These seaside property hotspots are edgier and more affordable then their better-known Homes & Property | Where to live renting and decorating in London from our award-winning experts I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice improving train connections and the stubborn persistence of home working mean certain choice seaside outposts are becoming Forget Whitstable, Deal and Aldeburgh though — too established with house prices to match The new London-on-seas are edgier and more affordable for the steady stream of disaffected creatives seeking sea air and a new lifestyle — with good wine and nice coffee close at hand was born and raised in east London but had always wondered if the grass might be greener beyond the capital In 2020 she and her journalist husband Stephen Holmes took the plunge and moved to St Leonards-on-Sea in East Sussex One element of the move has certainly paid off The couple sold their one-bedroom shared ownership flat in Hackney Wick for £350,000 and bought a five-bedroom Victorian terrace close to the seafront for £360,000 They share the house with their two-year-old son Harry St Leonards, and neighbouring Hastings have developed a reputation as an arty hub out of London director of public relations agency Fight or Flight “I lived in Hackney in the 1990s and it is reminiscent of that.” It’s not all rough around the edges either Shops on Norman Road are where to pick up tasteful seaside homewares and clothing as well as wine and Heist food court in an old bank building is run by a former Evening Standard journalist who also has the nearby Farmyard restaurant St Leonards’ plus points for Devoy and Holmes include spending their free time by the sea and making friends with other young parents at one of the many baby groups in town “There are loads of different groups within walking distance,” says Devoy “St Leonards has a real sense of community you bump into people you know all the time.” Just along the coast in Hastings Sonya Ross is also loving life by the Sussex seafront She said goodbye to her rented one-bedroom flat in Crouch End “Yet it is a really dynamic place with lots to do.” Ross found like-minded friends by joining a local meet-up group, and the move was financially beneficial too. In Crouch End, her flat cost £910pcm, but was raised to £1,200pcm after she left. She is currently paying £795pcm for a similar sized Hastings flat, and hopes to eventually buy a property in the town Hastings is a good choice for buyers who still need — or want — to be in the capital regularly with the train journey to London Bridge taking from an hour and 20 minutes An arts-led renaissance is also happening along the coast in Folkestone in Kent. Its high-speed rail links, grammar schools and what is good value by Kent coast standards are what drives buyers to Folkestone senior associate director of Strutt & Parker who says two-bedroom flats trade at around £350,000 and three-bedroom semi-detached houses for around £500,000 “The majority of buyers we see are young families coming out of London where people are increasingly priced out,” he says Folkestone’s appeal has grown since the pandemic as so many people now don’t go to the office daily — trains to St Pancras International can take under an hour Buyers are seduced by the town’s regeneration a gem of a vintage boutique in Sandgate; Yoke Yoga a cool studio with a delicious cafe upstairs; Moo like a monkey a cute indie kids shop with fabulous books; and community-driven Folkestone Bookshop “The Creative Quarter brings a lot of character too and events set among cobbled streets and brightly coloured buildings giving the town its own distinct identity,” says Charlton For buyers looking for a less-trodden path out of London Felixstowe in Suffolk is yet another town starting to shape up as a realistic alternative to the capital Its claim to fame may be as Britain’s largest container port but there is more to Felixstowe than cargo ships and lorry drivers Its four-miles of sandy beach lined with beach huts is regularly voted the best in the UK and unspoiled open space is provided by the 155-square mile Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape Ipswich is less than half an hour away by train and commuters can be at Liverpool Street in under two hours Back in town Felixstowe is showing definite signs of improvement artisanal markets and street food festivals and old-fashioned tea shops are being reborn as hip cafés — The Alex has an extensive plant-based menu and Marco Pierre White has opened one of his Steakhouse Bar & Grills up the road It is also a lot more pocket-friendly than Southwold along the coast “It provides good solid Victorian housing stock for significantly less than they would pay in Bristol.” According to Office for National Statistics migration data for 2022 almost a quarter (23 per cent) of people moving to the area were in their twenties with 33 per cent in their thirties and forties There are now co-working spaces alongside pound shops in the town centre and there are plans to restore Birnbeck Pier which has been out of commission for almost 30 years “Weston-super-Mare also has a growing arts scene,” says Cronan “You will find all sorts of small exhibitions and installations going on.” With a similarly staid reputation as a haven for retirees Worthing in West Sussex is also changing — fast and a burgeoning foodie scene attract a younger demographic who can cast their nets further thanks to home-working In October 2023 Erica Vonderwall made the slightly unlikely move to Worthing from her shared ownership flat in Catford The 40-year-old had already quit her job with a public relations company to set up her own firm which meant she could work from wherever she liked And Peanut was miserable in London — all the people and the noise were too much but Vonderwall noticed that when she took him out of town his mood lightened She also felt she had made the most of the capital “I had 15 years to tick off every single thing there was to do,” she says She discussed the idea of a move with her mother who agreed to help fund a move — Vonderwall’s London flat is caught up in the cladding crisis and currently cannot be sold She picked Worthing partly for its good train links to London its proximity to the South Downs as well as the coast and because friends had moved there and gave it excellent reviews In October 2023 Vonderwall spent £296,000 on a two-bedroom 1930s terrace and set about giving it a vibrant facelift hanging out on Worthing’s art deco seafront Brighton is a 20-minute train ride if she wants more buzz than Worthing can provide particularly since many places shut for the winter season “I joke to my friends that Worthing probably needs another 10 years in the oven and then it will be Brighton’s little sister,” she says “But I like the slower pace of life I have now The tide is turning on the traditional coastal escapes Forget Whitstable and Aldeburgh — the next generation are heading to these towns VE Day 2025 fashion: best looks from the day VE Day 2025 fashion: Princess of Wales to Lady Victoria Starmer Prince Louis steals the show at VE Day parade as he keeps dad William looking sharp and mimics brother George Prince Louis steals show with sweet antics at VE parade UK tourists face major travel shake-up as Dubai airport set to close Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in major blow for Putin ahead of Victory Day celebrations Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in blow for Putin Royals watch historic flypast as huge crowds turns out for VE Day 80th anniversary  Royals watch historic Red Arrows flypast for VE Day 80th anniversary Venetian psych rock trailblazers New Candys are hitting the road in support of their upcoming album with their explosive new single Regicide leading the charge the band’s latest chapter dives deep into themes of rebellion and transformation—setting a powerful tone for their return to the stage Frontman Fernando Nuti draws inspiration from historical and political allegory crafting lyrics that reflect both personal and societal unrest explores the blurred line between justice and vengeance It’s a bold sonic statement that channels the energy of Nine Inch Nails while rooted in the cultural mystique of Venice—an aesthetic that permeates both their visuals and sound Following a year focused on writing and recording New Candys are ready to bring their immersive new sound to life With The Uncanny Extravaganza promising a richly diverse listening experience Expect a setlist that blends old favorites with new cinematic live show worthy of the album’s name 08jun7:00 pmNew Candys - Saint Leonards-On-SeaThe Piper The Piper, St Leonards 1 Norman Rd, Saint Leonards-on-sea TN37 6NH and website in this browser for the next time I comment MetalTalk is Europe's leading independent Heavy Metal news publication For more details, contact Steve Ritchie at Editor@MetalTalk.Net is owned and managed by MetalTalk and must not be used elsewhere without written permission © 2025 Country & Town House.All rights reserved was once the favoured haunt of Queen Victoria – a Decimus Burton-designed resort which attracted the smart set down from London to take in the sea air bohemian vibe are enjoying a fashionable renaissance with the ever-growing restaurant and bar scene proving a big draw for a new generation of out-of-town visitors If you want to sample its delights for yourself enter our competition to win a Foodie Weekend package for two The prize includes dinner for two at award-winning gastropub Leonards on the culinary map when it opened its doors in 2019 it has earned and maintained its pace in the Michelin Guide who learned his trade at well-loved establishments including St John with chef Andrew Taylor Gray (ex-Petersham Nurseries Hix and Winemakers Cub) heading up the kitchen It specialises in unpretentious yet imaginative menus that make the most of the finest local seasonal produce alongside an informed and carefully selected wine list and has garnered rave reviews from a number of esteemed food writers including Jay Rayner The winner of this fabulous prize will stay at The Knowle a boutique B&B set within a grand Arts & Crafts villa a short stroll from the beach and town centre It boasts beautifully-appointed guest suites featuring vintage furniture supremely comfortable super king size beds and opulent bathrooms (And breakfast is a seriously sumptuous affair.) Also included in the prize are two tickets to leading gallery Hastings Contemporary – which presents world class modern and contemporary art exhibitions in a spectacular coastal setting – as well as Sunday lunch at Supernature an upbeat restaurant which combines the owners’ passion for wood-fired cookery and music (Expect an uplifting disco soundtrack with your roast!) Walk off some of this fine food with a stroll on the beach and be sure to visit the wealth of independent shops vintage stores and art galleries in Kings Road Subscribe to Country & Town House in print or the app to make sure you get the very best of property Country & Town House is an introducer appointed representative of Wealthify Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority Country & Town House acts as an introducer appointed representative for the purpose of promoting Wealthify products and introducing customers to Wealthify This underrated East Sussex town needs to be on your radar for a weekend of gluttony Lifestyle | Travel The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers When you purchase through links on our site Sign up for the best picks from our travel When I told friends I was going to St Leonards-on-Sea for a weekend yet everyone is familiar with neighbouring Hastings Even locals struggle to define the boundary-blurred East Sussex towns: “I see it as where the pier (Hastings Pier) is,” offered one You’d think St Leonards would be the more famous as while it lacks the battle-led history of Hastings with fine Regency and Art Deco terraces and squares joined over the past few years by multicultural multifaceted restaurants and an arts and music scene topped with DJs from Norman Jay to Don Letts Even Banksy came and sprayed a toddler building Tesco sandcastles on the beach On a warm Friday night, my friend Rosa and I check into The Knowle (theknowleatstleonards.co.uk) a handsome hunk of Arts and Craft-era B&B set high on a hill a swift 15-minute walk from the station there’s a sweet cottage-style garden with an oval-shaped lawn ringed by bee-friendly flowers where you can read a book or sunbathe It’s beautifully preserved with original Victorian features from stained glass to tiles and fireplaces books on restoring Victorian houses line the lovely living room as does a piano and sink into sofas Owners Derval and Dave (what a comedy double act their names would make) bought the house during Lockdown offering guests just three rooms with luxurious modern yet period-style bathrooms and fresh flowers Through the weekend we punctuated our eating and drinking by lingering in some of the many second hand shops en route including Teddy’s Tinker's (everything from antiques to clothes) gifts) and Positive Retail (surplus stock and second-hand designer items) among the highlights Dinner was at Bayte (bayte.co.uk) on the King’s Road Co-owned by the daughter of the Petersham Nurseries founders the interiors blend industrial with vintage — old school chairs parquet and bare plaster — and a modern British menu with a touch of Italian and a lot of seasonal organic farm produce and vegetables from nearby Lewes We shared small plates such as crispy parmesan-crusted cubes of tapioca with pickled chilli mint and labneh (you’ll find there’s a whole lot of labneh in this town) and a fresh-flavoured linguine dish with gurnard Each dish was excellent and worth getting on the train for (a benchmark for defining a good meal in a place you don’t live in) we toddled back up the hill to sleep in our massive room with rustic floorboards thick wool rugs and two armchairs positioned facing a large window overlooking the rooftops Breakfast in the formal dining room was granola avocado and sourdough with fancy touches such as slices of figs with cheese and freshly blended juices we walked to Hastings by meandering through Alexandra Park rows of colourfully painted houses charm before you spot the inevitable George Street is a pedestrianised part of Hastings Old Town Hastings Contemporary is a low-level new build with a gallery space currently devoted to Ethiopian artist Elias Sime whose pieces include delicate mosaics which turn out to be ingeniously repurposed computer keyboards There’s a glass-walled cafe with views over the fishermen’s huts and pebbled beach but we’d booked lunch back in St Leonard’s We walked the 30 minutes to Colombo 16 (colombo16.co.uk) a restaurant on the curved cruise-ship-inspired Grade II-listed Marine Court His mixed white Irish and Sri Lankan heritage imbued him with a love of cooking fusion food with elements of both heritage cemented by spending a year in a hotel restaurant in Sri Lanka he runs a popular restaurant with immaculately presented dishes eaten in a space where the original corrugated metal interior was retained to tap into the Sri Lankan coastal vibe from deliciously charred cubes of tender pork belly with roasted black curry powder aioli to sunshine-yellow crispy coated squid rings tossed in turmeric with fresh lime are sure fire crowd pleasers and account for repeat bookings Pre-dinner drinks at the Goat Ledge (goatledge.com) a fun-filled promenade bar with benches on the beach and colourfully-painted beach huts made us want to linger longer Sipping spicy Korean margaritas and rum punches with a friendly crowd united by enjoying the sea views and tunes on a warm saturday night felt like the best place to be However, we had dinner plans at The Royal (theroyalstleondards.co.uk) a gastropub in a green-painted Victorian building opposite the wonderfully named Warrior Square station charming staff you want to hang out with and a constant stream of drinkers and diners It all makes sense once you know owner James Hickson worked at well-established restaurants such as St John and Moro in London Chef Andrew Taylor Gray’s CV includes the Petersham Nurseries It earned Michelin Bib Gourmand status for what they call ‘unfussy seasonal food.’ I’d agree — crispy fish-finger-shaped fried polenta with nutty Stichelton raw blue cheese juicy bavette steak with well-roasted potatoes and red peppers Neal’s Yard cheeses with posh crackers and relish On Sunday, we browsed in independent shops where every single person chatted to us and nosed around the fragrant Thai and Mexican stalls at Heist street food market before lunch at Supernature (wearesupernature.co.uk) Monthly Sunday ‘disco roasts’ are the thing here but we can’t resist the small plates cooked by genial chef-owner Mark who commandeered restaurants in London for many years before decamping to the coast Standout dishes include milky burrata with local thyme-roasted cherries which could equally be a starter or pudding super-sized pink king prawns swimming in garlic butter and Spanish tapas-staple Puddings also keep their end up with a satisfying and strangely refreshing burnt Basque cheesecake with strawberry compote Eat outside in the mural-lined yard listening to summery DJ-mixed soundtracks Then it was time to stop eating and drinking and get the train home everyone we met told us to move down from London as they had done; after such a perfect weekend it’s probably just a matter of time Doubles at The Knowle start from £180 B&B, minimum two night stay. theknowleatstleonards.co.uk Trainline has one-way fares from London to St Leonards Warrior Square from £10 if booked seven-days in advance, trainline.com The best rustic luxe farm stays in Europe: from a 13th-century château to a vegan agriturismo The best hotels in Cornwall — from The Pig to Stanley Tucci's favourite 20 of the cosiest pubs with rooms in the UK Five hundred canisters being examined after man arrested in East Sussex town on suspicion of producing illegal substances A bomb squad has carried out a controlled burn of explosive chemicals discovered at a property in an East Sussex town as they continue to examine a further 500 canisters A major incident was declared on Friday while an operation continued to make the chemicals safe with 73 people forced to move to a nearby hotel A 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of producing illegal substances and making an explosive substance for an unlawful purpose after police were called to the A259 Marina in St Leonards on Thursday More than 70 people who were evacuated have not yet been able to return to their seafront homes Sussex police said the man arrested had been detained under the Mental Health Act while inquiries continued The explosive ordnance disposal team confirmed the chemicals could pose a threat to life Sussex police issued an update on Saturday morning after speculation the incident was related to large-scale drug production The force also confirmed the incident was “not believed to be terror-related” and thanked those displaced and the public for their patience A Sussex police spokesperson said it was not yet known when people would be allowed to return to their homes or whether the Hastings half marathon would go ahead on Sunday as planned He added: “Significant progress has been made in making safe chemicals found in a house on the A259 in St Leonards on Thursday “The explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team successfully removed the desensitised chemicals from the house and carried out a controlled burn in a skip near the sea wall on Saturday morning “Searches by EOD are continuing this morning for any other hazardous materials in the house to ensure the house is clear of explosive material and the area is safe “Around 500 additional canisters have also been found containing unknown chemicals although these are not considered to be explosive “They will be tested and assessed by East Sussex fire and rescue service and national specialists following the completion of the EOD’s search “EOD’s initial assessment found large quantities of one material that indicated explosive elements in it Scientific experiments are now being undertaken to determine the exact nature of the chemical.” Ch Insp James Scott said: “All partners are working hard to resolve the incident as swiftly as possible and allow residents to return to their homes as soon as it is safe “We appreciate everyone’s support and ongoing patience We know this has been incredibly disruptive there is no indication that the 28-year-old man arrested intended to cause harm either to himself of anybody else “We cannot put an exact timeframe of when the cordon will be reduced and residents can return to their homes but we should know more late afternoon “We believe a decision on the half marathon will be made around this time Further updates will be delivered as soon as they are available.” For best viewing experience of this website Please enter a place name in the search bar After provisionally the warmest May Day on record in the UK higher than average temperatures will subside over the weekend Environment Agency Updated: 02:56 (UTC+1) on Tue 6 May 2025 Cloud thinning and becoming mainly dry overnight Cloud thinning and breaking during the evening with showers and any remaining rain soon fading Showers remain possible across Kent with brisk winds here Possible rural grass frost in western parts by dawn Cloudier in east with best of the sunshine across western regions mainly fine weather with sunny or clear spells and mostly light winds Dry across the vast majority of the UK with clear or sunny spells but 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Lincolnshire County Council For more information about this and other major highways projects, visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/majorprojects Senior News ReporterPublished: Invalid Date MORE than 70 residents have been evacuated from a street after the discovery of deadly explosive chemicals in a property Cops were called to a road in the seaside town of St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex Some 73 people, including children and dogs were forced to move from the A259 Marina road into a nearby hotel They have not yet been able to return to their homes after a 100-metre cordon was put in place A "major incident" was declared on Friday while an operation continued to make the chemicals safe The Explosive Ordnance Disposal team confirmed the chemicals could "pose a threat to life" A 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of producing illegal substances and making an explosive substance for an unlawful purpose A Sussex Police spokesman said that it was not yet known when the occupants would be allowed to return or whether the Hastings Half Marathon would go ahead on Sunday as planned. He said: "Significant progress has been made in making safe chemicals found in a house on the A259 in St Leonards on Thursday (20 March). "Searches by EOD are continuing this morning for any other hazardous materials in the house "Around 500 additional canisters have also been found containing unknown chemicals "They will be tested and assessed by East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service and national specialists following the completion of the EOD's search "EOD's initial assessment found large quantities of one material that indicated explosive elements in it "Scientific experiments are now being undertaken to determine the exact nature of the chemical." The spokesman added that the arrested suspect had now been detained under the Mental Health Act while inquiries continued Chief Inspector James Scott said: "All partners are working hard to resolve the incident as swiftly as possible and allow residents to return to their homes as soon as it is safe "We appreciate everyone's support and ongoing patience "We cannot put an exact timeframe of when the cordon will be reduced and residents can return to their homes but we should know more late afternoon "We believe a decision on the half marathon will be made around this time Further updates will be delivered as soon as they are available." Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/ Leonards-on-Sea 26.9.24 (pic Sara-Louise Bowrey) Pop Will Eat Itself formed in 1986 in the West Midlands Initially considered part of alternative rock’s ‘grebo’ scene combining punky guitar with elements of electronic dance music a switch to a more sample-heavy approach scored them chart hits in 1989 with singles ‘Can U Dig It?’ and ‘Wise Up and parent album ‘This Is The Day…This Is The Hour…This Is This!’ That record was on particularly heavy rotation in my household at the time with its memorably distinctive artwork by The Designers Republic and songwriting credited to the whole band under the amusing pseudonym ‘Vestan Pance’ The rap-led fusion of electro-punk and hip hop proved popular in the times between grunge and Britpop and further hits followed before the band eventually called it a day in 1996 a pub in St Leonards with a 200 capacity live room upstairs This is a rare chance to see The Poppies up close in such an intimate setting The venue is buzzing with anticipation as I arrive and settle down to enjoy an appropriate selection of tunes from DJ Oliver Cherer well known around here as vocalist and guitarist of local heroes Aircooled and co-owner of Bexhill independent record shop Music’s Not Dead At around 9:10pm the DJ set gives way to chugging electronics and the various members of Pop Will Eat Itself take their places to enthusiastic cheering Following the dual rapped introductory ‘The Incredible P.W.E.I we go straight up a gear with the lively ‘Karmadrome’ holding his keyboard aloft to reveal the message “Ignore alien orders” This much-used phrase was famously a sticker on the guitars of The Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia and punk legend Joe Strummer Dreadlocked bassist Davey Bennett flashes his trademark manic grin and hard-working drummer Cliff Hewitt is also custodian of the laptop bearing the backing track with all those much-loved samples wearing a suit with a distinctive check pattern and playing a Gibson Firebird He too has a laptop perched on top of the rack unit he’s plugged into and there’s a worrying moment as it crashes to the floor and we lose the guitar sound this is soon restored with some assistance from the stage tech The band are a tight and impressive live unit and I’m particularly taken with the vocal interplay between Graham Crabb and Mary Byker who work together brilliantly as a dynamic and effective rap duo Wailing sirens open the briskly urgent ‘PWEI-zation’ with Cliff getting busy on the hi-hats and a big snare outro and the crowd are dancing enthusiastically and its infectiously bouncy groove and staccato vocal sit nicely with the older material “What we’re dealing with here is a total lack of respect for the law,” goes the sampled opening to ‘Their Law’ a track co-written with The Prodigy and featured on that band’s classic album ‘Music For The Jilted Generation’ it’s a dancey number and features a huge juddering backing in a call-and-response rap duet with Mary Byker As the forthcoming gigs are in celebration of ‘Dos Dedos Mis Amigos’ (“two fingers my friends”) it’s no surprise that a section of songs from that album is included on the setlist “This goes out to all the anti-nazis,” announces Mary and he adds a further shout out to Clint for writing the song The swirling noise backing of ‘Kick To Kill’ gives way to a haunting outro chant of “nothing to do and nothing to feel” and there’s a trippy industrial vibe and urgent tribal rhythm on ‘MeNoFearTheReaper’ The album’s Spanish title pops up in the lyric of ‘Everything’s Cool’ and the accompanying bounce is of sufficient intensity to dislodge Mary’s baseball cap Adam delivers a stunning keyboard solo in ‘R.S.V.P.’ and there’s a nice shout out to The Piper and St Leonards at the end of ‘Babylon’ Graham’s back into the crowd during the insanely infectious ‘Get The Girl as the stage is enveloped in a fog of haze Adam joins in with some vocals on another unreleased number ‘Bruiser’ and Graham’s megaphone is brought into service on the classic ‘Wise Up Mind that blast” go the opening lines of ‘Def Con One’ If you’re too young to remember the Cold War the phrase refers to the highest state of alert of the US military and signals the impending outbreak of nuclear war I’m very pleased that we have all managed to get through the subsequent thirty five years without witnessing Armageddon though with the current cohort of incumbent and potential world leaders nuclear paranoia seems to be right back in fashion I notice that the lyrics have been updated to “how gone is Don?” fries to go” hook has been stuck in my head since 1989 The piece is also a masterclass in the use of samples taken to another level by iconic excerpts from ‘Crazy Horses’ by The Osmonds with another excellent newer number ‘Vive le Rok’ and the lolloping shuffle of ‘Bulletproof’ The intensity builds further with ‘Dance Of The Mad Bastards’ and the climax of the set is another sample-heavy classic: ‘Can U Dig It?’ Belle Epoque’s ‘Black Is Black’ provides the naggingly insistent “We like the music and a machine gun splutter of staccato chords ushers in the “Riffs as the setlist indicates this is the last chance for dancing Pop Will Eat Itself were innovative and exciting back in the day and remain a phenomenal live unit right now I’ve been hugely impressed by the performance and also by the quality of the more recent material It’s been a pleasure and a privilege to see them play in a small grassroots venue If you ever get a chance to catch this band live linktr.ee/popwilleatitselfofficial Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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This seaside town has stepped out of the shadow of its twin St Leonards has from its birth been a refined a property developer who built much of Bloomsbury its stucco now largely freshly painted and reappreciated after the doldrum decades a slightly anarchic freedom and odd shops that come from low (although risen) property prices as some property column or other (was it me?) did a decade ago although the interiors bloggers are coming Still host to the usual ingrained seaside town problems St Leonards Warrior Square and West St Leonards via Tunbridge Wells (34-45 mins) and Sevenoaks (54-65 mins); direct to London Victoria (2 hrs); to Eastbourne (23-33 mins) to Brighton (75 mins) and to Gatwick airport (90 mins) both to Eastbourne (40 mins) and Brighton (1 hr if you are lucky) and north via the A21 Hang out at… Norman Road and Kings Road are where the hepcats hang, perhaps at the brilliant Kino cinema, Half Man! Half Burger! or St Clement’s Where to buy Some very fine architecture – a smorgasbord of riches Start with the fabulous original waterfront of Regency homes (including James Burton’s) on the Marina Explore the leafy avenues rising up the hill behind There are excellent mid-Victorians east towards Hastings find later Victorians around Pevensey Road and Filsham Road there are excellent streets of 19th-century townhouses off London Road Bargain of the week Five-bedroom Victorian townhouse, needs refurbishment, £250,000 with pcmestateagents.co.uk. Read moreFrom the streetsClare Tomlinson ‘A vibrant community, full of creativity, independent shops and great places to eat. Try Fika, Ghurka Chef and Goat Ledge.’ with great architecture and lovely sea views.’ Do you live in Ticehurst, Burwash and the High Weald? Do you have a favourite haunt or a pet hate? If so, email lets.move@theguardian.com by 15 October The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team successfully removed the desensitised chemicals from the house and carried out a controlled burn in a skip near the sea wall on Saturday morning (22 March) Searches by EOD are continuing this morning for any other hazardous materials in the house Around 500 additional cannisters have also been found containing unknown chemicals They will be tested and assessed by East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service and national specialists following the completion of the EOD’s search EOD’s initial assessment found large quantities of one material that indicated explosive elements in it Scientific experiments are now being undertaken to determine the exact nature of the chemical A 28-year-old man has been detained under the Mental Health Act while enquiries continue said: “All partners are working hard to resolve the incident as swiftly as possible and allow residents to return to their homes as soon as it is safe “We appreciate everyone’s support and on-going patience “We cannot put an exact timeframe of when the cordon will be reduced and residents can return to their homes but we should know more late afternoon We believe a decision on the half marathon will be made around this time “Further updates will be delivered as soon as they are available.” my journalistic career began in the faded seaside town of St Leonards-on-Sea where I spent six months undertaking a crash course in shorthand typing and all the basic skills of local paper reportage With no previous experience of just how dismal an out-of-season holiday town could be my spirits were high on the trip down the A21 – an extended coastal sojourn sounded like fun The reality of St Leonards in the early 1990s brought me back down to earth with a bump. This once splendid Regency resort – created by the team which had designed London’s Bloomsbury and Regent’s Park – was a wasteland.  Its white stucco townhouses were crumbling Most cafes and restaurants closed during winter so there was nowhere to go and nothing to do My fellow residents were a mix of addicts and homeless who had washed up at the coast as a result of the Care in the Community drive of the 1980s and sad-looking retirees who had clearly also had their dreams of fun by the seaside shattered Already a subscriber? Log in Be part of the conversation with other Spectator readers by getting your first three months for £3 Already a subscriber? Log in Wasted Youth were originally active between 1979 and 1982 with their blend of post-punk/pre-Goth with dark acoustic strains The line-up back then featured Ken Scott (vocals and guitar) Darren Murphy (bass) and Andy Scott (drums) They released a number of singles which gained success in the Indie Charts and 1982’s ‘Wildlife’ (No.21) and ‘Reach Out’ (No.42) They also had success on the albums front with 1981’s ‘Wild And Wandering’ (No.9) and 1983’s ‘Beginning Of The End’ (No.13) Wasted Youth have now announced the release of a brand new album, it’s title is ‘NEO NOIR’, and it’s the first new record by the current line-up. ‘NEO NOIR’ will be available to purchase in April 2025, either at a gig or through bandcamp.com They have announced the first batch of concerts in support of the new platter, and the dates so far confirmed include welcome returns to The Prince Albert in Brighton on Friday 23rd May and The Piper in St Leonards-on-Sea on Friday 26th September Support at the Brighton gig will come from ST///LL who are a Post Punk band from Brighton, Cork and Worthing, as well as a DJ set from Andrew Lowlife Tickets for the Wasted Youth performance at The Prince Albert on Friday 23rd May are available HERE Tickets for the other dates will go on sale in due course linktr.ee/wastedyouthband linktr.ee/stiiillband