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St Leonards-on-Sea

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Taxi driver charged with rape in St Leonards

The victim has been supported by specialist officers, Sussex Police say.

Thousands of runners preparing to race a half marathon by a seafront.

Marathon to go ahead after chemical explosive find

Hastings Half Marathon was cancelled after explosive chemicals were found at a nearby property.

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Residents return home after chemical incident

The A259 is now open once again after all the chemicals were removed from the scene.

A rubbish bin on fire due to police carrying out a controlled burn on chemicals.

Major chemical incident stood down, say police

Sussex Police says most of the people evacuated in St Leonards have returned to their homes.

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Half marathon cancelled as police burn chemicals

The popular Hastings running event was due to take place on Sunday.

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Man arrested after explosive chemicals found

Sussex Police declare a major incident after evacuating residents on part of St Leonards seafront.

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Homes evacuated after suspected chemicals found

Sussex Police are investigating after a report of chemicals found at an address in St Leonards.

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Five injured after car crashes during police pursuit

Police were pursuing a vehicle in Godstone, which crashed into a passing car, injuring all inside.

A woman wearing glasses, a cross necklace and holding a book stood in front of a building. There is an area of grass and a number of cars parked on the road behind her.

Housing tenants 'in limbo' over demolition plans

Southern Housing has informed residents about its plans to refurbish Four Courts in St Leonards.