Hastings has a new chess champion – Haowen Xue, at 16 its youngest Masters winner ever. Nick Terdre reports on a successful 98th edition of the world’s first ever international chess tournament, which still attracts large numbers.
It’s the year when development looks like getting under way on the old bathing pool site in West St Leonards, and local community groups have arranged a public meeting on Saturday 25 January to publicise the proposed plans, present their views on what is being proposed and invite residents to give their own opinions. Nick Terdre reports.
An elderly and disabled resident of Hastings is hoping that a GoFundMe appeal will relieve her dire situation, after falling prey to rogue builders. The need for security and confidentiality is an aspect of the case but HOT has made inquiries and is satisfied that the story is genuine. The victim is known as ‘Joy 1066’. Bernard McGinley reports.
East Sussex County Council yesterday decided to apply to join the devolution fast track and in the process have May’s elections postponed. A motion in an Extraordinary Full Council meeting urging the Cabinet not to seek the suspension of the elections was lost. Nick Terdre reports, research and graphics by Russell Hall.
The number of fuel vouchers issued to Hastings residents during 2024 highlights the continuing problem of fuel poverty locally and the need to rapidly insulate local properties where fuel-poor tenants live. Energise Sussex Coast’s Gabriel Carlyle reports.
Following the recent article in HOT on the suspension of local elections as part of the government’s devolution plan, I was keen to see how Hastings Borough Council cabinet members would respond to plans to abolish the council. Dee Williams reports.
Hastings White Rock is delighted to announce that The Magical Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan has achieved their highest ever box office sales, with attendance figures also the highest in eight years. The pantomime had rave reviews from audiences, many of whom described it as the “best panto ever”.
For 20 years Jazz Hastings has been bringing top musical talent to town — nationally and internationally acclaimed artists, and highly promising newcomers, for its monthly sessions. The 2025 season continues the tradition and starts with an impressive lineup on Tuesday 14 January. Julian Norridge reports.
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