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BBC News
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Brighton Pride 2025: All you need to know for weekend events
Approximately 300,000 people are due in Brighton this weekend for one of the biggest Pride events of its & Hove Pride 2025 starts on Saturday morning with the community parade weaving its way through the city, before two days of music in Preston Park headlined by Mariah closures, diversions and train alterations will be in force throughout the weekend to help manage the large expected crowds.A spokesperson for Brighton Pride said: "With the possibility of large crowds staying for the headline artists, we advise you to plan your journey in advance, especially if you are leaving the city on Saturday night." Events Some of the highlights of Pride weekend events include:Community Parade from Hove Lawns to Preston Park (Saturday from 11:00 BST until 15:00 approx)Pride on the Park in Preston Park - Mariah Carey headlines Saturday and Sugababes on Sunday (from 13:00 to 22:30 both days) Street Party on Marine Parade - Sat 14:00 to 23:00; Sun 14:00 to 21:00Full details of events are available here. Rail Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) - which runs Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express train services to and from Brighton - has said it is running more trains and extra carriages will be added to services over Pride weekend.A spokesperson said: "Please allow plenty of time to get to and from events as trains will be very busy and you may not be able to board the first service."Attendees should allow at least an hour to get to Brighton station from any of the Pride festival sites, according to Park and London Road stations will be closed all details of rail services in and out of Brighton over the weekend are available here. Roads Large areas of the seafront and surrounding roads in Brighton and Hove will be closed for the parade for much of Saturday. Roads closed until the afternoon include London Road, Preston Road, Queen's Road and Grand will be no parking at Preston Park and its surroundings all weekend. Parking is restricted on a large section of Madeira Drive. A Pride spokesperson said: "Parking in the centre of Brighton can be both limited and expensive, so we suggest you use public transport where you can."A full list of road closures in the city is available here.


Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Mercedes-AMG GT Track Sport concept teased with aggressive aero and V8 power
Mercedes-AMG has given a sneak peek at a new high-performance concept based on the second-generation AMG GT . The shadowy teaser image suggests a track-biased evolution of the coupe, combining motorsport aggression with road sensibility. The silhouette is unmistakably AMG GT — low, long bonnet, and muscular arches — but the show car introduces aerodynamic elements usually reserved for the track. Leading the pack is a distinctive swan-neck rear wing that can have active aero elements, suggesting that downforce levels will be serious. A high front splitter and additional venting upfront further suggest a car tuned for grip and cooling during hard use. Also Read : Mercedes-Benz opens first showroom in Patna, sees Bihar as a key emerging market While design cues are reminiscent of GT3-spec racing cars, tyres visible in the teaser indicate that this is perhaps not a stripped-out racing car but one that might be road-legal. This dual-purpose positioning is reminiscent of past AMG efforts like the GT R and GT Black Series — cars that pushed performance boundaries while retaining road registration. Confirmed V8 power, Nürburgring intentions? Mercedes-AMG has confirmed that the concept will house the marque's familiar V8 engine. While exact specifications remain under wraps, the brand claims the car is 'designed for absolute driving dynamics" and aims to 'set new performance standards and chase record times." Given this phrasing, a Nürburgring lap time attempt is likely on the cards — an increasingly common benchmark in the high-performance segment. While design cues are reminiscent of GT3-spec racing cars, tyres visible in the teaser indicate that this is perhaps not a stripped-out racing car but one that might be road-legal. It's a continuation of the philosophy seen in the first-generation GT family, which evolved from the original GT S to the track-prepped GT R and eventually culminated in the radical AMG GT Black Series. Public debut likely at Munich Auto Show More details are expected in the coming weeks, with the concept's public unveiling anticipated at the Munich Auto Show in September 2025. If it enters production in similar form, the AMG GT Track Sport Concept will be positioned to rival the likes of the Porsche 911 GT3 RS — a track-capable machine that doesn't shy away from daily use. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2025, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date:

ITV News
4 days ago
- ITV News
RMT calls for action to tackle ‘escalating violence' on Southern and Gatwick Express
The biggest railway workers union is calling for action to tackle claims of escalating violence on busy train routes. The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) said there had been a 'serious escalation' in violent and anti social behaviour across Southern and Gatwick Express services, operated by Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR). Staff are facing daily incidents of assault, threats, spitting, verbal abuse, and intimidation, the union claimed. The level of violence on GTR's Southern and Gatwick Express services and stations, has reached a crisis point and is totally unacceptable. Our members are being assaulted, threatened and abused at work and the company is not doing enough to stop it Eddie Dempsey, RMT general secretary The RMT is calling for measures including additional staff and security personnel at key locations and a visible enforcement presence to deter violent behaviour. GTR said it takes the personal safety and security of everyone on its network seriously and physical or verbal abuse of any kind against staff is 'absolutely unacceptable'. RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey said: 'The level of violence on GTR's Southern and Gatwick Express services and stations, has reached a crisis point and is totally unacceptable. 'Our members are being assaulted, threatened and abused at work and the company is not doing enough to stop it. 'GTR must take urgent action now to protect staff and passengers or we will have to consider all our options, including industrial action. 'We will not tolerate a situation where workers are left exposed and unsupported while this behaviour goes unchecked.' The RMT is running a campaign calling for stronger protections for transport workers and a zero-tolerance approach to violence and abuse across the rail network. Govia Thameslink Railway's safety, health and security director Sam Facey said: 'We take the personal safety and security of everyone on our network incredibly seriously and physical or verbal abuse of any kind against our colleagues is absolutely unacceptable. 'Last year we launched a £2.5 million Antisocial Behaviour Improvement Plan, created following feedback from stakeholders including the police, and some of our staff and trade unions representatives. 'We remain fully committed to tackling this issue by working closely with the unions and building on what we've done so far – this includes making more than 1,500 body worn cameras available, which studies show reduce assaults by 47% and also gather vital evidence to prosecute. 'We have also doubled the number of high visibility Travel Safe Officers who are deployed using data-led insight to work with British Transport Police (BTP) and our teams of Rail Enforcement Officers to support our colleagues at stations and onboard trains. We have also invested heavily in education projects for schools and colleges. 'But this is bigger than the railway – it is a wider, regional problem of youth violence affecting communities, particularly those on the south coast, which is why the close collaboration of the police, councils and other agencies continues to be so important in tackling this kind of behaviour.'


South Wales Guardian
4 days ago
- South Wales Guardian
RMT calls for action to tackle ‘escalating violence' on busy rail routes
The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) said there had been a 'serious escalation' in violent and anti social behaviour across Southern and Gatwick Express services, operated by Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR). Staff are facing daily incidents of assault, threats, spitting, verbal abuse, and intimidation, the union claimed. The RMT is calling for measures including additional staff and security personnel at key locations and a visible enforcement presence to deter violent behaviour. GTR said it takes the personal safety and security of everyone on its network seriously and physical or verbal abuse of any kind against staff is 'absolutely unacceptable'. RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey said: 'The level of violence on GTR's Southern and Gatwick Express services and stations, has reached a crisis point and is totally unacceptable. 'Our members are being assaulted, threatened and abused at work and the company is not doing enough to stop it. 'GTR must take urgent action now to protect staff and passengers or we will have to consider all our options, including industrial action. 'We will not tolerate a situation where workers are left exposed and unsupported while this behaviour goes unchecked.' The RMT is running a campaign calling for stronger protections for transport workers and a zero-tolerance approach to violence and abuse across the rail network. Govia Thameslink Railway's safety, health and security director Sam Facey said: 'We take the personal safety and security of everyone on our network incredibly seriously and physical or verbal abuse of any kind against our colleagues is absolutely unacceptable. 'Last year we launched a £2.5 million Antisocial Behaviour Improvement Plan, created following feedback from stakeholders including the police, and some of our staff and trade unions representatives. 'We remain fully committed to tackling this issue by working closely with the unions and building on what we've done so far – this includes making more than 1,500 body worn cameras available, which studies show reduce assaults by 47% and also gather vital evidence to prosecute. 'We have also doubled the number of high visibility Travel Safe Officers who are deployed using data-led insight to work with British Transport Police (BTP) and our teams of Rail Enforcement Officers to support our colleagues at stations and onboard trains. We have also invested heavily in education projects for schools and colleges. 'But this is bigger than the railway – it is a wider, regional problem of youth violence affecting communities, particularly those on the south coast, which is why the close collaboration of the police, councils and other agencies continues to be so important in tackling this kind of behaviour.'


North Wales Chronicle
4 days ago
- North Wales Chronicle
RMT calls for action to tackle ‘escalating violence' on busy rail routes
The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) said there had been a 'serious escalation' in violent and anti social behaviour across Southern and Gatwick Express services, operated by Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR). Staff are facing daily incidents of assault, threats, spitting, verbal abuse, and intimidation, the union claimed. The RMT is calling for measures including additional staff and security personnel at key locations and a visible enforcement presence to deter violent behaviour. GTR said it takes the personal safety and security of everyone on its network seriously and physical or verbal abuse of any kind against staff is 'absolutely unacceptable'. RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey said: 'The level of violence on GTR's Southern and Gatwick Express services and stations, has reached a crisis point and is totally unacceptable. 'Our members are being assaulted, threatened and abused at work and the company is not doing enough to stop it. 'GTR must take urgent action now to protect staff and passengers or we will have to consider all our options, including industrial action. 'We will not tolerate a situation where workers are left exposed and unsupported while this behaviour goes unchecked.' The RMT is running a campaign calling for stronger protections for transport workers and a zero-tolerance approach to violence and abuse across the rail network. Govia Thameslink Railway's safety, health and security director Sam Facey said: 'We take the personal safety and security of everyone on our network incredibly seriously and physical or verbal abuse of any kind against our colleagues is absolutely unacceptable. 'Last year we launched a £2.5 million Antisocial Behaviour Improvement Plan, created following feedback from stakeholders including the police, and some of our staff and trade unions representatives. 'We remain fully committed to tackling this issue by working closely with the unions and building on what we've done so far – this includes making more than 1,500 body worn cameras available, which studies show reduce assaults by 47% and also gather vital evidence to prosecute. 'We have also doubled the number of high visibility Travel Safe Officers who are deployed using data-led insight to work with British Transport Police (BTP) and our teams of Rail Enforcement Officers to support our colleagues at stations and onboard trains. We have also invested heavily in education projects for schools and colleges. 'But this is bigger than the railway – it is a wider, regional problem of youth violence affecting communities, particularly those on the south coast, which is why the close collaboration of the police, councils and other agencies continues to be so important in tackling this kind of behaviour.'