Deal Pier to feature in series two of ITV’s Liar
ITV has unveiled the first sneak peek images of the second season of Liar as lead actress Joanne Froggatt has been spotted filming in Deal. Froggatt’s character Laura Nielson can be seen near Deal Pier.
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Plans for Hastings Pier amusement arcade approved
Hastings Borough Council’s planning committee approved an application to open a family amusement arcade in the pier’s visitor centre building. During the meeting, several councillors argued the new use of the building would provide additional income for the pier and help secure its long term future.
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Fort William Pier’s Crannog is the best place for seafood!
This seafood restaurant wins the award for having the best location in Fort William. Perched on the pier where boats head across Loch Eir to Camusnagaul, Crannog is not to be missed if you’re a seafood lover.
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New Marina Pier at Dover opens!
A striking new feature of Dover was unveiled in time for the Bank Holiday weekend. The new Marina Pier is part of the massive Dover Western Docks Revival redevelopment.
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Southwold Pier to screen late-night movies?
Southwold Pier is applying for a licence to entertain visitors with evening film screenings and live music. The application would allow the pier to show films both indoors and outdoors between 6pm and 11pm from Thursday to Sunday.
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In praise of Cromer and its Pier!
If you want something with a little more life, head west along the sea front to Cromer’s grade II-listed pier, which opened in 1901. At the far end, giddyingly suspended over the waves, you’ll find the Pavilion Theatre, one of only a small clutch of pier theatres left in the UK.
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Saltburn Pier lights up for its 150th anniversary!
Saltburn Pier is celebrating its 150th anniversary this month with a day of activities and culminating in the unveiling of new lighting for the historic pier.
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Raise a glass of Pier Bier for Clevedon Pier’s 150th anniversary!
For every bottle of beer sold, 5p will go towards the maintenance of Britain’s grade-I listed seaside pier. Similarly 5p will be donated for every pint bought on draught. The pier’s maintenance costs about £100,000 a year to protect it against the ravages of the Severn Estuary, so the money will be greatly received by the Clevedon Pier and Heritage Trust.
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Worthing Pier goes pop!
Pop star Will Young has been spotted on the pier recording his new music video. Eagle-eyed passers-by noticed the Evergreen singer on top of Worthing Pier wearing a red vest, surrounded by a film crew.
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How Blackpool North Pier has helped to define the resort
A fascinating look-back at some great images of North Pier and how this iconic landmark has helped to define the resort of Blackpool.
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Saltburn Pier celebrates its 150th anniversary in style!
Celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of Saltburn Pier drew thousands of people to the seaside town. The special occasion was marked with up to 150 volunteers in Victorian dress mingling with the crowds to bring a nostalgic feel to the event.
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Very tasty! Over 2000 people attend Movable Feast at Bangor Garth Pier
Guests at Garth Pier enjoyed everything from seafood and celebrated lamb and beef dishes to gin and beer from local breweries and distilleries. Live music was performed courtesy of local bands and musicians.
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Circus Fantasia returns to Clacton Pier!
The circus will perform twice daily in the Jolly Roger Arena for nine days over Whitsun and then will return for the whole of the school summer holidays. The Clacton Pier Circus begins on Saturday, May 25 and will run through until June, with shows at 2pm and 4.15pm.
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Bangor Garth Pier cafe wins Welsh food award!
The Whistlestop Café on Bangor Pier has won the Traditional Welsh Restaurant of the Year Award at The Food Awards Wales 2019.
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£2 million required to return PS Waverley to coastal cruising
The operators of the paddle steamer Waverley are facing a £2 million bill to install new boilers in the famous ship – and a race against time to get the vessel back in service in 2020. The predictions were made after Waverley Excursions Ltd (WEL) announced that the ship would not sail at all in 2019.
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Extension plans revealed for Herne Bay Pier!
Ambitious multi-million-pound plans to extend Herne Bay Pier beyond Neptune’s Arm have been revealed. The trust that runs the seaside landmark is hoping to receive financial backing to build another platform, which could house a music venue or “fantastic restaurant”.
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Controversy continues over Hastings Pier amusement arcade
Sheikh Abid Gulzar has become embroiled in a row with award-winning architect Alex de Rijke whom he accused of snobbery after criticism was voiced over plans to convert the landmark’s visitor centre into an amusement hall.
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The campaign to save Helensburgh Pier needs your help!
Helensburgh’s beautiful, historic pier is in a disgraceful state of disrepair and if nothing is done then our iconic pier will soon be gone forever. Following a fire over 20 years ago, a large section of the pier has been left to rot away while the remaining structure is in desperate need of conservation work to ensure it remains safe and accessible both to people and to boats. Stage one of the project – raising funds for a feasibility study – is now underway and HSDP need your help!
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Clacton gets ready to host Seaside Revival Day!
The retro event is taking over the town’s West Greensward, Marine Parade West, on Sunday, May 26, from 10am to 5pm.
It is part of a two-year project designed to celebrate the heyday of Essex’s Sunshine Coast, from Harwich and Dovercourt to Walton, Frinton, Jaywick Sands and Clacton. The grand finale of the project is Sunday’s free, family-friendly Seaside Revival Day.
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Brighton Palace Pier in top ten most instagrammable spots in the UK!
Brighton Marina has been named as the most Instagrammable place in the UK by Google. Brighton’s famed pier also appeared in the list at number five, while Oxford University took the second spot and was followed by London’s Tower Bridge.
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New entrance to Southend Pier to open next month!
Mr Jarvis said the works were all part of the council’s plans to ensure pier visitor numbers keep rising. He added: “The numbers are increasing all the time. They’re getting near the 400,000 a year figure now which is fantastic and I think the new entrance will do a lot to bring people into the pier off the promenade”.
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Jail for theft of Birnbeck Pier’s historic clock
A father and son have been jailed for stealing a historic clock from a listed pier. They removed the clock at Grade II* listed Birnbeck Pier in the town on 31 January 2018.
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Quiet hour launched at Weston Grand Pier
Weston’s Grand Pier will open early for a quiet hour once a month to help people with sensory conditions enjoy the seaside attraction. Over the hour, background music at the attraction will be switched off, public-address announcements will be silenced and, where possible, lighting will be reduced on the pier’s amusement machines, rides and attractions.
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Southampton Royal Pier restaurant in the running for UK’s best curry house!
Kuti’s Brasserie will compete in the 2019 Tiffin Cup, an annual competition in which restaurants are put forward by local MPs. Kuti’s, based at Royal Pier, was nominated for this year’s competition by Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith.
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Clevedon Pier 150th birthday celebrations a great success!
The one-of-a-kind Grade 1 listed pier was once described by former Poet Laureate Sir John Betjeman as “the most beautiful pier in England”.
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Skegness Pier enters TripAdvisor hall of fame!
This is a prestigious award gained after achieving a certificate of excellence for five years running. The certificate of excellence honours hospitality businesses that deliver consistently great services. The pier celebrates it’s 138th birthday on Tuesday, June 4, with new attractions added this year.
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