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Prince William Declared 'Unbothered' by Royal Fans as Prince Harry Returns to UK Soil Amid Court Loss

Prince William plays crazy golf in Hastings as Prince Harry returns to the UK after a court defeat, with royal fans declaring the heir to the throne 'unbothered' by his brother's legal woes.

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Prince William Responded in the Funniest Way When a Young Royal Fan "Burst Into Tears" Upon His Arrival

"This is Sebastian, he's been waiting for you."

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Prince William plays crazy golf and rides funicular during seaside visit

William arrived via funicular railway to greet a crowd of people who had waited in sweltering heat to see him in Hastings, East Sussex, on Thursday.

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Prince of Wales plays crazy golf after ride on funicular

William arrived via funicular railway to greet a crowd of people who had waited in sweltering heat to see him in Hastings, East Sussex, on Thursday.

Evening Standard

The Bayeux tapestry and the hidden history of the women who embroidered it

For the first time in nearly 1,000 years, the Bayeux tapestry is returning to Britain. The 70-metre embroidery will be displayed at the British Museum from September. The tapestry depicts the Norman Conquest of 1066 and the battle of Hastings. In comic-strip form, it tells the story of Harold II…

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Battlefields, turrets and spiral staircases: How to visit the real Norman Conquest sites behind the Bayeux Tapestry

As the Bayeux Tapestry is installed at the British Museum, Teresa Machan explores the legacy of the Norman Conquest in Hastings, Battle and Pevensey

The Independent UK

Syd Barrett’s iconic Madcap floorboards to go on show on South Coast this July

The Piper venue near Hastings will feature a week-long programme of gigs and talks in July to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Syd Barrett's passing

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Man, 62, arrested after Nazi salute at Green Party rally in Hastings

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Man arrested over Nazi salute at Green Party rally in Hastings

Exclusive: Address by leader Zack Polanski interrupted by men who used megaphone and unfurled Reform UK and St George's cross flags, while another man gave series of Nazi salutes

The Independent UK

Tories’ political domination in Sussex set for its biggest test in decades

LOCAL ELECTIONS: Most Sussex residents haven’t voted for their county councillors since Boris Johnson was prime minister. With Nigel Farage’s Reform soaring in the polls, Harry Cockburn speaks to voters across the county – where the political future looks more alien than it has for years

The Independent UK

Man breaks into crime museum and accidentally poses for his own mugshot

True Crime Museum in Hastings gets real‑life case – complete with DIY photo evidence and damaged cardboard cutouts of the Kray twins

The Independent UK

Is the biggest march in English history a myth? My research shows King Harold sailed down to the battle of Hastings

In 1066, England was invaded by multiple foreign powers. A northern force led by King Harald Hardrada of Norway advanced on York via the River Humber, while a southern force, led by Duke William of Normandy (later William I the Conqueror) crossed the Channel with forces from Normandy, France, Brittany…

The Conversation

‘A fascinating discovery’: research challenges Battle of Hastings narrative

Harold may have sailed, not marched, in 1066, reshaping explanations for his defeat in England’s historic battle

The Guardian - UK

King Harold’s forced march to Battle of Hastings ‘implausible’

It has long been taught that after Harold’s victory at the Battle of Stamford Bridge, there was a forced march south to face the Norman invasion.

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‘One of the most stunning sights in the country’: your picks for UK town of culture

From pirates and skateboarders in Hastings to legends and locks in Devizes, from dolphins in Scarborough to the ‘artists’ town’ of Kirkcudbright, readers put forward their favourite places

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Police reveal disturbing new details after missing 11-year-old and 15-year-old boys found in the back of Florida man’s truck

The 11-year-old was allegedly kidnapped by Darnell Hairston, a 60-year-old sex offender from Hastings

The Independent UK

Southern Water accused of ‘failure’ after burst pipe leaves homes without running water on Christmas Day

‘Hastings once again is paying the price for the failures of Southern Water, ’ said local MP Helena Dollimore

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Burst pipe leaves homes in East Sussex without water on Christmas Day

Southern Water says incident led to ‘very low levels’ at reservoir and set up bottled water station for residents

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Thousands in Hastings could face Christmas with no water after mains pipe bursts

Southern Water warns households may begin losing water from Christmas Eve as system rapidly loses supply

The Independent UK

The new Battle of Hastings: locals fight to save historic pier after self-styled sheikh puts it up for sale

With its flamboyant owner facing a fraud trial, Harry Cockburn explains how another chapter in the storied 150-year history of the Sussex landmark looks set to be written

The Guardian - UK

‘We don’t want to be a toy town’: has Brexit sunk this historic UK fishing fleet?

Struggling fishers in Hastings say the industry is dying after a deal giving away access to its waters made a tough job impossible

The Independent UK

This British seaside town is in the middle of a cool revival. Here’s why

The town is slowly reinventing itself

Evening Standard

Proscribing Palestine Action has ’empowered’ far-right, say protesters

An organiser of the Friends of Al Mawasi group, based in Hastings, said the UK Government has ’empowered’ extremists by proscribing Palestine Action.

The Conversation

The UK is losing its small fishing boats – and the communities they support

If you walk the harbour in Hastings in south-east England or the beach further north in Cromer at dawn, you’ll see the signs of a centuries-old way of life: small boats landing their fresh catch and crews unloading crates of crab, lobster or bass.

The Independent UK

Council recognising their town’s link with Gaza is ‘important’ says Jewish group

Last week, Hastings Borough Council passed a motion to back an immediate ceasefire and support the town’s friendship links with Al-Mawasi in Gaza.

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