates on his first UK tour since 2010.
Hastings Police carrying out local speed checks
Hastings Neighbourhood Policing Team has been carrying out traffic speed checks in Springfield Road and Harrow Lane.
Neonatal nurse runs Hastings Half-Marathon in aid of premature and sick babies
A neonatal nurse ran the Hastings half-marathon to raise money for premature babies.
Line-up revealed for Hastings Beatles Day which is back in April
Hastings’ annual celebration of the Fab Four returns to the White Rock Theatre on Sunday 12 April.
The Orb are performing in Hastings on Easter Saturday
Top Hastings music promoter and world renown Reggae DJ Dan Wiltshire is bring The Orb to Hastings on Easter Saturday (April 4).
Winchelsea Village Voice
Services for Easter at Winchelsea, Icklesham and Pett
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British indie-pop favourites Lottery Winners to play Hastings
British indie-pop favourites Lottery Winners are set to play Hastings White Rock with a stadium warm-up gig on Wednesday, May 13.
HY AC strike gold and podiums across big race weekend
HY AC athletes enjoyed a hugely successful week of competition, with standout performances across school cross country, league racing and the Fleet Half Marathon.
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Brighton Fringe 2026 promises “spectacular” line-up for its 21st year
Brighton Fringe is promising a “spectacular” 2026 line-up of comedy, theatre and dance for its 21st year.
Sycamore Gap tree is planted in South Downs National Park
A “Tree of Hope” grown from the iconic Sycamore Gap tree on Hadrian’s Wall has been planted in the South Downs National Park.
Rail passengers advised to check before they travel in parts of Sussex and South London this Easter weekend
Passengers are urged to plan ahead this Easter as essential engineering work takes place across Sussex and South London.
Hastings Police seize illegal e-bike after stop
Police stopped an e-bike on Middle road in Ore after noticing something didn’t look quite right.