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Hastings Examiner (Hex) is a community news source for Hastings, East Sussex.

We aim to take a deeper look at issues affecting the town, supporting community-led initiatives trying to make Hastings a better place.

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Merlin Betts kicks off our food Food & Drink section with a delectable recipe, combining two household staples in a unique pairing in 'Noodles and Beans'

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July 30, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Hex writer Grace L asks the question - Who Runs this Town? Communities Vs Developers will be part of an ongoing series scrutinising the poor decisions of our councils and town planners while unscrupulous developers continue to pull the wool over their eyes.

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June 25, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Reports from a frontline support worker:

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Artwork from @dissapointman
June 13, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Following our third print run - calling out our local MP for her support for the proposed cuts to PIP (personal independence payments) #takingthepip

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June 13, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Grace L meets with Hastings resident to discuss their shocking temporary housing situation.

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Local campaigners have committed to supporting her until she is offered a suitable home.

#Housing #News #Hastings
May 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Simon Lee, secretary of Hastings Area Southern Housing Tenants’ Association, describes the chaos unfolding as Southern Housing repair Bevin Court so it can be demolished.

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May 7, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Alternatives to New Build

Debunking some of the myths touted by housing developers: "Not a housing shortage crisis – a hoarding crisis"

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May 7, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Local Actions in Hastings - Democracy under threat?

Join us on May 1st 2025 at the Stade to have your say!
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#democracyunderthreat #democracy #hastingsassembles #citizensspeak #eastsussex #hastings
April 28, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Concerns over Sandrock Bends, an ancient woodland and wildlife corridor to Sussex Weald, that is being considered for housing by a private developer.

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April 25, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Long-form article from Merlin Betts about Clifton Courts in Hastings, and how the housing association, Orbit, are emptying and destroying homes during a housing crisis

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April 24, 2025 at 4:07 PM
David Williams chats with Mat about the Hastings Bike Project (HBP).

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April 24, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Sharon Moore writes about the upheaval and mixed emotions surrounding Southern Housing’s sudden demolition announcement.

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April 23, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Andrea Cowhig, Treasurer of Hastings Area Southern Housing Tenants Association (HASHTA) recalls how the tenants’ association started, discusses Southern Housing’s ongoing miscommunications and contradictions, and recounts her battle with damp and mould.

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April 23, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Joanne Davidson, Chair of Hastings Area Southern Housing Tenants Association (HASHTA) writes about her frustrating experience trying to get repairs carried out in her Southern Housing home.

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April 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM
A new format we're trying out: News in brief involves a Hex journalist summarising the news displayed in another local media outlet for that week or fortnight.

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April 22, 2025 at 12:25 PM
A tenant at Royal Terrace – preferring to remain anonymous – discusses living conditions there.

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April 22, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Simon Lee, secretary of Hastings Area Southern Housing Tenants’ Association, reflects on the living situation in a local housing association estate.

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April 22, 2025 at 11:44 AM