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Brighton Pride 2026 parade route announced ahead of weekend celebrations
Get you up to speed: Map shows Brighton Pride parade route for 2026 | News UK
Brighton & Hove Pride 2026 commenced today with a parade starting at Hove Lawns, featuring hundreds of thousands of participants. The immediate situation includes a vibrant atmosphere as attendees gather for the parade, which will culminate at Preston Park for a concert.
Brighton & Hove Pride 2026 begins today at Hove Lawns at 11am, concluding with a concert at Preston Park around 1pm, where attendees can enjoy performances from over 150 artists across multiple stages. Transport services have been adapted for the event, with additional train carriages and shuttle bus services to manage the expected large crowds.
Brighton and Hove Pride has partnered with Govia Thameslink Railway to increase train services and carriages for the event, urging attendees to plan ahead and use Brighton Station for travel. The event is expected to draw large crowds, prompting organisers to implement a rainbow queue system to facilitate passenger departures.
What remains unclear — The exact number of attendees expected at Brighton Pride has not been disclosed.
Brighton Pride 2026 parade route announced ahead of weekend celebrations
Brighton is preparing to welcome revellers for its annual Pride event this weekend, and it’s going to be a big one.
Brighton & Hove Pride 2026 starts today with a parade, where hundreds of thousands wearing their brightest rainbow gear will march through the coastal city.
Pride-goers will then pack into Preston Park for a joyous two-day concert with over 150 LGBTQ+ performers, including Diana Ross, Raye, Jessie J, and more.
This year’s theme is ‘the power of love’, as Pride organisers look back and honour the courage, protest, unity and love that carried the community through decades of change.
If you’re looking to attend the giant celebration, we’ve got all the details, including the full parade route, start and end times, Pride in the Park lineup, and everything else you need to enjoy the event.
What is the Brighton Pride parade route and when does it start?
The Brighton Pride parade will begin at Hove Lawns today at 11am and is expected to finish at Preston Park for the Pride on the Park concert, which starts around 1pm.
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From the beachfront Hove Lawns, the parade will follow King’s Road before taking a left onto West Street, taking a right onto North Street at the clock tower, and then following London Road until the parade’s end at Preston Park.
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Charities, community groups, local businesses, and blue-light service workers are expected to attend in what has been described as one of the ‘biggest and brightest’ events in Brighton and Hove’s calendar.
Who is performing at Pride on the Park?
Pride on the Park is a two-day ticketed festival that takes over Preston Park from 1pm, acting as the official fundraiser for local community groups.
Over the years, the festival has welcomed performances from international artists, including Mariah Carey, Britney Spears, Grace Jones, Nile Rodgers and Chic, the Pet Shop Boys, Dua Lipa, Kylie Minogue, and more.
Both days consist of two main stages – main and dance – along with seven other stages available across the weekend, including a family area.
This year’s two-day festival will see a star-studded line-up of LGBTQ+ performers and allies, including:
On Saturday
On the main stage, which is hosted by Jonny Woo and Rhys’ Pieces, the line-up includes:
- Raye
- Jessie J
- Self Esteem
- Leigh-Anne
- G Flip
- Moonchild Sanelly
- RuPaul (Icon slot, DJ set)
Meanwhile, on the dance stage you can expect:
- Purple Disco Machine
- Bimini
- Daniel Avery (Electro set)
- Oxylion & Danger
- Patrick Mason (House set)
- and more
On Sunday
On the Sunday, the main stage line-up includes:
- Diana Ross
- Five
- Holly Johnson of Frankie Goes to Hollywood
- Mel C (DJ set)
- Paris Hilton (Icon slot)
The dance stage includes performers:
- Armand Van Helden
- The Blessed Madonna
- Girls Don’t Sync
- Haai
- Hannah Wants
- I. Jordan
- and more
What about the Pride Street Party?
The Pride Street Party will also take place today and tomorrow on Marine Parade with drag queens, music zones and daytime clubbing all on hand for you to enjoy.
Day one of the Street Party will begin at 3pm and run through to 11pm, and it’ll include artists like Alex Fincher, Benji James, Baga Chipz, Bimini, Cherry Bomb, Gok Wan, DILF, Kerry Ellis, and more.
Day two of the event will begin at 2pm on Marine Parade. It’ll finish around 9pm and include performances from Absolute Britney, Cherry Liquor, Davina Sparkles, The Madame, Mary O’Kart, PXSSY PALACE, and more.
Travelling to and from Brighton Pride this weekend
With thousands of people expected to light up Brighton today and tomorrow, transport services have been modified to help manage the crowds.
By train
Brighton and Hove Pride has partnered with Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), the operator of Thameslink, Gatwick Express, and Southern train services, which will run more trains and implement additional train carriages to assist travellers over the weekend.
Brighton and Hove Pride has urged revellers to allow plenty of time to get to and from events in the city and to use Brighton Station for travel, as Preston Park and London Road stations are closed.
Pride attendees have also been warned about the return journey home, with Brighton Pride suggesting party-goers give themselves an hour to get to Brighton station from any event due to the large crowds.
Like last year, a rainbow queue system will help facilitate passengers as they leave the event, directing people to the right queue for their train and destination before reaching the station.
By bus
Festival-goers can also travel to the event by bus. Anyone travelling from West Sussex can reach Brighton by using the 270, 271, 272 or 273 bus routes.
For those of you located in East Essex, you can take the Regency routes 28 and 29 or the Coaster routes 12, 12X, and 13X.
A bus shuttle service between Preston Park, Old Steine and Kempt Town will run, alongside a second shuttle service running between the Pride Campsite, Pride on the Park, and the City Centre.
By car
If you’re driving, please be aware that there will be a series of road closures taking place for the event. There’s also no parking at Preston Park and its surroundings, and parking is restricted on a large section of Madeira Drive.
Brighton and Hove Pride warns that parking in the city centre can be expensive and limited, and so suggests visitors take public transport when possible.
What’s the weather forecast for Brighton Park?
Like last year’s glorious event, we’re once again being treated to beautiful weather over the two-day Pride event.
The Met Office has predicted sunshine and clear skies for today with highs of 23°C. Tomorrow’s conditions will be similar, although a few degrees hotter and peaking at 26°C.
Search resumes for British professional surfer missing off Portugal coast
Get you up to speed: Search for British professional surfer missing off coast of Portugal | News World
A search is ongoing for British professional surfer Arran Strong, 28, who went missing while paddleboarding about a mile offshore near Arrifana beach in Portugal. The alarm was raised shortly after 11.30am on Monday, and rescue crews including the Portuguese coastguard and maritime police have resumed their efforts following a suspension overnight.
The search for Arran Strong resumed with the involvement of the Portuguese coastguard, maritime police, lifeboat crews, and an Air Force aircraft after being suspended overnight. Portugal’s National Maritime Authority is providing psychological support to Arran’s family as the investigation into the circumstances of his disappearance continues.
The search for 28-year-old British surfer Arran Strong, who went missing off the coast of Portugal, has continued with support from the Portuguese coastguard and various rescue teams. Portugal’s National Maritime Authority is providing psychological support to Arran’s family as investigations suggest he may have suffered a medical episode during the incident.
What remains unclear — It remains unconfirmed whether Arran Strong suffered a medical episode during his paddleboarding.
Search resumes for British professional surfer missing off Portugal coast
Rescue crews are looking for the British surfer near Arrifana beach in Portugal (Picture: Getty Images)
The search has resumed for a British professional surfer who disappeared paddleboarding off the coast of Portugal.
Arran Strong, 28, went missing on Monday after becoming separated from his board around a mile offshore in the Atlantic Ocean near Arrifana during a long-distance paddle.
The alarm was raised shortly after 11.30am at the popular surfing destination on the country’s west coast.
Rescue crews, including the Portuguese coastguard, maritime police, lifeboat crews and an Air Force aircraft, searched the area for hours on Monday before the operation was suspended overnight.
Now, as the search has resumed this morning, Arran’s close friend and fellow paddleboarder Jose Maria Pyrrait, who was with Arran before he went missing, has described him as being ‘like a son’ to him.
Jose said the pair had stopped offshore to drink water and take photographs before setting off again.
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Arran Strong disappeared while paddleboarding off the coast of Portugal (Picture: Getty Images)
After he allowed Arran to paddle first before catching up, he later found Arran’s board drifting alone in the water.
‘I paddled to it as fast as I could and dived over and over again looking for him, but we were in very deep water and visibility was extremely poor,’ he wrote in an emotional tribute.
A nearby fisherman helped search the area while emergency services were alerted.
In his message, Jose added: ‘Arran was like a son to me. Since he was 10 years old, he trained with me and spent weekends and holidays with me.
‘He always told me he would die young. Right now, I feel a deep pain. The only faint comfort is that he departed at sea, the place he loved most.’
Born in the UK, Arran was based in Portugal for several years and represented Great Britain in international surfing competitions, most recently competing at the 2025 ISA World Surfing Games.
Previously, he spoke about living with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, which is a rare genetic condition affecting the lungs and liver, and said surfing had become a vital part of managing his health.
‘The ocean is the place where I can forget all my troubles,’ he said. ‘It’s calming and healing for me to be surrounded by water.’
Maritime Police chief Hugo Bravo da Guia, who is coordinating the search, said there was nothing unusual about the sea conditions when Arran disappeared.
‘The wind was fine, the ocean was fine. Nothing in the weather conditions appears to explain a disappearance in such conditions, considering also their experience,’ he said.
A source close to the investigation said early information suggests Arran may have suffered a medical episode while paddleboarding, although this has not been confirmed.
Portugal’s National Maritime Authority said psychological support is being provided to Arran’s family while search efforts continue.
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Italy records 10 aftershocks after 4.7 magnitude earthquake near Naples
Italy records 10 aftershocks after 4.7 magnitude earthquake near Naples
Italy’s National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology recorded 10 aftershocks following the magnitude 4.7 earthquake in the Phlegraean Fields west of Naples.
The suspension of rail services on the Cumana and Circumflegrea lines highlights immediate operational disruptions affecting transport connectivity between Naples and surrounding communities.
“Emergency services are actively assessing the situation to ensure public safety and support those affected by the earthquake,” stated Civil Protection Minister Nello Musumeci.
Strongest earthquake in years strikes volcanic area near Naples, injuring four
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Italy’s National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) recorded 10 aftershocks following the magnitude 4.7 earthquake. It said Friday’s tremor was the strongest since seismic activity intensified in the Phlegraean Fields, a volcanic area west of Naples that has experienced increasing unrest in recent years. The quake was felt across Naples and neighbouring communities.
Civil Protection Minister Nello Musumeci said four people were injured, with damage reported to residential buildings and several churches. Italy’s Civil Protection Department activated its crisis unit as emergency services assessed the impact.
Rail services on the Cumana and Circumflegrea lines, which connect Naples with communities in the Phlegraean Fields, were suspended while safety inspections were carried out.
Local officials urged residents to remain calm and follow official instructions.
Many people fled into the streets after the quake, while power outages were reported in parts of Naples and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Israel will scupper Hamas peace agreement – As Trump hold emergency meetings
Get you up to speed: Israeli officials have no intention of sticking to the ‘Board Of Peace Gaza Plan’ As US President Donald Trump addresses Cabinet meeting
US President Donald Trump addressed his cabinet at Camp David following the announcement that Hamas had agreed to disarm in Gaza. The meeting centred on the implications of this US-brokered plan and how to keep Israel in check.
US President Donald Trump stated that the agreement with Hamas is a pivotal step towards stabilising the region. Ongoing discussions will continue to focus on the implementation of disarmament measures as part of the broader US-brokered plan.
US President Donald Trump stated that the agreement for Hamas to disarm in Gaza represents a significant step towards peace in the region. In response, the White House indicated it will monitor the implementation of the disarmament closely and is prepared to engage further with regional leaders to support stability.
What remains unclear — It is not specified how the disarmament agreement will be enforced or monitored.
US announces Hamas agreement to disarm in Gaza as part of brokered plan
Israel will scupper Hamas peace agreement
US President Donald Trump’s address during a cabinet meeting at the Camp David retreat following the announcement that Hamas had agreed to disarm in Gaza as part of a US-brokered plan.
Reaction by political analysts
But what is more worrying for the President is, Israeli actors are already working on the ground to break the peace plan.
It has become clear to the US administration, that their biggest challenge to peace in the middle east is Israel.
In the past, that was not considered a problem, but now, you have all the regional powers in the middle east on one side and Israel on the other, the falling approval ratings for Israeli action in Gaza and the toxic association of Israel.
Just ahead of the midterms, which will ultimately determine how this relationship continues; If pro-Israeli Senators get pummelled in the elections, you can bet your bottom dollar, their will be a new policy in the middle east.
Bibi avoids New York
President Donald Trump clarifies that Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s campaign to “bring the International Criminal Court to heel” is intended to protect Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and others facing ICC scrutiny.
Speaking at Camp David, Rubio said: “The International Criminal Court has made themselves illegitimate because they claim that even if you’re not a member of that court, we can come after you… They’re very arrogant. So we’ve now begun an effort to really try to bring them to heel.”
Trump interjected to make Rubio’s objective clear: “He’s trying to defend Bibi and various other people.” The U.S. President said Rubio’s campaign against the ICC has nothing to do with protecting him.
DOJ drops Reflecting Pool case against David Hearn over evidence issues
Media Lens: DOJ drops Reflecting Pool case against David Hearn over evidence issues
DOJ drops Reflecting Pool charge against David Hearn.
The Trump administration has dropped the Reflecting Pool case against David Hearn, citing issues with the investigation. The decision was reportedly influenced by claims of “botched” work and contradictions involving former President Trump, according to coverage in latest US news and US and global politics.
What happened
The Trump administration has dropped the Reflecting Pool case against David Hearn, citing “botched” installation work. This decision comes after conflicting evidence emerged regarding the charges against Hearn, an ex-Olympian accused of vandalizing the pool.
Hearn faced allegations related to damage at the Reflecting Pool, but prosecutors determined that the evidence was insufficient to support the case. Consequently, the case was officially dismissed by the Department of Justice.
Key facts
- The Trump administration has dropped the Reflecting Pool case against David Hearn.
- Charges were initially brought against Hearn for vandalizing the Reflecting Pool.
- The decision to drop the case was influenced by a determination that the damage was due to botched installation.
- The case was characterized by conflicting statements from Trump administration officials.
Where coverage differs
- The Washington Post emphasizes the DOJ’s internal issues and “botched” work, while The New York Times highlights the dropped charges against David Hearn.
- NBC News foregrounds the Trump administration’s involvement and accountability, rather than the legal ramifications of the case.
- WSJ prioritizes the implications of the case dismissal for future prosecutors rather than the specifics of the charges.
One story, four angles
The Washington Post – DOJ drops Reflecting Pool charge, citing ‘botched’ work and contradicting Trump
Publication: The Washington Post | Primary framing pattern: legal | Tone: critical | Intensity: 7/10 | Sentiment: negative | Legal precision: high
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Espresso Shot: The article highlights the Justice Department’s decision to drop charges against David Hearn due to issues with the initial investigation. It foregrounds the agency’s admission of incompetence, framing this as a failure of oversight linked to Trump’s administration.
Publication emphasis: The main focus is on governmental failures in handling the case effectively.
Framing analysis: The foregrounded element is the DOJ’s admission of mishandling the case; secondary aspects include Trump’s administration’s involvement.
Bias: Selection: Emphasizes admission of failure and contradictions; Language: Uses critical terms like “botched”; Omission: Limited discussion on the implications for future investigations.
Assessment: The article critiques the DOJ’s mismanagement, underscoring issues of accountability in Trump’s era.
The New York Times – Charges Dropped Against Ex-Olympian David Hearn Accused of Damaging Reflecting Pool
Publication: The New York Times | Primary framing pattern: legal | Tone: neutral | Intensity: 5/10 | Sentiment: neutral | Legal precision: high
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Espresso Shot: This piece reports on the dropping of charges against David Hearn, focusing on the reasons provided by the Justice Department, particularly the investigation’s shortcomings.
Publication emphasis: The article stresses the legal decisions and their implications without overt criticism or praise.
Framing analysis: The foregrounded element is the legal rationale for the dropped charges; secondary considerations include Hearn’s background as an Olympian.
Bias: Selection: Focuses on procedural aspects; Language: Maintains a formal tone; Omission: Lacks critical perspectives on the ramifications of this decision.
Assessment: The report remains factual, providing a straightforward account of the case’s legal outcome without additional context or critique.
NBC News – Trump administration drops Reflecting Pool case, blaming damage on ‘botched’ installation
Publication: NBC News | Primary framing pattern: political | Tone: critical | Intensity: 6/10 | Sentiment: negative | Legal precision: medium
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Espresso Shot: NBC News critiques the Trump administration’s handling of the Reflecting Pool case, emphasizing the blame placed on the initial installation’s failures. The article aims to highlight political irresponsibility while reporting on the decision to drop charges.
Publication emphasis: Focuses on the inadequacies of government actions and oversight during the Trump administration.
Framing analysis: The primary focus is the political ramifications of dropping the case; secondary aspects include administrative failures.
Bias: Selection: Highlights mishandling of the installation; Language: Uses accusatory phrases; Omission: Less attention to why charges were initially pursued.
Assessment: The article strongly links government actions to political accountability, criticizing the lack of oversight during the Trump administration.
WSJ – Prosecutors Drop Case Against Olympic Canoeist Charged With Vandalizing Reflecting Pool
Publication: WSJ | Primary framing pattern: legal | Tone: neutral | Intensity: 5/10 | Sentiment: neutral | Legal precision: high
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Espresso Shot: The Wall Street Journal outlines the decision to drop charges against David Hearn, detailing the reasons provided by prosecutors and the implications for future cases without overtly criticizing the legal process.
Publication emphasis: Primarily focuses on legal explanations and procedural developments.
Framing analysis: The foregrounded element is the legal decision-making process; emphasis is more on facts than opinion.
Bias: Selection: Reports factual decisions without embellishments; Language: Utilizes straightforward terminology; Omission: Neglects broader implications of the dropped case.
Assessment: The article remains largely factual and clinical, providing a clear account of the legal proceedings.
Food for thought
The Washington Post exhibits the strongest legal framing by emphasizing the Justice Department’s rationale for dropping the case against David Hearn, attributing it to a “botched” investigation, thereby highlighting legal insufficiencies. Conversely, NBC News employs the most escalatory framing, portraying the dropped charges as yet another instance of failure to hold individuals accountable, suggesting broader implications for justice and oversight. The New York Times presents a balanced view, indicating the charges’ dismissal while noting the nature of the allegations against Hearn. In comparison, WSJ approaches the issue by reinforcing prosecutorial discretion without overt escalation. The facts do not change. What changes is where scrutiny lands.
League Cup — Tuesday’s 1st Aug fixtures
Today’s matches include League Cup, Scottish Premiership, and MLS.
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