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Heavy traffic north of Hastings: long queues on A21 with temporary traffic lights in place
There are reports of long queues on the A21 this afternoon (Sunday, July 6).
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New studio theatre for a Hastings "bursting with creativity"
Hastings White Rock enters a new and exciting era with the launch of its refurbished and rebranded studio space, Studio 27.
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Ghost Stories will have you leaping out of your seat in Brighton!
It's an hour and a half straight through without an interval, and you will be jumping out of your seat, promises David Cardy.
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Strictly star's first-ever musical is Chicago - Eastbourne dates
Janette Manrara is best known for her time on Strictly Come Dancing as well as co-hosting BBC2’s It Takes Two and hosting the Strictly Live tour across the UK.
Opening date revealed for St Leonards ‘road to nowhere’ that was due to be completed in 2016
A road project which was due to be completed in 2016 has finally got a finishing date.
St Michaels Hospice Winning Lottery Numbers 4th July 2025
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Fight to oppose plans to move specialist heart services from Hastings to Eastbourne sees thousands sign petition
Thousands of people have signed a petition in protest at plans to move specialised heart services from the Conquest Hospital to Eastbourne.
Shipwreck Museum will be joining in Hastings Pirate Day fun
The free Shipwreck Museum on Rock-a-Nore Road, in Hastings Old Town, has lots going on over the Hastings Pirate Day weekend of July 19 and 20.
Historic Bexhill church celebrates saint
St Peter’s Church in Bexhill held a special evening prayer service in celebration of the Feast of Saint Peter.
FA Cup, FA Trophy and FA Vase draws: Sussex teams discover early-round opponents
The draws for the early rounds of the FA Cup, FA Trophy and FA Vase have been made – and there are plenty of ties featuring Sussex teams.
Auction stations across Hastings and St Leonards
A commercial unit with planning permission for residential conversion in Hastings is set to go under the auctioneer’s gavel later this month.
On Wednesday 2nd July 2025 Senlac St Leonard's Rotary Club had its annual Presidents' changeover
The Presidential dinner was held at Highwoods Golf course and was very well attended and everyone had a very pleasant evening.
This is where East Sussex Highways pothole repair teams are working today, July 4 2025
This is where East Sussex Highways pothole repair teams are working today (Friday, July 4, 2025).
Free family entertainment at St Leonards Festival
The popular St Leonards Festival returns to Warrior Square Gardens on Saturday, July 12, with a host of free family entertainment including a Big Top circus, story-telling and live music.
BBC gardening expert to attend Hospice Open garden event in Hastings
Budding gardeners are invited to the St Michael’s Hospice Open Gardens in St Leonards on Sea, on Saturday 12th July, for a day of inspiration, expert advice and tips to make the most of your green spaces.
In pictures: New record shop in Hastings Old Town
Popular local DJ Dave Valentine is now running a record shop in Courthouse Street.
Delivery driver with no insurance was using phone and not wearing seatbelt, says Hastings Police
A delivery driver with no insurance who was stopped by officers was using a mobile phone and not wearing a seatbelt, says Sussex Police.
Sneak preview at Hastings’ newest care home
Ponbay Lodge, the newest purpose-built care home coming to Hastings in August, is sharing a ‘sneak preview’ of its premium facilities.
Carey: New-look Hastings United squad is bonding fast
Lee Carey says the new-look Hastings United squad is bonding quickly.
Specials host Wonderers in feast of football fun
The 1066 Specials FC competed against the Little Common Wonderers, a team from the Old Bexhillians walking football community.