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A review of Full Stop: an anthology

Full Stop is an anthology of creative writing by children and young people in Hastings and the surrounding area written during the 2020 lockdown. Writers from as young as three contributed to this little book of surprises, writes HOT’S

Posted 12:01 In: New writing Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Bunker planning application makes independent remeasurement a live issue

With its latest planning application, Rocklands Caravan Park is seeking to go round (or supersede) the Planning Inspector’s decision regarding the notorious ‘Bunker’ beside Hastings Country Park. Will Hastings Borough Council (HBC) require remeasurement of the misshapen building before deciding on the application, to know what it’s dealing with? What about the other works on site? Bernard McGinley tries to find out, again.

Posted 11:35 In: Home Ground Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Help raise the roof for the Alexandra Park Greenhouse!

A campaign to help put a permanent roof on the Alexandra Park Greenhouse continues to blossom but still needs support. The Let’s Raise the Roof crowdfunding campaign began last August and has thus far accumulated £4,939 of its £10,000 target. There is still two weeks left to offer any support you can to help complete the project and restore the structure to its former glory. The Alexandra Park Greenhouse Group have issued the following appeal. Words by Lynda Foy, photos by Colin Foy.

Posted 12:20 Friday, Sep 4, 2020 In: Grassroots Tags: ,

ESCC’s Active Travel package hit hard by local opposition

In the face of local opposition East Sussex County Council’s package of walking and cycling schemes funded under the government’s Active Travel programme has been substantially reduced – only five out of 16 schemes are definitely going ahead while the fate of another two has still to be decided. Proposals for second round funding have been submitted. Nick Terdre reports.

Posted 11:44 In: Home Ground Tags: , , , , ,

New museum exhibit central to history of Hastings’ railways

Hastings Museum & Art Gallery has a newly-acquired silver trowel that represents a significant part of the town’s railway history. It will now be on display in the museum thanks to the Hastings & St Leonards Museum Association, writes HOT’s

Posted 16:03 Wednesday, Sep 2, 2020 In: History Tags: , , , , , ,
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