News
April 2019
'Brighton’ (cinema release 2020) completes filming in Hastings12-04-2019
Brighton is co-written and directed by Stephen Cookson (Stanley, A Man of Variety, My Angel) and follows two older couples from the East End of...
July 2018
Bewl Water Photo Competition27-07-2018
Bewl Water is running a photography competition until the end of September 2018.
Whether it’s a stunning landscape, poignant portrait or a...
May 2018
Bewl Water Camping Dates Announced29-05-2018
Bewl Water has released dates available for camping over the summer period, starting from June 15th. Located in the heart of the High Weald, Bewl...
April 2018
Evening Al Fresco Dining returns to Bewl Water for summer 26-04-2018
Perched on the water’s edge at Bewl Water, sits The Boat House Bistro, overlooking the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Now that warmer days...
World Crazy Golf Championships 201819-04-2018
March 2018
Vote Hastings for Rambers' Prize01-03-2018
Hastings Old Town is in the running (walking?!) to win the very first Britain’s Best Walking Neighbourhood Award, launched by the Ramblers...
Hastings International Piano Concerto Competition 201801-03-2018
Hastings International Piano Concerto Competition is delighted to announce that Bill Turnbull will be hosting this year's Finals on 2nd and 3rd...
February 2018
1066 Country welcomes Southern's new train Timetable28-02-2018
1066 Country welcomes the unveiling of Southern’s new May timetable.
From 20 May, Southern will be running four trains an hour between...
Quids in for kids this half-term02-02-2018
Stagecoach expands its ‘kid for a quid’ offer
Children travel for just £1 if accompanied by an adult ticket or pass...
November 2017
Launch of £multi-million Project for Rye Harbour 24-11-2017
Sussex Wildlife Trust is launching (today Monday 4th December) a new £multi-million project to engage future generations in wildlife...
Source wins - Best Rescue of an Historic Building21-11-2017
The Source BMX Park has jointly won the Historic England Heritage Angel award for the “best rescue of an historic building” at an awards...
RIBA Stirling Prize 2017: Hastings Pier crowned UK's best new building01-11-2017
Hastings Pier rebuilt after a devastating fire has been crowned the UK's best new building.
The pier dating from 1872, wa
October 2017
The Source Park - Best Rescue of a Historic Building19-10-2017
Brothers Rich and Marc Moore rescued a derelict Victorian swimming pool and turned it into a state-of-the-art facility for BMX riders and skaters...
Old Pier Remembered19-10-2017
The site of the now almost-forgotten St Leonards Pier has been highlighted by a display board telling its story in words and pictures....
September 2017
Aquarium names Baby Sharks12-09-2017
Aquarists at Hastings’ Blue Reef Aquarium have announced the names fo
August 2017
The Madeline Rust - Grunge Rock Noir22-08-2017
The Madeline Rust - Grunge rock noir exploring the minds of Murderers
With a name taken from a dream, and musical influences from Ennio...
Calling Young Writers15-08-2017
This October, stand where England's future was decided at the infamous re-enactment of one of the most important...
Launch of Caddie Club to raise funds for local charity 02-08-2017
Hastings Adventure Golf is using the launch of its new loyalty club, the Caddie Club, to raise funds for local charity – The Winkle Club....
July 2017
Blue Green algae alert in Alexandra Park28-07-2017
Hastings Borough Council (‘HBC’) is issuing a warning on behalf of the Environment Agency, as blue green algae has been confirmed...
Bexhill regained the title24-07-2017
Bexhill-on-Sea once again made history on Saturday 22 July 2017
Large crowds of people grew to witness the spectacle of Bexhill’s attempt to...
Visitors to Name Black Tip Reef Sharks24-07-2017
Visitors to Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium will have the chance to name their newest arrivals over the summer holidays (July 21st- September...
June 2017
The Ghost of Dunkirk Lifeboat16-06-2017
Hastings Old Town is set for a huge celebration on Saturday 17 June when the Ghost of Dunkirk lifeboat makes an historic journey up All Saints Street...
World Champion Crowned in Hastings12-06-2017
The Czech Republic’s Olivia Prokopova has won the World Crazy Golf Championships for the second time at Hastings Adventure Golf.
Olivia took...
Annual Green Week Campaign - Stagecoach05-06-2017
Stagecoach outlines policy suggestions for local and central Government
Ninth annual Green Week takes place from 5-9 June
Customer,...
May 2017
Battle of Hastings Qualifier 201731-05-2017
The Battle Of Hastings qualifier contest is being held on July 22nd 2017.
The contest will take place at The Source Park as part of...
RNLI lifeguards to patrol Hastings Beaches 25-05-2017
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution will launch its ‘gold standard’ lifeguard
Hastings Wins Top Seaside Awards Again25-05-2017
The 2017 bathing season is off to a flying start. Marina beach, St Leonards has been awarded both the coveted Blue Flag award and the Seaside Award...
Go Safari! Opens at Drusillas18-05-2017
Get ready for a taste of the wild as Drusillas Park prepares to launch their biggest ever attraction. After a year of solid hard work, Go Safari!...
April 2017
Three World Class Artists - Rye Jazz20-04-2017
Spring is most certainly in the air, and at the end of May, so will be the sound of exceptional music in Rye.
Rye jazz festival presents three...
De La Warr Pavilion and Bexhill Sailing Club - Seascape19-04-2017
On Saturday 15 April, De La Warr Pavilion and Bexhill Sailing Club staged an event on the sea to create a new work, Seascape, by artist Simon...
Pier of the Year - Hastings03-04-2017
Hastings Pier has been voted Pier of the Year.
Hastings beat off Worthing in the competition judged by the National Piers Society (NPS), with...
March 2017
Hastings world first for intelligent golf balls31-03-2017
Revolutionary crazy golf software that turns your golf ball into a homing device has been developed by Hastings Adventure Golf.
The technology -...
Hidden Restaurants29-03-2017
Tonight, Channel 4's new TV series of Hidden Restaurants at 8pm features Hastings Old Town's very-own hidden restaurant: A G Hendy & Co,...
Help bring Paula Rego to Jerwood Gallery this autumn29-03-2017
Through the Art Fund’s crowd-funding platform, Art Happens, Jerwood Gallery need to raise £25,000+ to bring a major exhibition of...
Blue Reef Aquarium Beach Clean this weekend21-03-2017
Hastings Blue
Fishy Fun as Aquarium Launches new Enrichment Scheme09-03-2017
February 2017
The Gruffalo Brought to Life at Bedgebury13-02-2017
In the first development of its kind, Forestry Commission England and Magic Light Pictures bring The Gruffalo characters to life in the forest...
January 2017
Castle Unveils Bumper Events27-01-2017
Hastings Castle has announced plans for a busy programme of events and activities for 2017.
The historic attraction will be staging a series...
Big Garden Birdwatch13-01-2017
Join in the world's biggest wildlife survey - all you need to do is spend an hour watching birds in your garden over the weekend of 30-31...
Price Freeze on 3 Attractions in Hastings12-01-2017
Make your 2017 bookings before
December 2016
Heritage Lottery Fund Gain21-12-2016
Heritage Lottery Fund has agreed to provide the balance (£74,900) of the funds applied for in September 2015, of which...
November 2016
Local Museum Supports Victims of Crime22-11-2016
The True CRIME Museum, Hastings, was delighted to welcome local volunteers & workers from Victim Support to donate a cheque for £250.00 to...
Aquarium 'Do Your Thing' for Children in Need16-11-2016
Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium is hosting a week-long series of fundraising events and activities for the BBC Children in Need appeal.
Visitors are...
Stagecoach Launches Smartphone Tickets14-11-2016
New technology to deliver greater convenience for customers
Customers can download day tickets straight to smartphone
Bus operator...
Sprat Amazing - Giant Shoal on Hastings Beach10-11-2016
Visitors to Rock-a-Nore beach were shocked to witness a rare marine phenomenon in which hundreds of sprats became stranded on the shore last week...
Zombie Apocalyse Dead Amazing04-11-2016
Smugglers Adventure was transformed into a horrifying scene from the ‘Walking Dead’ as part of its Halloween celebrations.
The...
October 2016
Free Public Wi-Fi at Hastings Hotspots27-10-2016
Along Hastings seafront there is now free public Wi-Fi at a number of hotspots including the Stade area at Rock a Nore; Pelham Beach, the promenade...
Hastings Adventure Golf Announce Winning Photo05-10-2016
Shutter closes on Big Summer Photo Comp
The Hastings Adventure Golf big summer photo competition has ended and Patrick Kavanagh from...
On Track For Battle Of Hastings Events03-10-2016
Visitors travelling to Battle and Hastings for the 950th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings next month are being urged to travel by train...
September 2016
New Exhibitions for September 201602-09-2016
With the 950th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings coming up fast, the ROOT 1066 International Festival is now under way. September kicks off...
