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Valentine’s Week 2025 top film picks

The Electric Palace cinema is perfect for romance, with its velvet-clad surroundings and welcoming vibe. So if you’re looking for Valentine’s inspiration, support one of the best independent cinemas in the country and head over to Hastings Old Town to make your Valentine’s week extra special this year. Check out the treats on offer, says Annie Waite.

Posted 18:13 Wednesday, Jan 29, 2025 In: Film Tags: , , , , ,

Old Bathing Pool development: will the community voice be heard?

There was a steady throng of people passing through the West St Leonards Community Centre last Saturday to view suggestions for development at the Old Bathing Pool site. As developers look set to present their plans to HBC, will the local community get a seat at the table? Dee Williams reports. 

Jazz Hastings presents Dave Manington’s Riff Raff

One of the mainstays of the London jazz scene will be taking to the stage for Jazz Hastings’ session on Tuesday 4 February: bass player and composer Dave Manington and his band Riff Raff. Julian Norridge sets the scene.

Posted 12:30 Tuesday, Jan 28, 2025 In: Music & Sound Tags: , , ,

Is it time for HBC to rethink climate change agenda?

Local campaign groups will be disappointed that parliament voted 120 – 7 to adjourn the second reading of the Climate and Nature Bill (CAN) until 7 July. But is this a setback or an opportunity? Dee Williams reports. 

Posted 15:48 Monday, Jan 27, 2025 In: Environment Tags: , , ,

Hastings Three found not guilty over arms company protest

Three men prosecuted for taking part in a peaceful protest at arms manufacturer General Dynamics were found not guilty of all charges at Brighton Law Courts on Wednesday (22 January). Katy Colley, chair of Hastings & District Palestine Solidarity Campaign, reports.

Posted 21:24 Sunday, Jan 26, 2025 In: Campaigns

Facing up to Hastings’ housing challenge

How big is Hastings’ challenge in the face of the government’s determination to put a rocket under house-building? Nick Terdre spoke to Cllr Glenn Haffenden and head of housing Chris Hancock to find out how Hastings Borough Council is planning to tackle the local housing crisis. Research and graphics by Russell Hall.

Posted 14:10 Saturday, Jan 25, 2025 In: Home Ground Tags: , , , , , ,

Devolution: How should we form our unitary authorities?

As the devolution process gets under way, it is the upper-tier County Council which has been allowed to make all the running in East Sussex. But the shape of the unitary councils which the governments wants to see formed is still to be decided, and here Hastings Borough Council and the other lower-tier councils could have a say. Ideas will no doubt be aired at the Full Council meeting on Wednesday. Text by Nick Terdre, research and graphics by Russell Hall.

Posted 12:23 Tuesday, Jan 21, 2025 In: Local Government Tags: , , , ,

Free ‘Off-grid solar’ workshops return to Hastings

Introductory workshops for anyone wanting to put solar panels on their shed, workshop or van will be taking place in Hastings from 24 January onwards. Energise Sussex Coast’s Gabriel Carlyle reports.

Posted 21:32 Sunday, Jan 19, 2025 In: Green Times
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