A clean-up operation has started on Brighton's West Pier after it was severely damaged by storms and a fire. The pier opened in 1866 as a popular holiday attraction, but it partially collapsed in a storm in 2002 and was further damaged in a fire in 2003. The remains of the Concert Hall will be cleared by specialist demolition and salvage contractors. The site will be cleared during low tides before the start of warmer weather and the holiday season.
