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Everything you need to know about plans for new £65m seafront leisure centre
6+ hour, 53+ min ago (1017+ words) Brighton and Hove City Council has submitted a full planning application to demolish the ageing King Alfred Leisure Centre (KALC) and build a new "65 million facility next to it on Hove seafront. The long-awaited proposal would see a modern sports…...
Popular seaside pier to begin charging for admission from this weekend
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (307+ words) A popular pier will start charging people for admission this weekend. Brighton Palace Pier has confirmed the return of its entrance fee from 7 March 2026. Visitors will be charged "1 per person to access the landmark during what bosses are calling the…...
UK's largest 'living seawall' unveiled at Sussex beach in pioneering project
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (796+ words) Hundreds of people turned out for the launch of the UK's largest living seawall. On Wednesday (January 28), Shoreham Port hosted an official launch for the Southwick Reef which has been installed along the harbour at at Southwick beach. The project…...
Hosepipe ban could stay in place over winter months
5+ mon, 14+ hour ago (193+ words) A hosepipe ban which is affecting 2.3 million water customers in the south east could stay in place over the winter. Hosepipe restrictions have been in place for customers in Sussex since July 18. Today (October 10), South East has announced an update…...
Christmas drone show in Ardingly to bring Rudolph to life in lights
6+ mon, 3+ day ago (320+ words) A spectacular drone light show is set to light up the skies this Christmas. Over 600 LED drones will brighten the South of England Showground in Ardingly, West Sussex, with a display based on the holiday classic, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer....
The best places to go paddleboarding in Sussex
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (755+ words) From scenic coastal shores to peaceful country meanders and vibrant historic waterways the author of a new guide chooses six of her favourite paddles across the county, including Chichester Ship Canal and the River Ouse in Lewes. Chichester Ship Canal…...
Inclusive open water swimming event to take place in Brighton
9+ mon, 2+ hour ago (580+ words) Visually impaired adults are being invited to take part in an inclusive open water swimming event designed to reimagine blue spaces. The session will take place on Wednesday, June 11, at Sea Lanes Brighton and is part of a research project…...
6 rules you must follow during the Sussex hosepipe ban to avoid £1,000 fine
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (397+ words) A hosepipe ban has been implemented in Sussex, with'strict rules set to be'in place from July 18. The restrictions from South East Water are due to the ongoing warm and dry weather. It added that'"demand for drinking water in Kent…...
Babies to take over Brighton pool for fundraising Splashathon
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (294+ words) Babies and toddlers are set to save lives with their swimming skills. Brighton's Water Babies classes will see the little ones take on swimming challenges during the week of June 30 to July 6. The 'Splashathon' event is a fundraiser for charities…...
Thousands of pupils across Sussex eligible for free school meals starting next year
9+ mon, 4+ day ago (538+ words) Thousands of pupils across Sussex will be eligible for free school meals starting next year. Hundreds of thousands more children across the country will be able to access means-tested free school meals when the provision is extended from September 2026, the…...