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In this week’s edition, a proposal to build new beach huts in Bexhill has come under fire by Rother councillors.

We also feature the story about a number of arrests after a significant quantity of cash and drugs were seized by police during six raids in Bexhill and Battle.

The final step in the creation of a new council for Bexhill has also been completed with the signing of legal papers. The full story can be found in today’s Observer

Business leaders in Hastings and Bexhill have this week given their reaction to the Prime Minister’s roadmap to easing lockdown.

The latest news concerning the Covid vaccine rollout across the area is also in this week’s paper, with it set to continue after a short delay.

* Got a story? Ring reporters Richard Gladstone on 07803 505794 or Stephen Wynn-Davies on 07393 754494.

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