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06/08/2025

Hastings Borough Council has reassured people that there are no plans to sell off the town's allotments. Link to story in the first comment below.

Kids can enjoy free Punch and Judy shows at Priory Meadow today. Find out more here.
06/08/2025

Kids can enjoy free Punch and Judy shows at Priory Meadow today. Find out more here.

Children can enjoy traditional seaside entertainment at Priory Meadow shopping centre today (Wednesday August 6) with Punch and Judy shows.

Police are investigating a report of an assault at a Gaza fundraising walk in Bexhill. Read more here: https://trib.al/Y...
06/08/2025

Police are investigating a report of an assault at a Gaza fundraising walk in Bexhill. Read more here: https://trib.al/Y9Ra76B

The police have issued a statement regarding the collision on the A27 in East Sussex yesterday. Full story in comments.
06/08/2025

The police have issued a statement regarding the collision on the A27 in East Sussex yesterday. Full story in comments.

New Zealand singer Kath Tait back in EastbourneKath Tait, a songwriter from New Zealand, living in London, returns to Up...
06/08/2025

New Zealand singer Kath Tait back in Eastbourne
Kath Tait, a songwriter from New Zealand, living in London, returns to Upstairs at the Lamb Inn, High Street, Old Town, Eastbourne, BN21 1HH on Wednesday, August 6.

Kath Tait, a songwriter from New Zealand, living in London, returns to Upstairs at the Lamb Inn, High Street, Old Town, Eastbourne, BN21 1HH on Wednesday, August 6.

Author celebrates the windmills of Sussex in new bookDerek Nicholas delves into a lifelong fascination – with the public...
05/08/2025

Author celebrates the windmills of Sussex in new book
Derek Nicholas delves into a lifelong fascination – with the publication of Windmills of Sussex (Stenlake Publishing Limited, Ayrshire, £24.95).

Stenlake Publishing

Derek Nicholas delves into a lifelong fascination – with the publication of Windmills of Sussex (Stenlake Publishing Limited, Ayrshire, £24.95).

“One day, I was crying beside him, and he gently stroked my arm, just like he used to. It was the last loving gesture he...
05/08/2025

“One day, I was crying beside him, and he gently stroked my arm, just like he used to. It was the last loving gesture he made, and I’ll never forget it.” 💔
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A wife has paid tribute to her husband after he died of a brain tumour that was put initially down to overtiredness during the Christmas holiday.

Part of the A27 in East Sussex is closed this evening following a collision. Full story in comments.
05/08/2025

Part of the A27 in East Sussex is closed this evening following a collision. Full story in comments.

It's the Hastings Old Town Carnival Week Bike Race tonight. Here are pictures from last year's event to get you in the m...
05/08/2025

It's the Hastings Old Town Carnival Week Bike Race tonight. Here are pictures from last year's event to get you in the mood.

Cyclists will be pitting their leg strength against the steepest hill in Hastings Old Town today (Tuesday August 5) when the Old Town Week Bike Race took place.

05/08/2025

Warning after dogs become ill after eating rat-poison in Alexandra Park. Link to story in first comment below.

A group of Sussex hospices has received one of the biggest pots of money as the government releases its largest cash inj...
05/08/2025

A group of Sussex hospices has received one of the biggest pots of money as the government releases its largest cash injection yet for hospices across the England

Hastings Old Town Carnival Week Sea Boot race in pictures.
05/08/2025

Hastings Old Town Carnival Week Sea Boot race in pictures.

A big crowd turned out to watch the Sea Boot Race on Monday August 4.

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