Brighton, Sussex. UK. 5th February 2014. The remains of Brighton's historic West Pier surrounded by high seas during gale force winds along the South Coast of England Credit: patrick nairne/Alamy Live News

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Hurricane force winds were been recorded on the south over the period 4 to 5th February and the Met Office issued an amber warning of wind and rain for the south coast and into the Bristol Channel.

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Location: Brighton Pier, Madeira Drive, Brighton, UK
Photo credit: © patrick nairne / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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