Eating out healthily now piece of cake
Choosing a restaurant that serves up tasty, healthy meals could soon become a lot easier thanks to the launch of Eat Out, Eat Well.The new scheme enables businesses to promote their healthy eating...
View ArticleVIDEO: Behind the scenes at blaze damaged Eastbourne Pier
The fire damaged Eastbourne Pier reopens for business this weekend (Saturday).Visitors will be able to go on to the iconic seafront structure from midday and special walkways have been installed for...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Couple win £1 million on EuroMillions Raffle
A couple from St Leonards is celebrating winning £1 million on the EuroMillions Raffle.Anthony Wray and Simone Harris are toasting their success after buying the lucky ticket at ASDA’s store in...
View ArticleRetired teacher Mike aims to be a class act on TV
A retired teacher is hoping to prove a class act when he appears on a TV quiz show.Mike Girardot, who lives in the Old Town, will appear on our screens on October 13 on the show BBC1 show called Hosted...
View ArticleBexhill rail action group welcomes station changes
Bexhill Rail Action Group has welcomed planned improvements to rail services and Bexhill station as part of changes to the running of local rail services that recently came into effect.The new...
View ArticleTREVOR WEEKS MBE - Pigeon found grounded in Lewes and sparrowhawk rescued...
Sadly one of the cygnets we rescued at Hampden Park passed away last week after staff at the Swan Sanctuary tried their best to save its life. Luckily the remaining cygnets seem to be doing well and...
View ArticleMP’s support for Wear it Pink
Hastings MP Amber Rudd has joined the fight against breast cancer by taking part in Breast Cancer Campaign’s flagship fundraiser, Wear it Pink Day.On Friday, October 24 people across the country will...
View ArticleHave your say on new seafront strategy
Hastings Borough Council is currently consulting on a new seafront strategy.Councillor Dawn Poole, the authority lead member for leisure and amenities, said: “We want to make sure that our seafront can...
View ArticleBall in aid of kid’s charity to be held
Staff at the Odeon cinema in Hastings are holding a fundraising ball in aid of the Variety Club Children’s Charity.The event, on Friday, December 5, will be held at Azur, Marina Pavilion on St Leonards...
View ArticleFour jobs to go at Phones 4U shop
The administrators who have taken over Phones 4U have confirmed that four of the six staff members at the Hastings Queen’s Road branch will be made redundant as the store closes.The two other staff...
View ArticleFun in the sun raises funds for playground at school fair
The King Offa Primary Academy Summer Fair drew a large crowd last Saturday (September 20) and was hailed a great success by the head of school.Dozens flocked to the local school to enjoy a day of...
View ArticleParty In The Park all set for June 2015
The Friends of Egerton Park have announced the date for next year’s Party In The Park. The annual event, held in Egerton Park, will be on Saturday June 27 2015. ‘Friend’ and organiser, Marcia Linden...
View ArticleRother Neighbourhood Watch receives £5k funding boost to help fight crime
Rother Neighbourhood Watch has received a grant of £4820 from the Police & Crime Commissioner’s Safer in Sussex Community Fund.Rother Neighbourhood Watch (RNHW) Chairman Ted Kemp & vice Chair...
View ArticleExtra grant for hotel’s conversion into a local hub
The ambitious transformation of the old Pelham Hotel, Holliers Hill, into a fully-equipped and welcoming community hub, has received a second funding boost from The Veolia Environmental Trust.Veolia...
View ArticleDance the night away in aid of St Michael’s
People are invited to dance the night away to big hits such as Come Fly With Me, Night and Day, Witchcraft, Chicago, and The Lady is a Tramp and raise money for St Michael’s Hospice.The Hastings and St...
View ArticleWinners of the Johnston Press South business awards
IT was a glamorous night where the very best businesses in the south celebrated their success.The Johnston Press South business awards brings together the winners of awards from newspapers in Sussex...
View ArticleTraining for success in financial futures
A sure sign that things are improving in the local business community has been the need for local accountants and business advisers, Ashdown Hurrey, to recruit six new trainees this year.“Things have...
View ArticlePolice suspended after woman dies
Two police officers have been suspended and an investigation by the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has been launched after the death of a “high risk” woman who went missing from her...
View ArticleOre in Bloom’s prize-giving
Green-fingered villagers from Ore were presented with awards at the annual Ore in Bloom prize-giving ceremony at the weekend.Judges had the near-impossible task of choosing the best entries for a...
View ArticleEntrepreneurs of tomorrow design Halloween product
Children from both ARK Little Ridge and ARK Blacklands Primary Academies attended an Enterprise Day at ARK William Parker Academy last week. It was run jointly by ARK 6th formers as part of their...
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