Tag archives for George Street
TV Pop Up Museum
TOBY BULA-EDGE A look into the past was on offer on August 8 at the first Television Museum pop-up. The event, run by charity Screen Culture UK, aimed to give…
News in Brief
Homes for Hastings Hastings Council leader Glenn Haffenden has welcomed new affordable houses coming on stream with the first residents moving into new homes at Orbit’s Levett View development in…
Old Town Traders Stand Together
PAUL MCLAUGHLIN A spate of break-ins along George Street and High Street in recent weeks has caused distress to local traders and prompted calls for an increased police presence in…
New Tables, New Tastes
STEVEN SHORT When it comes to food and drink, Hastings and St Leonards continue to punch well above their weight. Times restaurant critic Charlotte Ivers ruffled a lot of feathers last summer…
New Year Council Offensive
KENT BARKER Hastings Borough Council has begun 2026 with resolute plans to improve the look and amenities of the town. The initiatives centre on the vacant site at the western…
A New Picasso?
A few times every century, a child emerges who is clearly born to be an artist. Think of Mozart composing at the age of four, Picasso whose first words were…
Pip’s: 200 Years of Family History
Pip’s Community-run gallery is about bringing our local, creative and colourful community together, to run a gallery steeped in family history, in the hopes of supporting local creatives in the…
Pip, Pip Hooray: new lease of life for Old Town shop
CHRIS CONNELLEY Strong community is one of the most obvious virtues of our town, and one that born-and-bred local Pip Hersee is proudly showcasing in his new eponymous venture at…
Bella Bar Loses Alcohol Licence
Hastings BC’s Licensing Committee has revoked the alcohol licence of the Bella Bar on George Street. Licensing officers reported that the venue, which had been granted its licence as a…
George Street – demolition delays
PAUL McLAUGHLIN George Street is the beating heart of Hastings Old Town - the charming back lane, bustling with busy cafes and restaurants, where sleek independent shops and quirky, antique…
Hastings Comedy Fringe : ‘The best small fringe in the country’
As Old Town gears up for the second annual Hastings Comedy Fringe Festival, HIP talks to the founders, Chris Young and Jake Alexander, about the festival’s origins, how it’s already…