Brighton Piers : A Brief History
When being introduced to Brighton, or any other seaside city/town along the coast, it is common to see a pier standing on the shoreline. Brighton, of course, is no exception.…
‘I could have been killed’ – horror as Brighton Pier ride comes loose
A teenager has been admitted to hospital after a fairground ride on Brighton’s iconic pier came loose yesterday. According to reports from eye-witnesses, the incident took place on a ride…
Brighton welcomes new landmarks
In May 2011, the Badger reported on the proposed ‘Brighton O’, a ferris wheel designed to give panoramic views of Brighton and the surrounding areas to around 250,000 tourists and…
Palace Pier could fetch £30m
Brighton’s Palace Pier is up for sale for a rumoured £30 million. Richard Baldwin, director of property agent GVA Humberts Leisure, says the pier is an “iconic, trophy asset”, attracting…
Ferris wheel to turn on Brighton seafront
Planning permission was given for a 150ft ferris wheel to be erected on Brighton seafront on 27 April. It is expected to be running by the summertime, with plans to…