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BBC News
03-07-2025
- BBC News
Man arrested after swastikas drawn on benches in Bognor Regis
A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage after swastikas were drawn and carved onto benches at a West Sussex Police appealed for information when the offensive symbols were discovered at Hotham Park in Bognor Regis last identified suspect was spotted by an off-duty officer, whose colleagues then made an arrest on Monday after a search of the suspect found three black marker pens and a template kit for a said that a 42-year-old man of no fixed address has been bailed pending further enquiries. More than 50 pieces of park furniture have been vandalised since the start of June, costing Arun District Council thousands of pounds to Ross Beaumont said: "We are aware this damage caused notable upset, along with gaining national media attention, and would like to express gratitude for the public's support in disrupting this behaviour."In response to the damage, the force said it had increased patrols and engagement in the area.
BBC News
17-06-2025
- BBC News
Police investigate swastikas on Bognor park benches
Police are investigating after swastikas were drawn and carved on benches and bins in a West Sussex damage has been appearing in Hotham Park, Bognor, since the start of than 50 pieces of park furniture have been attacked, costing Arun District Council thousands of pounds to Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward. Sgt Ross Beaumont said: "This offensive behaviour has caused upset in the community and has led to unnecessary cost and time to repair the damage."Someone must know who is responsible." A council spokesperson said: "We have made it a priority to remove the damage as much as we can, as often as we can."This comes at a significant cost to the council and removes key staff from planned works which provide added value to our parks and green spaces."
The Sun
16-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Domesday English town is transforming its seafront with splash park, pop-up markets & new walkways in £7.2m makeover
A DOMESDAY English town is transforming its seafront with a splash park, pop-up markets and new walkways in a £7.2m makeover. However, the latest phase in the town's seafront transformation is taking longer than planned. 3 3 Improvements to Littlehampton's seafront between East Beach, South Terrace and Windmill Road got underway in the autumn. The town, seaside resort and civil parish sits in the Arun District of West Sussex. The work is being funded by a £7 million levelling up fund from the government and it is hoped the improvements will attract more visitors to boost the town's economy. The revamp includes new toilets and beach showers, improvements to the car park, including electric vehicle charging points, walkways and new sustainable planting. A new water play area and a pop-up marketplace off Banjo Road with four fixed stalls will also come to the beach. An activity hub is also planned to include a bouldering wall, beach volleyball, petanque and basketball courts. Waterfalls, rock pools and water jets will be installed for the water play area. There will also be social spaces throughout the development to include pergolas, picnic tables and benches, that will be shaded by new trees and plants. However, Arun District Council said the current work to the drainage connection is taking longer than anticipated due to an unexpected obstruction below the ground reports The Argus. Because of this, traffic controls will be in place for 'a few more days'. Trendy English seaside town has rooftop bar that 'feels like the Med' As well as the drainage work, contractors have installed a low railing along the edge of the car park and a windbreak fence around the volleyball area. The barbeques are back on site following their winter refurbishment by Littlehampton Town Council. New picnic benches will soon be arriving and bicycle racks will be placed in different locations around the site. Brightly coloured safety surfacing has appeared around the water play area and the work will continue into next week when the weather is dry. Scaffolding has been removed from the foreshore building but work continues inside and fencing is being installed around the yard area. Contractors have also started to clear the site in Banjo Road, ready for new tarmac surfacing to be laid. It is hoped that, weather permitting, the landscape contractors can complete the remaining planting within the next two weeks. Meanwhile, a picturesque town in Devon is home to one of the UK's most beautiful beaches - complete without arcades and rides. The Victorian town of Sidmouth in east Devon has a 200million-year-old coastline, being the gateway to the Jurassic Coast. Britain's 'trendiest' beach town is also set for biggest transformation in a decade as fresh plans unveiled. And a seaside town with the world's biggest fish and chip shop is about to be much easier to get to. Plus, a UK seaside town crowned top place in the world to take bored kids this summer. 3
Scottish Sun
16-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Domesday English town is transforming its seafront with splash park, pop-up markets & new walkways in £7.2m makeover
Plus other seaside news including the UK town with the biggest fish and chip shop TURNING THE TIDE Domesday English town is transforming its seafront with splash park, pop-up markets & new walkways in £7.2m makeover Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A DOMESDAY English town is transforming its seafront with a splash park, pop-up markets and new walkways in a £7.2m makeover. However, the latest phase in the town's seafront transformation is taking longer than planned. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 An English town is transforming its seafront with a splash park, pop-up markets and new walkways in a £7.2m makeover Credit: Alamy 3 Improvements to Littlehampton's seafront got underway in the autumn Credit: Alamy Improvements to Littlehampton's seafront between East Beach, South Terrace and Windmill Road got underway in the autumn. The town, seaside resort and civil parish sits in the Arun District of West Sussex. The work is being funded by a £7 million levelling up fund from the government and it is hoped the improvements will attract more visitors to boost the town's economy. The revamp includes new toilets and beach showers, improvements to the car park, including electric vehicle charging points, walkways and new sustainable planting. A new water play area and a pop-up marketplace off Banjo Road with four fixed stalls will also come to the beach. An activity hub is also planned to include a bouldering wall, beach volleyball, petanque and basketball courts. Waterfalls, rock pools and water jets will be installed for the water play area. There will also be social spaces throughout the development to include pergolas, picnic tables and benches, that will be shaded by new trees and plants. However, Arun District Council said the current work to the drainage connection is taking longer than anticipated due to an unexpected obstruction below the ground reports The Argus. Because of this, traffic controls will be in place for 'a few more days'. Trendy English seaside town has rooftop bar that 'feels like the Med' As well as the drainage work, contractors have installed a low railing along the edge of the car park and a windbreak fence around the volleyball area. The barbeques are back on site following their winter refurbishment by Littlehampton Town Council. New picnic benches will soon be arriving and bicycle racks will be placed in different locations around the site. Brightly coloured safety surfacing has appeared around the water play area and the work will continue into next week when the weather is dry. Scaffolding has been removed from the foreshore building but work continues inside and fencing is being installed around the yard area. Contractors have also started to clear the site in Banjo Road, ready for new tarmac surfacing to be laid. It is hoped that, weather permitting, the landscape contractors can complete the remaining planting within the next two weeks. Meanwhile, a picturesque town in Devon is home to one of the UK's most beautiful beaches - complete without arcades and rides. The Victorian town of Sidmouth in east Devon has a 200million-year-old coastline, being the gateway to the Jurassic Coast. Britain's 'trendiest' beach town is also set for biggest transformation in a decade as fresh plans unveiled. And a seaside town with the world's biggest fish and chip shop is about to be much easier to get to. Plus, a UK seaside town crowned top place in the world to take bored kids this summer.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Seafront arcade redevelopment plans finalised
A council has applied for planning permission to redevelop a West Sussex shopping centre. Arun District Council published its finalised plans for 35 flats above The Arcade in Bognor Regis, with retail space being maintained on the ground floor. Parts of the property, which first opened in 1902, will be replaced and the new homes will be added across two storeys. The council purchased the shopping centre in 2017. The finalised £8m proposal was published following feedback from a public consultation that concluded in April. The council approved the project's funding in 2023 as part of the Regis Quarter regeneration scheme, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. If planning permission is granted the Bognor Regis Business Improvement District section of the property, accessible from Belmont Street, will be demolished. It will be replaced with retail space and an entrance to the new apartments. Two other sections of the arcade would be replaced, including a section damaged in a fire in the 1930s. The existing upper floor entrance on Belmont Street will be removed but entrances from York Road and High Street would be kept. Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Plans unveiled for improvements to seafront arcade Contractor appointed for theatre renovation Local Democracy Reporting Service Arun District Council
