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Just Stop Oil – meet the people

Have you heard about Just Stop Oil? Who are they? What do they want? And why are so many of their members prepared to be arrested in support of their goals? Robert Ralph explains what they are all about.

Posted 10:23 Friday, Apr 22, 2022 In: Campaigns Tags: Robert Ralph

Rwanda plan meets strong criticism in Hastings

The government’s plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda for processing  and settlement has provoked strong reactions, not only nationally but also in Hastings. Nick Terdre reports.

Posted 13:11 Wednesday, Apr 20, 2022 In: Politics Tags: Alex Kempton Julia Hilton Liberal Democrats Nick Terdre Paul Barnett Rwanda plan

Arts pavilion opens in the park

Locals in their hundreds were bowled over by the new arts pavilion which has opened in Alexandra Park. HOT’s Chris Connelley joined the Easter weekend revellers sampling this new fount of wellbeing activities, and also took the photos.

Posted 18:14 Monday, Apr 18, 2022 In: Grassroots Tags: Art In The Park Chris Connelley

Round Table donation boosts greenhouse restoration project

The project to restore Alexandra Park greenhouse has been given a boost by a generous donation from Hastings Round Table. Story by Lynda Foy, photos by Colin Foy.

Posted 11:49 Sunday, Apr 17, 2022 In: Grassroots,HOT Topics Tags: Alexandra Park Greenhouse Group Colin Foy Hastings Round Table Linda Pearson Lynda Foy Paul Wilson

Community composters open third hub

Hastings and St Leonards Community Composting Group have launched their third hub, in central Hastings, and already have their eyes on a fourth, following an invitation to set up in Hollington, Here they will also get going on outreach work. Nick Terdre reports.

Posted 16:25 Saturday, Apr 9, 2022 In: Grassroots Tags: Community Composting Josh Brem-Wilson Nick Sangster Nick Terdre Sam Struthers

Street life: Kings Road market returns

The popular Kings Road Market in St Leonards returned this weekend after a two-year break. Chris Connelley was there to search out a bargain and speak to stall-holders, and also take the snaps.

Posted 20:04 Sunday, Apr 3, 2022 In: Local Economy Tags: Anton Burton-Windsor Chris Connelley Kings Road Market

Lila becomes first winner of young writers’ cup

Lila Katz, age 12, has become the first winner of the Anne Hooker Cup, an annual award recognising the member of the Hastings Young Writers group who has made the most impressive progress with their writing. Nick Terdre reports.

Posted 18:18 Thursday, Mar 31, 2022 In: Young People Tags: Lila Katz Nick Terdre young writers

Wheelchairs win in Harold Place application refusal  

The controversial restaurant that Hastings Borough Council (HBC) applied to itself to build was voted down 7 – 1, with 2 abstentions.  Bernard McGinley reports on planning disarray, and the platform lift the planning committee finally deemed ‘unsuitable’. 

Posted 21:51 Wednesday, Mar 30, 2022 In: Home Ground Tags: Bernard McGinley Building Regs Cllr Bishop Equality Act Harold Place Loungers platform lift restaurant wheelchair
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