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Man charged with two counts of murder after man and woman found dead at St Leonards house
A man has been charged with two counts of murder after a 66-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman were found dead at an address in St Leonards, police said.
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A2100 north of Hastings partially blocked after report of stalled vehicle
The A2100 north of Hastings is partially blocked this evening (Thursday, July 2) after a report of a stalled vehicle.
Decision due on Hastings Castle visitor centre plans
Plans for a new visitor centre at Hastings Castle are set to go in front of councillors.
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Sussex will have a Mayor in less than two years – but what does that mean and why does it matter?
In less than two years, Sussex will have a Mayor – but what does that mean and why does it matter?
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Audio-description theatre services in Eastbourne this summer
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Campaigners call for 'urgent action' to prevent 'catastrophic loss' of St Leonards convent building
Campaigners from a newly-formed group say they are issuing an 'urgent call to action' to prevent the 'catastrophic loss' of a St Leonards building.
Charity reveals plans to turn Hastings community centre into college for people with learning disabilities
A Hastings community centre is set to become a college for people with learning disabilities, a charity has revealed.
The Sussex & Brighton Strategic Authority board uses first AGM to unlock £117m of funding
The Sussex & Brighton Strategic Authority board used its first AGM to unlock £117m of government funding to be spent over the next four years.
From 1946 to 2026: St Leonards care home celebrates 80 years with community family fun day
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Spectacular photos show Topper Open in full swing at Hastings and St Leonards SC
Twenty-nine sailors competed in the Hastings & St Leonards Sailing Club annual Topper Open meeting – and these photos show the event in all its glory.
Award-winning wildlife artist brings ballpoint pen and oils to Rye Harbour Nature Reserve
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Strictly star confirmed for the Eastbourne stage
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Hastings community launches campaign to buy 82 Queens Road and create a community-owned Eco Hub
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Hastings gets major new investment to clean and maintain high streets
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Ambulance service celebrates 20th anniversary
Sussex’s ambulance staff celebrated the efforts of thousands of staff members and volunteers as a milestone was reached.
Man arrested on suspicion of two murders in St Leonards
A man has been arrested on suspicion of two murders in St Leonards, police said.
New Intergenerational Grants Programme launches across Hastings
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University of Sussex strike ballot opens over threat to axe hundreds of staff
Staff at the University of Sussex are being asked to vote yes for strike action in a ballot that opened today (July 1) and will run until Thursday, August 13, announced the University and College Union (UCU).
St Michael’s Hospice celebrates Lottery Week and 29 years of supporter generosity
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Locked up in Sussex: These are some of the criminals jailed in June 2026
Sussex’s judges, juries and magistrates were busy in June.