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A history of Priory Stream, Priory water, and the many culverts of Hastings – plus the storm tunnel and its workings (and associated interesting facts)

History underground Hastings and history go hand-in-hand – but whilst Harold and his ill-fated battle are the main thing that comes to mind (along with the town being the birthplace…
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From helping police investigations to lobbying for improved highways maintenance – here’s a few weeks in the life of a Business Improvement District Manager

Time for an updated diary blog By John Bownas – Hastings BID / Town Centre Manager A while back, during the COVID crisis, I wrote a detailed blog post about…
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Hastings Music Audience Survey 2023: Results

With over 500 respondents, this is probably the most detailed and accurate survey ever carried out of the gig-going habits and preferences of Hastings’ many live-music lovers. Based on statistical…
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Hastings gigs and events: 10th December to 16th December 2022

Saturday 10th December is a busy night in Hastings, with a wide range of both free and ticketed gigs on offer. Kick things off with a free show from The…
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Hastings Beer and Music Festival (1 – 2 July, 2022, The Oval, Hastings)

A 4 day event comprising of Film, DJ’s and Live Music all raising money for local good causes. The event is entirely staffed by volunteers, and as such every single…
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World Crazy Golf Championships, Hastings Adventure Golf, 10-12 June 2022

Hastings Adventure Golf are delighted to announce the details of the 2022 World Crazy Golf Championships. The 2022 competition will be taking place 10th,11th & 12th June. This is seen…
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Second term ballot proposals

Pictured: Peter Rolfe, Business Ambassador and John Bownas, BID Manager (click links for what we do) During March, local businesses get the chance to vote on proposals for a second…
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Is the government’s COVID business support package enough?

December 2021 – Hastings Observer column So, it’s Christmas Eve 2021, and as things stand it’s hard to predict just what the UK will be doing with regards to COVID…
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UK business needs a BOOST

Action is needed NOW on business rates, VAT, and grants for businesses in the retail and hospitality sectors, as well as for freelancers and the self-employed. We are facing a…
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Another five years?

October 2021 – Hastings Observer column As Love Hastings gets closer to a second-term ballot to decide whether the project should extend another five years, more and more people are…
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Pirate Galivant 2021 – full programme

WIN AN X-BOX by following the treasure trail around the town and collecting all ten letters to crack the pirate code! Friday 16th July In Ye Taverns Nags Head 8.30pm…
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Adopt-a-flower-trough

We have almsot 100 flower troughs out in Hastings town centre – does you business want to adopt one or two? E-mail john@lovehastings.com for details…

Walking and Cycling in Hastings

If you want to go for a ride or stretch your legs Hastings offers some great walks along the seafront.

Advice for protecting your empty business premises

While our towns are so quiet, not everyone is self-isolating at home!  Vandals and villains are taking the opportunity to break into empty premises to steal anything of value,or just…
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Hastings Pirate Day

Pirate Day celebrates its 10th year

Hastings Pirate Day is back for its 10th year on Sunday 14th July. The town-wide event attracts thousands of pirates every year, and this year is shaping up to be…
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