Bexhill-on-sea news

Music stars, free exhibitions and craft fair – events to enjoy this November

The Pargeter showhome at Bellway’s Highwoods View development in Bexhill-on-Sea was a winner at the United Kingdom Property Awards.

The Pargeter showhome at Bellway’s Highwoods View development in Bexhill-on-Sea was a winner at the United Kingdom Property Awards.

Sussex showhome wins UK Property Award for interior design

Left to right: Cllr Doug Oliver, Leader of Rother District Council, Abi Newbury FCA, Chair of Bexhill Neighbourhood Board and Cllr Memish Huseyin, Mayor of Bexhill-on-Sea Town Council.

Left to right: Cllr Doug Oliver, Leader of Rother District Council, Abi Newbury FCA, Chair of Bexhill Neighbourhood Board and Cllr Memish Huseyin, Mayor of Bexhill-on-Sea Town Council.

Local government

Plans to bring back popular seafront fountain reach major milestone

Bexhill High Street.

Bexhill High Street.

Residents asked for views on plans to bring empty shops back to life

The Red Lion in Hooe is now under new management

The Red Lion in Hooe is now under new management

15th century pub once popular with smugglers taken on by new management

The Grand Opening of Pebsham Inclusive Play Area, located on Seabourne Recreation Ground, took place on Friday, October 16.

The Grand Opening of Pebsham Inclusive Play Area, located on Seabourne Recreation Ground, took place on Friday, October 16.

Inclusive play area opens with exciting new facilities for children

An aerial shot of the proposed development site

An aerial shot of the proposed development site

Planning and development

Plans for new McDonald's restaurant and Starbucks café receive backing

The fountains on the Front Lawns in Bexhill, pictured when in operation

The fountains on the Front Lawns in Bexhill, pictured when in operation

Planning and development

Broken seafront fountain and splash pad could finally be replaced

Live updates as A259 blocked by crash involving van

Live updates as A259 blocked by crash involving van

Live updates as A259 blocked by crash involving van

The current windmill at the site has fallen into disrepair

The current windmill at the site has fallen into disrepair

Planning and development

Man is told the 'bulky' 30ft windmill he wants to build at property would be too big

New book explores Sussex finishing school for daughters of Nazi leaders

Jake Bugg announces intimate Brighton and Bexhill shows for new album tour

The incident took place outsiode The Townhouse pub in Bexhill

The incident took place outsiode The Townhouse pub in Bexhill

Police seek witnesses after eight-person pub brawl

The Lynd Cross on Springfield Road, Horsham, has been ranked among the worst Wetherspoons pubs in the UK

The Lynd Cross on Springfield Road, Horsham, has been ranked among the worst Wetherspoons pubs in the UK

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Sussex Wetherspoons pub named one of the worst in the UK

Ruby's Bistro in Bexhill. Image credit: Rother District Council

Ruby's Bistro in Bexhill. Image credit: Rother District Council

Local government

Bistro wins licence to serve alcohol after resident's objection

Jake Bugg will be playing song’s from his great new album, ‘Alamo’, and signing copies after.

Jake Bugg will be playing song’s from his great new album, ‘Alamo’, and signing copies after.

Jake Bugg announces intimate lunchtime show at record shop

De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill.

De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill.

New leadership team appointed for major heritage engagement project

Earlsfield Court has raised £660 for Bexhill Dementia Action Alliance (BDAA) after bringing the local community together for a fun-filled 'Gin-Go Bingo' evening.

Earlsfield Court has raised £660 for Bexhill Dementia Action Alliance (BDAA) after bringing the local community together for a fun-filled 'Gin-Go Bingo' evening.

Care home raises hundreds for dementia support with bingo night

Midlands entrepreneur Adam McGill has acquired Lennox Lodge Care Home in Bexhill-on-Sea for more than £1.5 million and has committed over £250,000 to its refurbishment.

Midlands entrepreneur Adam McGill has acquired Lennox Lodge Care Home in Bexhill-on-Sea for more than £1.5 million and has committed over £250,000 to its refurbishment.

Entrepreneur buys care home in 'significant new chapter'

Coastguard vehicles responding to a third callout in less than 12 hours

Coastguard vehicles responding to a third callout in less than 12 hours

Coastguard responds to three seafront emergencies in under 12 hours

An artists' impression of the extension. Image credit: Cathedral Group and Stagg Architects.

An artists' impression of the extension. Image credit: Cathedral Group and Stagg Architects.

Local government

Councillors approve studio extension

Rother District Council.

Rother District Council.

Local government

Community projects could receive grants worth up to £20,000

Local government

Council to consult on empty shop auction powers

Live updates - 'rolled over car' causes long queues on busy A-road

Live updates - 'rolled over car' causes long queues on busy A-road

Live updates - 'rolled over car' causes 'severe delays' on busy A-road

With funding from Rother District Council’s Coronation Community Orchard Grant Scheme, a total of 10 fruit trees have been planted in Barrack Hall Park.

With funding from Rother District Council’s Coronation Community Orchard Grant Scheme, a total of 10 fruit trees have been planted in Barrack Hall Park.

Community park transformed with new fruit trees and wildflowers

The proposed permit parking zone. Image credit: East Sussex County Council.

The proposed permit parking zone. Image credit: East Sussex County Council.

Local government

Controversial permit parking scheme will come into force

An aerial shot of the proposed development site

An aerial shot of the proposed development site

Planning and development

Plans to build new drive-through restaurant and coffee shop on edge of town

Jess Revell and Annie Fredrick from Churchill Foundation.

Jess Revell and Annie Fredrick from Churchill Foundation.

Coffee and cake event to raise money for cancer support charity

Dr Kieran Mullan MP (Bexhill and Battle) invites the house to pay recognise the work of Dolly Parton.

Dr Kieran Mullan MP (Bexhill and Battle) invites the house to pay recognise the work of Dolly Parton.

MP pays tribute to Dolly Parton's literacy legacy in House of Commons

Earlsfield Court care home in Bexhill-on-Sea has raised £350 for Breast Cancer Now after partnering with the Rother Forum to host a charity afternoon tea.

Earlsfield Court care home in Bexhill-on-Sea has raised £350 for Breast Cancer Now after partnering with the Rother Forum to host a charity afternoon tea.

Care home raises £350 for Breast Cancer Now with charity afternoon tea

Mum's plea to drivers after son killed by loose scaffolding board

East Sussex County Council

Decision due on controversial permit parking charges

One Sussex beach had more pollution risk warnings than any other this summer

The A2690 Combe Valley Way was shut in both directions yesterday afternoon

The A2690 Combe Valley Way was shut in both directions yesterday afternoon

Concern for welfare on bridge led to main road closure say police

The Amy Winehouse Band.

The Amy Winehouse Band.

Amy Winehouse's touring band to celebrate 20 years of Back to Black

Jonathan and his wife Sarah

Jonathan and his wife Sarah

Family says sub-postmaster's life 'destroyed' by Horizon Post Office scandal

Live updates as main road shut due to police incident

Live updates as main road shut due to police incident

Live updates as main road shut due to police incident

Hear from leading architects and historians this season at De La Warr Pavilion.

Hear from leading architects and historians this season at De La Warr Pavilion.

New autumn season unveiled at De La Warr Pavilion with art and community events

Former teacher convicted of raping and sexually assaulting pupil

St Mary Magdalene Church and Presbytery in Bexhill

St Mary Magdalene Church and Presbytery in Bexhill

Planning and development

Water damaged former church building could be turned into housing

Direct from London's world-famous Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, The Ronnie Scott's All Stars take audiences behind the scenes of one of the world’s most celebrated music venues.

Direct from London's world-famous Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, The Ronnie Scott's All Stars take audiences behind the scenes of one of the world’s most celebrated music venues.

Story of legendary jazz club and its links to the Krays coming to theatre

Mulberry Academy Bexhill's GCSE results confirm its strongest year yet.

Mulberry Academy Bexhill's GCSE results confirm its strongest year yet.

Mulberry Academy Bexhill celebrates its best-ever GCSE results

The former sports ground has been derelict for over a decade

The former sports ground has been derelict for over a decade

Planning and development

Plans to redevelop crime plagued derelict football ground into housing

This summer, the streets of Bexhill Town Centre will be transformed into an open-air gallery from the colourful land of Summertopia, as families are invited to take part in a free augmented reality (AR) story-trail.

This summer, the streets of Bexhill Town Centre will be transformed into an open-air gallery from the colourful land of Summertopia, as families are invited to take part in a free augmented reality (AR) story-trail.

Free story trail turns town centre into interactive open-air gallery

John Walker, 27, of Preston Road, Bexhill

John Walker, 27, of Preston Road, Bexhill

Man jailed after stealing hundreds of pounds of goods from shop

Churchill Living holding a summer party.

Churchill Living holding a summer party.

Over-60s enjoyed music, cocktails and ice cream at summer garden party

Flypast, live music and dancing lined up for packed town celebration

County Hall, St Anne's Crescent, Lewes.

County Hall, St Anne's Crescent, Lewes.

Man killed partner with dementia before taking his own life

Loungers has been selected as the principal restaurant tenant for The Colonnade.

Loungers has been selected as the principal restaurant tenant for The Colonnade.

National restaurant chain to open new site as part of seafront project

Dr Kieran Mullan, MP for Bexhill and Battle has visited Barchester’s Hazel Lodge, in Battle to meet residents and staff at the home.

Dr Kieran Mullan, MP for Bexhill and Battle has visited Barchester’s Hazel Lodge, in Battle to meet residents and staff at the home.

Local government

Care home residents welcome MP for tour and discussions

Cllr Connor Winter. Image credit: Rother District Council

Cllr Connor Winter. Image credit: Rother District Council

Local government

Councillor apologises for breaching code of conduct

Tim Peake's UK tour, Astronauts: The Quest To Explore Space, will come to the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill-On-Sea on October 14.

Tim Peake's UK tour, Astronauts: The Quest To Explore Space, will come to the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill-On-Sea on October 14.

British astronaut Tim Peake to bring latest tour to Bexhill-On-Sea this October

The CCTV images shared by Bentley's Steakhouse in Bexhill of the alleged incident

The CCTV images shared by Bentley's Steakhouse in Bexhill of the alleged incident

Angry restaurant owners seek group after 'dine and dash incident'

An indicative plan showing the potential development. Image credit: Gladman Developments Limited

An indicative plan showing the potential development. Image credit: Gladman Developments Limited

East Sussex County Council

Changes to plans for 340 homes means council has to get involved