‘A God-almighty punch-up’: rare footage shows Battle of Hastings (the 1966 one) English Heritage acquires film of first re-enactment, ‘a lot of pushing and shoving’ between Kent and Sussex students The Guardian - UK · Oct 5
Hastings RNLI Crew Member Dies After 'Medical Incident' as Station Appeals for 'Privacy' A member of the Hastings RNLI crew has died following a medical incident at the East Sussex lifeboat station. Emergency services attended, but no further details have been released. International Business Times UK · Oct 2
Possibly Rabid Coyote Bites Woman on Hastings-on-Hudson Trail as Westchester Urges Anyone with Contact to Call Officials A coyote bit a woman on the Old Croton Aqueduct path in Hastings-on-Hudson. Rabies is unconfirmed, and Westchester wants anyone with contact to call. Medical Daily · Sep 29
Country diary: Before Hastings was the Battle of Stamford Bridge. And it happened right here, 960 years ago today Low Catton, East Yorkshire: It was King Harold’s last taste of victory. How chilling it is to visit this unassuming spot and imagine the bloody scene back in 1066 The Guardian - UK · Sep 25
The Bayeux tapestry’s lesser-known tale of bromance: William and Harold were friends before they were enemies They weren’t always enemies. Before William of Normandy and Harold Godwinson were deadly adversaries on the battlefield at Hastings in 1066, vying for the throne of England, they were comrades and brothers in arms. The Conversation · Aug 26
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. International Business Times UK · Jul 10
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." Marie Claire · Jul 9
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 · Jul 9
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. The Independent UK · Jul 9
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… The Conversation · Jul 2
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 · Jun 30
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 Louder · Jun 22
Man, 62, arrested after Nazi salute at Green Party rally in Hastings IN FULL The Independent UK · May 1
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 · May 1
The Independent UK · Apr 25 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 · Apr 15 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 Conversation · Mar 21 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 Guardian - UK · Mar 21 ‘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 Independent UK · Mar 21 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.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 5 ‘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
The Independent UK · Jan 3 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 · Dec 26, 2025 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
The Guardian - UK · Dec 25, 2025 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
The Guardian - UK · Dec 23, 2025 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 · Oct 26, 2025 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