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Police tackle anti-social driving incident at Ravenside Retail Park
Rother Police said officers attended Ravenside Retail Park following reports of vehicles being driven at speed, excessive horn use, deliberate contact with other vehicles, and ongoing anti-social driving behaviour.
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Hastings Police warning to dog owners over livestock worrying
Police are warning dog owners to keep their pets under control during the lambing season.
Hastings Coastal Users group visit Fishermen's Museum
The Coastal Users Group took a trip to the Hastings Fishermen’s Museum to find out more about the rich local fishing heritage.
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Take on swim challenge for well loved Hastings and Rother charity
Local charity The Sara Lee Trust is inviting people to dive a fundraising swim challenge taking place throughout May in partnership with Freedom Leisure.
Police deploy Live Facial Recognition technology in Hastings in bid to catch criminals
Police say they are using Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology in Hastings in a bid to catch criminals.
East Sussex motorists banned after drink and drug-driving crackdown
Seven motorists from across East Sussex have been convicted in court following Sussex Police’s Christmas crackdown on drink and drug-driving.
Donation boost for Pett Level Rescue Boat
The Pett Level Rescue Boat charity has received a £500 donation from Rotary Club of Senlac St Leonards.
East Sussex College Group allocated more than £2m in plan for ‘major upgrades’ across south east
East Sussex College Group has been allocated £2,445,631 in a plan to upgrade colleges across the south east.
Rotary Quiz raises funds for Bexhill Youth Centre
A quiz held by the Rotary Club of Senlac St Leonards raised about £500 for local charities and good causes.
O2 switches on next-generation 5G+ network for more than 830,000 residents in East Sussex, including Brighton, Lewes, Eastbourne and Hastings
O2 has announced it has switched on its next-generation 5G+ Standalone network for more than 830,000 residents in East Sussex.
Event exploring grief love and loss arrives in Hastings in May
Good Grief Hastings will explore how creativity, conversation and community can help people support one another through grief and loss.
Friendship Link's Big Quiz Night in Hastings
This year’s Big Quiz Night for the Hastings Sierra Leone Friendship Link, hosted by Ark Alexandra Academy, was a huge success.
Hastings and Bexhill RFC stage girls' takeover day
Hastings & Bexhill RFC proudly celebrated a hugely successful girls’ takeover day, showcasing the strength, leadership and inspiration of their next generation of female players.
Hastings & Bexhill RFC Girls Take Over Day
Hastings & Bexhill RFC proudly celebrated a hugely successful Girls Takeover Day on Sunday 29th March, showcasing the strength, leadership and inspiration of its next generation of female players.
Hastings Easter Festival on the Stade Easter Saturday
Hastings Easter Festival is a music festival on the Old Town of Hastings over the Easter weekend. This year there will be live music on the Stade this Saturday afternoon from 2pm to 6pm, and a film on Good Friday evening at the Electric Palace Cinema.
Goose Events announces launch and new season of themed events for Hastings and East Sussex
Goose Events is excited to unveil its 2026 programme of themed events for Hastings and the wider East Sussex community, including country music nights, Oktoberfest celebrations, live World Cup Fan Park, darts tournaments and festive Christmas events. This year, Goose Events is also bringing the feel...
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).
‘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.
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.