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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…

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‘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

The Guardian - UK

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

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - 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 Independent 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 Guardian - UK

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

The town is slowly reinventing itself

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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 Conversation

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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The Guardian - UK

Call for British Museum to take Bayeux tapestry to ‘1066 country’

MP calls for region where Battle of Hastings took place to be included in events surrounding return of artwork

The Guardian - UK

The fisherman aesthetic: anglercore is everywhere – but does it suit me?

Waders you could wear to a gallery opening, vests cropped weirdly short and laden with pockets. I tried the biggest trend in fashion to find out why so many non-fishers are wearing it

Evening Standard

London leaver: 'our Hastings restaurant dream would have been impossible at London prices'

Kim Duke swapped south-east London for a new partner, home and career on the south coast

The Independent UK

These neighbouring East Sussex seaside towns are billed as the ‘new Margate’

Under 90 minutes by train from London Bridge, the Hastings and St Leonards double-act is attracting a new crowd – local resident Steven Short explains why

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Evening Standard

Coasts with the most: top seaside destinations vying for the London-on-sea crown

These seaside property hotspots are edgier and more affordable than their better-known, chichi rivals

Evening Standard

Residents return home as St Leonards explosives incident stood down

The Hastings half marathon has been cancelled after explosive chemicals were found at a seafront property in the East Sussex town.

The Independent UK

Most residents return home after major incident stood down in St Leonards

The Hastings half marathon has been cancelled after explosive chemicals were found at a seafront property in the East Sussex town.

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Who Is Liam Lawson, Red Bull’s New F1 Second Driver To Max Verstappen?

Rev your engines F1 fans, because Liam Lawson is joining the Red Bull Racing garage & we got to chat with him before the Aus Grand Prix.

The Guardian - UK

Give back taxpayers’ cash for failed ‘fun factory’, Hastings MP tells Tory donor

Lubov Chernukhin was given £150,000 in public funds to help open Owens entertainment centre

Evening Standard

Districts warn of ‘human misery’ as homelessness grant is set to be slashed

Analysis shows that many areas with housing pressures are facing significant reductions in a grant dedicated to preventing people losing their homes.

Evening Standard

Cave of dreams? Grade II-listed Hastings house with garden cave for sale for £600k

The cave is advertised by agents as an area to “enjoy and create your own unique space within”

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