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REVIEW: The Surfer - savage, haunting and truly weird
REVIEW: The Surfer (15), (103 mins), Cineworld Cinemas.
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These are the cheapest and most expensive areas in Sussex for a three-course meal
A new report ranks the cheapest and most expensive Sussex areas for a three-course meal for two people based on average prices.


Crowning of Hastings May Queen takes place today
The crowning of the ninety second Hastings May Queen takes place on Sunday at Alexandra Park.

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Hastings gin maker in the running for international award
Hastings based gin distillery Copperpot has been named as a finalist in the Gin Guide Awards.


23 stunning Hastings jack in the Green pictures that you haven't seen
We love these pictures that we think really capture the atmosphere of the spectacular Jack in the Green procession on bank holiday Monday.


Sussex home to four of the most popular seaside resorts in the UK
Sussex is home to four of the most popular seaside resorts in the UK, new research has found.


16 Wetherspoons pubs in Sussex ranked from best to worst according to Google reviews - including pubs in Eastbourne, Worthing and Hastings
JD Wetherspoons operates almost 900 pubs across the UK, including 16 in Sussex, which are known for a budget menu and sometimes inhabiting historic buildings.


Man ‘known to frequent towns on the East and West Sussex coast’ wanted on recall to prison
A man ‘known to frequent towns on the East and West Sussex coast’ is wanted on recall to prison.


Sussex Police seeking to locate missing Brighton man with links to Hastings
Sussex Police are searching for a missing Brighton man who has links to Hastings.


Glyndebourne announces "bold" programme for Festival 2026
Glyndebourne is to stage its first ever productions of Tosca and L’Orfeo as part of a bold programme for Festival 2026 including a major collaboration with South African director and visual artist William Kentridge.


Three generations of Parkins exhibiting in Hastings
Be prepared for an explosion of colour popping, mind expanding, scrumptiously joyfully delicious exhibition of painting and mixed media work when three generations of Parkins - Molly, Sophie and Carson – take over the Rogue Gallery this month in Hastings, St.Leonards.


The Parkin Lot at Rogue Gallery 10 May-15 June 2025
The Parkin Lot -3 generations- 1 show- it’s in the DNA! Molly Parkin, Sophie Parkin, Carson Parkin Fairley. Invite you... to a Pv 10 May 5 -8pm -15 June 2025 All enquiries - 07507781946 Be prepared for an explosion of colour popping, mind expanding, a scrumptiously joyfully, delicious, exhibition ...


Bexhill Continental Street Market returns this month
The popular Bexhill Street Market is back and is being held over the weekend of Saturday may 17 and Sunday 18.


Sussex rail delays explained after multiple incidents reported
Multiple incidents have affected trains in Sussex.


St Michael's Hospice Winning Lottery Numbers 9th May 2025
Please see this week's winning numbers


This is where pothole repair teams are working in East Sussex today, Friday, May 9
This is where pothole repair teams are working in East Sussex today, Friday, May 9.


St Leonards school rated as 'inadequate' by Ofsted
A secondary school in St Leonards has been rated ‘inadequate’ by Ofsted.


In 15 pictures: Beacon lit in Hastings to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day
The beacon on the East Hill was lit on Thursday night as part of the national celebrations to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.


In 22 pictures: Hastings veterans take part in VE Day commemoration
Local veterans gathered on Winkle Island on Thursday to take part in a ceremony for the 80th anniversary of VE Day.


A259 Hastings roadworks May 14-16 - traffic will be diverted
Roadworks are to be carried out on the A259, White Rock, Hastings.
