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A LibDem Perspective: Lights in the Darkness
Next Saturday Battle will celebrate the annual switch-on of its Christmas lights. Undaunted by lack of funding, a crowd-funder was set up, quickly surpassed its target thanks to the spontaneous generosity of local businesses and residents, and was even able to expand its original lighting plans. The...
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Hastings Gulf War veteran, 61, who travelled from John O'Groats to Land's End in mobility scooter for charity, dies
A Gulf War veteran from Hastings, who raised £10,000 for charity by riding from John O'Groats to Land's End, has died aged 61.
St Leonards man found guilty of raping woman
A man has been found guilty of raping a woman while she slept, police said.
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In 25 pictures: Rye holds its annual bonfire celebrations with colourful parade through streets
Rye Bonfire Society held its celebrations on Saturday (November 15), with crowds lining the streets to watch the colourful procession.
The Green tennis teams celebrate a win treble
Three of The Green Tennis Club’s teams were in action and all secured victories.
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In Pictures: Magical Christmas Market at St Michael's Hospice in St Leonards
St Michael's Hospice held a Christmas market over the weekend (November 15/16), the first ever at their main headquarters in St Leonards.
This is where East Sussex Highways pothole repair teams are working today, November 17, 2025
This is where East Sussex Highways pothole repair teams are working today (Monday, November 17, 2025).
East Sussex road closure for emergency drainage works
An East Sussex road has been closed for emergency drainage works.
Excellent sailing gives Sandford two wins at Hastings at St Leonards
Despite mist and drizzle, eight boats launched to compete in races seven and eight of the Winter Handicap Series at Hastings & St Leonards Sailing Club.
Hearing Club meeting in St Leonards
The next meeting of the St Leonards Hearing Club and Hearing Aid Maintenance, NHS Audiology Dept. only, will be held on Wednesday 3rd December 2025, from 10:15am to 11.45 at The Clifton Centre,1-2 Stainsby Street, St Leonards on Sea TN37 6LA.
Hastings, St Leonards and Rother schools new starter class picture gallery 2025
Hastings, St Leonards and Rother schools submitted these wonderful pictures of their new starter classes.
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Classical ballet in Eastbourne with promise of "lavish" productions
Imperial Classical Ballet return to the Congress Theatre, Eastbourne this autumn with three lavish ballets, Swan Lake (November 21), The Nutcracker (two performances, November 22) and Sleeping Beauty (November 23).
The return of S.L.A.P – St Leonards Art Party
S.L.A.P (St Leonards Art Party) brings together a bold, eclectic mix of 11 local artists whose work captures the creative pulse of the South Coast. Curated by Michelle Mildenhall and Susan Diamond, this dynamic group show celebrates the Spirited, the playful, and the thought-provoking sides of c...
Pellet pollution incident – council praise for volunteers
Volunteers who are helping in the aftermath of the pellet pollution incident that hit Camber and other parts of the district’s coastline recently have been praised by Rother District Council.
Review: Polo Piatti Old World Concerto for Cello and Orchestra
Hastings based composer Polo Piatti has released his latest recording Old World Concerto for Cello and Orchestra featuring Justin Pearson on cello with the National Symphony Orchestra, conducted by John Andrews.
Planning round-up: Plans for new hairdressing salon among latest applications submitted to Hastings Borough Council
A proposal to turn a flat in Hastings Old Town into a hairdressing salon is among some of the latest planning applications to be submitted to Hastings Borough Council.
Hastings Fat Tuesday Festival promises electrifying line-up
Hastings is preparing to welcome back its flagship winter music event – the Hastings Fat Tuesday Festival, running from Friday, February 13 to Tuesday, February 17.
Hastings road clear after earlier crash
A2100 Hastings Road has reopened in both directions after an earlier collision involving a car and a van.
Tens of thousands of illicit goods seized across Sussex in national intensification period
Sussex Police have announced that officers have seized ‘a large quantity of illicit cigarettes, tobacco and illegal vapes’ from premises across the county after a month-long operation.