Exciting plans are being draawn up to celebrate the 1,000th anniversary of the birth of William the Conqueror next year. There will be events across Hastings and the rest of the country and in France from this summer and into 2027, as part of the Year of the Normans. National events include the Bayeux Tapestry returning to the UK for […]
A new Visit Hastings website has been launched giving information about the huge range of tourist attractions and businesses across the town. Launched by Hastings Borough Council the website includes information on attractions, events, food and drink, and accommodation providers. Event organisers can upload details of their events directly to the website to promote them to a wider audience. The team has been […]
The history of Hastings Pier is a chequered one. But no one could have anticipated the mess that it would become when it was triumphantly reopened a decade ago after a £14m rebuild following a devastating fire in October 2010. Today, at the height of summer it is devoid of visitors and only three businesses […]
Lifelong Hastings United fan, Harry Hoare, thought 70 years of attending home games would come to an end when he moved into a care home but the team at Hastings Court on The Ridge were determined he should continue his passion and they now accompany him to games at the Pilot Field ground. “I’ve been […]
Sussex Police says it is aware of the recent increase in the displaying of flags across Sussex and the impact that’s having on communities. A spokesman said: “Recognising there are varied motivations for people’s decisions to display flags, we cannot ignore that their presence is creating different feelings amongst the public. “We know from our […]
A bid to find a new operator for St Mary in the Castle will get underway next month. Hastings Borough Council (HBC) has confirmed plans to launch a formal Expression of Interest (EOI) process in November 2025 to identify a new partner, operator, or consortium to take forward the revitalisation of St Mary in the […]
Hastings Neighbourhood Board has thanked the almost 2,000 people who responded to their online survey and the hundreds of people they spoke to throughout the summer across Hastings including at supermarkets, fetes, clubs and community events The board asked for suggestions from residents and businesses on where to spend up to £20million from the government […]
Last night, serial volunteer Graham Furness was presented with this year’s Order of 1066 Award, recognising his exceptional and longstanding service to Hastings. The award was presented at Hastings Town Hall by the Mayor, Councillor Becca Horn, as part of the annual Hastings Week celebrations. Proving himself as a vital member of our community, Graham […]
Active Hastings is delighted to announce it has been awarded £2,940 from the Parkinson’s UK Physical Activity Grant, to launch a new Exercise Group for Neurological Conditions, starting on Friday November 7th, between 11.30am to 12.30pm at Summerfields Leisure Centre. Being active can have a significant impact on living well with Parkinson’s, regardless of symptoms […]
