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March Cabinet meeting for Hastings Borough Council
The council’s Cabinet will be meeting on Monday 2 March to discuss a range of reports.
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Extra funding to deliver new homes for residents in housing need in Hastings
Hastings Borough Council is pleased to announce that it has been allocated more than £3.5million through the Government’s Local Authority Housing Fund (LAHF) Round 4 to deliver urgently needed homes for residents in housing need.
Sussex Police reveal that student, cleaner and carpet fitter among latest drink-drive convictions
Sussex Police have revealed that a student, a cleaner and a carpet fitter are among the latest seven people convicted as part of their Christmas crackdown on drink and drug-drivers.
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Octopus features in colourful new Hastings street art
Acclaimed Hastings street artist Master Kosh has recently completed his latest work – a giant orange octopus.
Hastings Old Town shop to hold Bridgerton style afternoon tea event for Mother's Day
Mames Place in George Street is holding evening events including a special Mother’s Day event on Friday March 13 and Saturday 14 March at 6pm.
Rare chances to view historic Sussex shipwreck
People will a first opportunity this year to view the wreck of the Dutch East Indiaman Amsterdam, which is at Bulverhythe between Hastings and Bexhill.
Public respond as bid for Hastings to be named Town of Culture begins
Hastings’ bid to be named Town of Culture got underway min earnest with two packed public meetings where local people provided ideas and feedback.
‘Genuine cause for optimism’ – Altendorff upbeat over Hastings United’s progress
Hastings United is happy with the progress the Us have made in his fou months as boss – and says there’s plenty of reasons for optimism for the future.
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Have your say on the future of Hastings
Hastings Borough Council has launched a consultation on its draft Local Plan - an important planning document that will shape how the town grows and develops up to 2041.
Audio-described performances at Eastbourne’s Devonshire Park Theatre
Visitors to Eastbourne’s Devonshire Park Theatre who may be vision-impaired can continue to make use of the Friends of the Devonshire Park Theatre audio description volunteer team.
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Huge number of entries as Hastings hosts international piano competition
Hastings International Piano is putting the finishing touches to this year’s Hastings International Piano Competition which takes place at the White Rock Theatre, Hastings, from February 26-March 7.
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Power of kindness explored in The Boy at the Back of the Class - Eastbourne dates
Onjali Q Raúf’s multi-award-winning children’s book The Boy at the Back of the Class comes to the stage at the Mayflower Studios, Southampton from March 10-14 and at the Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne from March 24-28, adapted by Nick Ahad and directed by Monique Touko.
Sussex and Surrey Police to pilot groundbreaking motorcycle accident prevention programme
The new Rider Resilience Programme by Sussex and Surrey Police is backed by the Road Safety Trust and will be free of charge, aiming to reduce road traffic accidents involving motorcyclists.
From St Leonards to Queens Road: Teddy Tinker’s next big adventure
Teddy Tinker's, a beloved shop in St Leonards, closed its doors in December 2025 after 12 years in business. However, an exciting new chapter is set to begin at 84 Queens Road, Hastings, with the opening of Teddy Tinker's Tiny Treasures on March 5.
St Leonards Street to hold Chinese New year celebrations
A Lion Dance and Kung Fu demonstrations will feature in a special event to celebrate the Chinese New Year lunar festival.
Atomic Rooster are back !
Atomic Rooster were amongst the forerunners of a dark heavy prog sound in the early 1970's. And now they are back with a brand new album, "Circle the Sun" and a huge UK and U.S. tour.
Sussex pub saved from closure after local people buy shares in it
When the only pub in the village of Iden, near Rye, was threatened with closure locals sprang into action to save it.
Vandals cause damage to Hastings church
Local officers are investigating an incident of vandalism that occurred in the grounds of St John the Evangelist Church, Upper Church Road, Hollington, on Friday February 13 at around 7:45pm.