A new visitor centre at the site of the abandoned West Hill Café moved a step closer this week as planning peermission was approved. Approved by Hastings Borough Council’s Planning Committee on July 8th, the proposals will see the existing West Hill Café replaced with a modern visitor centre, café and restaurant. The development will, […]
Residents have moved into the first new homes at Orbit’s Levett View development, marking an important milestone in the delivery of much-needed affordable housing in Hastings. Council Leader, Councillor Glenn Haffenden, joined Orbit colleagues for a tour of the development to see the progress being made on the site and to view some of the […]
While billions watch a FIFA Men’s World Cup that researchers warn could be the most polluting to date and Wimbledon faces disruptions from extreme heat, a green revolution is quietly taking root in grassroots sports at home. Supported by a £1.5 million grant from The National Lottery Community Fund, the new Gamechanging Futures project will […]
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 […]
