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Chichester

Chichester Christmas lights switch-on 2026: timings, lantern trail and after-party

Chichester switches on its Christmas lights at 5pm on 21 November, with a family lantern trail and live music across the city centre.
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Comedy

The Fast Show reunites original cast for Hastings, Eastbourne and Worthing dates in 2027

Six original Fast Show cast members reunite for Sussex performances in Hastings, Eastbourne and Worthing in February 2027. Compare dates, prices and booking links.
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Environment

Worthing opens year-round seawater testing facility at Splashpoint

A new community testing facility at Splashpoint will help Worthing swimmers build a year-round picture of seawater quality. Here is how it fits alongside official monitoring.
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Art & Exhibitions

Colonnade House seeks new operator with £35,000 annual rent for full package

Proposals are invited to run Worthing’s Colonnade House from April 2027. The gallery must be included, with a 30 November deadline and £35,000 minimum annual rent for the full package.
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Bognor Regis

Tim Vine announces five Sussex shows on Sillypun Valley tour in 2027

Tim Vine brings Sillypun Valley to Crawley, Worthing, Hastings and Bognor Regis in 2027, joined by John Archer. Sussex dates, ticket details and the full UK tour.
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Sport

West Sussex winter padel league: entries close on 4 November

Entries close on 4 November for the West Sussex winter padel league. Here is how the £65-per-pair competition works, including court costs and age rules.
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Public Transport and Traffic

West Sussex reports 15,000 pothole repairs as winter drainage work steps up

The county council reports more than 15,000 pothole repairs in six months and plans drainage clearance at 63 flood-prone locations ahead of winter.
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Public Transport and Traffic

Durrington bus lane plans would restrict parking along The Boulevard

Residents can comment on proposed bus lanes, crossings and junction changes in Durrington until 30 November, with two local drop-in sessions.
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Things to Do

Petworth House announces woodland Christmas displays, late openings and makers market

A Magical Christmas at Petworth runs from 28 November to 3 January, with two evening openings, an opening-weekend market and festive activities.
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Theatre & Dance

The Grinch panto in Worthing: Durrington’s December shows list waiting places

Durrington Theatrical Society’s The Grinch The Panto is scheduled at Worthing’s Northbrook Theatre from 17 to 20 December 2026. All six performances showed as sold out on the organiser’s TicketSource page when checked on 24 October.
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Council & Politics

Norton Road car park expected to close within a year as Hove replacement considered

Hove’s Norton Road car park is expected to close within 12 months. A December Cabinet report will consider its future, with a replacement car park being explored.
Brighton

Chris McCausland brings new stand-up show Waffle to Brighton and Hastings

Chris McCausland brings Waffle to Brighton Dome and White Rock Theatre in 2028. Find the Sussex dates, ticket prices and Brighton on-sale times.
Brighton

Komedia New Comedy Award returns to Brighton with four shows in 2027

Brighton’s Komedia will host three semi-final heats in January and a February grand final for its 2027 New Comedy Award.
Chichester

Chichester Christmas lights switch-on 2026: timings, lantern trail and after-party

Chichester switches on its Christmas lights at 5pm on 21 November, with a family lantern trail and live music across the city centre.
Brighton

Harry Waters brings Pink Floyd tribute show Legacy to the Brighton Centre

Harry Waters leads a ten-piece band through Pink Floyd’s 1970s catalogue at the Brighton Centre on 25 June 2027.
Crime & Courts

Sussex Police to seize illegal e-bikes and e-scooters under new ‘no returns’ policy

Sussex Police’s new ‘no returns’ policy starts on 1 November. What it covers, how legal e-bikes differ and the rules for Brighton’s rental scooters.
Comedy

The Fast Show reunites original cast for Hastings, Eastbourne and Worthing dates in 2027

Six original Fast Show cast members reunite for Sussex performances in Hastings, Eastbourne and Worthing in February 2027. Compare dates, prices and booking links.
Brighton

Alan Carr’s 2027 Sussex dates: Eastbourne extra show and sold-out Brighton performances

Alan Carr brings Have I Said Too Much? to Eastbourne and Brighton in 2027. Find the extra Congress date, Brighton returns information and all six Sussex performances.
Brighton

John Bishop brings Let’s Go Round Again tour to Brighton in May 2027

John Bishop brings his new Let’s Go Round Again stand-up show to Brighton Centre on 8 May 2027. Find tour dates, booking information and age restrictions.
Brighton

Jack Whitehall brings Bad Influence to Brighton for two nights in January 2027

Jack Whitehall performs Bad Influence at Brighton Centre on 28 and 29 January 2027. Find the start time, age restriction and official ticket links.
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Sussex Police to seize illegal e-bikes and e-scooters under new ‘no returns’ policy

Sussex Police’s new ‘no returns’ policy starts on 1 November. What it covers, how legal e-bikes differ and the rules for Brighton’s rental scooters.
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Norton Road car park expected to close within a year as Hove replacement considered

Hove’s Norton Road car park is expected to close within 12 months. A December Cabinet report will consider its future, with a replacement car park being explored.
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Sussex bonfire nights 2026: procession dates, fireworks and tickets

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Sussex’s bonfire season continues with five society celebrations on Saturday 17 October, including Hastings, Hailsham and Seaford, before a programme of torchlit processions and...

What’s on in Sussex in October 2026: music, comedy, Halloween and days out

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There is a wide range of things on this October in Sussex. Westlife and Van Morrison are heading to Brighton, Starsailor are performing with...

School Streets in Sussex: roads, times, cameras, exemptions and fines

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Drivers can face timed motor-vehicle restrictions outside schools across Brighton & Hove, East Sussex and West Sussex. This guide lists the affected roads, published...

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