All photos by Peter Norman The sun came out of hiding over the last weekend after a mixed midweek and with it came beautiful weather, making for a lovely weekend to finally, fully kickstart the summer–and in good timing, too, coinciding with the beginning of the European Championships where England started well with a win […]
By Felicity Laurence, Hastings Community of Sanctuary Campaigns Team Last year, not far from Hastings, a fragile small boat drifted uncertainly towards a small beach and the cluster of sunbathers relaxing there. As the overladen dinghy encountered the waves at the shore, the people on the beach waded in and pulled it to safety, helping […]
Plans that could see more than £100m flooding in to Hastings’ to regenerate the town and its economy were approved this week. On Tuesday it was announced that Hastings’ had secured a £24.3 million share of a £3.6 billion pot of money offered to 101 towns across the UK through the government’s Towns Fund Town […]
Even though winter is likely to be the last thing on your mind during summer, wintertime is special. There are bonfires, hot chocolate, twinkly lights, and the holiday season. The catch is, it also gets bitterly cold! Staying warm can often feel like a mission, especially if you are trying to cut down on your […]
A coalition of councils and voluntary organisations are working together on a new initiative to support the homeless and those at risk of homelessness. The ‘Live, Work, Thrive Project’ will be headed by Hastings Borough Council (HBC), Rother District Council (RDC), Education Futures Trust, Fellowship of St Nicholas and Sussex Community Development Association. The initiative’s […]
Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault in Hastings town centre. Officers were called to reports of a fight outside Sweet Selection, Robertson Street, around 3am on Sunday May 30th. One man suffered serious facial injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment. It is thought three other men were involved in the altercation […]
A primary school, a business and the Ore Community Land Trust (Ore CLT) have come together in a unique way to help protect the environment. Banfield and Pomphrey Funeral Directors’ shop window in Old London Road was transformed with a wildlife window display put together by Ore Community Land Trust (Ore CLT) and pupils of […]
An eclectic collection of original art from local painters, photographers and craftspeople has transformed the top deck of Hastings pier into a weekly outdoor arts and crafts market. Works are on sale every Sunday through the summer from up to 20 artists right across the South East. Organised by Love Hastings, the weekly arts and […]
Roads in East Sussex will get a summer makeover this month as a £1.3 million surface dressing programme gets underway. East Sussex Highways will treat rural and urban roads across the county covering an area of more than 141,000 square metres or approximately 20 football pitches. The ten-day programme begins next Wednesday (June 16th) and […]
