The Hastings Academy will remain open to children of critical workers and vulnerable pupils but will close to all other pupils until October 14.

School closed to majority of pupils after number of teachers self-isolating

Thousands of people who have suffered from coronavirus have been left with no sense of smell or taste, months after their recovery. For some, the loss of senses came come on very suddenly and can be the only sign that they have had the illness.

Thousands left with no sense of smell months after coronavirus recovery

The annual Hastings Half Marathon has been called off because of the Coronavirus pandemic. It was due to take place on Sunday 29th March

Hastings Half Marathon cancelled over Coronavirus fears

The man was reported missing from Hastings, prompting a helicopter and Coastguard search

Surfer located in Rye Bay after helicopter search

As part of the ITV Mental Wellness campaign Britain Get Talking, we visit a running club in Bexhill and Hastings.

'Running saved my life': The East Sussex club getting people on their feet

Former boy band star Duncan James is in Hastings this festive season to revive his role as Aladdin.

Duncan James revives his role as Aladdin in Hastings pantomime

What was once the Jerwood Gallery in Hastings is now the Hastings Contemporary.

Sussex gallery reopens after mystery donation

A JMW Turner painting of Hastings fish market sits at the centre of the exhibition, celebrating the town's links with the fishing industry

Hastings exhibition celebrates fishing heritage in pictures

Up for grabs- £5000 in prize money showing there's a competitive side to the sport

Serious fans gather in Hastings for the Crazy Golf World Championships

She has opened a new library at a school in St Leonards as part of a campaign to get more children reading.

Hastings MP Amber Rudd opens new school library for literacy campaign

A mother from Sussex has spoken of her terror after a total stranger stalked her for 10 years.


Ten years of terror- mother speaks of being stalked by stranger

British Transport Police have issued a public appeal for witnesses after a wallet was stolen from a man having a heart attack in Hastings. 

Wallet stolen at train station while owner having heart attack

Thousands of tonnes of granite has been delivered by barge to Hastings for the construction of flood defences costing £3m.

Turning the tide: major operation to protect seaside town from flooding

People across the south have been warned to prepare for cold weather as ice and snow is set to hit parts of the UK.

Ice Warning across the south

The South fell silent at 11am to remember those killed in Saturday's London Bridge terror attack. Seven people died and 48 were injured.

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