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Hastings cardiac arrest survivor urges public to get trained in CPR after SECAmb reunion
A Hastings woman has urged people to get trained in CPR after reuniting with South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) clinicians.
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Remembrance ‘Tree of Light’ Christmas Fundraising Appeal
Have the names of your passed loved ones printed in the Hastings & St Leonards Observer and donate funds to purchase food hampers for those in need this Christmas.
Man, 24, found not guilty of attempted murder following stabbing near Hastings
A man who had been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing at an address near Hastings earlier this year has been found not guilty, police said.
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Christmas at the Conquest Hospital
Plans for the festive season are in full swing at Conquest Hospital, where the Friends of Conquest Hospital will be bringing warmth, joy, and community spirit to patients, staff, and visitors alike. Find out what's going on...
Active Hastings announces new Meet the Instructor session
Active Hastings are hosting a new online Meet the Instructor Q&A with their Weight Management Specialist Heidi Tambeh, to provide more information on its free, 12-week Weight Management Courses starting in the New Year. The Q&A will take place online on Tuesday, November 18, 7.30pm to 8pm.
This is where East Sussex Highways pothole repair teams are working today, November 6, 2025
This is where East Sussex Highways pothole repair teams are working today (Thursday, November 6, 2025).
Towners – 150 years of heritage, resilience and innovation
Funeral directors Arthur C. Towner celebrates 150 years of service
MP welcomes Hastings veteran at 10 Downing Street
Hastings veteran, Bernard Stonestreet, was invited to attend a special Remembrance Day reception at 10 Downing Street this week.
In 50 pictures: Sussex town that holds the oldest bonfire celebrations in England
The East Sussex town of Battle is famous for the 1066 conflict from which it took its name – but its also lays claim to having the oldest Guy Fawkes bonfire celebrations in England.
Historic Hastings church added to Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register
A 19th century church in Hastings has been added to Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register.
Works on St Leonards Queensway Gateway Road delayed; more overnight closures announced
Works on sections of the recently opened Queensway Gateway Road in St Leonards have been delayed, meaning more closures will take place, East Sussex Highways has announced.
Burwash man heaps praise on St Michael's Hospice
A cancer patient has told a moving story of how St Michael’s Hospice helped ‘put him back together’
Spectacular images from Lewes Bonfire 2025
The streets of Lewes were filled with an estimated 40,000 spectators for the biggest bonfire celebration in Sussex yesterday evening (Nov 5).
Battle Bonfire takes place this Saturday - here is everything you need to know.
Battle holds the oldest Guy Fawkes bonfire celebrations in England on Saturday November 8.
Most Haunted Live promises "spine-chilling entertainment” in Eastbourne
Yvette Fielding is promising a night of “fascinating and spine-chilling entertainment” when she brings Most Haunted Live to the Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne on Wednesday, November 12 at 7.45pm.
Hastings old Town pubs hold Cider Festival
The Hastings Old Town Cider Festival; a celebration of apples, cider, producers, food and music taking place from November 7 –15.
The Sussex pub named the best for family gatherings
The Cat Inn at West Hoathly has been named as one of the best places for celebrating with family and friends by The Good Food Guide.
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Hastings welcomes "16th greatest drummer of all time" in trio
A musician hailed by Rolling Stone magazine as the 16th greatest drummer of all time will be featuring in the Jazz Hastings November session.
Big names line up for Lewes Speakers Festival
Lewes Speakers Festival has confirmed a big-name line-up for early 202
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Midsomer Murders heads to Eastbourne in new stage production
James Bradwell (Lord Basilio in Bridgerton) will appear opposite Daniel Casey (Inspector Tom Barnaby) as Sergeant Gavin Troy in the world premiere of Guy Unsworth’s stage adaptation of Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift, based Caroline Graham’s best-selling novel and the ITV ser...