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Fire engines with hoses deployed on Grosvenor Crescent at 11:30am on April 24

Emergency services attend incident on Grosvenor Crescent in St Leonards

24 Apr 2026

Emergency services were called to Grosvenor Crescent near West Marina Gardens at around 11:30am today.

Mountain Warehouse sign installed at former Poundland store in Ravenside Retail Park Bexhill

Mountain Warehouse to open at Ravenside Retail Park following Poundland closure

21 Apr 2026

A new store is set to open at Ravenside Retail Park in Bexhill, replacing the former Poundland unit.

Funfair signs at Glyne Gap showing dates, opening times and token prices

Funfair returns to Glyne Gap with rides, offers and May Day dates confirmed

21 Apr 2026

The Glyne Gap funfair is returning to Bexhill this April, with confirmed dates, opening times and token prices now available.

Shop front of RB Running and Wellbeing or image of Rhys Boorman in Morris dancing running outfit

Hastings running coach attempts world record at London Marathon in Morris dancing costume

20 Apr 2026

A Hastings-based running coach is attempting a world record at the London Marathon — running the full 26.2 miles dressed as a Morris dancer.

Shoe Shuffle shop front on Castle Street in Hastings with neighbouring unit being taken over

Local shoe shop expands into neighbouring unit in Hastings town

14 Apr 2026

An independent Hastings shoe shop has expanded into the unit next door, bringing new life to an empty high street space.

Road closure sign on A259 Bexhill Road showing incorrect 6am reopening time

Confusion over A259 roadworks as signs show wrong reopening time

14 Apr 2026

Drivers are being warned of confusion on the A259 in St Leonards after road signs display a different reopening time to the official permit.

Crash at Mount View Street / Wrestwood Road Junction Causes Delays

13 Apr 2026

A crash occurred at around 15:05 today (13 April 2026) at the Mount View Street and Wrestwood Road junction, causing delays while vehicles are cleared. The incident adds to a growing number of collisions at the junction, with multiple crashes reported in the past week.

Local roofer opens first walk-in shop on Bexhill Road

10 Apr 2026

A local roofing company has opened what is believed to be the area’s first walk-in roofing shop, giving customers the option to get face-to-face advice on Bexhill Road.

Road closure notice sign on A259 Bexhill Road in St Leonards showing dates and overnight restrictions

Month-Long Roadworks on A259 Bexhill Road to Cause Overnight Disruptions

10 Apr 2026

Drivers in St Leonards should expect delays as a month-long programme of roadworks begins on the A259 Bexhill Road from 13 April, with overnight restrictions and temporary traffic lights in place.