Cliff fall tragedy at Cuckmere Haven
A man tragically ended his life at Seven Sisters Country Park, an inquest heard.Richard Rowland, 45, was found dead at the bottom of the cliffs at Cuckmere Haven on March 3.The inquest in Eastbourne...
View ArticleIggy Pop invites local musician to play in band
A St Leonards musician is to perform alongside legendary rock and roll wildman Iggy Pop as part of the opening act to the Foo Fighters at Wembley Stadium next year.Kevin Armstrong, who moved from...
View ArticleHastings’ girl Jo supports the Sara Lee Trust
Comedienne, actress and writer Jo Brand was back in her home town recently to support local charity the Sara Lee Trust, of which she is patron.Hastings-born Ms Brand met up with Sara Lee trustees and...
View ArticleFlyball team is jumping for joy
Hastings’ very own flyball team is coming on in leaps and bounds, celebrating a howling success this year.Following a break from competing in 2013, ‘Up and Running’ currently has four teams of dogs...
View ArticleFuture acting stars wanted for new project
Young actors aged 15-21 from across Sussex are to be given a once in a lifetime opportunity to perform at the Brighton and Edinburgh Fringe Festivals next year as part of Visionary Youth theatre...
View ArticleMore white pigeons struggle to survive when released
This mild weather is certainly keeping the casualty numbers lower than normal, but we still have over 75 casualties in care, so on a daily basis we are still very busy looking after them, but we are...
View ArticleThousands make pledge
Councillors, residents and other dignitaries gathered at the Town Hall this week to make a pledge against domestic violence.The event was held to mark White Ribbon Day, which is held across the world...
View ArticleStudents and academy celebrate achievements
Students at St Leonards Academy celebrated both individual achievements and the academy coming out on top as the highest achieving school in the town.The St Leonards Academy held its annual Year 11...
View ArticleA chance to quiz commissioner
Are the police visible in your neighbourhood? Are there enough patrols on your local seafront?If you have reported a crime, how quickly did the police respond?Does the force represent good value for...
View ArticleRoald Dahl’s illustrator to attend new art festival
Over 75 artists are set to attend the first Hastings Illustration Festival (HiFest) at The Atrium space, Sussex Coast College next Saturday (December 6) from 11am.HiFest will be a celebration of all...
View ArticleWomen’s Pop-Up Museum to hold its launch event
The Women’s Pop-Up Museum will be holding a community launch event tomorrow (Saturday) from 11am at Hastings Museum. The project was started by Hastings’ own Women’s Voice in March and was expected to...
View ArticleHow to get the best computer and software for your budget
The time comes in (almost) all our lives, when we need a new computer. The trouble is, they can be a bit expensive can’t they. I mean, you want to get something good, but you need to fork out loads on...
View ArticlePolice defends crime recording
In a week where shocking figures have revealed that one in five crimes reported to police may go unrecorded the Sussex force has defended its record.The findings by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary have...
View ArticleVolunteers needed to create are project
Community arts company, Radiator Arts, is hosting an interactive, immersing visual feast at The Stade Hall for a three-day event this Christmas. This alternative Christmas grotto, supported by Sussex...
View ArticleHospice receives £3,000 cash boost, thanks to public’s vote
A charity which looks after terminally ill people in 1066 Country has won a £3,000 grant to boost its coffers.St Michael’s Hospice, based in Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards, topped a public vote across...
View ArticleCross-party campaign against scrapping of welfare assistance
Campaigners gathered at Hastings Furniture Service (HFS) this week to show their united support for a scheme that is under threat. East Sussex charities and politicians have sent strong responses to...
View ArticleSeaford Head School is in top five per cent nationally for exam results
Seaford Head School is in the top five per cent of schools nationally for its outstanding GCSE exam results this year. In all 71 per cent of students achieved 5A*-C including English and maths. It was...
View ArticleBoy attacked in car park
Police are appealing for witnesses after a boy was attacked in a car park in St Leonards.The 16-year-old was with two girls in the car park of Asda in Battle Road when he was assaulted by two boys.The...
View ArticleHospice offering Xmas tree service
The retail team from St Michael’s Hospice will be offering a Christmas tree collection service, picking up trees from all over Hastings and Rother on the weekend of January 11 and 12, 2015.For a small...
View ArticleMountain bike and tools stolen from Hailsham
Police are appealing for witnesses to a burglary after a haul of tools and a bike were stolen in Mortain Park, Hailsham, sometime between 3pm on November 23 and 11am on November 26.A garage and two...
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