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This week our front page leads on how Rother District Council is to consider a project which could see the £14m redevelopment of Bexhill Town Hall.

The full story and what the plans entail can be found in today’s Observer.

We also feature the story of a how a Bexhill woman, who helped raise awareness for mental health charities after the sudden death of her brother, inspired her to join the police force to help others.

Today’s paper also features a tribute from the family of an former Rother district and county councillor, who died from Covid-19.

The latest news on the Covid vaccine roll-out in the area is also featured in our two-page spread this week.

* Got a story? Ring reporters Richard Gladstone on 07803 505794 or Stephen Wynn-Davies on 07393 754494.

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