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Hastings community and MP gather for climate change film screening and discussion
Hastings residents, politicians and community groups gathered on Saturday (August 1) for a film screening examining the potential impacts of climate change, followed by a discussion of local challenges.
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Hastings records highest shoplifting increase in UK as reports triple, data shows
Hastings has recorded the biggest increase in shoplifting in the UK over the last three years, according to newly published data.
Yacht runs aground on rocks at St Leonards
Coastguard teams from Hastings and Bexhill were in action after a yacht ran aground on rocks at St Leonards on Tuesday evening (August 4).
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In 13 pictures: Hastings Old Town Carnival Week Winkle Tossing
People gathered on Winkle Island on Tuesday August 4 to take part in the annual winkle tossing event.
East Sussex College students better equipped for life than graduates new research shows
Graduates who study higher education courses in further education colleges are more likely to feel prepared for life after graduation than those who study at universities, according to new research from the Office for Students.
In 15 pictures: Hastings Old Town Carnival Week Bike Race
Around 100 riders took on the challenge of the Crown Lane Bike Race during Hastings Old Town Carnival Week on Tuesday August 4.
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Comedy thriller The Other Side of Murder heads to Eastbourne
Starring Rufus Hound
Arthur C Towner named finalist in the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards 2026
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Work underway on major new educational development at Hastings
A former East Sussex College student has returned to lead building work on one of the college’s major new developments at Ore Valley in Hastings.
When the Hastings Lifeboat launched during one of the worst storms in memory
Hastings Lifeboat volunteer Kevin Boorman has shared a tale of when the Cyril and Lillian Bishop launched in a teeth of a terrifying storm.
Rye man taking part in British Transplant Games for charity that helped save his life
A man is taking part in the British Transplant Games to raise money for a charity that helped save his life.
Awesome Spidey swings into ODEON Hastings for a superhero visit!
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In 23 pictures Hastings Old Town Carnival Week Seaboot Race
People took on the challenge of aiming to be the fastest to run down Courthouse Street wearing a large pair of seaboots on Monday (August 3).
New Middle Eastern cafe-restaurant opens in Eastbourne following Hastings success
A new Middle Eastern coffee shop and kitchen has opened in Eastbourne town centre following a successful four years in Hastings.
Hastings café owner says he was 'threatened' with police action after criticising meal voucher cuts
A Hastings café owner who is providing free meals for children after East Sussex County Council decided to scrap summer holiday food vouchers says he was ‘threatened’ with police action by a council leader.
In 18 pictures: Hastings Old Town Crier Competition
Contestants pitched their voices against each other when the Hastings Old Town Criers Competition took place on Monday August 3.
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Self-taught - and "too late to change at 91 years of age!"
Lewes exhibition
Magistrates' court results from the Hastings and Rother area
Here are the results from Hastings Magistrates’ Court for July 3 – July 6.
Guestling Bowls Club recent results
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Cllr Julia Hilton, Hastings deputy leader: Exciting time with regeneration projects taking shape
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