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Coronavirus statistical update: Omicron takes root in Hastings

We have now embarked on a new stage of the Covid-19 coronavirus – the age of the Omicron variant. This has shown itself to be the most transmissible yet, and in just a month has displaced Delta as the dominant variant, imposing itself on Hastings and East Sussex as well as nationally. But it appears to cause less severe illness, and so far local hospitals have been able to cope. Text by Russell Hall and Nick Terdre, research by Russell Hall.

Posted 21:46 Tuesday, Jan 4, 2022 In: Covid-19 Tags: Nick Terdre Omicron Russell Hall

HBC Cabinet to discuss support for Afghan refugees

Hastings Borough Council is set to discuss the council’s commitment to supporting Afghan refugees arriving in this country for resettlement. The matter is on the Cabinet agenda for early January. Nick Terdre reports.

Posted 21:30 Wednesday, Dec 22, 2021 In: Local Government Tags: Andy Batsford HBC Home Office Nick Terdre refugees Rother

Sea Space sale of Ore Valley site to Gemselect concluded

The sale of the former Ore Valley power station site to Gemselect has finally been concluded two years after it was announced. The Battle-based developer plans to build some 75 homes on the site, while reserving six plots for the Heart of Hastings community group. Former owner Sea Space says it will reinvest the proceeds in local regeneration. Nick Terdre reports.

Posted 18:00 Thursday, Dec 2, 2021 In: Home Ground Tags: Heart of Hastings Nick Terdre

Selep withdraws Sea Change’s North Queensway grant

Sea Change Sussex’s plans for the North Queensway Innovation Park suffered a serious setback last week when the South East Local Enterprise Partnership withdrew its £3.5m grant offer. A firm start date for the Queensway Gateway Road is still unavailable but work on the Bexhill Enterprise Park North has resumed following the release of funds. Nick Terdre reports.

Posted 13:07 Friday, Nov 26, 2021 In: Home Ground Tags: Andrea Needham Bexhill Enterprise Park Nick Terdre North Queensway Queensway Gateway sea change Selep

Rising prices prompt more to seek energy advice

The recent rise in energy costs, part of a significant increase in the cost of living, puts many lower-income families, in Hastings as elsewhere, at serious risk of not being able to heat their homes this winter. The severe squeeze is worrying local energy consultants Energise Sussex Coast, but there are still some sources of help they can offer to hard-pressed residents. Nick Terdre reports.

Posted 11:19 Friday, Nov 19, 2021 In: Energy Tags: Energise Sussex Coast Kate Meakin Nick Terdre

Sewage detritus remains after ineffective beach clean

Southern Water has told MP Sally-Ann Hart that it performed a clean-up of the section of Bulverhythe beach polluted by July’s sewage leak, but much detritus remains in place. It has also made compensation offers to several affected hut owners – the going rate is around £950. Nick Terdre reports.

Posted 16:05 Saturday, Oct 30, 2021 In: Local News Tags: Cath Tajima-Powell HBC Ian McAulay Kim Forward Nick Terdre Sally-Ann Hart Southern Water

Fat Tuesday launches showcase gigs for emerging local bands

After a year of Covid closure, Hastings Fat Tuesday is back with a bang, launching its new showcase for emerging local talent and opening ticket sales for February’s Mardi Gras ball. Nick Terdre reports.

Posted 20:18 Thursday, Oct 21, 2021 In: Music & Sound Tags: fat tuesday Le Grand Mardi Gras Ball LibraLibra Nick Terdre Shallow Honey Somnians Under the Radar

In memoriam: Brian Hick

The music and arts critic Brian Hick, who acted as HOT’s music correspondent for a couple of years, sadly passed away in May after a period of illness. We are grateful to his colleague Stephen Page for permission to reprint his obituary from Lark Reviews, a website dedicated to news and reviews of classical music and poetry set up by Brian and now run by Stephen.

Posted 22:24 Wednesday, Oct 6, 2021 In: Obituary Tags: Brian Hick Nick Terdre Stephen Page