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Pianist Neville Dickie returns to Barnaby’s Lounge in Hastings
Pianist Neville Dickie returns to Barnaby’s Lounge in Hastings on Sunday April 6, offering a new programme and featuring George Simmonds on trombone and vocals.
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Hastings United FC part company with third manager in less than a year
Hastings United FC have parted company with their manager – for the third time in under a year.
East Sussex Football League: Hollington United crowned champions for 15th time
Hollington United have been crowned champions of the Macron Store Hastings East Sussex Football League for the 15th time.
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Car catches fire in St Leonards
Firefighters rushed to St Leonards after a car caught fire on Tuesday evening (April 1).
Police incident in Hastings results in road closure
A road closure has been lifted, amid a police incident in Hastings.
Invite to Horsham-based artist's new exhibition in Hastings
We are delighted to invite you to Horsham based artist Fran White’s solo artist residency exhibition, Tree Travelling: A Journey Through Time and Life as a Painter and Weaver, at Bannatyne Spa Hotel, Hastings. This special showcase explores Fran’s deep connection with trees, memory, and the pass...
Hastings dog owners - here's why you could face a fine of up to £1,000 from April 1
Dog controls on Hastings beaches changed to summer restrictions today (Tuesday, April 1).
LURY Restaurant, Hastings' new contemporary eatery
Lury delivers a unique approach to creative, ingredient-led cooking, drawing on British and Burgher heritage. The Burghers of Sri Lanka developed their own culinary style combining their European ancestry with the ingredients of Sri Lanka. Drawing on Jack’s British, European and Sri Lankan heritag...
Rother garden waste collections - 'sticker system for bins is no longer needed'
People with Rother District Council garden waste bins no longer need to use the stickers to show they have paid for the service.
New book for casual walkers in Sussex reveals easy short walks in South Downs
If hiking is not for you but you do fancy a nice walk in the Sussex countrsyide, the South Downs edition of Short Walks Made Easy offers 10 leisurely routes across the national park.
Rye College inspires the next generation of professionals
Rye College recently held a highly successful Key Stage 3 Careers Fair.
Tackleway Table Tennis Club is flourishing
At a time when many clubs and societies are struggling for membership, Tackleway Table Tennis Club is bucking the trend.
New colourful mural appears on empty Hastings Owens 'fun factory' building
A new colourful mural has appeared in Hastings town centre.
14 quaint and little known Sussex villages to visit this spring
When it comes to picturesque villages, Sussex has plenty to offer. Some of them are popular tourists spots, others are little known – but all have lots to offer visitors this spring.
Hastings council leader: major milestone in housing acquisition project
As an administration we have committed to listening to our communities’ views, and there will be lots of opportunities to do that over the coming months. First up we will be asking you if we should renew and possibly extend the Public Space Protection Order that bans drinking and aggressive beggin...
Locked up in Sussex: These are some of the criminals jailed in March 2025
Sussex’s judges, juries and magistrates were busy in March.
Completion of major Hastings town centre roadworks delayed again
Completion of major roadworks currently being carried out in Hastings town centre has been delayed again.
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The Nigel Price Organ Trio plays Hastings date
One of the “hardest-working” jazz musicians in the business will be featured in Jazz Hastings’ April session.
Hastings Runners survive an orbit of Bath – and a dash among wild animals
Hastings Runners went to extremes at the weekend. The hardiest undertook the Bath 50k Ultra Challenge at a sensible pace while those with a taste for the exotic went to Howletts Wild Animal Park and ran faster – often a good plan in the company of apex predators.
Success of housing acquisition scheme sees more than 100 homes bought in Hastings
More families now have a safe and secure roof over their heads thanks to Hastings Borough Council’s housing acquisition programme.