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Today, we highlight the launch of a campaign to urge Hastings to Raise the Roof and help restore Alexandra Park’s greenhouse.

On page four, we cover the story about a Hastings man who is starting a prison sentence for a series of online sexual offences against three girls who he targeted via social media.

The full list of cases in our court round-up is on page 10.

Our extensive coverage of A-level results features in today’s Observer, with many students celebrating top grades, despite the controversial algorithm and subsequent Government U-turn.

A message from the Editor, Gary Shipton:

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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.

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