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Today we report on how the area’s Conservative MPs voted against a motion to offer free school meals to disadvantaged children during the holidays until Easter next year.

The full story is in the Observer.

The family of a Hastings mum with months to live has also thanked the community for its kindness and support. Pick up a copy of today’s paper to read the full story.

Tourism in 1066 Country reported a boost in trade last year, according to a report published this week. The full story is in today’s paper.

A 104-year-old ex-teacher from Hastings, who raised tens of thousands of pounds for charity, has also been immortalised in art.

We also feature a two-page special on how you can support this year’s Poppy Appeal amid the ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.

A message from the Editor, Gary Shipton:

In order for us to continue to provide high quality and trusted local news, I am asking you to please purchase a copy of our newspapers.

With the coronavirus lockdown having a major impact on many of our local valued advertisers - and consequently the advertising that we receive - we are more reliant than ever on you helping us to provide you with news and information by buying a copy of our newspapers.

Our journalists are highly trained and our content is independently regulated by IPSO to some of the most rigorous standards in the world. But being your eyes and ears comes at a price. So we need your support more than ever to buy our newspapers during this crisis.

Stay safe, and best wishes.