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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.
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Weather experts predict respite from rain as latest forecast for Sussex revealed but some roads remain closed or 'just passable' due to flooding
Road closures remain in place across Sussex after recent heavy rainfall – but the good news is we are seemingly going to get some respite from the rain in the coming days.
Teenager, 14, missing from East Sussex
Police are searching for a teenager who has been reported missing from East Sussex.
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Catsfield B2204: Police investigating fatal collision in East Sussex village
Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal collision in an East Sussex village.
Gatwick Express trains suspended amid rail disruption in Sussex
Trains in Sussex are disrupted today (Saturday, February 21) due to a points failure.
Rye Scallop Week festival gets underway this weekend
Rye celebrates its harvest of the sea with the annual Scallop Week starting today (Saturday February 21).
New chief executive offers her first Brighton Festival - its 60th edition
Brighton Festival celebrates its 60th festival this year with a wide-ranging and exciting programme from May 2-25.
Road closed for emergency repairs near Hastings
A road is closed for emergency repairs near Hastings this evening (Friday, February 20).
Former recruit Sussex Police constable ‘breached the standards of honesty and integrity’
A former recruit Sussex Police constable has been proven to have ‘breached the standards of honesty and integrity’, according to a police press release.
March Cabinet meeting for Hastings Borough Council
The council’s Cabinet will be meeting on Monday 2 March to discuss a range of reports.
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.
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.