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More than 30 arrests made in Hastings during bank holiday weekend

More than 30 arrests were made across Hastings during the early May bank holiday weekend.

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Hastings restaurant gets licence to operate as late night takeaway

A Hastings restaurant has secured a licence to begin operating as a late night takeaway.

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In 29 pictures: These are some of our favourite Hastings Jack in the Green pictures

We love these pictures captured by local photographer Kerry Phillips during Monday’s Jack in the Green procession.

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Hastings Old Town children's shop joins national hub

Sea Whistle Children's Shop has joined The Footwear Hub, a national umbrella group of shoe fitters dedicated to promoting foot health and the importance of properly fitted children’s shoes.

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Hastings hospice launches new online bereavement support service

St Michael’s Hospice has launched new online Bereavement First Aid resources, to help people feel more confident supporting those experiencing grief.

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St Leonards private hire driver jailed for 'sexual offences', say police

A private hire driver from St Leonards has been sentenced for sexual offences following two court trials, Sussex Police said.

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Busy Hastings road to be hit by months of road works this summer

Drivers will face delays with roadworks scheduled to take place on a busy road starting now and running into August.

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Hastings marks 35 years of being twinned with Belgian town Oudenaarde

A group from Hastings, including Cllr Phil Scott, went to Oudenaarde, Belgium, for the Bank Holiday to celebrate 35 years of twinning between the two towns.

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In pictures: Sussex town holds Blessing of the Lambs ceremony

The tradition of Blessing the Lambs took place recently at East Guldeford, just outside Rye.

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Walk for charity in Hastings

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Sussex man aged 84 walking a mile a day for charity

A man who was told by a surgeon that he was lucky to be alive is walking a mile a day during May to raise money for a good cause.

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Ark Alexandra students showcase creativity in Hastings sculpture collaboration

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King’s Awards for Enterprise expanded to mark 60th anniversary, with new category for young founders

The 60th anniversary of the King’s Awards for Enterprise has been marked with the introduction of a new category for young entrepreneurs.

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Ark Alexandra Year 11 crowned District Cup Champions once again

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Political opinion from A LibDem Perspective: Debate, don't demonise

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East Sussex train services affected after report of points failure at Ore

Southern has announced that train services in East Sussex are affected this morning (Wednesday, May 6) after a report of a points failure.

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King Size Slim St Leonards date will turn into live album

Live album will follow two-nighter

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Political opinion by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer

Hastings is a proud town. And it has a lot to be proud of. People here work hard, play by the rules, and do the right thing.

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Political opinion by Conservatives leader Kemi Badenoch

With the East Sussex County Council elections taking place next Thursday, voters have a clear and immediate choice to make.

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Political opinion by Reform UK leader Nigel Farage

Britain is broken. As someone who loves their country, that is not something I say lightly. But it is undoubtedly true.