Happy Wednesday, Brighton. A new discovery for me, but it’s World Kidney Day tomorrow, to raise awareness to kidney disease, so why not look after yourself for a few days, do some exercise and go easy on the 🍺.

In today’s Brighton Scoop:

- Phil Reynolds

🏠 Brighton householders interested in making their homes warmer, more efficient and comfortable are invited to a free community event on Wednesday 18 March, 6.30pm, at the Brighton Friends Meeting House. Organised by the local Association for Environment Conscious Building (AECB) network, the evening focuses on real-life renovation stories rather than theory, with homeowners sharing the challenges, decisions and lessons from their projects.

There’ll be practical discussion on insulation, reducing energy demand and creating healthy living spaces. Robin Hiller of Ecological Building Systems will speak, and the event is supported by Ecological Building Systems and Ecotecture. Attendance is free but booking is required. Register for the Event

🎾 Sonay Kartal fought back from a set down, while managing a painful back injury, to upset former Australian Open champion Madison Keys 2-6 6-2 6-3 in the Indian Wells third round. The British number two, ranked 54, has now reached the fourth round there for a second time, the first British woman to do so.

Her run follows a breakthrough 2025 season that took her to a career-high of 44. Kartal, who says the win shows the “fighter” in her, will focus on recovery before facing Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina in the last 16. Sonny who trains at the Pavilion and Avenue Tennis Club, in Hove reached the fourth round of Wimbledon in 2025 so we’re all behind her for her match today. Live Scores from Indian Wells

🏊🏽‍♂️ Plans have been unveiled for a new modern sports and leisure centre to replace the ageing King Alfred Leisure Centre on the seafront. Shaped by community feedback, the proposal includes larger fitness facilities, leisure water, a family entertainment zone, better accessibility and an underground car park. The design maximises sea views from the pools, gym and café, and improves landscaping to better link the site with its surroundings.

The existing King Alfred will stay open until the new centre is ready. Residents, businesses and community groups are invited to view the planning application and submit comments before a decision is made.

You can view the full plans HERE

On the whole, the plans look positive but removal of the lagoon pool in the new designs is a questionable decision for young kids at that key stage of gaining confidence in the water due to its gradual depth. Personal opinion however!

☀️ | 📈 13 | 📉 7 | ☔️ 10% | 🌬️ 12mph W | 🌊 2-3ft

☁️ | 📈 12 | 📉 7 | ☔️ 30% | 🌬️ 21mph S | 🌊 4-5ft

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Brighton has endless festivals, conventions and get-togethers year round for everything from coffee, music & trees, to animation, food, Pride and of course the might fringe. Be sure to scan over this each week to see what’s’ on the beautiful horizon.

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