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West Pier 'recreated' for one night only

ALL LIT UP: An artists' impression of how the West Pier will look

10:49am Friday 5th February 2010

Brighton’s iconic West Pier is set to be restored to its former glory – but for one night only.

New sites looked at for Brighton O

5:59pm Wednesday 3rd February 2010

New sites are being investigated for a £6million ferris wheel after plans to install it on Brighton seafront collapsed.

West Pier clean-up operation begins

11:24am Tuesday 2nd February 2010

The wreckage of the West Pier started to be removed from Brighton beach today.

Brighton O set to be rejected by council

3:40pm Monday 1st February 2010

Experts have again recommended that plans for a 60 metre seafront ferris wheel should be turned down – despite emergency talks to try to save the project.

Safety work at derelict pier

7:50pm Wednesday 4th March 2009

Machines have rolled in to remove remains from the West Pier in Brighton because of safety fears.

Architects say i360 is on course

2:58pm Friday 21st November 2008

Brighton’s i360 observation tower is still on course to open in spring 2011 despite a question mark over its funding.

Work starts on i360 tower - in Holland

3:58pm Wednesday 22nd October 2008

Work has begun on Brighton’s i360 tower despite the project being delayed by another year.

Landmark i360 tower faces delays

10:31am Monday 20th October 2008

Brighton's i360 tower has been further delayed – but those behind the project insist it will still be built.

Historic pier 'to become housing'

10:47am Wednesday 10th September 2008

A historic Victorian pier which has been closed to the public has been sold and is set to be turned into residential accommodation, according to reports.