Brighton is famous for its busy seafront, nightlife and historic streets, but scattered across the city are abandoned locations that many people walk past without even noticing.

Brighton has always had a darker side hidden beneath the postcard views and busy seafront crowds. From the ruins of the West Pier to the underground tunnels beneath the Royal Pavilion, the city is filled with stories that locals still talk about today.

Police have formally identified the three sisters recovered from the sea off Brighton beach, as enquiries into the tragedy continue. The women were from the London area and their family are now being supported by specialist officers.

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