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Councillor gives update on 'eye-sore' structure at Hastings beauty spot
West Hill councillor Judy Rogers has updated people on action being taken to remove a metal storage shed that residents claimed was ruining the green.
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Hastings Ladies Miniature Golf Club gets its 101st season underway
Hastings Ladies Miniature Golf Club started its landmark 101st season with a game that was launched, at White Rock, by President Dorothy Mannering and Club Captain Joan Smart
Ark Alexandra's inspiring assembly led by Warming up the Homeless
Students at Ark Alexandra Academy were inspired today during a Year 7 assembly led by George Rodrigues from Warming Up the Homeless, the school’s Ignis House charity.
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Popular Hastings shop expands
An independently owned Hastings shoe shop has expanded to take over the premises next door as a separate business.
Hastings True Crime Museum hit by a break-in
Local attraction The True Crime Museum was broken into overnight during the early hours of Thursday April 9.
Sussex Morris dancer to run London Marathon in full Morris kit
Hastings-based Rhys Boorman, 33, a keen Morris dancer and runner, hopes to beat the world record for someone dressed as a Morris dancer at the London Marathon on April 26.
Major incident at Hastings station; police, ambulance and fire service at scene
Police, the ambulance service and the fire service are at the scene of a major incident by Hastings station and East Sussex College this evening (Tuesday, April 14).
Hastings United set to host "It's a Knockout" fundraiser
Hastings United is set to host an "It's a Knockout" competition on May 24 at the Pilot Field in Elphinstone Road between 12 and 5pm.
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111 Places in Hastings & Rye That You Shouldn't Miss
After success with 111 Places in Chichester and West Sussex That You Shouldn't Miss, Sussex-based journalist/writer Norman Miller has now penned 111 Places in Hastings & Rye That You Shouldn't Miss.
Man arrested in connection with Hastings town centre burglaries
A man was arrested by police on Tuesday April 14 following an investigation into burglaries.
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Savage comedy tackles taboo topics within the queer community
Theatre-maker Alexis Gregory was cruelly hacked – one of the starting points for his savage new comedy SMOKE which also tackles taboo topics within the queer community.
Living Histories exhibition shares real-life stories of seldom heard voices from across Sussex
Real-life stories of seldom heard voices across Sussex have been captured for a touring exhibition highlighting living histories.
Retail Mega Sale in support of St Michael's Hospice, Hastings
Shoppers are invited to step into spring with style and savings at the spring Retail Mega Sale in aid of St Michael’s Hospice, taking place this Saturday 18th April, from 10am to 12pm, at the Hospice’s Donation Centre on Queensway Avenue South, TN38 9AG.
Hastings art exhibition: Not Finished - Still Becoming!
Still Becoming - Stories of the Mature Woman is a group exhibition exploring the richness, resilience, and evolving identities of women later in life. Curated by Farnham based artist Carolyn Macleod and presented in partnership with Pure Arts Group, the exhibition runs from 16 March to 26 May 2026 a...
Hastings cinema to hold folk horror weekender over Jack in the Green weekend
The Electric Palace Cinema in Hastings will be screening some cult folk horror classics over the bank holiday weekend from May 1 – May 3.
Hastings youth group completes sponsored walk
Members from Hastings Blast Youth Group recently completed a 12 mile sponsored walk today from Hastings Country Park to Cooden Beach.
Hastings fighters travel to Aberdeen for standout performances
On Friday, members of Hastings Kombat Academy, including Carl, Thomas, Fyn, and guest fighters Leighton and Sammy, travelled to Aberdeen to compete on a major fight card, gaining valuable experience on a large stage.
Hastings Kombat Academy impresses at Suffolk Combat Series
Fighters from Hastings Kombat Academy travelled to Suffolk on Sunday, 12 April, to compete in the Suffolk Combat Series K1 and kickboxing competition, delivering a series of determined and commendable performances.
Sussex Police launch investigation after Hailsham man dies in collision on A21 in East Sussex
Sussex Police said a Hailsham man died following a collision on the A21 in Robertsbridge.
Development Special: Destroying Green and Pleasant Land
Sandrock Bends Local residents are campaigning to save an area of land on The Ridge opposite Conqueror’s March pub from an estate of 65 houses. The 3.88 hectare site is […]