Jewellery stolen from 72-year-old woman in Peacehaven while she moved home
Police are appealing for witnesses and information after jewellery was stolen from a 72-year-old woman in Peacehaven between Monday 2 March and Friday 6 March.The victim was moving from Saltdean to her...
View ArticleWinter is snow joke with sky high energy bills
Hundreds of elderly and vulnerable residents in Hastings and Rother are set to save around £200 a year after being helped survive the winter by local energy savings groups.Energise Sussex Coast,...
View ArticleEastbourne mum appears on Channel 4 programme First Dates
Single mum-of-two Sophia Mbugua is looking for love, and tried her luck on TV show First Dates.The show saw Sophia, 41, go on a blind date with a mystery man.It aired on Channel 4 on Wednesday night...
View ArticleVIDEO: Sussex Downs students quiz Eastbourne MP candidates
It was a lively debate at Sussex Downs College on Thursday (March 20). when students quizzed Eastbourne parliamentary candidates on what matters to them.Sitting MP Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat), was...
View ArticleTREVOR WEEKS MBE - Unusual Polegate wildlife casualty taken into care
We had a call about an unusual wildlife casualty this week. It was a mole. We rarely see them in care and they are quite specialist animals to look after. This little chap was found in a field in...
View ArticleOutdated play area to get a new lease of life
The play area at the Conquest Hospital’s Kipling children’s ward is being given a new lease of life after a mother raised concerns about outdated facilities with Amber Rudd MP.Earlier this year Rye mum...
View ArticleTake up extreme challenge for hospice
St Michael’s Hospice is recruiting determined individuals and teams who are looking for a challenge to take part in the upcoming Dirty Dozen Race at the Hop Farm, Paddock Wood, Kent on Saturday, April...
View ArticleResponse to selective licensing scheme reform
Hastings Borough Council (HBC) says the Government’s announcement to reform Selective Licensing in the private rented sector will not dissuade them from going ahead with a meeting on March 30 when a...
View ArticleCampaign to support local fishing fleets
Members of Greenpeace are visiting Hastings on Wednesday (March 25) as part of their campaign to support local fishing fleets.The group’s vessel, the The visit is part of Greenpeace’s pre-election tour...
View ArticleNew St Leonards hub to open next week for residents
A new hub opens next week, providing a marketplace for people to access employment opportunities.St Leonards Works will open at 65 London Road, St Leonards on Friday (March 27) at 5pm. Employers and...
View ArticleNew signs to give live traffic information
Three new LED traffic information signs have been installed in the borough, offering motorists live information about potential delays.Hastings Borough Council (HBC) commissioned the permanent fixtures...
View ArticleReports of a stabbing in Hailsham churchyard
Police were called to St Mary’s Church, Hailsham, last night (March 20), after reports of a stabbing.Officers remained at the scene today and had closed off the churchyard. The Herald has contacted...
View Article£1m revamp of White Rock Baths site starts next week
A £1 million repair and refurbishment will start on Monday (March 23) at the White Rock Baths as it takes on a new lease of life as a world-class BMX and skateboard facility.Hastings Borough Council,...
View ArticleWhat exactly can you buy for £13,500?
So you probably heard that Apple are doing watches now. The cheapest Apple Watch is available for pre-order in the UK for £299. That will get you the Sport model. At the other end of the scale is the...
View ArticleBrendon running to raise cash for young carers
A schoolboy is taking part in Hastings Half Marathon’s children’s 2.5km mini-run on Sunday (March 22) to raise money for young carers.Brendon Evans, 11, helps his mum, Carol look after his dad Paul,...
View ArticleNew all access play area to open
Charity for Kids is hosting a family fun day next Saturday (March 28) as part of the grand opening of the all access play facility it has installed in Alexandra Park.The organisation, set up in 2011 to...
View ArticleSessions on offer for Y Front Run
Training sessions are on offer for all men wishing to take part in this year’s Y Front Run.StreetGames is working in partnership with organisers of the event to encourage men to take up the challenge...
View ArticleEaster Bunny Hop at St Michael’s
Young visitors can hop down to St Michael’s Hospice to take part in the Easter Bunny Hop for an egg-citing Easter egg hunt in aid of the charity next Saturday (March 28).From 2pm till 4pm children can...
View ArticleBus service changes on the cards from next month
Changes to bus services in 1066 Country come into force next month.While Sunday evening journeys in Hastings will be reduced, other routes will be extended as of April 26.The move by Stagecoach comes...
View ArticleEastbourne man caught drink driving after a party
A 28-year-old turned down the chance of a lift after a party and instead got behind the wheel when he was drunk.Wesley Delaney spent the evening of June 26 last year drinking at the event at Bexhill...
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