Hastings

The new-look promenade in front of Southsea Common is almost complete. Pictures: The road in front of the Naval War Memorial is complete and the parking bays have been painted.
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Time Out names Southsea third best seaside town in UK - here's why

Dance Live! 2026 heats at Portsmouth Guildhall - 28/01/2026 - Mayfield School Seniors (Picture: Vernon Nash)

Thrilling culmination of talent as winners of Dance Live! are crowned

Portsmouth band Blackout in 1968, featuring the Gilson brothers. From left, Kev Gilson (sax/keyboard/vocals); Bill Carlton (guitar/percussion); Dave Gilson (lead vocals); John 'Jock' McLoud (keyboard); John 'Jinx' Jenkins (drums); Tony Gilson (bass guitar)

Tribute to Gosport's Dave Gilson and his brothers Tony and Kev

The Gateway, Bexhill-On-Sea.

Shared Ownership homes at The Gateway in quaint coastal town, Bexhill-On-Sea

Purbrook Park School performing at Dance Live 2025

Purbrook Park School Wins Dance Live 2025!

Video grab from this shocking footage shows an alleged attack on restaurant staff - in a dispute over paying a bill at La Bella Vista in Hastings, East Sussex.

'Dine and dash' couple 'attack' restaurant staff over bill dispute

Karla Loft with partner Carl Scott.

Watch: Mum goes on strike to get partner to help with chores

The cherished local library is celebrating a recently approved 20-year lease

The volunteer-run library that’s securing a future for reading in Hastings

Seagull robs crisps from Hastings shop before nipping into pub.

Watch: Seagull robs crisps from shop before nipping into pub

General view of Sold and For Sale signs

Portsmouth house prices drop by more than South East average, figures reveal

The Pearl Harts at The Edge of The Wedge on May 22, 2023. Picture by Chris Broom

Review | The Pearl Harts at The Edge of The Wedge: 'Left the crowd wanting more'

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Fruit lobbed at people in drive-by attacks as one person injured

O2’s National Databank initiative was first launched in 2021.

O2 to give out free data in pilot scheme this Christmas

Pregnant Meghan Pollentine was killed in a crash on the A27 travelling from Havant. Pic: Sussex police

Family of woman who died in A27 crash after late shift in Havant hold fundraiser

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'Great sadness' as person hit by train in 'tragic' incident

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COMMENT: We're still proud of Southsea - whatever others may say
Just who are the people whose poor ratings have meant Southsea being named as one of the worst seaside towns in the country?
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The compelling narrative interwoven through six seasons could come to end on Sunday (C) World Productions - Photographer: Steffan Hill

Who is H in Line of Duty? We rate the most popular theories - from Philip Osborn...

Clinically extremely vulnerable people should resume shielding in Tier 4 areas

Dan Ajakaiye (white shirt) in action for Hastings

Hawks sign pacy Hastings attacker Dan Ajakaiye

Find staycations perfect for families that include dogs

Check out top spots for summer staycations

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Man dies and woman suffers life threatening injuries after head-on-collision in ...

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WATCH: Dramatic moment railway line by Sussex train station 'explodes'

Still from the video by Jon Atherton

WATCH: Dramatic moment railway line by Sussex train station 'explodes'

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Poisonous caterpillars in Sussex - what you need to know

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At what age should people consider not driving?

Year 7 students from Horndean Technology College re-enact the Battle of Hastings

Children recreate 1066 battle
History was brought toÂ life asÂ Year 7 students from Horndean Technology College visited Hastings toÂ re-enactÂ the famousÂ battle.
By The Newsroom

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Police hunt '˜abusive and hostile' paraglider afterÂ two-year reign of terror on...

Portsmouth Dreadnoughts defeated Hastings Conquerors in fin style. Picture: Neil Marshall

Portsmouth Dreadnoughts ready for play-off challenge

Portsmouth Dreadnoughts head coach Luke Head-Rapson Picture: Vernon Nash

Dreadnoughts defeat hands Cheetahs crown

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All wild and shop-bought mussels in the UK now contain plastic

The Bootleg Beatles are auditioning for a new John Lennon

Steve Hastings when he won the Baffins seat for Ukip in 2014. He later joined the Tories

Councillor resigns to run for island seat

Portsmouth Dreadnoughts' Jake Smith. Picture: Neil Marshall (170305-1)

Battle of Hastings pleases Dreadnoughts boss

Government Minister, Amber Rudd, visited Ickworth to launch its new biomass boiler ANL-150607-124130009

Amber Rudd speaks out after terror attack

Get ready ladies! The Dreamboys are coming back to Portsmouth

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Southern passengers face fresh strike misery

Mie Debray at the Union Bar in Hastings. Photo courtesy of SWNS.com. SUS-160609-171653001

Punk rock sisters '˜emotionally scarred' after buckets of fake blood were thrown...

Portsmouth Dreadnoughts against Hastings Conquerors. Picture: Paul Jacobs (151030-7)

Dreadnoughts ready to build on first win

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Gosport named as hotspot for marriages ending in divorce

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Johnson Press Business Awards, Grand Hotel, Brighton.
Dawn Gracie, highly cmmended business personality, and Fred Dinenage.
Pic Mick Young
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VIDEO: Johnston Press South Business Award winners

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Cook off to Cherries despite impressive Saints start