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Paddle Round The Pier 2016 - Brighton

Feeling too hot? How about a Paddle Round the Pier

Paddle Round The Pier, the free charity beach festival, is back on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd July, with a quirky raft race and entertainment…

Paddle Round The Pier 2016 - Brighton

A raft of quirky fun at Paddle Round The Pier

Paddle Round The Pier, the worlds biggest free charity beach festival, is back on 2nd and 3rd July. This will be the 20th anniversary of the quirky event…

Paddle Round the Pier 2014 - Brighton & Hove

Brighton and Hove takes to the sea for Paddle Round the Pier

Brighton and Hove’s annual Paddle Round the Pier takes place on 5th and 6th July with surfers, canoeists, and paddlers taking to the sea for charity…

Curiosity of the Week

Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour
Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

You have heard of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, but have you heard of its lesser known neighbour, Woodhenge? Find out more in our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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Fakes, forgeries and misinformation at Royal Society Late
Dragon Fish - The Royal Society Lates in March

Next month, the Royal Society’s Late event mixes tomfoolery with science as it tackles fake news and hoaxes…

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