RNLI leave Walton Pier
The move followed the retirement of the last person on station with launch authority and “infrastructure issues” with Walton pier, the RNLI said.
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In celebration of Cleethorpes Pier as it reaches 150
There is no finer example of Cleethorpes Victorian architecture than our beautiful seaside pier. For 150 years this iconic structure has stood strong against the elements, inspiring countless visitors to venture out to sea.
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Porpoises sighted at Deal Pier
Crowds gathered at Deal Pier after spotting porpoises playing around in the water. Porpoises are typically found in shallow, inshore waters and are common in the UK.
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Remembering the Southend Pier fire of 1976
On July 29, 1976, an inferno ripped through the historic pier and smoke billowed into the sky as hundreds of shocked visitors were forced to flee the scene by boat and train.
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New indoor crazy golf attraction opens at Southsea Clarence Pier
The Putt Hutt, which opened on August 5, has 18 holes, including 9 traditional golf challenges and 9 retro seaside-themed areas.
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Plans change for restoration of Isle of Wight Fort Victoria Pier
More than a year since major plans were unveiled to restore a dilapidated Isle of Wight pier, alterations have been made to the proposals. It will no longer have the proposed shop, cafe, and restaurant features as first announced.
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Funding diverted from Helensburgh Pier restoration
The restoration of Rothesay Pavilion looks set to receive another £9m of public funding – at the expense of Helensburgh’s pier.
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Colwyn Bay Pier memories to feature on new ITV documentary
Pat Owen, vice-chair of the Colwyn Victoria Pier Trust, said: “We were very honoured to be asked to take part. Carwyn Jones [series producer of Vanished Wales] contact us about doing a segment on the Pier, about the Pier and having people share their memories”.
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Blackpool North Pier’s Merrie England bar set for significant investment
The proposals include opening up the west and north elevations providing incredible views towards the Lake District and a complete internal and external refurbishment. This includes a new central island bar, internal terrace and new internal fit-out to provide a completely new setting to enjoy a drink with a view
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PS Waverley to return to Ryde Pier
Wightlink will welcome back the world’s last seagoing paddle steamer when the PS Waverley visits the historic Ryde Pier in September. The Waverley will make 3 calls at the Pier next month to embark and disembark passengers for excursions to the Solent forts, The Needles and around the Isle of Wight.
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Fire causes minimal damage at Eastbourne Pier
A spokeswoman for the fire service said: “We were called at 12.41 pm to Eastbourne Pier. Crews used a hose reel to put out a fire affecting a small area of decking and joists”.
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Totland Bay Pier cafe to reopen?
There is hope a café on a refurbished Isle of Wight pier could soon reopen after its owners lodged plans to sell alcohol there. The application comes months after a proposal to turn The Bay Café, on Totland Pier, into holiday lets was refused.
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Closure ‘devastating’ for Southport Pier business owner
Colin Jamieson, who owns the Southport Pier Pavilion, the cafe and arcade, was forced to close in December after the Grade II listed structure was deemed unsafe by Sefton Council. Mr Jamieson said businesses and visitors were “losing out”, adding: “The whole situation is a total mess.”
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Iconic Waltzer returns to Clacton Pier
One of Clacton Pier’s most popular rides is back in operation after a major £100,000 refurbishment. The Waltzer has undergone a complete transformation, including all ten cars being repainted by hand by leading fairground artist George Hebborn from London.
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Elvis is in the building at Blackpool North Pier!
Gordon Davis’ Elvis tribute is high-energy and full audience interaction. He is also known as one of the best Elvis tribute artists in the world after winning Images of the King in Memphis Tennessee.
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Llandudno Pier shortlisted for Welsh Hospitality Award
Paul Williams, general manager at Llandudno Pier, said: “We are extremely proud to be shortlisted for the Award for Best Day Out in Wales. A lot of work goes on behind the scenes to make the Pier the great attraction it is today”.
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Essential repair works for Southend Pier
The 1.3-mile pier is one of Southend’s top attractions but the Prince George extension is in a “poor state of repair” and in urgent need of improvement. Now, repair plans have been approved but are expected to take “several years”.
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Walkway under Brighton Palace Pier is a ‘hidden gem’
The walkway which connects the Lower Promenade on the east beach to Brighton central beach’s lower promenade goes underneath Brighton Palace Pier, providing a new perspective. But, because it does not appear on streetview maps and is hidden beneath the pier, many visitors and residents do not know about it.
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Deal Pier’s legs ‘rusting away’
Engineers are set to be called in to carry out a full structural survey to discover the scale of the corrosion. A report by Dover District Council (DDC) officers says Deal Pier’s legs have “deteriorated” over the past few years, with signs of rusting and the exposure of the “internal reinforcement bar”.
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The circus is coming to Penarth Pier
The Tourism and Events team at the Vale of Glamorgan Council announced the outdoor art festival To the Sea will take place on Saturday, September 16.
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‘Houston, we have a problem’ at Hastings Pier!
A 72-foot-long space rocket has appeared on Hastings Pier. The model rocket has been docked by The UK Space Agency as part of a captivating exhibition and will be in place over the weekend until September 4.
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