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Bookings now open for Active Hastings’ free Easter activities
This Easter, Active Hastings are offering free activities and food as part of their Easter Activities and Food Programme, where children can enjoy sports, team games and arts and crafts.
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Meet the man who claims to be the last bespoke tailor in Sussex
Hastings man Paul Read is keeping up the prestigious trade of bespoke tailoring at his business Eveleigh & Read based in Hastings Town Hall.
Lottery Winners to ignite Hastings White Rock with a stadium warm up gig on Wednesday 13 May 2026
British indie-pop favourites Lottery Winners are set to bring their infectious energy to Hastings White Rock on Wednesday 13 May 2026, in what is being billed as a Stadium Warm Up Warm Up gig.
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Being his brother’s best man helped launch his comedy career
Being his brother’s best man was a key career starting point for Scottish comedian Connor Burns, who is currently touring the UK and Ireland with his new show Gallus, with dates including Komedia, Brighton on March 22.
Police issue public appeal to locate missing 41-year-old with links across Sussex
Police have issued an appeal to locate a missing 41-year-old who has links across Sussex.
Hastings man loses five year battle to keep the garden shed he loved
A couple from Hastings have been forced to remove a shed from their front garden following a long-running planning dispute with Hastings Borough Council.
Spring returns to Alexandra Park Greenhouse as the 2026 season begins
The community-run greenhouse in Alexandra Park Greenhouse has reopened for the 2026 growing season, with regular opening hours and a programme of spring events.
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New artist-led gallery launches in Hastings
A new artist-led gallery is preparing to open in Hastings, adding another independent venue to the town’s growing arts scene.
Little Common reach Peter Bentley League Cup final for the first time in club’s history after remarkable comeback
Little Common produced a remarkable comeback from two goals down to defeat Pagham 3–1 on penalties and book their place in the Peter Bentley League Cup final for the first time in the club’s history on Tuesday evening.
Southern train services limited this morning between Brighton and Hastings following fault with signalling system
Southern has announced that train services are limited this morning (Wednesday, March 11) between Brighton and Hastings after a fault with the signalling system last night.
Call for ‘lessons learned’ report on controversial St Leonards Queensway Gateway Road
A Hastings councillor has called for the publication of a report into the lessons learned’ following a controversial road building project.
1066 Gymnastics Club competes at South East Regional Grades in Guildford
Gymnasts from 1066 Gymnastics Club travelled to Guildford over the weekend of 7th–8th March 2026 to take part in the South East NDP Prep and Development Grades competition, an important event in the regional gymnastics calendar that brings together young athletes from across the South East.
We Dig Hastings: new video showcases community-led seafront planting project
A new community-led planting initiative is transforming Hastings seafront into a living lab for climate-resilient gardening — and a new video captures the story behind it.
Spun Glass Theatre announces two new shows coming up at Stade Hall in 2026
The award-winning theatre company, Spun Glass Theatre, celebrates two years as managers of Stade Hall in Hastings, with two exciting new shows and news of a brand-new community box office.
Chartway Partnerships Group and Hyde complete and hand over final affordable homes at Ashdown House, Hastings
Chartway, alongside Hyde, has celebrated the completion and handover of the final affordable apartments this week at Ashdown House, a major mixed-use scheme in St Leonards that has delivered 151 new homes, open green space and a supermarket as part of the wider regeneration of the site.
'Serious assault' reported outside Hastings nightclub
A man has appeared in court after a police incident in Hastings.
Priory Meadow launches Easter Giving Trees to support Hastings Foodbank
Priory Meadow Shopping Centre is inviting shoppers to spread a little seasonal kindness with the launch of its new Easter Giving Trees, supporting its charity partner, Hastings Foodbank.
Hastings florist says he has lost 'thousands' in trade due to faulty BT business phoneline
A Hastings florist says he has lost 'thousands' of pounds in trade because his BT business phoneline has constantly cut out for more than a year.
Magistrates' court results from the Hastings and Rother area
Here are the results from Hastings Magistrates’ Court for January 26 – February 2.
Paddock Wood Half inspires 10 Personal Best times for Hastings Runners
Last Sunday’s Paddock Wood Half Marathon was the first event in the 23-race Hastings Runners 2026 Club Championship. Its flattish 13.1mile circuit to the east of the Kent town attracted 34 club members among a field of almost two and a half thousand.