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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

Sport award winners | Photo: Nick Ford Studio

Winners announced at prestigious Sussex Sport & Physical Activity Awards

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'

Rother residents are being urged to back the annual Love Local campaign

Rother residents urged to back Love Local campaign

File photo 26/02/13 of a police officer demonstrating the use of a Taser as a majority of the public think it is acceptable for police to carry Tasers when on patrol, a survey suggests.

Black people in Sussex six times as likely to experience forceful policing as wh...

Charlotte, 13, was last seen on Wednesday, November 29. Picture: Sussex Police

Police launch urgent appeal for 13 year-old missing from Eastbourne

Sean Dennis, Alastair Fairley & Sam Carter show off their Mo's

Marvellous moustaches raise funds for male cancers

Owens in Hastings town centre has been closed since September 8

Town centre attraction to undergo 'multi-million pound development'

Getting crafty at St John's!

HFT 23 Parade (pic by sara bowrey)

Hastings Fat Tuesday Music Festival 2024 might have to be cancelled

Proposal to build 140 homes on the land at Sandrock Bends - The woodland opposite Conquerors March on The Ridge, Hastings.

Ancient woodland earmarked for '140 new homes'

2 members of Umbrella Sussex

Umbrella Sussex expresses gratitude for community support

Devil’s Dyke in Sussex has been ranked as one of England’s best winter dog walks

This dry valley in Sussex is one of England’s best winter dog walks

Scan and go: Barcode tickets can be scanned at every single ticket gate on the GTR network, saving customers time. Picture contributed

eTicket readers speed passengers through every single ticket gate on GTR network

A woman has sustained ‘minor injuries’ after being ‘physically assaulted’ in East Sussex, Sussex Police have reported. Picture by Jon Rigby

Woman sustains ‘minor injuries’ after being assaulted in East Sussex

PICTURE POSED BY MODEL A man stands with a clenched fist as a woman cowers in the corner.

Fewer domestic abuse offences recorded in Sussex last year

Pictured top row left to right: Allen Swatkins, Harry White, Jordan Panice. Bottom row left to right: Melik Yalcin, Robert Longstaffe. PIcture: Sussex Police

Men jailed for operating drug dealing network

Hastings town centre's Christmas decorations. 20/11/21.

Bus firm and traders rally round to provide 3 Christmas trees for town

Sussex traffic and travel

East Sussex crash on A21 – slow traffic after earlier incident

Giulio Tampalini - pic by Sergio Lussignoli

Hastings Sinfonia join festive spectacular

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Wish (pic by Disney)

Review: Wish is certainly second-tier Disney but still enjoyable and effective

Jamie Payne wants to make precious memories with wife Joanne, who has incurable cancer.

Dad's plea for terminally ill wife facing final Christmas

Worthing drone photo by Eddie Mitchell

Seaside town identified as 'UK’s most underrated coastal break'