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By Richard Gladstone
Published 21st May 2021, 06:00 BST
Today's front page of the Hastings and Rye Observer SUS-210520-125443001Today's front page of the Hastings and Rye Observer SUS-210520-125443001
Today's front page of the Hastings and Rye Observer SUS-210520-125443001

This week lockdown rules were eased, allowing people to sit inside pubs and restaurants, and meet in groups of 30 people outdoors.

Our special two-page picture-led feature in today’s paper includes local reaction, as the easing of restrictions were welcomed by Hastings’ businesses and its tourism industry.

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In other news, a boy with spina bifida has raised money for a homeless charity in Hastings by walking 100 laps of the corridors at his primary school.

And in a separate story, a man has been jailed for sexual offences against young girls in St Leonards.

This week, campaigners fighting against proposed ‘cuts’ at Rye College have also written to Sir Paul McCartney for his support, as an online petition has attracted more than 1,500 signatures.

For more on this and other stories this week, pick up a copy of today’s Observer.

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

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