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File photo dated 12/04/12 of a bus at a stop. English councils are being hit by a "completely unsustainable" annual bill of more than £450 million to prop up the free bus pass scheme, according to new analysis. The Local Government Association (LGA), which calculated the figure, warned that the cost is putting services at risk. Picture date: Saturday July 1, 2023.

Bus coverage in East Sussex falls over last decade

A general view of construction work on the O Cualann Cohousing affordable housing scheme in Ballymun North Dublin. Opposition leader Micheal Martin has accused Taoiseach Leo Varadkar of complacency in his approach to the country's housing crisis.

Fewer affordable homes built in Hastings this year – despite numbers rising acro...

Christmas Tree Festival 2023 at St Michael and All Angels, Glassenbury Drive, Bexhill. This year's theme is Saints.

In pictures: Christmas Tree Festival at Bexhill church

Police

Collision between car and pedestrian in McDonald's drive-thru

Oakley and Acorn are looking for a loving new home.

Brother and sister cats need loving home

The Sussex Belle steam train at Hastings by Brian Bailey

Historic steam train visits Sussex

Christmas tree and heap of gift boxes

Town named the area in UK that needs the most time to save for Christmas

Christmas Concert

Sussex forest holds festive concert event

Chris Verrijden with her winning painting

Christmas Cheer at Bexhill Art Society

Martyn Knight and Tucker (contributed pic)

Eastbourne panto - "You've got to keep delivering the comedy gold!"

The 'Grand Christmas Weekend Market on December 9-10th at the Observer Building, Hastings

Hastings Grand Christmas Weekend Market

Hastings Borough Council

Auditors warn of “significant weaknesses” in council’s financial management

Staff at Thai in Town

Takeaway shop raises thousands for 2 charities

Christmas on the Coast

This is where and when you can meet Father Christmas in Hastings

Sport award winners | Photo: Nick Ford Studio

Winners announced at prestigious Sussex Sport & Physical Activity Awards

File photo dated 14/03/13 of a couple walking through a park as almost one in four people expect to work to the age of 70 or over and more than half admit they need to save more for retirement, according to a new report.

More than two miles of green footpaths within walking distance in Hastings and R...

Works to re-open

Popular Hastings town centre shop to re-open this week after being hit by floodi...

Meet Santa at The Mews this weekend courtesy of Pop Up Attractions

Celebrate local businesses at The Mews festive extravaganza this weekend

A student looks at matter under a microscope

Fewer people in East Sussex completing cervical screenings

50K more nurses delivered

Hastings MP welcomes news that the Government has hit its target in delivering o...

Watchmakers Arms is Sussex Pub of the Year

Pub that was once a shop named best in Sussex for beer and cider lovers

File photo dated 18/05/17 of an elderly man holding a walking stick, as three out of four care staff who look after people at home are not being paid for the time it takes them to travel between appointments, according to new research. Unison said its survey of more than 300 care workers across England revealed that employers are effectively breaking minimum wage laws, costing staff hundreds of pounds each month. Issue date: Thursday June 15, 2023.

Care home gets positive rating in East Sussex

Company of the Year winners: Kurt J. Lesker Company

Kurt J Lesker company takes top honours at the Sussex Business Awards

Anni Sanders is presented with her award by judge Mr Paul Hetherington, strategic advisor BRE Group

St Leonards warehouse operative Anni wins apprentice of the year

Road closure

Part of A21 closed to traffic

PICTURE POSED BY A MODEL File photo dated 02/02/20 of a teenage girl with her head in her hands showing signs of mental health issues. More than 20% of referrals to children and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) were rejected in 2022, figures obtained by the Scottish Liberal Democrats show. Issue date: Sunday August 13, 2023.

Almost 10,000 east Sussex children in contact with mental health services

Road Closed signs. Tuesday May 12th 2020

Hastings road closures: two for motorists to avoid over the next fortnight

A Magical Musical Christmas by Bexhill Chamber of Commerce at The De La Warr Pavilion on December 1 2023. Photo by Sara-Louise Bowrey.

In 35 pictures: Bexhill Magical Musical Christmas event

Jay Jones and Lewis Collins

Taxi driver and pub owner unite to help struggling families this Christmas

Bexhill Santa Dash 2023. Photo by Andrew Clifton.

In 29 pictures: Bexhill Santa Dash

A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.

Hastings takeaway handed new food hygiene rating

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Photo: Stock image / Sussex World

Residents given 'home safety visits' as fire is investigated

David Tindle - Photo by Baker Mamonova Gallery

St Leonards exhibition focuses on David Tindle

Westfield Christmas Lights 2023. Photo by Frank Copper.

In 39 pictures: Westfield Christmas Lights big switch-on

Hastings Old Town Christmas 2023.

In 25 pictures: Hastings Old Town magical Christmas event

Sussex Police.

Sussex Police appeal for information after two boys targeted

Hastings Old Town Shopping Day

Hastings Old Town Christmas event

Police are appealing for information after an electric bike was stolen from Hove Lagoon. Pictures courtesy of Sussex Police

Electric bike stolen from East Sussex café

Motorists are being warned that there are no excuses for drink or drug-driving as Sussex Police launch the annual winter crackdown campaign today. Picture courtesy of Sussex Police

Motorists warned of devastating impact of drink-driving in winter crackdown

A general view of staff on a NHS hospital ward at Ealing Hospital in London. Picture date: Wednesday January 18, 2023.

One in seven staff absences in East Sussex Healthcare are stress-related

The combined Hastings Runners and Hastings AC team at Snape Wood | Contributed picture

Hastings athletes celebrate Snape Wood success stories

Sussex’s judges, juries and magistrates were busy in November

Locked up in Sussex: These are some of the criminals jailed in November 2023

Hollington Utd's new management team | Picture: Hollington Utd FC

Hollington United sink Sandhurst in East Sussex League Challenge Cup

Aerial view of houses in Newcastle.

Fewer empty homes in Hastings – despite numbers on the rise in England

Orderlies push a bed at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Oswestry.

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust cares for 28 patients with Covid-19 in hospital

Silverdale Primary Academy

School praised by Ofsted for its 'happy and positive environment'

A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.

Hastings takeaway handed new food hygiene rating

Kian Moynes signs his new deal - and Chris Agutter has big hopes for the midfielder | Picture: HUFC

Hastings United star lands new deal and told: Show you’re one of league’s best

Pontins Camber Sands. Picture: Eddie Mitchell

Pontins holiday park closed 'with immediate effect'

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The image shows Sarah Bishop, Client Services Assistant, talking with 4SVS Client and friend.

Blind and sight impaired people invited to have their say on health inequalities...

Cooks Lane, Southbourne. Image: PNH Properties Group

Plans for 40 Southbourne homes approved

Guild Care area manager Darren Bamber with Charity Shop Girl Jen Graham, who found a fabulous Hobbs dress and matching boots at the charity's Hove shop

Charity Shop Girl launches partnership with Worthing charity Guild Care