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  • Credit: Stand Up to Racism

    Why we need a new anti-racist movement

    The Hastings District of the National Education Union are subsidising train tickets to this Saturday’s (16 March) national #StopRacism protest in London. Simon Hester, convenor of Hastings Stand Up To Racism, explains why you should take part.

    How embarrassing for Hastings MP, Sally-Ann Hart. In a desperate attempt to rally her electoral base she invited her chum, Lee Anderson, to a fundraising dinner in Hastings on 3 February. Continue reading…


    Hastings group closes Barclays account in protest at bank’s support for weapons sales to Israel

    Hastings environmental campaign group Combe Haven Defenders (CHD) has closed its account with Barclays bank, in protest at the company’s role in weapons sales to Israel. Gabriel Carlyle reports.

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    Young carers across East Sussex demand a fair future

    Young carers in East Sussex will call for a fair future and call on the government for more support from local and national government on Young Carers’ Action Day (13 March). Cally Emerson writes.

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    Abigail Parry - Bloodaxe Poet

    Three Bloodaxe Poets at Hastings Bookshop

    Earlier this year, two of  three Bloodaxe poets, Matthew Caley and Amali Gunaskera, talked to Hastings Online Press ahead of their joint reading at the Hastings Bookshop. Here Jude Montague catches up with the third poet, Abigail Parry.

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    Water bill boycotters to stage first Town Hall event

    In a sign of the growing revolt against water companies, bill boycotters are due to stage their first Town Hall event in East Sussex next week. 

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    Hastings Philharmonic Choir presents Bach’s St Matthew Passion

    For its spring concert the Hastings Philharmonic Choir will perform the St Matthew Passion by JS Bach, accompanied by the baroque Ensemble OrQuesta. Press officer Gareth Simpson explains the background to the work.

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    Bergonzi triumphs again at Jazz Hastings

    Victoria Kingham is keen to put on record her appreciation of Jerry Bergonzi’s performance this week at Jazz Hastings.

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    Ex-Mayor Pam Brown OBE has died

    Pam Brown was a Hastings presence like no other. For decades she put her energies and intelligence into improving people’s lives, and she succeeded. She was on Hastings Borough Council for nearly 40 years, and for a time its Leader. She became Mayor. She was a County Councillor. When she ‘retired,’ she was as busy as ever, and took a keen interest in what was going on in areas such as veterans’ affairs, social care, and planning. She contributed a huge amount to Hastings. Bernard McGinley remembers a diverse and persistent campaigner.

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    Ready, steady, go…parties prepare for May’s local elections

    With the political parties under starter’s orders for May’s local elections, HOTs election commentator Chris Connelley previews the field. Following recent developments at Hastings Borough Council, the outcome is unusually hard to call.

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    First among equals at the piano competition

    Victoria Kingham reflects on some outstanding performances during the 10 days of pianistic excellence which constituted the 17th Hastings International Piano Concerto Competition, and concludes that more than a few contestants were worthy of winning a prize. Photos by Peter Mould/HIPCC.

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    Sarah Jane Morris celebrates Sisterhood

    This Saturday, to mark International Women’s Day, Hastings-based singer Sarah Jane Morris is launching a very special album with a concert at London’s Alexandra Palace. Erica Smith caught up with her to find out about the Sisterhood project which is coming to fruition after four years.

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    Peaceful protestors arrested at anti-genocide demo in Hastings

    Three local residents were arrested last week during a peaceful protest outside an arms factory in St Leonards. Gabriel Carlyle reports.

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    Curtis Phill Hsu crowned Hastings’ piano concerto champion

    Curtis Phill Hsu from the USA proved the jury’s choice as winner of the Hastings International Piano Concerto Competition when it reached its climax in the White Rock Theatre last night. Report by Nick Terdre.

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    Scots Pine in a distance in St Leonards - Jude Montague

    A meander with the Scots Pine

    Jude Montague draws and reflects upon this shapely tree.

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    Five vie for piano competition crown

    Crunch time at the Hastings International Piano Concerto Competition is upon us, with five remaining participants seeking to impress the jury at the finals on Friday and Saturday evenings. Nick Terdre reports, photos by Peter Mould unless otherwise stated.

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    Live Illustration for Curious Agenda by Esther Springett

    Live illustration and graphic facilitation with Esther Springett

    Esther Springett, live illustrator, graphic facilitator and filmmaker, talks to Jude Montague about her practice.

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