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| Published: 20th January 2008 10:05 |
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Exclusive behind the scenes tour of new college development
23 August 2008, 09:00:00
The new multi-million pound Hastings College is well on its way to completion.
Rent arrears officer pocketed more than £5,000 from tenants
22 August 2008, 11:52:54 A council rent arrears officer who stole more than £5,000 from the local authority where she worked to fund a lavish lifestyle has received a suspended jail sentence.
Behind the scenes at the Parchment Trust
21 August 2008, 17:05:20 The public face of the charity, the Parchment Trust, is for most people Friary Gardeners at Ore Place Farm on The Ridge.
Tribute to motorcyclist who died in crash
21 August 2008, 16:41:05 A family tribute has been paid to a father-of-four who died in a crash last Thursday.
Five men remanded for robbery after alleged kidnap
21 August 2008, 16:27:37 Five men charged with robbery have been remanded in custody after an alleged kidnap in St Leonards on Saturday.
Hospital trust unable to halve MRSA superbug cases since 2004
21 August 2008, 12:16:51 Hospital chiefs have missed a target to halve the number of MRSA cases.
GCSE celebrations in Hastings
21 August 2008, 11:52:13 Pupils and schools have been celebrating a record year for GCSE results in Hastings and St Leonards.
Cannabis seized in Hastings drugs raids
21 August 2008, 10:51:35 More than £3,000 worth of cannabis was seized in drugs raids on Tuesday.
'Hooligan' tried to run over seagull, claims resident
21 August 2008, 10:21:30 Yobs tried to kill a baby seagull by trying to run over the bird, a furious resident claims.
Truck smashes into house - and drives off
21 August 2008, 09:17:16 A family have been left traumatised after a lorry drove into the front of their house -and then drove off.
Hairdresser caught driving while banned
20 August 2008, 16:57:58 A hairdresser was caught smoking cannabis in her car in Bexhill.
Motorist caught sitting behind wheel drunk
20 August 2008, 15:45:50 A sales manager was arrested after police found him sitting in a company car drunk.
Man knocked over police officer
20 August 2008, 15:29:06 An electrician knocked over a police officer as he tried to attack another man, a court was told.
Hastings council u-turn on Old Town Parking
20 August 2008, 12:55:48 Hastings council has backed down and changed parking restrictions in the Old Town.
More chess success for Hastings
20 August 2008, 12:52:54 Hastings chess prodigy Stuart Conquest has won the British Chess Championships for the first time.
Cat crisis in Sussex
20 August 2008, 12:50:46 The RSPCA is warning of an abandoned cat crisis after the number has increased in the South East for the second year running.
Hastings resident celebrates 103rd birthday with her 101 year-old brother
20 August 2008, 12:48:33 Healey House resident Shelagh Lloyd celebrated her 103rd birthday this week.
Helenswood teacher goes coast-to-coast for Amnesty
20 August 2008, 12:46:18 Former Helenswood maths teacher Steve Buchanan will be saddling up for charity next month.
Photography at the Conquest
20 August 2008, 12:44:32 A photography exhibition opened at the Conquest hospital this week.
Yard Sale in aid of baby Bobby's Flat Head Syndrome helmet
20 August 2008, 12:08:31 A MASSIVE Yard Sale is being held this weekend to raise money to buy cheeky tot, Bobby Foot, a special helmet to correct a skull deformity.
Fifth man arrested over alleged kidnapping
20 August 2008, 11:14:40 A fifth man was arrested this morning (Wednesday) in connection with an alleged kidnapping in St Leonards on Saturday.
Supersleuth youngsters help police solve crime
19 August 2008, 15:12:59 HASTINGS Police have just completed a successful series of Supersleuth projects with local youngsters, including some from the town's Mosque.
Spire hospital staff to Relay for Life
19 August 2008, 11:50:11 Private hospital Spire has entered a team into this Saturday's (August 23) Cancer Research UK Relay for Life.
MP's Olympic 2012 hopes
19 August 2008, 11:49:16 MP Michael Foster is hoping that business in Hastings and Rye get involved in the 2012 London Olympics
In court this week
19 August 2008, 11:47:59 A Hollington man appeared in court this week charged with assault and criminal damage. Nathan Sinden, 24, of Blackman Avenue pleaded not guilty to the charges, dating back t
On remand for making threats to kill ex
19 August 2008, 11:46:33 A man has been remanded in custory after admitting making threats to kill his ex-girlfriend.
Open day at Mallydams Wood
19 August 2008, 09:55:31 Hastings Mayor Maureen Charlesworth was the special guest at the RSPCA Mallydams Wood annual open day last weekend.
Party On The Beach for 'Hope 08'
19 August 2008, 09:50:30 The sounds of the Caribbean drifted over Hastings Beach on Saturday with an open air performance by the Croydon Steel Orchestra.
South Downs Nursing Home Fun Day
19 August 2008, 09:44:15 ACALASSO the Cactus, horse-shoe throwing, pony rides and gold panning were all part of the fun at the Wild West Bonanza at South Downs Nursing Home in Hollington Park Road on
Hairdresser's miraculous recovery thanks to Conquest's new stroke drug
18 August 2008, 13:44:20 A DOCTOR has been astounded at the miraculous recovery of a woman stroke patient after receiving a ground-breaking new treatment.
Claw Hammer and knife confiscated from patients at The Conquest
A claw hammer and a knife were among items confiscated from patients at The Conquest Hospital during the last 12 months.
Cost of insulating homes should be passed to big companies
Huge multi-nationals companies should be made to foot the bill of improving the energy efficiency of ordinary homes, according to one local councillor.
New pain relief device at Conquest Hospital
Hospital chiefs are piloting a new pain relief system for patients after their operations.
Residents' comments on new Bexhill to Hastings Link Road due by August 29
Residents have just two weeks to air their views on the proposed Bexhill to Hastings Link Road (BHLR).
£40,000 cannabis factory found in Ore
A whole house in Ore has been used as a cannabis factory producing drugs with a street value of up to £40,000.
In court today (Tuesday)
A Hastings man who works for a charity which helps people with autism has been banned from driving for a year by magistrates.
Last chance to join Relay for Life
Time is fast running out for volunteers to get involved in a sporty fundraising event taking place on their doorstep.
Man held for further questioning over attacks on women
Detectives interviewing a 26-year-old man in connection with attacks on teenage girls and women in Hastings have been allowed to question him for longer.
Northiam Village Fair
HUNDREDS of people flocked to Northiam's Village Fair on Saturday despite the unpredictable weather. The 11am start helped, although the early sunshine soon gave away to p
Police seek extra time to quiz man over female attacks
POLICE are continuing to question a 26-year-old local man in connection with a series of violent attacks on teenage girls and women in Hastings.
Sussex Police helicopter out of action
Sussex Police's helicopter was grounded yesterday (Sunday) afternoon for safety checks.
Summer fun at holiday club in Ore
More than 40 children immersed themselves in activities at a summer holiday club run by the Salvation Army.
Mountside Residential Home Summer Fair
ELIVS impersonator Chris Field was the star of the show at Mountside Residential Home's summer fair.
Rare Hastings poster up for grabs
A rare poster promoting Hasting and St Leonards as a holiday destination is set to go under the hammer at a specialist sale of travel and tourism memorabilia in London next m
Man quizzed over serial attacks on women
A man has been arrested and is being questioned over a series of violent attacks on women.
GALLERY: Grand Carnival Procession in the Old Town
Spectators were treated to a colourful display of floats at today's Grand Carnival Procession.
Man stole trampoline
A thief stole a trampoline from a shop and tried to claim it was in exchange for a faulty one he bought earlier.
OAPs demand free bus travel from 9am
Hundreds of angry pensioners have signed petitions to demand free bus travel be re-instated from 9am.
Drug addict found with crack cocaine appears in court
A 27-year-old found in possession of crack cocaine has been allowed to continue on a drug rehabilitation requirement after magistrates learnt she was making good progress.
St Leonards is hailed as the UK's new art hotspot
A boom in the local arts community has seen St Leonards hailed as one of Britain's trendiest towns.
Animated film featuring a puppet wins screen challenge
An animated puppet story scooped first prize in the Shot by the Sea Film Challenge.
Samaritans need more volunteers
A group which provides vital support to troubled residents needs more volunteers.
Dance reunion planned for September
A group of friends who used to dance together on Hastings Pier are holding a reunion next month.
County Council praised for its child protection work
Child protection work being done by East Sussex County Council has been praised at a national conference.
Funicular to stay closed until next summer despite costly planned refurb
The East Hill Lift will not open again until next summer at the earliest despite a costly planned programme of repairs.
Girls Aloud support acts revealed
Soulful pop artist Simon Webbe and hot new girl band The Saturdays have been announced as the star supports for the forthcoming Girls Aloud concert at Battle Abbey on Saturday
Pine Tree to close
St Michael's Hospice is to close the Pine Tree restaurant next month after ten years trading in Bexhill.
Hastings Direct "on track"
Expansion and refurbishment at Hastings Direct remain "on track" even though the company has received a £735,000 fine.
Gaby Hardwicke team raise money for Alzheimer's Society
Several members of the Bexhill Private Client team at Gaby Hardwicke Solicitors recently raised over £500 following a sponsored walk in aid of the Alzheimer's Society.
Race For Life money adding up
Over £70,600 in sponsorship has already been raised by women who took part in the Hastings Race for Life event back in June.
Sunday - fire at Powdermills Hotel
27 July 2008, 10:54:04 THERE has been a fire overnight at the Powdermills Hotel in Battle.
Bexhill Carnival 2008
26 July 2008, 16:30:23 FLOATS inspired by the world of television took centre stage in the Bexhill Carnival procession on Saturday afternoon.
Saturday - Billie-Jo Jenkins shock claim by dad
26 July 2008, 11:05:28 THE man accused of killing schoolgirl Billie Jo-Jenkins has said today (Saturday) he may have seen the face of the killer.
Northiam's unwanted cats - desperate for loving homes
25 July 2008, 15:25:58 Northiam's Blue Cross Centre is flooded with felines.
Battle In Bloom Awards
25 July 2008, 10:19:58 Battle is looking stunning this summer thanks to the efforts of local gardeners, shops and businesses.
Soaring costs fuel East Sussex Rider bus fare rises
25 July 2008, 09:53:23 SOARING fuel costs are blamed for increased fares of East Sussex Rider buses.
Miscarriage should not have been made public says Cheeky Girls mum
24 July 2008, 16:22:55 Revelations about Cheeky Girl Gabriela Irimia miscarrying MP Lembit Opik's baby should have been kept private says mum Margrit.
Police safety warning after biker deaths
24 July 2008, 16:16:41 Police are urging bikers to be extra cautious after three motorcyclists lost their lives on Sussex roads at the weekend.
Machete wielder jailed for a year
24 July 2008, 15:57:37 A man who brandished a machete and a knife in front of terrified shoppers in a busy street has been jailed for 12 months.
Motorist blamed bee for death crash
24 July 2008, 13:29:46 A motorist who blamed a bee for causing an accident which killed two people - including a St Leonards student - has been jailed for four years.
Hastings Film Festival gets ready for 7th year
24 July 2008, 10:01:25 Film fans are in for a treat over the next week as this year's Shot by the Sea Film Festival gets underway.
Tressell Training staff to find out next month if they face redundancy
24 July 2008, 09:38:51 Staff at a specialist unit, which provides training and support to young people, will find out next month whether they have lost their jobs.
Hastings tourism booms as credit crunch bites
24 July 2008, 09:34:56 The credit crunch may be bringing parts of England to its knees but Hastings seems to profiting as more people opt for a holiday at home.
Old Town parking "fiasco" needs to be resolved
24 July 2008, 09:15:48 Business rates in the Old Town should be suspended until the parking situation has been resolved, Judges bakery owner Craig Sams said this week.
Child saved from hit-and-run
24 July 2008, 09:13:16 Mum Karen Rigby-Faux wants to thank a little girl that saved her daughter's life in a hit and run.
Police condemn Watts for leaving Sally Lofill dying in the road
24 July 2008, 08:28:20 A police inspector has condemned Simon Watts for driving off after ploughing into a cyclist
Asbestos factory worker died of deadly mesothelioma
23 July 2008, 18:15:44 Retired sales executive Jacqui Kay had worked for a company that made asbestos bearings almost 40 years before her death from bronchial pneumonia as a result of mesothelioma
Sedlescombe School says goodbye to popular deputy head
23 July 2008, 16:32:48 Pupils and staff at Sedlescombe School bid a fond farewell to their much-loved deputy headteacher this week.
Bexhill patient believed to be first in UK to go home hours after hip replacement
23 July 2008, 16:15:29 A patient is believed to be one of the first in the country to undergo a hip replacement and be home the same day.
Con woman in Hastings strikes again
23 July 2008, 15:52:30 A con woman who is allegedly preying on unsuspecting members of the public has now struck again.
Hastings holiday park top for groups
23 July 2008, 13:06:29 A Hastings holiday park has been named one of the top destinations for group bookings in a national magazine's awards.
Headteacher abseils for charity
23 July 2008, 13:04:38 A last minute decision saw Dudley Infant school headteacher Joanne Charles abseil down Ocean House last weekend.
Conquest medical secretarial work outsourced to India
23 July 2008, 13:00:55 Conquest hospital doctors will be dictating their letters for Indians to transcribe, in a controversial cost cutting move.
St Leonards School making good progress
23 July 2008, 11:37:02 A school has been praised over its progress it has made in the last year.
Summer fun at Bodiam Castle
22 July 2008, 14:34:01 There will be fun and interesting things happening every day at Bodiam Castle this summer, starting this week.
DVD tribute to John Logie baird
22 July 2008, 11:18:21 A tribute was made to the 120th anniversary of John Logie Baird's birth with a presentation to Hastings Museum of a DVD featuring an interview with his widow.
New role for Creative Partnerships
22 July 2008, 10:14:54 CREATIVE Partnerships Hastings and East Sussex is changing.
Concert celebrates Derek's life and raised £700 for Rye charity
21 July 2008, 15:24:26 A concert at Winchelsea on Saturday celebrated the life of Derek Norcross and raised £700 for the Rye ARRCC charity which he supported.
Retirement celebrations at St Richard's for Anthony Campbell OBE
20 July 2008, 17:51:36 ANTHONY CAMPBELL, OBE a man who has been described as a Bexhill "Icon" has retired from his post as Principal of St Richard's Catholic College.
Three of 138 parents show up to protest at Hillcrest school
Just three parents turned out to protest over the mid-course cancelling of GCSE courses at Hillcrest school.
All county and Hastings borough council offices closed for strike
Every council department in Hastings has been effected by the current 48 hour strike of public sector workers.
Hastings Borough Council is watching you
Hidden cameras are now being used to keep tabs on litterbugs, fly tippers and people who leave behind dog mess.
Crash in Harrow Road, St Leonards
A St Leonards road has been closed after a two-vehicle smash today (Tuesday) just after 1.30pm.
Boy with rare genetic condition gets helping hand
A nursery has received a donation to provide equipment for a two-year-old boy with a rare genetic condition.
Miss Hastings keeps her crown
Miss Hastings will not lose her crown despite posing topless in an series of erotic photographs.
GCSE protest at Hillcrest School
Parents are to stage a demonstration outside Hillcrest School today in a protest over changes to GCSE courses.
For Sale signs making the seafront look a mess
Placards are blighting the seafront of Hastings and St Leonards.
Workers return after factory inferno
Workers returned to Country Pine Warehouse this morning after boss Mike Hodgson pledged the company would make a swift return after being devastated by fire last week.
MP fittest in the South East?
The MP for is the fittest in the South East after coming top in a skipping challenge.
King Offa junction to close for four nights for road-works
KING Offa Way-Dorset Road junction will be closed for four nights for re-surfacing work, the Highways Agency warned this week.
Budding Spielbergs encouraged to enter film challenge
Any budding Stanley Kubricks can have their work shown on a big screen on Hastings Beach thanks to the Hastings Film Festival Challenge.
MRSA campaigner fights on
"We all deserve better".
Cyclist dies in Rye crash
A cyclist has been killed in Rye.
Naked erotic snaps of Miss Hastings posted on glamour model website
Miss Hastings has been exposed as a wannabe glamour model who stars in erotic nude photographs on the internet.
International prize for green cartoon
Private Eye and Spectator cartoonist Martin Honeysett has won an international award for his work.
Insurance worker admitted drink driving
An insurance worker was banned from driving after testing nearly twice over the legal limit.
Row over rent ended in assault
An argument over a family's eviction ended in a court appearance for a St Leonards man.
Husbands admits to attacking his wife
A husband who spat in his wife's face was given a 12-month order.
Talented students gearing up for The Show
STUDENTS across Hastings are taking part in a variety show next week co-ordinated by Helenswood School.
Sports day at Little Ridge School
Energetic kiddies enjoyed the annual sports day for the younger pupils at Little Ridge School on Tuesday.
Fundraising fun in Fairlight
Family fun was the order of the day at a fete in Fairlight Lodge on Saturday.
Activities for 'people who need direction'
A new health and fitness programme has been launched at The Seaview Project in St Leonards.
Footage of major factory fire in Rye
A raging inferno ripped through a furniture warehouse on an industrial estate yesterday (Thursday).
Disabled woman turned down for holiday - for being overweight
A Hastings man was stunned when a charity refused to take his disabled mother on holiday - because she was too heavy.
Post Office services saved in Hastings Old Town
A new Post Office counter will open in an Old Town convenience store to replace the service closing at Butlers Emporium.
GCSE students at Hillcrest have to change courses
Hillcrest School pupils are being forced to quit GCSEs halfway through the course and take up information technology (IT).
Fire crews tackle blaze at furniture factory
More than 150 firefighters are tackling a major fire at a furniture supplier in Rye.
Councillors approve return of pub on the pier
A much-loved bar on Hastings Pier is to re-open under new owners.
Major change at Hastings Direct
The head of Hastings Direct has announced the company will begin major recruitment from next week.
Rail fares increase to hit Hastings commuters
Commuters in Hastings could see rail fare increases of up to eight per cent in 2009.
Caravan fire causes traffic problems
A caravan fire yesterday (Wednesday) caused a two-hour road closure during the rush-hour.
Hastings Veterans Day a 'big success'
The annual Veterans' Day march took place last Sunday.
Hospital move for cyclist who rode onto live rail
THE CYCLIST who rode his bike onto the live rail at Warrior Square Station has been moved out of intensive care at the Conquest Hospital.
Drink driver caught on the way home from mum's funeral
A depressed disabled man was pulled over by police on the way home from his mother's funeral and found to be more than three times the drink-drive limit.
Alcoholic escapes jail
An unemployed Hastings alcoholic escaped having a suspended sentence invoked after she was caught with cannabis.
Breaching bail leaves man on remand
A young man has ended up behind bars after breaching his bail conditions.
Top blood donors honoured
Local blood donors have been honoured at an awards ceremony in Covent Garden in London.
Police appeal re missing man
POLICE are concerned for the welfare of missing man Paul Osmond, aged 60.
Closing three schools - the Observer view
THE town was shocked on Monday when the county council announced it was closing three of our secondary schools and replacing them with academies.
Summer fete at Little Ridge School
Little Ridge School raised more than £2,500 by hosting a fete with an array of activities such as face painting and cheerleading.
Eddie Fleming's tribunal fight against unfair dismissal
A union rep has taken his case for unfair dismissal to an employment tribunal.
Hastings College staff at the seafront for conference
THE 300-strong team of staff from Hastings College was in buoyant mood for their first annual conference on Hastings seafront this week, following an excellent Ofsted inspecti
Mum's fundraising for "helmet" to remould baby's skull
A DESPERATE mum is trying to raise funds for a specially designed "helmet" to correct her baby son's skull deformity.
Fire at St Leonards playground
Equipment was damaged at a St Leonards playground when arsonists started a fire.
MP Foster backs academies plan
Hastings MP Michael Foster has welcomed plans for two academies to replace Filsham Valley, Hillcrest and The Grove schools.
Parent's view on the plan to close three Hastings schools
HERE is one of the many letters we have received on the shock news:
Pledge to consult on the closure of three Hastings schools
THE leader of East Sussex County Council says he is very excited about the plan to close three Hastings schools and replace them with academies.
A year on - few businesses fined over smoking ban
ON the first anniversary of the smoking ban Hastings Borough Council said enforcement actions was taken against just a handful of businesses flouting new laws.
£2,500 raised at Sacred Heart School's Summer Fair
Children had their faces painted and took part in a host of games such as crockery smashing at Sacred Heart School's Summer Fair.
Road rage man who attacked PC escapes jail sentence
A passenger who repeatedly punched an off-duty police officer in a road rage attack has been ordered to pay his victim £1,500 in compensation.
Ex-bookstore employee accused of stealing £22,000 worth of books
A former bookstore worker is accused of stealing books worth more than £22,000 from the firm.
Grove, Hillcrest and Filsham Valley all face the axe
HASTINGS is reeling after yesterday's shock news that three secondary schools in the town are to shut.
Awards for hard-working children at Claremont Nursery School
Youngsters at Claremont Nursery School were rewarded for their hard work after a concert acting out the story of the Hungry Caterpillar.
Launch of Walk-in to Wellbeing advice sessions
STRESSED, isolated and needing information - then call in at the new pop-in advice service which launches on Thursday in St Leonards.
Artists of all ages display work at St-Mary-in-the-Castle
Artwork by painters of all ages graced the walls of St Mary-in-the-Castle for a week-long summer exhibition.
Out-of-work man fined after sending abusive letter to ex-lover
A jobless man sent his ex-lover an abusive letter and a text message after their relationship broke down, a court was told.
Jerwood debate attracts racist letter
A SCURRILOUSLY racist circular opposing plans to build a new art gallery on the Stade has been distributed in the Old Town area.
St John's the Evangelist Flower Festival
COLOURFUL blooms filled St John's The Evangelist Church for a flower festival at the last weekend.
Baby who died after 9 weeks was hooked on heroin
A nine week old baby from St Leonards died after he was born hooked on heroin, an inquest has been told.
Police warnings about serial attacker
THREE outdoor meetings are being held on Sunday by police trying to track down a serial attacker who has been targetting women.
Take part in Relay for Life
27 May 2008, 14:53:56 Cancer survivors are to lead an all-night festival of hope and remembrance in a united effort to fund research into the disease.
Let us video your message to Dad for Fathers Day
27 May 2008, 12:06:46 The Observer wants to ensure that the best Dads in the world get the message loud and clear for Fathers Day.
Man stole partner's car
27 May 2008, 11:21:33 A motorist stole his partner's car to do a friend a favour.
Gallery - Black Horse Festival pictures
27 May 2008, 10:21:59 Our photographer was at this weekend's Black Horse Festival capturing some of the excitement that the event generates each year.
Shares in estate agents suspended
25 May 2008, 10:15:48 STAFF at a Rye estate agency may face an uncertain future after shares in the business were suspended.
Mechanic helps raise £20,000 for charity by driving old banger to Rome
23 May 2008, 15:40:10 A mechanic from Hastings has helped raise more than £20,000 for charity by driving an old banger all the way to Rome.
How Sir Dexter plans to breathe new life into the Hastings schools
23 May 2008, 13:19:03 THREE of our local secondary schools - Filsham Valley, The Grove and Hillcrest - have been improving, but not at the rate necessary either to meet the government's target
Music Day at Westfield School
23 May 2008, 12:11:10 SCHOOL children from the Battle area enjoyed playing African drums today when Westfield School hosted a Music Enrichment Day.
Video - Top line-up at this weekend's Black Horse Festival
23 May 2008, 12:00:49 The Black Horse in Telham is rocking to the sound of top class music this weekend.
Video - Battle Medieval Fair
23 May 2008, 11:44:37 This weekend sees the 16th Battle Medieval Fair.
Children raise £1,000 for Leukaemia charity
22 May 2008, 12:51:04 Almost £1,000 was raised by reception class children at St Paul's school over Easter.
Library goers learn about the World Wars
22 May 2008, 12:49:12 Hastings library had a sell-out on its hands for talk by local historian Ken Brooks.
Creative Partnerships sucess
22 May 2008, 12:46:43 Languages were learned and passions shared in a unique Creative Partnerships' production this week.
Fostering event creates interest from would-be carers
22 May 2008, 12:43:13 Potential foster parents gathered in Hastings this week to find out more about caring for children.
First D of E sucess for Xtrax
22 May 2008, 12:39:48 Xtrax users picked up their Duke of Edinburgh award certificates this week.
No community service for defendant already in jail
22 May 2008, 12:38:26 A man appeared in court to be sentenced to a community punishment -but it was discovered he is already on remand for another offence.
Conditional discharge for resisting arrest
22 May 2008, 12:36:51 A mistaken domestic dispute landed Roger Ian Lower in court this week.
Homeless man steals new gear
22 May 2008, 12:34:47 A homeless man who lost his identity found himself in the dock after stealing a pair of jeans from New Look.
One-Stop Shop celebrates 10 years
22 May 2008, 12:30:57 A Hastings young people's project will celebrate its 10th birthday next month.
Town's beaches have not improved
22 May 2008, 12:29:13 Hastings and St Leonards beaches have not improved in cleanliness in the last 12 months, according to a report published this week.
Kings of Rotherbeat music scene call it a day
22 May 2008, 11:12:28 The trailblazers of the local music scene have sensationally split up.
Heather Mills ordered to tear down marquee
22 May 2008, 09:11:41 Party-loving Heather Mills has been ordered to tear down a marquee she built without planning permission in the grounds of her country home in Robertsbridge.
Wheelclampers.org
21 May 2008, 17:15:24 Closing down clampers for good - that's the ultimate aim of a website created in response to car park activity at Glyne Gap.
Fairlight man's four year flood battle
21 May 2008, 17:14:59 A Fairlight man is at breaking point after four years of seeing his garden flood every time it rains.
Accused of stealing books worth £20,000
20 May 2008, 17:39:09 A MAN accused of stealing more than £20,000 of books from Gardners Books appeared before the town's magistrates on Thursday.
Foster fights for carers
20 May 2008, 11:16:46 Rye MP Michael Foster is fighting to get better rights and recognition for carers.
Exhibition on life in Robertsbridge
20 May 2008, 10:42:44 A exhibition on village life is on show in Bexhill from next week.
Mallydams wildlife centre Open Day
19 May 2008, 11:17:37 THE RSPCA'S Mallydams Wood will be open to the public on Sunday.
Post Office shut
Bexhill's main Post Office is closed because of an electrical fault.
Dogs help the scouts
CANINE fun for all the family was held in aid of local scouts on Saturday.
Fostering - "challenging but hugely rewarding" say local couple
CHALLENGING but hugely rewarding - that's the conclusion a Bexhill couple who are among foster carers in East Sussex who have been talking about their experiences as part
Bexhill Lions youth awards
Celebrating the young of Bexhill was the aim behind the Lions Youth Award presentation at the Town Hall.
Extra help with school work
How can extra tuition help your child?
Drunk man urinated in street
A drunk man swore at people and urinated in the street in public.
Train company launches campaign to promote good behaviour on trains
A train company has embarked on a major campaign to promote consideration between fellow passengers whilst travelling on its trains, and using its stations.
School's £200,000 swimming pool investment
BATTLE Abbey Prep School's 25-metre covered swimming pool at Penland Road has re-opened ready for the Summer Term after a £200,000 investment.
Town's MP to address Chamber of Commerce
TOWN MP Gregory Barker will be guest speaker at the next business breakfast held by Bexhill Chamber of Commerce and Tourism.
Talk and walk
Discovering Bexhill's engineers and inventors from the past is the theme of a Bexhill Mu