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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.