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Hearing into Hastings man’s death is adjourned to later date

The inquest into a man believed to have been electrocuted after falling onto a live rail line in St Leonards has been adjourned until a later date.A hearing into the death of 46-year-old Roger Lower,...

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The rise of tattoos give me the right needle

An Only Fools and Horses’ fan has shelled out £4,000 on a tattoo which covers every inch of his back and depicts the stars of his favourite tv programme. It really does take all sorts.The inkwork...

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Hastings lifeboat joins search for missing Belgian vessel

Hastings RNLI crew members took part in the search of a missing fishing vessel in the English Channel last night (Wednesday, January 28).The lifeboatmen set off at around 10.30pm to assist crews from...

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93-year-old woman’s bag stolen at her house

An elderly woman’s handbag was stolen during a distraction burglary.Police said the incident happened between 8am and 9am on Monday (January 26) at the 93-year-old’s house in The Bourne.A woman who was...

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Two arrests after Hailsham high street burglary

Police are appealing for information about a burglary which happened at the Chapter 12 wine bar in Hailsham High Street in the early hours of this morning (January 29).Cash and alcohol were stolen in...

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Snow expected in Sussex today

The Met Office has warned East Sussex residents to expect some sleet and snow this afternoon (January 29).A spokesman said, “Showers during Thursday afternoon and evening are expected to fall...

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Police precept rise ‘not to plug hole in budget’

Residents in 1066 Country will pay more to Sussex Police following an increase in the force’s share of the council tax but the extra funds will not be used to ‘plug holes in the budget’.The Sussex...

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Cancer fighter and friend support World Cancer Day

A mum-of-three, who is fighting cancer, has joined forces with a close friend to raise awareness of, and show their support for, all cancer patients on World Cancer Day.Hastings resident Ann Sandeman,...

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Sparky students given important fire safety lessons

Pupils at Robsack Wood Primary Academy school has been awarded a certificate of participation for taking part in the East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service Community Fire Safety Education...

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Hot to trot firewalkers wanted for charities

Brave and fearless firewalkers are invited to tread some hot coals and raise funds for local charities.The event, organised by the Sara Lee Trust in conjunction with St Michaels Hospice, will be held...

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Over 200 tons of rubbish cleared from local sewers

Southern Water is urging residents to stop and think before throwing items such as wet wipes down the toilet after its campaign to clear blocked drains resulted in thousands of tons of rubbish being...

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Sussex food stars honoured at top awards

Eight of Sussex’s top food and drink producers have been hailed as local heroes after receiving their trophies at the Sussex Food & Drink Awards at the Amex Stadium in Brighton tonight...

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Remembering the Holocaust at annual memorial service

Scores of people packed into St Mary in the Castle on Saturday (January 24), for the town’s annual Holocaust Memorial Day service.More than 250 gathered at the venue to reflect on those who died, as...

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Bogus policeman tricks pensioner

Hastings police are warning residents about a man who posed as a police officer and deceived a pensioner after conning his way inside the home.Last Wednesday (January 28) at 11am a man who pretended to...

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Judith receives special award

A volunteer who has clocked up more than 30 years has received a special award for her efforts.Judith Monk has been volunteering at Hastings & Rother YMCA since 1981. Judith joined the YMCA as club...

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Long Man protest postponed after plea from young scout

A protest at the Long Man of Wilmington by New Fathers 4 Justice for postponed after a heartwarming plea from a young scout.The campaign group planned to cover the Long Man in a batman cape and mask,...

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MP’s rail summit held in Hastings

Hastings MP Amber Rudd hosted her rail summit at Sussex Coast College this morning (Friday, January 30).The event saw presentations by Rail Minister Claire Perry, Network Rail, as well as from train...

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Dismay over proposal to cut twinning grant

The council is proposing to withdraw funding to the town’s four twinning groups, due to budget constraints.Hastings Association of Twin Towns (HATT) said it was dismayed over the plans, of which a...

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Could you help save a life?

Rother Responders are appealing for people to join their life-saving group.The Community First Responder Scheme is operated by a team of volunteers who have been trained to respond to emergency calls...

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Police find drugs factory on industrial estate

Police discovered a large cannabis farm at a unit on an industrial estate in Heathfield on Friday (23 January), after being alerted by bailiffs who had visited the location.Officers found approximately...

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