"The shape of the beach can change after a storm ... Dr Yates said: "The peat that is under Pett Level has been quite well-studied, because it is land, and the material is there.

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. A beach with free parking has been called "a hidden gem" by visitors. Pett Level beach, which is a short drive from Hastings Old Town ...

The East Sussex village of Pett Level is receiving £395,000 to try and protect it from coastal flooding. The funding is coming from an Environment Agency grant that will be used to protect the ...