6月22日に開幕する「レクサス・イーストボーン・オープン」を約1カ月後に控えたイーストボーンのデボンシャー・パークで、複数の芝コートが何者かによって破壊される事件が発生した。イーストボーン区議会のスティーブン・ホルト議長は、この行為を「常軌を逸した無思慮な破壊行為」と強く非難した。現在、警備が強化されており、警察が監視カメラの映像を分析し、犯人の特定を進めている。
被害は、ウィンブルドン選手権の前哨戦として重要な位置付けにある同大会の準備期間中に発生した。現在、区の職員がコートの修復作業にあたっており、大会に向けて英国テニス協会（LTA）に予定通り引き渡せるよう対応を急いでいる。
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Vandals poured a dark, brown-black substance onto the outdoor ice rink at Washington’s Trump-Kennedy Center early Friday, Feb. 21, 2026, severely damaging the surface and prompting officials to cancel a scheduled performance as U.S. Park Police opened an investigation.
Mid Sussex District Council has turned down plans to convert derelict tennis courts in Haywards Heath into a temporary padel facility, citing inadequate evidence on noise impacts. The decision followed significant opposition from residents worried about disturbance in a quiet area, despite support from others who saw benefits for the community. The proposal aimed to introduce the growing racket sport to the site at St Francis Sports and Social Club.
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A new proposal for five padel courts in Bathampton has raised resident concerns over noise, lacking a required impact assessment. This follows repeated rejections of similar projects in Bath, including at Odd Down and Lansdown, amid the sport's rising popularity.
Plans to convert a grain store at Housedean Farm into an indoor padel court have been approved by the South Downs National Park Authority. The facility aims to diversify the farm's operations while preserving its agricultural functions. The court will serve both campsite visitors and the public, enhancing local tourism offerings.
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A proposal to add three padel courts and supporting facilities at a sports club in North Hinksey has been submitted to local authorities. The applicant aims to expand on the existing padel offerings at the site, which already hosts courts operated by Smash Padel Oxford. This development reflects the rising popularity of padel in Oxfordshire.
Offaly County Council has approved planning permission for three new padel courts at Mangan’s Service Station on Edenderry's Dublin Road. The development, proposed by J. Mangan & Sons Limited, includes additional facilities and environmental safeguards. Padel, a growing sport in Ireland, combines elements of tennis and squash.
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Stockton Council is considering a retrospective planning application to transform agricultural barns into facilities for padel and pickleball at Whitton Three Gates in Stillington. The proposal includes building extensions, a toilet block, and car park surfacing. This is one of several applications under review by the council.