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Police issue urgent appeal for missing man from Hastings – officers ‘concerned for his welfare’
Sussex Police have issued an urgent appeal for a man missing from Hastings with the force stating that they are ‘concerned for his welfare’.
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Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal returns to Battle and surrounding villages after five years
The Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal has returned to Battle after a five-year hiatus, with support from the residents of Battle and the neighbouring villages of Catsfield, Netherfield, Sedlescombe, Crowhurst, Ashburnham, Mountfield, Whatlington, Telham, and Penhurst.
REVIEW: Paddington In Peru - wonderfully warm-hearted fun
Paddington In Peru (PG), (106 mins), Cineworld Cinemas
Rye railway station to close from 3pm on Saturday due to bonfire celebrations
Train operators Govia Thameslink have confirmed that Rye station will be closed from 3pm on Saturday November 9 when the town holds its annual bonfire celebrations.
In 35 pictures: Amazing historic house for sale in Sussex which has all its original Tudor character
A Grade 2 16th century house for sale is almost exactly how it would have been in Tudor times following a remarkable preservation project.
REVIEW: Eastbourne G&S offers a voyage of musical joy
REVIEW: Eastbourne Gilbert and Sullivan Society presents HMS Pinafore at the Royal Hippodrome Theatre in Eastbourne until Sunday, 10th November. Review by Kevin Anderson
Police issue urgent appeal for whereabouts of man wanted in Hastings and St Leonards on recall to prison
Sussex Police have issued an urgent appeal for the whereabouts of a man wanted by police on recall to prison in Hastings and St Leonards.
Surprise operation disrupts criminal activity in Bognor Regis and Hastings
A series of targeted surprise operations in Bognor Regis and Hastings were part of a wider attempt to tackle licence fraud, labour exploitation and immigration offences across England, a government spokesperson has said.
Donated equipment making big difference at Hastings hospital
Earlier this year, the Endoscopy Unit at Conquest Hospital took delivery of three Transnasal Endoscopes, jointly funded by The Friends of Conquest Hospital and The League of Friends of Bexhill Hospital, costing over £55,000.
Hastings history: Remembering tragic incident where lorry fell into sea
There have been many tragic accidents in Hastings, but one that is almost forgotten took place 92 years ago when a lorry fell into the sea and the driver drowned.
Hastings MP welcomes emergency funding for rough sleepers this winter
Homeless people and rough sleepers are to get more support this winter with the Government announcing £123,856 in emergency support for rough sleepers in our area, with £97,358 going to Hastings and £26,498 going to Rye and and the surrounding villages.
Hastings United’s stand-in boss happy with victory over Whitehawk
Stand-in boss Sean Ray saluted his Hastings United players for a vital Sussex derby win over Whitehawk under the Pilot Field lights.
Foster & Allen offer 50 Years of Hits at Eastbourne concert
Foster & Allen offer their 50 Years of Hits concert at the Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Eastbourne on Wednesday, November 13 at 7.30pm as they approach a significant year for the duo.
Budgeting for Broken Public Services
PAUL McLAUGHLIN analyses how the budget will affect the people of Hastings and tries to garner local political reaction Local Labour MP Helena Dollimore has welcomed the Chancellor’s plans to inject billions of pounds to “rebuild broken public services and […]NEWS IN BRIEF
Council Hacked Hastings Borough Council has been hit by a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack resulting in its website becoming unavailable for a day. Deputy Leader of Hastings Borough Council, Cllr Glenn Haffenden said: “The council’s web team has […]Housing Targets Row
PAUL McLAUGHLIN The simmering row between the Green-led council and the local Labour MP resurfaced this week after Hastings Borough Council (HBC) formally responded to the Government’s plans to change the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). The proposed changes are […]Privilege to Serve
PAUL MCLAUGHLIN The Labour Government has held power for just over 100 days, experiencing a remarkable rollercoaster of highs and lows as new ministers navigate the intense scrutiny of a largely critical mainstream media. Among those elected to Parliament for […]New Nuclear for Dungeness?
KAYLA POWER AND KENT BARKER Nuclear power generation could restart at Dungeness under plans being considered by the new Labour government. Both the outgoing MP for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins, and his Labour successor, Tony Vaughan, are campIn 14 pictures: Hastings Voodoo Festival
Halloween was celebrated in style in Hastings Old Town last Thursday when a coffin was carried through the streets in a Mardi Gras style celebration.