Battle Road will be closed from Tuesday (April 6th) for the installation of temporary concrete protection blocks – the first stage of works that will see the demolition of the derelict arches later this summer. During the work the road will be closed 24 hours a day until Sunday, April 11th. The concrete protection blocks […]
The Old Town’s answer to the world famous Oberammergau Passion Play is back this year in a new online version writes the Reverend Paul Hunt. Every ten years, pilgrims from all over the world flock to Oberammergau in Germany to see the re-enactment of Jesus’ last days performed by villagers. The first performance was in […]
People visiting East Sussex’s spectacular coastline are being urged to stay safe this spring and summer. The council is reminding visitors of the serious risks the unstable cliffs pose to those getting too close to the edge or walking at the base of the cliffs, and the dangers to beach walkers who risk getting cut […]
Hastings East Hill lift, the steepest funicular railway in the country, has opened today following the easing of the COVID-19 restrictions. The lift is owned and operated by Hastings Borough Council, whose marketing manager, Kevin Boorman, explained: “We closed the lift in December to discourage people from making unnecessary journeys. “However, we know the East […]
In a big boost for local democracy, thousands of people have now logged on to watch Hastings’ top civic leaders being quizzed as part of the first-ever Hastings Question Time. The hour-long broadcast, which followed the format of the BBC’s popular night-time politics show, saw seven of the town’s leaders come together to answer questions […]
A cafe owner in a park in Hastings says anti-lockdown protests on Sunday mornings have forced the business to delay its opening time until the illegal gatherings are over. Yesterday there was a heavy police presence in the park following the events of a week ago when a crowd gathered to dance the Hokey Cokey. […]
Hastings Borough Council has expressed its concern at the group who met to protest in the town’s Alexandra Park last Sunday. Deputy leader of the council Councillor Colin Fitzgerald said: “I was very disappointed indeed to see the large group meeting in the park to protest on Sunday, finishing by dancing with joined hands. This […]
In a moving tribute to mark the first anniversary of its foundation the co-founders of HEART, the town’s Covid-19 community support group organisation, are calling for a living memorial to be established to remember the hundreds of residents and their families who have been tragically impacted by the pandemic. Friends Alastair Fairley and Kim Batty […]
Hastings Mid Summer Fish Festival, scheduled to take place in June has been cancelled, but it is hoped that September’s Sea Food and Wine Festival will be able to go ahead. Councillor Colin Fitzgerald, the council’s deputy leader, explained: “We are very disappointed that we’ve had to cancel our Mid Summer Fish Festival but it […]
