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In 16 pictures: Is this the most impressive Christmas lights display in rural Sussex?
The villagers of Westfield, near Hastings, have been lighting up the village every December since 1975 and have raised more than £123,500 for local charities in that time.
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Local runner completes Ultra Marathon Grand Slam
On Saturday 15 November 2025, Simon Dipple, a local runner and member of the core volunteer team at Hastings parkrun, completed the final race of the Centurion Running 50 Mile Grand Slam; Wendover Woods 50, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.
Patients at East Sussex hospital take on Stroke Association’s challenge
Patients and staff at Bexhill Irving Unit, and Rye, Winchelsea and District Memorial Hospital, joined forces in October to take on the Stoke Association’s ’62 miles in October’ challenge, and raise money at the same time.
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White Ribbon Day message of love and safety
A campaign to promote safety, kindness and community connection on the rail network has come to the heart of Hastings.
Shoezone to reopen new, revamped store in Hastings
A footwear retailer is reopening its store in Hastings town centre at a new location on Saturday (November 29).
New Archdeacon of Hastings welcomed
The diocese recently welcomed the Revd Russell Dewhurst as Archdeacon of Hastings during a Choral Evensong at St Dunstan’s Church in Mayfield.
In 17 pictures: Empty shops and businesses create eyesore in Hastings town centre
Empty and tatty looking shops are giving Hastings town centre a run-down appearance.
Another win for The Green ladies
Last Saturday The Green's ladies first team entertained the Grasshoppers first team from Hove in a Division 4 fixture of the Sussex Tennis Winter League.
Magical Frost Fair event returns to St Leonards this weekend
People can watch a colourful procession of fairy tale and seasonal characters going through the streets on Saturday (November 29) when the popular Frost Fair returns.
Dargan takes Snape Wood mud and hills in his stride
The man in form at Hastings Runners, Louis Dargan, proved it again at the Snape Wood Cross-Country meeting on Sunday – finishing fourth of 343 in a sparkling time of 33min 59sec.
Podium finish for HYAC talent Isabella
Hastings athlete Isabella Buchanan competed at the UK Cross Challenge in Liverpool on Saturday.
Police issue urgent appeal to locate teenager reported missing from Eastbourne
Sussex Police have issued an urgent appeal to locate a teenager who has been reported missing from Eastbourne.
Heathrow: Third runway a step closer as Transport Secretary confirms Heathrow Airport Limited’s proposal will be basis for expansion
A third runway at Heathrow is another step closer to take off by 2035, as the Transport Secretary confirms that Heathrow Airport Limited’s (HAL’s) proposal will be used as the scheme to progress the project.
Food waste collections coming to Hastings – and our children get to name the trucks - Cllr Jo Walker, lead councillor for environment and neighbourhood wellbeing
Households across Hastings will soon see a major and positive change to how we deal with food waste. From spring 2026, every home will receive a weekly food waste collection, helping us recycle more, reduce what goes to incineration and turn leftovers into something genuinely useful. All food waste ...
Hasting in the snow 2012 - stunning gallery of pictures
Snow turned Hastings into a winter wonderland in 2012
Magistrates' court results from the Hastings and Rother area
Here are the results from Hastings Magistrates’ Court for October 13 –
South Downs National Park hits tree planting target
The South Downs National Park has smashed its target of planting 100,000 trees by the middle of this decade – and has now set its sights on planting at least one million more.
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ADVENT SERVICE in the Methodist Chapel
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Eastbourne Choral Society concert celebrates English Choral Music
Eastbourne Choral Society celebrates English Choral Music at its next concert.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust wins HSJ award for their support for veterans
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust has won an HSJ (Health Service Journal) award for its support for veterans.