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Further demolition work on a fire-damaged hotel in Brighton has begun

A section of the A259 has been closed for a week after warnings that the Royal Albion Hotel was at risk of catastrophic collapse prompted safety concerns.

Parts of the 200-year-old building were demolished in July 2023 following a major fire.

Craig Douglas, Construction Manager of The Bloomsbury Group, who are completing the current works, confirmed:

The site remains secure with controlled access and the removal works are progressing as planned.

This phase involves the demolition of dangerous structures on site including the safe removal of asbestos containing materials.

Read the full article on the BBC website.