Thousands of motorcyclists descended on Sussex at the weekend for the annual Brightona Festival.

The free event, in aid of the Sussex Heart Charity, was launched in 2004 and has raised more than £100,000 so far.

Famous faces due to make an appearance yesterday included former Busted singer Matt Willis and actors John Altman and Carol Harrison.

The festival was held along the seafront from the Palace Pier to the Marina and featured two outside stages with 20 bands playing throughout the day.

It included scores of custom-built bikes, Hot Rods and a Wall of Death.

Organisers are hoping to beat last year's fundraising total of £28,000 which was used to help with the charity's work supporting heart care services across the county.

The city also played host to Generation Expo at the Brighton Centre.

The event was specifically designed by and for those in their 40s and 50s who still love live music, sports, motors and travel.

It featured a special Old Grey Whistle Test 40th Anniversary celebration hosted by Whispering Bob Harris and with live performances by Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford from Squeeze as well as Adam Ant.

Other features included arts, fashion, health, food, drink and technology.