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Firefighters called to blaze in St Leonards
Firefighters have been called out to the scene of a fire in St Leonards this afternoon (Sunday, February 1), East Sussex Fire and Rescue said.
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Stand-up Ria Lina offers her response to the country's "rising stupidity"
As Ria Lina says, “Intolerance is on the rise in this country. Stupid is on the rise in this country.”
Inspiration train, celebrating 200 years of rail travel, coming to Sussex- these are the towns it will be visiting
A special train with interactive exhibits marking 200 years of public rail travel in the UK is coming to Sussex.
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REVIEW: Is This Thing On? pulls you in and makes you care
REVIEW: Is This Thing On? (15), (121 mins), Cineworld Cinemas
Winnie the Pooh comes to life as iconic Sussex forest celebrates his centenary
Ashdown Forest in Sussex is effectively the birthplace of loveable bear Winnie the Pooh and the inspiration for the characters created by A.A Milne that generations have taken to their hearts.
Body of man found on St Leonards beach
The body of a man was found on St Leonards beach, Sussex Police said.
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Edrix Puzzle are Jazz Hastings’ February guests
One of the UK’s most forward-thinking contemporary jazz groups, Edrix Puzzle, will appear at Jazz Hastings’ February session, promising an evening of adventurous, high-energy music that pushes far beyond traditional genre boundaries. They will be playing at the East Hastings Sea Angling Associat...
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East Sussex killer-clown horror film unveiled
East Sussex-made killer-clown psychological horror film Charlie Shaw’s Revenge is set for a London screening for industry professionals.
In pictures - Hastings, St Leonards and Bexhill businesses celebrate openings and anniversaries in 2025
Hastings, St Leonards and Bexhill have a fantastic selection of independent traders.
Hastings fishing community turn out for funeral procession on local fisherman
Local fishermen were among those who came out today to say farewell to David ‘Spider’ Peters today (Friday January 30)
BBC Radio 4's Simon Evans brings stand up to Hastings and Hove
BBC Radio 4 stalwart and veteran of a quarter century of highly acclaimed stand-up comedy Simon Evans is currently travelling all over the UK on a huge tour of his new stand up show Staring at the Sun which includes shows at Hastings White Rock Theatre on 12th February and The Old Market in Hove on ...
In pictures: Ten well loved Hastings shops that have now gone
Hastings has had many well loved shops over the years, many of them unique and independent, but some have now vanished.
Timpson’s 'Pod' approved at Bexhill retail park
A national retailer has secured planning permission to open a new premises.
‘Do not approach him’ – Police launch manhunt for prison absconder with ‘links to Surrey, Sussex, Croydon’
Police have launched a manhunt for a prison absconder who has links to Surrey, Sussex and Croydon, according to a Thames Valley Police press release.
Derelict St Leonards seafront venue covered in rust and graffiti branded an 'eyesore': 'Petition Wetherspoons to take it over'
Residents have condemned the state of a derelict seafront venue in St Leonards, branding it an 'eyesore'.
Council repairs to iconic Hastings seafront venue
The St Mary in the Castle Community Trust has welcomed action by Hastings Borough Council to carry out repairs and improvements to the street level entrance of the venue.
Hastings business group welcomes government water overhaul with ‘MOT-style’ checks, but warns plans do not go far enough to stop disruption
Business representatives in Hastings have welcomed new plans by the Government to overhaul the water system in the UK but said the proposals do not go far enough in tackling disruption caused by faults.
Murder mystery fund raiser for Friends of Conquest Hospital
The Friends of the Conquest Hospital are inviting people to come along and solve a murder when they hold a fun event at the White Rock Hotel on Friday March 13.
St Michaels Hospice Lottery Winning Numbers 30th January 2026
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Rotary Club's donation to St Michael’s Hospice
The Rotary Club of Senlac St Leonards has handed St Michael’s Hospice a cheque for £1,000.