A 15,000-strong crowd march for Black Lives Matter in Brighton

Angry scenes have been captured in town squares across the UK as Black Lives Matter protesters clashed with counter-demonstrators today.  More than 1,000 protesters gathered in Brighton to stand in solidarity with BLM demonstrations worldwide.  While protesters in Bristol denied they were far-right supporters while gathering at the Cenotaph with ‘All Lives Matter’ banners.  Hundreds … Read more

Great British seaside resorts for a post-coronavirus lockdown escape, from Brighton to Margate

Wave hello to some post-lockdown vacation inspiration. Britain’s coastal towns are currently closed for business but one day in the near future we’ll be able to enjoy sunny days by the seaside again. Here’s our pick of some of the best beach towns, from bohemian Brighton to marvellous Margate. Margate: Modern art – and old-fashioned amusements … Read more

NHS staff tested for Covid-19 at Chessington, Brighton and Lincoln as Edinburgh testing centre empty

Coronavirus testing is underway at makeshift facilities in Chessington, Brighton, and Lincoln as NHS staff are swabbed by medical workers and the military. Dozens of vehicles were seen queueing at a test centre in the car park of the Chessington World of Adventures in Greater London today. Frontline medical workers and members of the Armed Forces … Read more

NHS staff tested for Covid-19 at Chessington, Brighton and Lincoln as Edinburgh testing centre empty

Coronavirus testing is underway at makeshift facilities in Chessington, Brighton, and Lincoln as NHS staff are swabbed by medical workers and the military. Dozens of vehicles were seen queueing at a test centre in the car park of the Chessington World of Adventures in Greater London today. Frontline medical workers and members of the Armed Forces … Read more

Coronavirus car-free zones coming in for London, Manchester and Brighton

Coronavirus car-free zones: Cyclists and pedestrians will get exclusive use of roads in London, Manchester and Brighton Tib Street in central Manchester has already closed to cars to prioritise cyclists  Brighton and Hackney, East London, have similar plans to close roads to cars  Charity boss says crisis has highlighted how narrow the nation’s footways are  … Read more

Brighton beach deserted as sunbathers stay away despite 20C heat – in stark contrast to last year

At least people in Brighton got the message! Beach looks deserted as sunbathers follow government advice to stay away during lockdown despite blazing 20C heat – in stark contrast to one year ago when crowds packed onto the pebbles By Shari Miller For Mailonline Published: 14:34 BST, 5 April 2020 | Updated: 15:43 BST, 5 … Read more

Brighton beachgoers ignore government quarantine pleas and sit along the seafront

Britons are still not heeding government warnings to stay at home to help stop the spread of the deadly coronavirus – despite the lockdown entering its second week. Covidiot neighbours emerged from their houses and danced and sang on the street just inches away from each other in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire, as part of a daily … Read more

Brighton beachgoers ignore government quarantine pleas and sit along the seafront

Britons are still not heading government warnings to stay at home to help stop the spread of the deadly coronavirus – despite the lockdown entering its second week. People were spotted out and about on the seafront at Brighton, East Sussex, today as police swooped to send them on their way. Covidiot neighbours emerged from there … Read more

An Inspector Calls… A review of A Room With A View, Brighton

An Inspector Calls… A Room With A View is a seafront hotel in Brighton where the rooms are cosy and the breakfast buffet is a joy A Room With A View is located on Brighton’s seafront near Palace Pier   The Inspector liked the plantation shutters and ‘cheery’ headboard in his room  The breakfast buffet is … Read more