Second Eastbourne man accused of conspiracy to supply heroin
Sussex Police has charged two more men with drugs offences as part of a continuing investigation into alleged conspiracy to supply heroin in Brighton.Paul Shannon 58, of Compass Court, Eastbourne,...
View ArticleWarning to dog owners after poisoned sausages found in Hailsham
Police in Hailsham have issued a warning to dog owners, after sausages laced with slug pellets were found in the area.The sausages were found last night (April 8) at the Cuckoo Trail which stretches...
View ArticleCOUNTY NEWS: 100bn barrels of oil found under land in Sussex/Surrey
Claims have been made that a major oil field has been found below the countryside in the north of Sussex/Surrey border.UK Oil & Gas Investments (UKOG) has confirmed this morning (April 9) that...
View ArticleEast Sussex fire chief resigns
The Chief Fire Officer of East Sussex will step down from his role in September, saying it is “the right time to go”.East Sussex Fire Authority said it “reluctantly” accepted the decision of Des...
View ArticlePolice concerned for missing Hailsham man
Police are concerned for the welfare of a 23-year-old Hailsham man, Ashley Colton, who has been missing since late morning on Tuesday (April 7).Ashley is 6’ 1” and of muscular build. He has short dark...
View ArticleStudents attacked and “kicked in the head” outside Eastbourne McDonald’s
Three German language students were attacked outside the McDonald’s restaurant in Terminus Road, Eastbourne, by a group of teenage girls on Wednesday night.After being pushed and shoved, one student...
View ArticleCleaner was electrocuted at train depot
The death of a man who was electrocuted while cleaning a train at a depot in St Leonards was “an accident waiting to happen,” an inquest heard.Roger Lower, aged 46, died instantly at the depot in...
View ArticleDodd painting to be auctioned at Bonhams
A painting by Hastings marine artist Louis Dodd is set to make around £5,000 when it goes under the hammer next week at Knightsbridge auctioneers Bonhams.The signed oil on panel painting, entitled ‘The...
View ArticleTough little Jack is on road to recovery
A tough little lad is fighting his way to recovery after undergoing a major bone marrow transplant.Jack Shaw, who turned two on Saturday (April 4), had to have the operation as he was diagnosed with a...
View ArticleAuthor’s book on girl during war
An author who escaped to England after her hometown became the centre of a desperate war launches a new novel in the Old Town tomorrow (Saturday).Town Hero by Olga Bogdan Hodgson is a gripping account...
View ArticleLook Fab for Beatles Day 2015
These Fab Four fans will be wearing their Beatles Day 2015 t-shirts with pride this Sunday.The Beatle-thon celebration takes place at the White Rock Theatre with the music starting at noon and running...
View ArticleSt Leonards regeneration scheme earns national award
A regeneration scheme in St Leonards which has converted run down houses into homes for local people has won a national award.AmicusHorizon fought off tough competition to scoop a national Placemaking...
View ArticleRail videos guide to buying tickets
Southern has launched a series of six online videos that aims to help its passengers use its self-service ticket machines. A spokesman for the rail operator said using Southern’s self-service ticket...
View ArticleDog owner’s £50 fine is now £1200
A Hastings resident who was given a £50 fine after his dog was almost in collision with a vehicle as it was loose on the road, is now £1200 out of pocket for giving false information to the street...
View ArticleB&B is named as finalist in tourism awards
A guesthouse has been named as a finalist in an annual tourism awards event.Swan House, in Hill Street, Old Town, is in the Best Bed & Breakfast Award category of the VisitEngland Awards for...
View ArticleThousands of new trees planted along link road
County council workers have planted more than 14,000 trees and shrubs as part of a major environmental scheme associated with the Bexhill to Hastings Link Road.The programme will eventually see 108,000...
View ArticleTREVOR WEEKS MBE - Cats and foxes on the prowl as victims come into care
We have had a pigeon in with a nasty neck wound. Luckily, this is only tissue damage. After some cleaning, medication and suturing we hope he will make a full recovery. The cause is likely to be a bird...
View ArticleTribute to cat lover
A philanthropist, who devoted his time to helping unwanted cats, has died aged 96.Walt Bewey, of William Road, was deeply involved in Cat Call, the charity that finds homes for moggies.He died on March...
View ArticleCelebrating suffragette
The life of a Hastings suffragette will be celebrated at an upcoming event on Thursday (April 16).Members of the Muriel Matters Society will be travelling to 1066 Country from Australia to present the...
View ArticleFestival needs IT administrator
Organisers of Hastings Musical Festival urgently need a volunteer to take over the position of IT administrator.The festival is a charitable organisation principally run and maintained by volunteers....
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