Hastings Observer

24/07/2025

With Bexhill Carnival taking place on Saturday, we look back in photos to 2010's event.
Full procession route for this Saturday's carnival is in the story as well.

With this year's Bexhill Carnival taking place on Saturday (July 26), we take a look back to 2010's event with our colourful photo gallery.

24/07/2025

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust have been honoured with a prestigious Gold Award in the Ministry of Defence’s Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS).
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East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust have been honoured with a prestigious Gold Award in the Ministry of Defence’s Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS).

24/07/2025

Shoppers are being urged to use gift cards soon as high street future hangs in the balance 🛍️ - one Sussex store affected
Read more: https://trib.al/aFvyG1d

24/07/2025

Did you see anything like this during yesterday's storm? 😯 https://trib.al/bZHwJE1

24/07/2025

Family run shop in Hastings Old Town broken into.

A clothes shop in the High Street was forced to close this weeks after thieves smashed their way into it

24/07/2025

Big Wheel on Hastings seafront could be open soon.

The Big Wheel attraction on Hastings seafront has moved a step closer to opening.

24/07/2025

Hastings Borough Council has issued guidance on the use of 'seagull proof sacks' to protect black bin bags from birds. Link to story in comments below

24/07/2025

Main trunk road through Hastings still closed and now fenced off.

The main A259 through Hastings remains closed off at Old London Road this morning following an emergency closure on Wednesday.

24/07/2025

Free bus pass: update on UK senior and OAP bus passes age as Labour confirms councils have power to lower age 🚌
Read more: https://trib.al/B3nTXMg

24/07/2025

The inspector said: "I am satisfied with most other aspects of the force’s performance, but there are areas in which it needs to improve."

The chief of Sussex Police said she is ‘proud of the positive changes’ that have been highlighted in the latest inspection report – but the force has been told it still needs to improve the quality of its crime investigations.

24/07/2025

This event is free and it's taking place on Saturday at The Stade.

The annual Emergency Services Show will take place on the Stade Open Space this Saturday (July 26) and is the perfect opportunity for residents to meet the local heroes who are always on call to come to our rescue, should we need them.

24/07/2025

Shireen Francis & Sarah Moule offer When Peggy Met Ella in Eastbourne
Splash Point Music / Splash Point Jazz Club
Shireen Francis Music

Shireen Francis & Sarah Moule offer When Peggy Met Ella for Splash Point Jazz Club Eastbourne's July 30 gig at the Fishermen's Club, Royal Parade.