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Hastings Bonfire. Pic by Andrew Clifton

Hastings Bonfire issues safety advice

Helena Dollimore MP, Heritage Minister Baroness Twycross, and local school children at Hastings Castle celebrating a blockbuster year for Hastings' Norman heritage.

Hastings Castle project gets massive boost from the Government

New faster Atlantic lifeboat is trialled at Hastings. Pics by Kevin Boorman

In pictures: Hastings lifeboat crew put new faster boat through its paces

Pelham car park will be closed for bonfire

Hastings seafront car park to be closed for bonfire

Alabama 3 set to play acoustic gig at St Leonards Church

Tickets selling fast for Alabama 3 gig at St Leonards Church

Book Quiz in aid of St Michael's Hospice

Special book quiz in aid of St Michael's Hospice walk

Hastings all weather lifeboat, Pic Kevin Boorman

Hastings Lifeboat to be replaced with smaller boat

Illegal e-bike seized at London Road, St Leonards

Police seize another illegal e-bike in St Leonards

Car crushed by rubble at Hastings

The Great Storm of 1987 Hastings and Bexhill: Here are 38 pictures of the devas...

Children’s Laureate Patrice Lawrence visited Robertsbridge Community College

Children’s Laureate visits Robertsbridge Community College

The new Werewolves of Hastings single

Hastings Halloween live music event sees launch of scary new EP

An illegal e-bike has been seized by police at Hastings

Police stop illegal Hastings e-bike rider who has been drinking

Pages from the 1966 Battle of Hastings supplement

How Hastings remembered the battle of 1066 sixty years ago

Bexhill & Battle News

Ken Munday pictured outside his home in Westfield, East Sussex, on October 29 2021. Pic Justin L

Village to pay tribute to community stalwart, Ken

Edge: Where the Land Meets the Sea - Jem Southam, Whale Chine, October 1994

Hastings: "Thinking about our relationship with the sea"

A man was arrested following a fight outside a Bexhill pub, police say

Man arrested following fight

Mark Smith (contributed pic)

Exploring the story of the Victoria Cross

The new inclusive play park in Pebsham. Picture: Bexhill Town Council

New play park to open

Hastings & Rye News

Hastings United have been enjoying their home form - and now have FIVE Pilot Field games in a row | Picture by Ben March

Hastings boss Dolan on hopes for winning home run – and having Chalmers back

Alan Hustwayte and Mayor of Hastings, Cllr Paula Warne

Order of 1066 Award winner announced

The new sensory room at Demelza East Sussex

Demelza East Sussex opens new sensory room in St Leonards

Cllr Kathryn Field

East Sussex councillors back calls to recoup LGR costs

True Crime Museum Ghost Hunt

Six hour ghost hunt is planned for haunted location in Hastings

Horse riders at Camber Sands

Hero praised after stopping run-away horse at Camber Sands

Hastings Police support the Chamber of Commerce

Police supporting Hastings Chamber of Commerce

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Councillors back calls for default 30mph village speed limit

Revd Kate congratulates Peter Wakeling

Northiam Village Voice

RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch is the UK’s largest garden wildlife survey and provides a snapshot of how garden birds are faring in the UK. Picture courtesy of RSPB Images

Sussex residents invited to take part in the UK’s largest garden wildlife survey

The Peopled Tapestry can be see at St Clements Church on Sunday October 18

Reflection event to end Hastings Old Town Week

The 1066 Conker Championship takes place at the Albion pub in Hastings Old Town

Hastings Old Town pub holds Conker Championship

Hastings Bonfire 2025. Photo by Andrew Clifton.

Hastings bonfire celebrations - everything you need to know

Scales of Justice

Magistrates' court results from the Hastings and Rother area

Angels Den charity event in Brighton

Ten Sussex charities set to share £160,000 at this year's Angel's Den event.

The Live Well, Age Well Fair at the De La Warr Pavilion

Rother District Council Leader: Age Well event was a roaring success

The Crafty Collective's charity event at Bexhill

Bexhill craftspeople raise amazing sum for two local charities

Local school pupils entered Bexhill Lions' competition to design a peace poster

Pupils win awards for peace posters

Latest figures reveal people in SECAmb’s region are more likely to survive an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest than the average for England. Picture courtesy of South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

SECAmb leads the way in achieving 30-day cardiac arrest survival rate

A new crackdown campaign will see the rail industry and the British Transport Police work closer together to tackle trespass and railway crime. Picture courtesy of Network Rail

Trespass-related crimes caused nearly 110,000 ‘delay minutes’ to affected trains

RNLI Jewellery sale at Hastings Lifeboat House. Photo Kevin Boorman

Jewellery sale raises funds for Hastings RNLI

Landlord David Roder (left) receiving one of the awards. Photos kt Bruce

In pictures: Sussex micropub that was once a Victorian toilet block wins three a...

Hastings Week 2026: Opening Ceremony. Photos by Roberts Photographic.

In 10 pictures: Hastings Week opening ceremony

Hastings Week 2026: Classic Car Show. Photos by Roberts Photographic.

In 22 pictures: Classic cars line up for Hastings Week show

JD Wetherspoons operates almost 900 pubs across the UK, including 20 in Sussex, which are known for a budget menu and sometimes inhabiting historic buildings

The 20 Wetherspoons pubs in Sussex ranked from best to worst

The Worthing Observation Wheel, one of many attractions on the Sussex Coast. Picture by Eddie Mitchell

Sussex named best UK seaside destination for October sunshine

Cllr Daniel Bradley. Image: East Sussex County Council.

Reform county councillor becomes independent

Forces recorded a reduction in the number of vehicle interventions for the third successive year. Picture courtesy of Sussex Police

Police reveal results from annual operation to target insecure loads

The proposed development in Etchingham High Street. Image: Gowing Developments/Hapa Architects

Councillors refuse village bungalows plan

Lung cancer screening is offered to people aged 55 to 74. Picture courtesy of NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board

Lung cancer screening helps find over 500 cancers across Surrey and Sussex

Merriments open day this autumn

Free entry to Merriments Gardens on Open Day in October

Artist impression of proposed changes to the town centre. Pic: Hastings Town Deal

Exhibition for £24m plans to 'shape the future' of town

Dr Kieran Mullan MP will continue to back our farmers

Political opinion with Kieran Mullan MP

Ashdown Forest

10 of the best walks to enjoy this autumn

SussexWorld Top Stories

Eastbourne, with the pier in the background. Photo: staff JL

Sussex destination among top summer staycation spots

Franco Manca has closed its Chichester restaurant, leaving a prominent unit vacant in the heart of the city centre.

Residents saddened by restaurant closure

A section of beachfront land in Selsey has been put up for auction with a guide price of £20,000, and is being marketed as having potential for beach huts or chalets. Photo: rightmove.co.uk

Beachfront land offered for auction