Massive wind farm off the coast of Sussex gets the go-ahead
E.ON has today (Monday, November 24) announced the final design for the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm project, after receiving consent from the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change in July...
View ArticleCyclist injured in Berwick collision
A crash between bicycle and a car has left a 60-year-old Berwick man in hospital.Police said at 3pm today (November 24) a car collided with a 60-year-old man riding a pedal cycle in Station Road,...
View ArticleMAGAZINE: From grape to glass - free run pressing
This is the latest video in our series explaining how wine is produced.When we have completed the process we will be running a competition for a half case of wine, worth £80.John Torode and Neil...
View ArticleFuneral directors’ 100-mile walk
Two funeral directors have completed their gruelling 100-mile stomp across the Sussex Downs in six days in aid of St Michael’s Hospice.And there were smiles all round when it was revealed that their...
View ArticleHave you got the Xmas factor?
Have you been dreaming of a White Christmas since June? Is it turkey for tea every day between now and December 25?As part of our Xmas Factor series, we are looking for the Christmas superfans - people...
View ArticleSinatra-themed night raises cash for St Michael’s Hospice
Supporters of St Michael’s Hospice danced the night away to Sinatra’s big hits at Pete Prescott’s Sands Quintet Sinatra Night.The Hastings and St Leonards Support Group, which organised the event in...
View ArticleMan bitten by dog in Alexandra park
A man was bitten by a dog as he walked in Alexandra Park, Hastings.The attack happened at 12.15pm on Friday (Nov 21) and involved a lurcher/greyhound type dog accompanied by a white man. The victim...
View ArticleTim’s loom band creations raise hundreds for hospice
A teenager has raised hundreds of pounds with his loom band creations for St Michael’s Hospice in memory of his grandmother.Tim Carter, 18, who lives in Hollington, St Leonards, began making loom band...
View ArticleStorytelling draws in the crowds at Stade
Nearly 2,000 people enjoyed live storytelling across town at the fourth annual Hastings Storytelling Festival.A varied programme, produced by events company 18 Hours, included a talk by author, Iain...
View ArticleSt Leonards man jailed for 28 months for three burglaries
A man from St Leonards has been sentenced to 28 months in prison for three burglaries in the boroughJames Cannon, 37, of Church Road, pleaded guilty to the burglaries at Lewes Crown Court on November...
View ArticleSheep farmer’s proposal: ‘Will ewe marry me?’
A sheep farmer from Willingdon found an interesting way to propose to his girlfriend.Henry Brown, 34, surprised his girlfriend Emily Walker, 22, from Hailsham, by proposing with a helping hand from his...
View ArticleMAGAZINE: The final countdown: Britain’s funeral song chart revealed
The Monty Python classic ‘Always look on the bright side of life’ has rocketed to the top of the charts of the most played funeral songs in the UK, knocking Frank Sinatra’s ‘My Way’ off the top spot...
View ArticleAnnual Xmas card charity shop opens
A annual campaign to sell Christmas cards for charitable causes has opened for business again.The Mayor of Hastings, councillor Bruce Dowling, officially opened the Cards for Good Causes multi-charity...
View ArticleProject to boost quality of water sees improvements
A major project to improve the quality of the water that flows out to sea is seeing marked improvements, council bosses say.The work started in June in Alexandra Park and the works are being funded by...
View ArticleA27 closed at Lewes
The A27 has been closed eastbound at the Kingston roundabout near Lewews after a two car collision shortly before 9am this morning (Wednesday November 26). The road is closed while emergency services...
View ArticleFirm’s pledge to help young people with work scheme
A firm is currently offering work experience to a third job seeker as part of its support for the Own Grown campaign.Tiger Lillies Administration Ltd, based at the 1066 Business Centre, Ashdown House,...
View ArticleMinor injuries from Lewes crash
Two people suffered minor injuries from a collision on the A27 at Lewes shortly before 9am today (Wednesday November 26).The collision, between a black Ford KA and white Volkswagen Caddy, happened on...
View ArticleQueen of Shops backs our campaign
Our campaign to pressure the Government into launching an urgent reform of the controversial business ratings system has been given a welcome boost by Britain’s best known retail champion.Broadcaster...
View ArticleFree property marking at Eastbourne allotments
Sussex Police is offering free property marking at an Eastbourne allotments to deter thefts.Police Community Support Officer Anita Rockingham and Crime Prevention Officer Trevor Cox, will attend the...
View ArticleCollege’s Epilepsy Friendly status
Sussex Coast College has been accredited the Epilepsy Friendly status by national charity Young Epilepsy due to its work in supporting students living with the condition.Staff have enrolled in the...
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