Brighton

a coastal resort in S England, in Brighton and Hove unitary authority, East Sussex: patronized by the Prince Regent, who had the Royal Pavilion built (1782); seat of the University of Sussex (1966) and the University of Brighton (1992). Pop.: 134 293 (2001)

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Brighton

a city (county borough) in Great Britain, in South Anglia, in Sussex (East) County. Situated on the English Channel 80 km south of London, it has a population of 164,700 (1968). Brighton is a seaside health resort with a mild, cool climate. The average annual temperature is 9.6° C, and the relative humidity ranges from 72 to 79 percent. The main therapeutic remedy is aeroheliothalassotherapy. Persons suffering from diseases of the cardiovascular and nervous systems are treated here. There are sanatoriums for adults and children and many hotels. Various types of machine-building, sewing, printing, and food are among the city’s industries. Brighton was founded in 1750.

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Dream Catching handles the undulations of Brighton well and should be thereabouts in the feature, the Harry Bloom Memorial "Brighton Bullet" Handicap.

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Summary: Brighton [UK], May 13 (ANI): Brighton has sacked their manager Chris Hughton after a final day 1-4 defeat to Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday.

Brighton sack Chris Hughton

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<B Brighton will be desperate for some inspiration from Anthony Knockaert, back after a three game ban

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Brighton ground out a 0-0 draw at Wolves to edge a point further clear of Cardiff City in the battle to avoid the drop from the Premier League.

Brighton grab crucial point at Wolves as Cardiff City, Southampton and Newcastle United monitor events; Bluebirds play Liverpool on Sunday after relegation rivals Brighton held on for draw away to Wolves

Spurs revealed that either Crystal Palace or Brighton will be the first visitors to the new White Hart Lane in the first week of April.

Town won't be first to play at new Spurs home

Summary: Brighton are now level on points with Palace and well clear of the relegation zone

Knockaert gem gives Brighton bragging rights against Palace

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* Cardiff moved out of drop zone with 2-1 win over Brighton * Bamba scored winner in 90th minute after goalmouth scramble * Dunk put Brighton ahead in sixth minute with powerful header * Paterson got Cardiff level in 28th with close-range header * Brighton had Dale Stephens sent off for foul after 34 minutes * Cardiff travel to Everton next, Brighton host Leicester CARDIFF CITY 2 BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION 1 Cardiff, Rabi'I 2, 1440, Nov 10, 2018, SPA -- Cardiff City's Sol Bamba netted a dramatic late goal after a goalmouth scramble as they snatched a 2-1 win over 10-man Brighton & Hove Albion to move out of the Premier League relegation zone on Saturday.

Late Bamba strike gives Cardiff win over 10-man Brighton

Washington, US-based registered investment advisor Brighton Joneshas acquired a majority interest in Blueprint Capital Services, the manager of Seattle's real estate investment trust (REIT), the company said.

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