NPS Chairman Tim Wardley visits Hastings Pier
Tim Wardley was in town on Tuesday to meet Sheikh Abid Gulzar and discussed ways to bring 21st century attractions to Hastings Pier under its new commercial ownership.
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New ice-cream hut at Hastings Pier
Hastings Borough Council said it has not received a listed building planning application for the shed but expects to have it within 30 days.
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Will we all be raving at the end of Southport pier?
Sefton Council this week granted permission for the Pier Pavilion Cafe to operate seven days a week, from 9am to 3.30am. Owners are also now licensed to serve alcohol from 10am-3am each day.
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Tours of Sunderland’s restored Roker Pier begin on Monday!
Following years of planning, restoration and repairs, tours of Sunderland’s Roker Pier lighthouse and tunnel begin on Monday.
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West Pier artefacts up for auction on Ebay!
The West Pier Trust plans to auction artefacts from the derelict Victorian structure to raise money for kiosk restoration.
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Fantastic pictures of the new-look Clacton Pier!
Huge changes have been made at Clacton Pier to include a crazy golf, an all-weather adventure soft play area and two new restaurants. The new £4m development was unveiled to mark the attraction’s 147th birthday this year.
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Good luck to Withernsea Pier & Promenade Association as they submit plans for the new pier!
Plans for the first phase of an ambitious £8m pier project are about to be submitted to East Riding Council.
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Spectacular images of British seaside shelters (including some well-known piers!)
The images, which are featured in the photography book Seaside Shelters, are accompanied by an essay by architecture critic Edwin Heathcote – who said there is nothing more ‘British’ than the seaside shelter.
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Southampton Royal Pier’s former gatehouse houses new restaurant
Kuti’s Brasserie is situated on the eastern shores of Southampton Water and boasts an outdoor eating area with stunning views of passing liners.
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A new pier for Hornsea?
Regeneration leaders in Hornsea have confirmed ambitious proposals are on the drawing board for a 165-metre pier and visitor centre.
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Good luck to Shotley Pier as planning application is submitted!
The application seeks to restore the historic structure to its Victorian style, renovating walkways and providing two new buildings to be built on decking beside the pier – a visitor centre with cafe and a workshop facility for ongoing repairs and maintenance.
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Southsea South Parade Pier to welcome first pop-up market
The event – called Popup On The Pier – will feature independent traders from Portsmouth and the surrounding area, running from 11am to 8pm on Saturday, September 15 and Sunday, September 16.
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Deal Pier reopens after refurbishment work
The landmark is currently undergoing £500,000 of restoration works to celebrate its 60th birthday.
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Banksy visits Clevedon Pier?
The artwork, which is handcuffed to the pier gates, shows a young girl letting a heart-shaped balloon go while a Grinch-like arm reaches over to try and pop it.
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The Jolly Roger remains at Clacton Pier!
The oldest building on Clacton Pier is to retain its name of the Jolly Roger into the foreseeable future. The pier’s owners said they have listened to public opinion after launching a competition earlier this year as part of a rebranding exercise.
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September sailing from Swanage Pier for PS Waverley
She’ll be sailing from Swanage Pier in September, taking in The Isle of Wight, Portsmouth Dockyard and the Jurassic Coast.
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Do you agree with the world’s top 10 piers?
From a favourite of John Betjeman to Polish art-deco cafes, underwater observatories and Hemingway’s fishing spot Guardian readers reveal their favourite over-water strolls
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Sad news for Shotley Pier as planning permission is refused
The decision has left pier shareholders and supporters disappointed and they are now considering lodging an appeal.
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Southport Pier’s newly-refurbished ‘Pier Pit Stop’ opens
A new bar and ice cream parlour has opened on Southport Pier as part of a £3m transformation.
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Llandudno Pier maintenance works still on hold
The works, which are set to cost more than £150,000, were put on hold because of the threat of the controversial Pier Pavilion development.
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Ryde goes ‘under the pier’ for the fifth year running!
Under the Pier 2018 takes place this year on Sunday 9th September. Bring a net and a bucket and definitely wear waterproofs and wellies!
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Mumbles Pier looks rather forlorn as refurbishment work progresses
The work is part of a £3.2m project which has seen part of the Swansea Bay landmark demolished, with construction workers previously removing period Victorian features for storage and refurbishment, a job set to be completed by the end of the year.
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When there was still hope for the return of Plymouth Hoe Pier
The incredible failed plans to restore the Plymouth Hoe pier. After the war people called for it to be rebuilt, but the Admiralty said it would be in the way of large warships.
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Looking for a job on a pier? Clacton Pier may have the position for you!
The completion of the first phase of the pier redevelopment project has led to six significant roles at senior and mid-level management up for grabs.
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A way forward for Shotley Pier plans?
Opposing shareholders of Shotley pier are due to meet to discuss a potential compromise after a fiery planning meeting last week ended in the plans being refused.
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Worthing’s seaside heritage celebrated at Worthing Pier!
Creative Waves have transformed Worthing’s pier with their colourful rainbow and two new exhibitions celebrating Worthing’s seaside heritage. They will be on show until at least October.
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