Further development at Clacton Pier!
Clacton Pier’s adult gaming zone will double in size as part of a major overhaul. The scheme is part of the second phase of the attraction’s development. It will also be re-branded as the Pier Casino.
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Brighton Palace Pier mislay their forklift trucks!
Two forklift trucks fell from Brighton Palace Pier. The two vehicles were being used for ongoing steelworks on the pier when they both fell into the water.
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Historic Plymouth Pier to be reopened to public
A pier which was part of Plymouth historic emigration centre is to be repaired by the city council in time for the Mayflower 400 celebrations next year. The scheme will see public access restored to Phoenix Wharf Pier off Madeira Road, which links the Barbican to the Hoe.
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Planning permission granted for new retail huts on Hastings Pier
Hastings borough councillors planners granted temporary planning permission to erect five retail sheds on the pier, each to remain for a period of five years.
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Jamie and Jimmy’s cafe at the end of Southend Pier to open to the public
Southend Council has often come under criticism for leasing the site to the pair, but not ensuring it remains open to the public. But now, the council have come to an agreement to run the cafe throughout the year when it is not being used for filming.
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National Piers Society Patron Timothy West is currently film Dad’s Army: The Lost Episodes
Filming is currently taking place at Pinewood Studios. Timothy plays the part of Private Godfrey, originally taken by Arnold Ridley. The series will be broadcast on the UK Gold Channel on dates to be announced.
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Weston Grand Pier evacuated after small fire breaks out on go-karts
A ‘small fire’ was discovered at the popular seafront attraction on one of the go-karts and the alarm was sounded so people had to leave the premises. Nobody was injured but the pier had to be closed for the rest of the day.
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Martin Easdown looks back at the birth of Lancashire’s seaside piers
A summary feature on Martin’s superb book ‘Lancashire’s Seaside Piers’.
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Colwyn Bay Pier reconstruction plans get underway
A Conwy Council spokeswoman said: ” We’re intending to go out to tender for the construction work by the end of March, with the aim of work starting on site later this year, with completion in 2020.
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A new look for the UK’s shortest pier!
The new branding is one of several changes introduced, including new gaming machines inside and children’s fun fair rides outside.
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Falmouth’s Prince of Wales Pier improvement plans revealed
The Falmouth Harbourside Community Interest Company was set up to improve facilities at the pier and are in the early stages of drawing up plans for a floating pontoon and three-storey boat terminal.
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Herne Bay Pier damaged in storms
The pier will have to fork out almost £15,000 on repairs following the weekend’s storms. As gusts of 65mph battered the coast on Sunday, several windbreak panels and the merry-go-round were swept up in the winds.
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Birnbeck Pier owner contests repair notice
The owners of Weston-super-Mare’s dilapidated Birnbeck Pier are challenging North Somerset Council’s decision to issue it with a notice to repair the structure.
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Victorians required for Saltburn Pier celebration!
A special celebration will take place on Saturday May 11, with the aim of having 150 people along the popular pier and promenade in Victorian costume. The volunteers in Victorian dress will greet the crowds, pose for photos and give people a feel of what it will have been like to enjoy the pier when it first opened in 1869.
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Colwyn Bay Pier reconstruction plans get underway
A Conwy Council spokeswoman said: ” We’re intending to go out to tender for the construction work by the end of March, with the aim of work starting on site later this year, with completion in 2020.
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Hastings Pier remains closed over Easter
The reopening of Hastings Pier will be delayed and looks set to be closed over Easter. The pier has been closed since December 2018 .
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New virtual reality attraction for Skegness Pier
The latest new attraction, the Hologate Virtual Reality Experience, was installed within the Arcade. In 2017, UK Piers LTD opened Escape Rooms within Skegness Pier, which have been hugely popular with both locals and tourists.
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Demolition underway at Weymouth Pleasure Pier
Buildings are being pulled down above deck level to make it safer and to carry out work to strengthen the weather-beaten pier. Demolition and other costs have been put at £35,000 – money which will be taken from the pier’s reserves account.
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Proud to keep it in the family at Clacton Pier!
The Ball brothers celebrate 10 years of success and say “We are in it for the long haul and it is part of a family legacy”.
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A detailed review of the latest events at Hastings Pier
With the Pier currently scheduled to reopen in time for the Easter holidays, the Guardian provide insight into ongoing events at Hastings.
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Aberystwyth Royal Pier will be the place to view mesmerising murmurations!
The town’s Royal Pier is set to have a dedicated viewing platform for visitors to watch mesmerising formations by more than 50,000 birds. The plans come as part of the latest investment to regenerate and reinvigorate the Grade II listed pier by owners Revegate Aberystwyth Ltd.
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Thankfully not ‘going with a bang’ at Weston Birnbeck Pier!
A bomb disposal squad rushed to Weston-super-Mare after a bomb was found by Birnbeck Regeneration Trust near Birnbeck Pier.
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Dolphins creating a splash at Sunderland Roker Pier!
Dolphins and harbour porpoises are often spotted in the Wear and off Sunderland’s coastline, as are grey seals which have even been seen as far up the river as Chester-le-Street.
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Jane Austen goes to Clevedon Pier!
Filming has begun for an incomplete Jane Austen novel written months before her death as crews were spotted on Clevedon Pier. The town’s rugged coastline will hit the small screen once again when it features in a major new Austen adaptation.
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Congratulations to Shotley, Worthing, and Herne Bay Piers in the latest round of Coastal Revival Funding
Seventy projects up and down the Great British Coast have been awarded a total of over £36 million from a UK government fund to help develop and improve tourist attractions, create jobs and promote socio-economic growth.
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An interesting review of the many different designs for Bognor Regis Pier over the years
Peter Burrell looked into the pier’s history with his take on the pier as it was in 1936 while cartoonist Mike Jupp showed off some slightly more futuristic ideas.
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Mumbles Pier’s Big Apple achieves listing status!
The Big Apple at Mumbles has been one of Swansea’s most recognisable landmarks for generations. The Welsh Government’s heritage arm Cadw said it was a “rare and unusual” example of a seaside refreshment kiosk.
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