Southwold Pier cafe inundated by soggy sausage dogs!
More than 100 dachshunds and their owners braved torrential rain for a trip to the seaside. But it had to be called off because of heavy rain, so a pier cafe offered shelter to people and pets.
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Fishing returns to Eastbourne Pier
Fishing on Eastbourne Pier has restarted after the decision was made to bring the sport back by the famous landmark’s owner. Pier owner Abid Gulzar recently lifted fishing restrictions after a three year ban, and the new owners of Eastbourne Fishing shop, situated at the end of the pier, welcome customers.
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Your memories of West Pier needed for new film
The West Pier Trust will collate memories and stories of the grade 1 listed structure to capture its heritage and to share the strong role it has played in the lives of Brighton and Hove residents. Rachel Clark, WPT chief executive, said: “It is really important that we capture significant memories and stories to put the pier in context for the next generation”.
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Penarth Pier gets its legs out!
Exceptionally high and low tides arrived over the course of the week, peaking on September 30. The high tide mark reached up to 13.5m in height on Sunday and Monday, while low tide saw the sea retreat to just 20cm. The tides were so low it left Penarth Pier completely exposed – resembling a freestanding structure.
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A look-back at Brighton Palace Pier during its 120 year history
As the Palace Pier celebrates its 120th anniversary a look through some memorable photos from the history of the tourist hotspot.
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Clacton Pier gets evil for Halloween
The Evil on Sea, Fear the Pier walk through experience began on Friday as part of Clacton Pier’s Halloween Festival. The scary event included free rides, adventure golf and a drink in the bar.
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New entrance planned for Cleethorpes Pier
The “unsightly and deteriorating” gates at the entrance to Cleethorpes Pier will be replaced with a new set of ornate ones. A new set of decorative gates and fixed side screens is proposed, replacing the current steel-framed solid faced units.
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Another Pier-revival plan for Redcar?
As part of Redcar’s long-term regeneration ambitions, we are looking into the feasibility of a pier that could be developed behind the new cinema, which would be a real draw for Redcar’s visitor economy.
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Is Cromer Pier value for money?
New figures show how North Norfolk District Council has spent more than £4.5m of public money over the last 14 years to ensure the pier continues to be an integral part of life for residents and visitors to the popular town.
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Lonely Planet names England, and particularly its coast and piers, as the second best tourist destination in the world!
Taking a bracing walk on a windswept pier, eating delicious fish and chips, searching for marine life in rock pools, finding fossils in ancient cliffs, building sandcastles and dolphin-spotting on picturesque beaches are just some of the activities offered by the English seaside.
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Improvement works get underway at Clacton Pier for the arrival of new log flume
The landmark’s in-house team has started to demolish the 1930s Queen Mary building, which divides the former swimming pool area and the rides deck. The removal of the building will pave the way to construct five reinforced concrete enhancements.
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New casino plans for Southampton’s Royal Pier
Aspers Universal Limited has renewed its commitment to open a casino in Southampton as part of the redevelopment of the derelict Royal Pier. The company is asking civic chiefs to re-new its original provisional statement, which will give an indication of the likelihood of obtaining a full licence once new premises will be built by Mayflower Park.
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Refurbishment of Worthing Pier’s Southern Pavilion begins
The new owners of Worthing Pier’s Southern Pavilion have closed the cafe ahead of a full refurbishment and rebrand. The cafe shut its doors for the final time in its current form last Sunday. In a post on Facebook, the new owners said they hoped to be back open next Spring.
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Gravesend Pier bar and restaurant repossessed by Council
The repossession order was sought as a last resort following a lengthy but unsuccessful legal process aimed at recovering a substantial amount of money owed to the council by the tenants, Culinary Solutions UK Ltd. Access to the Gravesend to Tilbury Ferry pontoon is open as usual.
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A fascinating look-back to 50 years ago when Weston Grand Pier wasn’t so grand!
Work has started on the £45 000 improvement scheme at Weston-super-Mare’s Grand Pier. It is the first major reconstruction since the rebuilding programme after the big fire of 1930, and the first big reshaping of the entrance area since the pier opened in June, 1904.
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