Musical production in aid of St Michael’s
The Renaissance Theatre Company will be presenting Stephen Sondheim’s musical The group started in 2009 after the loss of Sandra Woodhams. Sandra’s husband Michael and their two boys, Alex and Sam were...
View ArticlePolice warning of telephone fraud
People in 1066 Country are still at risk of being targeted by telephone and courier fraud, says Sussex Police.Out of 24 people who have reported being called by the scammers on just one day this month...
View ArticleHave you switched it off and back on?
We have all been there. One minute our prized possession is working beautifully and the next it all goes pear shaped.Obviously I am talking about computers, I don’t know what you were thinking...
View ArticleThe heroes who fought to save Mary Shipstone
A paramedic from Hastings and a police officer who risked their lives to help seven-year-old Mary Shipstone after she had been shot by her father in Northiam are to receive an award for their...
View ArticleEat Global returns next week
The fourth annual International Food Festival, Eat Global, returns to town next Saturday (March 21) at an opening event in Priory Meadow Shopping Centre.From 11.30am foodie street performers will be...
View ArticleEx-criminal talks about how his life was turned around
Students at ARK 6th Form East Sussex took part in an anti-crime workshop run by the charity, Reform Restore Respect. The charity, which was set up and founded by ex-gang member Francis Ossei, aims to...
View ArticleLocal artist’s work set to make waves
This impressive painting of Hastings from the sea is being put on display for the first time eight years after the artist passed away. The late Louis Dodd lived and worked in Hastings but only created...
View ArticleFire spreads from ground floor to roof of Horam home
A fire at a house in Horam on Friday (March 13) started in the ground floor before spreading to the first floor and roof, fire crews said.East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service was called just before 4pm...
View ArticleSerious house fire in Horam
Firefighters tackled a serious fire near Horam on Friday March 13. They were called at about 4pm to a home in Horebeech Lane.On arrival, the first crews saw smoke and flames coming from the building.At...
View ArticlePolice donation to community project
Hastings Police has donated £200 to the Community Fruit and Veg Project to go towards buying a laptop.The St Leonards project is part of Autism Sussex. The laptop will allow the trainees to show case...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Bomb disposal units at Eastbourne building site
Bomb disposal units were called to a building site off of King’s Drive in Eastbourne, after an ‘old’ item was unearthed.Sussex Police did not say what the item was, but a spokeswoman said the force was...
View ArticleMetal theft on the decline in the county
There has been a sharp fall in metal theft in the past year following a tightening up on scrap metal dealers.Metal theft was wide-spread three years ago with churches in the Rye and Battle area being a...
View ArticleTalking ‘bout my five joyful generations
A Hastings family had cause for a double celebration last December after they welcomed baby Beau into their fold as this latest edition has boosted their family tree to five generations.The story began...
View ArticleMusical therapy
Eight budding music stars of the future have been appointed as honorary Musicians in Residence for East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust by the charity Arts in Healthcare.Henry Bristow, Carla Flack, Oliver...
View ArticleJake’s Splash gets £250 cash boost from local company
Hastings youngster Jake Davis saw his dream of making a splash in his own hydrotherapy pool come one step closer last week with a donation of £250 from local insurance broker Hastings Direct.Jake...
View ArticleEastbourne hospital CQC report delayed for another week
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) confirmed the forthcoming publication of its report into East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (ESHT) after months of delays, local MP Stephen Lloyd has been told.But...
View ArticleCreate your own pinhole projector for the Solar eclipse
People in Sussex looking to take science into their own hands have a perfect opportunity to do on Friday (March 20) when the Total Solar Eclipse takes place.One of the easiest and safest ways to view...
View ArticleA ‘hole in 40’ for attraction and charity
A Hastings visitor attraction is marking its 40 years in trade by helping a local charity.Hastings Adventure Golf opened its doors in 1975 and has since welcomed thousands of golfers.To celebrate the...
View Article13 fascinating facts about the solar eclipse
Most of the sun will be blocked out by a solar eclipse on Friday. Here’s a few interesting facts.1. Up to 87 per cent of the sun will be covered in the Portsmouth area as the moon passes in front of it...
View ArticleMAGAZINE: Creative talent urged to join a whole Hiive of activity
It is an industry worth more than £76 billion per year and pours almost £9 million per hour into the UK economy,The creative industries is by far one of the most productive sectors in Britain but with...
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