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Hastings planning round-up: Proposal to convert part of former Debenhams building into educational centre among latest applications submitted
These are the latest planning applications submitted to Hastings Borough Council.
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Free solar assessments in Hastings this Saturday (January 24)
Energise Sussex Coast to run stall at World Environmental Education Day event in Priory Meadow shopping centre
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This is where East Sussex Highways pothole repair teams are working today, January 19, 2026
This is where East Sussex Highways pothole repair teams are working today (Monday, January 19, 2026).
Police launch search for wanted man known to frequent Eastbourne and Hastings
Sussex Police have launched a search for a wanted man known to frequent Eastbourne and Hastings.
Hearing Club meeting in Hastings
The next meeting of the Hastings Hearing Club will be held on Monday 2nd February 2026, from 10.30am to 12:00noon at His Place Hastings Church, Robertson Street, Hastings TN34 1HL.
Latest seven people to be convicted as part of Sussex Police’s Christmas crackdown on drink and drug-drivers revealed
Names of the latest seven people to be convicted as part of Sussex Police’s Christmas crackdown on drink and drug-drivers have been revealed, according to a police press release.
Hastings woman to run half-marathon dressed as Christmas tree to raise money for Old Town lights
Local woman Tracy Watts will be taking on the gruelling Hastings Half Marathon in March to raise funds to help pay for the Old Town Christmas lights.
Family say thanks for tributes to well loved Hastings man who died
The family of well known Hastings Man André Palfrey-Martin have given heart-felt thanks to those who sent messages of condolence.
Sussex residents invited to take part in the Big Garden Birdwatch
RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch is the largest garden wildlife survey in the world and provides a snapshot of how garden birds are faring in the UK.
Man suffers 'life-threatening' injuries following 'serious collision' between car and pedestrian in Hastings
A man was taken to hospital with 'life-threatening' injuries following a collision in Hastings on Sunday evening (January 18), police said.
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Niall McNamee plays Brighton on back of debut album Glass & Mirrors
Niall McNamee will be live in Brighton at the Folklore Rooms on January 24, on the back of his debut album Glass & Mirrors.
Criminal canines steal the show at Hastings' True Crime Museum for Dress Up Your Dog Day
Colourful criminal canines descended on the True Crime Museum on Saturday, January 17, for the annual Dress Up Your Dog Day.
In pictures: Hastings pub holds first ever Wassail event
A good sized crowd gathered at the Plough pub on the West Hill on Saturday January 17 to take part in traditional Wassail ceremony.
Nativity pictures - Little stars shine in Hastings and Rother school plays
Little stars shined in nativity plays in local schools in the run-up to Christmas.
Hastings road partially closed following 'serious collision'
Police are ‘urging’ witnesses to get in touch following a ‘serious collision’ in Hastings this evening (Sunday, January 18).
REVIEW: Song Sung Blue offers beautiful, heart-wrenching tale on the big screen
REVIEW: Song Sung Blue (12A), (132 mins), Cineworld Cinemas
Rail disruption expected in Sussex as engineering works 'overrun' - Southern, Gatwick Express, Thameslink services suspended
Some rail services across Sussex will be suspended tomorrow (Monday, January 19) as engineering works are expected to overrun.
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following Hastings collision
Police are appealing for information following a collision in Hastings on Sunday, January 18.
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Young soloists put through their paces in Eastbourne competition
Eastbourne Symphony Orchestra’s 38th Young Soloist Competition in the Birley Centre BN21 4EF starts with the first round over the weekend of January 24 and 25.