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Trams might be rolling in the old town soon says new Mayor

Trams that take you from Station Plaza to the heart of Hastings Old Town and drop you off in George Street are a neat idea but potentially a lethal hazard at busy times. Using West Street, that runs alongside George Street is a solution that has gained traction. Veracity Pundit reports

Posted 12:49 Friday, May 29, 2026 In: Home Ground

Chewy donuts actually contain parts of Vacuum cleaner

A tough night’s cleaning at the bakery and an exploding vacuum cleaner resulted in donuts of uncertain edibility this week. Maccabee Zilch reports on the row that’s dissolving Kings Road, St Leonards on Sea

Posted 16:37 Friday, May 1, 2026 In: HOT Topics

Upturn in Covid infections but Christmas looks safe

Covid-19 infections are picking up again, though not at a rate that looks like threatening Christmas. But precautions seem advisable in crowded places and on public transport, as does getting the autumn booster for those who are eligible. Meanwhile health experts have voiced concerns about the government’s vaccine policy. Text by Nick Terdre, research and graphics by Russell Hall.

Posted 21:55 Sunday, Dec 4, 2022 In: Covid-19 Tags: autumn booster Nick Terdre Omicron Russell Hall

Same name, new look: Sussex Partnership launches new website

A fresh and redesigned website has been launched by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust to support those living with mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity conditions.

Posted 08:50 Thursday, Dec 1, 2022 In: Health Matters Tags: Jane Vickers Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Why our postal workers are striking

There have been regular days of action by UK postal workers since August. Even though it’s tucked away from passers-by, the depot in Drury Lane on the Ponswood industrial estate has had an active picket line every strike day – come rain or shine (and there’s been a lot of days of rain). As we enter December, there’s still no offer on the table that is acceptable to these essential workers. Seven days of strike action are planned between now and Christmas. HOT’s Erica Smith interviewed a long-standing local postal worker to find out why our posties are holding out for a better deal.

Posted 21:44 Wednesday, Nov 30, 2022 In: Campaigns Tags: Cwu industrial action postal workers Royal Mail strike terms and conditions

Palestinian dining event raises £1600 for community in Gaza

A Palestinian feast last weekend raised a whopping £1600 to help the support the health needs of an impoverished fishing community in Gaza, Palestine. Katy Colley writes.

Posted 14:12 In: Campaigns Tags: Chef Momo Deniz Akdoğan Hastings and Rye Palestine Solidarity Campaign Hastings Friends of Al Mawasi

East Sussex County Council: Which side are you on?

On 6 December, Divest East Sussex and friends will be back in Lewes, staging a tug of war between fossil fuels and climate action outside County Hall to coincide with East Sussex County Council (ESCC)’s next big meeting. Gabriel Carlyle from Divest East Sussex explains why.

Posted 14:36 Monday, Nov 28, 2022 In: Campaigns

ESCC scrutiny committee puts Sea Change on its agenda

Sea Change Sussex and its stalled Queensway Gateway Road project find themselves in the spotlight in another forum after East Sussex County Council’s scrutiny committee decided to put them on their work programme. Nick Terdre reports.

Posted 22:03 Sunday, Nov 27, 2022 In: Home Ground Tags: ESCC Nick Terdre Queensway Gateway Rupert Clubb scrutiny sea change
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