We all like to flock to the beach when the sun is shining - and bees are seemingly no different.

Thousands of honeybees had to be removed from Brighton seafront yesterday after they were spotted swarming around the beach and wrapping themselves in huge numbers around a lamppost.

The two swarms were spotted by PCSO Dave Hedgecock of Sussex Police near the Palace Pier at 9.50am and 25 minutes later a beekeeper was on the scene.

Using a small amount of smoke, a brush and protective clothing, Micklemus Blackman, an urban beekeeper from Sackville Road, Hove, who is a listed swarm collector, was able to coax the bees into a cardboard box.

Mr Blackman has now rehomed the hives at his apiaries in Hove.

If anybody spots a swarm of bees they can contact Mr Blackman on 07980 079101.

See the pictures in today's Argus.