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Chloe Hemmings pleaded guilty to 26 counts of theft. Picture courtesy of Sussex Police

Woman pleads guilty to ‘26 counts of theft’

Police received a call reporting a burglary in progress at the Co-op store on Fairlight Road. Picture courtesy of Google

Police arrest three after thwarting ‘burglary in progress’ at Co-op

A man in his 30s was assaulted by a 'number of men' in Robertson Street. Picture courtesy of Google

Man sustains ‘facial injury’ after assault by ‘number of men’

Dunclutha Road, Hastings. Image: Google

Residents voice opposition to HMO plans

Residents meeting at Ore Community Centre

Residents oppose plans to build on greenfield sites

Tell us your club news.

Results are mixed for The Green's teams

James Bye (Sam) - Photo Helen Murray

Things are going bump in the night for former EastEnders actor

ATOMIC ROOSTER

Atomic Rooster play St Leonards on Wednesday night

Fairlight by John Fielding Aerial Images

Fairlight Village Voice

Shearbarn Holiday Park. Picture: Google

Holiday park gets permission to stay open longer

The scaffolding within the Old Motor Room. Image credit: Hastings Borough Council

‘Essential’ repair work at castle

Hastings

Hastings has target of more than 12,000 new homes in the next 18 years

Rye Harbour Herrings

In pictures: Shanty singing and scallops at Rye as popular festival gets underwa...

The Bell at Iden

Pub saved from closure after local people buy shares

The Clown pub in Russell Street

Charity boxes stolen after break-in at Hastings pub

Penbuckles in Hastings Old Town is re-locating to St Leonards.

Popular deli is re-locating

Hastings Borough Council

Hastings planning round-up latest

Neighbourhood officers joined volunteers for a targeted speed enforcement session in Hastings, following repeated complaints from residents about speeding traffic. Photo: Hastings Police

'Drivers were recorded exceeding the speed limit'

Residents’ concerns about dangerous and inconsiderate parking, in Queens Road and central St Leonards, have prompted joint enforcement action.

Action taken after residents raise parking concerns

The Strand at Rye in the 1890s, with a Lowestoft fishing smackbeing repaired.

Hastings retro with Steve Peak: A history of 1066 place names

On February 17, Sussex Police revealed – via its Hastings social media page – that officers had obtained a partial closure order for a property, in Cambridge Gardens. Photo: Hastings Police

'Anyone else attempting to enter the property may be arrested'

Eastbourne Gilbert & Sullivan Society - Tiffany Lynn (Pretty Jean) and Georgia Kyriacou (Wee Jo) in rehearsals

Eastbourne G&S are on the hunt for a lead performer

Paul Read writing as Paul Warner - pic by Nicholas Hayles

An analogue spy in a modern, digital world...

Route 259 are on the road again

Route 259 fire up their 2026 gig season at The Queen’s Head, Icklesham

Amelia, Flo and Isabella at the cross country event

HY athletes celebrate national and international success

HMF Access to Music

Hastings schools perform at White Rock

Following an inspection on Thursday morning, A29 Shripney Road had to be closed for a second time for safety and to protect properties. The road reopened again on Saturday. Photo: Eddie Mitchell

Respite from rain predicted but some flood-hit roads remain closed

Tae. Photo: Eastbourne Police

Teenager, 14, missing from East Sussex

Sussex Police stock image. Photo: National World

Police investigating fatal collision in village

Gatwick Express trains. Photo: S Robards

Gatwick Express trains suspended amid rail disruption

Community Matters

Hastings Weather - 14th to 20th February

Rye Bay Scallop Week

Rye Scallop Week festival gets underway this weekend

Lucy Davies - pic by Sarah Weal

New chief executive offers her first Brighton Festival

Crowhurst Road in Hastings. Photo: Google Street View

Road closed for emergency repairs near Hastings

A former recruit Sussex Police constable would have been dismissed without notice, if she hadn’t resigned, following an accelerated gross misconduct hearing. Picture contributed

Former recruit constable ‘breached standards of honesty and integrity’

March Cabinet meeting for Hastings Borough Council

Extra funding to deliver new homes for residents in housing need in Hastings

The car driven by Michael Simkins. Photo by Sussex Police

Student, cleaner and carpet fitter among latest drink-drive convictions

Street art by Master Skosh in West St Leonards, next to The Old Bathing Pool Site. Pic taken Feb 20 2026.

Octopus in colourful new street art

Bridgerton tea event for Mother's Day

Hastings Old Town shop to hold Bridgerton style afternoon tea event

Wreck of the Amsterdam

Rare chances to view historic Sussex shipwreck

Hastings Town of Culture public meeting

Ideas and feedback for Town of Culture bid

Winner with cheque.

St Michaels Hospice Lottery Winning Numbers 20th February 2026

Farshid Rokey - previous production image from The Boy at the Back of the Class

Audio-described performances at Eastbourne’s Devonshire Park Theatre

Hastings Borough Council Local Plan consultation is now live

Have your say on the future of Hastings

Beckley Village Hall new thearapy/one:one room for hire.

Beckley Village Voice

Martin James Bartlett (contributed pic)

Huge number of entries: Hastings hosts international piano competition

David Altendorff at his first game in charge of Hastings United | Jon Smalldon

‘Cause for optimism’ – Altendorff upbeat over Hastings United’s progress

The Boy at the Back of the Class (contributed pic, previous production)

Power of kindness explored in The Boy at the Back of the Class

SussexWorld Top Stories

Vicky Richter (contributed pic)

Meet twelve-year-old West Sussex novelist Vicky

British Transport Police (BTP) said officers were called to the line, near Worthing railway station, at 2.20pm on Monday (February 23). Photo: Stock image / Sussex World

Emergency incident on railway line

Can you help police locate 63-year-old Stephen, who is missing from Ifield? Picture courtesy of Sussex Police

Missing man was ‘last seen in Crawley’