Hastings Observer

The Hastings & St. Leonards Observer, often referred to as the Hastings Observer, is a weekly tabloid newspaper from England. It has been in circulation since 1859, publishing every Friday in Hastings, East Sussex.

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Nicotine pouches rise in popularity ahead of vape ban - side effects and health risks

2 weeks ago | hastingsobserver.co.uk | Sarah McCann

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.comÂ and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowNicotine pouches are becoming a popular alternative to vapes đźšThe disposable vape ban is coming into place in the UK from June 1. Nicotine pouches are becoming a popular alternative to vapes. Whilst they can be used to help stop smoking, they can still have an impact on your health. With the disposable vape ban coming into place at the beginning of June, vape users are searching for alternative products.
Exciting toy expansion as retailer rolls out in over 2,000 UK Tesco stores this month

3 weeks ago | hastingsobserver.co.uk | Alex Nelson

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.comÂ and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now A big-name toy retailer is making playtime even more convenient đ The Entertainer is expanding its partnership with Tesco from April 2025 A curated toy range will launch in Tesco Express branches nationwide Shoppers can expect grab-and-go toys, seasonal lines, and the latest crazes Most products will be priced between ÂŁ1.50 and ÂŁ7, ideal for impulse buys The move builds on The Entertainerâs...
A23 fuel spillage: section of Sussex road closed and long delays reported

1 month ago | hastingsobserver.co.uk | Lawrence Smith

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowPart of the A23 near Pyecombe is closed this evening (Monday, April 7). AA Traffic News at www.theaa.com/route-planner/traffic-news first reported the incident at 3.08am.
'Small number of reports' of pickpocketing in Eastbourne

1 month ago | hastingsobserver.co.uk | Sam Morton

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowPolice officers have spoken to shoppers in Eastbourne after reports of pickpocketing. People in the East Sussex seaside town are being urged to ‘stay safe from potential pickpockets’. Eastbourne Police issued information on social media on Tuesday (April 1).
Sussex Police ‘concerned’ for missing Crawley teen last seen in Ifield

1 month ago | hastingsobserver.co.uk | Matt Pole

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowSussex Police are ‘concerned’ for a missing teenager from Crawley who was last seen in the Ifield area. Police are seeking to locate 15-year-old Grace. Sussex Police said she was last seen at 6.45pm yesterday evening (Thursday, March 20). She may be travelling on the railway network, the force added. A Sussex Police spokesperson said: “Have you seen Grace who has been reported missing in Crawley?
Police search for missing teenager with links across Sussex

2 months ago | hastingsobserver.co.uk | Sam Morton

The police are searching for a missing teenager, with links across SussexBrighton and Hove Police issued an appeal on Saturday afternoon (March 8). The social media post read: “Can you help us find Lewis, who has been reported missing from Brighton? "Lewis, 16, is 5ft 6in tall, with black plaited hair and he has a rose tattoo on his hand. He was last seen wearing Nike jogging bottoms, a black jacket and trainers.
Man dies at Wetherspoons pub at Brighton Marina due to cardiac arrest

2 months ago | hastingsobserver.co.uk | Henry Bryant

A man died at a Wetherspoons pub at Brighton Marina due to cardiac arrest on Thursday, March 6. A spokesperson for Sussex Police released a statement, which read: “Emergency services were called to reports of a man in cardiac arrest at Brighton Marina around 2.45pm on Thursday (6 March). "Sadly, despite the best efforts of paramedics, a man in his 60s was pronounced dead at the scene.
A third of employees admit to being more wasteful at work than at home

2 months ago | hastingsobserver.co.uk | Charlotte Minett

Can you spot all the ways employees are wasting money? From blaring radiators beneath wide open windows, to half full dishwashers and an unholy amount of water being boiled for just one cup of coffee. Can you complete this puzzle? The visual puzzler comes as research found a third of employees admit to being more wasteful - from electricity to tea and coffee use - at work than they are at home.
Long delays reported on A23 in Sussex after crash and oil spillage

2 months ago | hastingsobserver.co.uk | Lawrence Smith

There are long delays on the A23 in Sussex this afternoon (Thursday, February 20) after reports of an oil spillage. There are long delays on the A23 in Sussex this afternoonAA Traffic News said the congestion is to Hickstead. The incident was first reported at 3.09pm. Continue Reading
West Sussex school applies for artificial turf and other upgrades to sports facilities

Feb 14, 2025 | hastingsobserver.co.uk | Lawrence Smith

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowA school in East Grinstead has applied for planning permission to upgrade its sports facilities. Sackville School in Lewes Road wants to replace its existing Redgra surfaces with green artificial turf. The application to Mid Sussex District Council is also for mesh fencing, LED lighting, an acoustic barrier, areas of hard standing and resurfaced long/triple jump pits.