‘Heartbreaking’ fire at Mumbles Pier
Smoke billowed from the old Cinderella’s nightclub, at Mumbles, Pier, when the blaze broke out on Wednesday. Firefighters battled to stop the flames spreading and kept it contained to the old nightclub and chip shop. Pier owner Fred Bollom said: “It’s just heartbreaking. It was one of the oldest parts of the building, it’s older than the pier”.
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Totland Bay Pier renovations making great progress
The pier, which was reduced to just its shell back in December 2021, now looks vibrant again with the new restaurant that will be opened at the end looking impressive already. Within the last 2 months, the structure has seen the exterior of the restaurant take shape with doors, windows, and roof added to the majority of the structure – however, an end date has not been named.
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In praise of Worthing and its Pier!
A £1 million restoration has just seen the tired tearoom on Worthing’s beautiful Art Deco pier transformed into a stylish all-day restaurant and cocktail bar, Perch on the Pier.
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Ryde Pier maintenance work set to begin
Network Rail teams will undertake essential maintenance and improvement work including strengthening the pier which will extend its life by as much as 60 years. South Western Railway will also take advantage of the line closure by carrying out work at the same time.
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New attraction planned for Skegness Pier
Plans are in place for a new rope-based attraction at Skegness pier on Lincolnshire’s east coast. The rope-climbing course would stand four ‘levels’ high, including the ground floor structure.
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Waverley sailings from Southend Pier cancelled for this weekend
The first two returning Waverley river cruises from Southend Pier have been cancelled after a defect was discovered. A spokesman for Waverley Excursions said: “Unfortunately, during routine maintenance checks, a defect was discovered in Waverley’s starboard paddle wheel”.
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New trains back on track at Southend Pier
One existing diesel train will run alongside the Sir David Amess train until the William Bradley (the second electric train) clears its final testing phases – it is expected to be in service “in the next couple of weeks”.
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Will the ‘Ghost Coast’ return to Clevedon Pier?
The ghost was seen walking through the locked pier gate without triggering off the security light. Due to the sightings, the pier was the subject of an investigation by Bristol and UK Supernatural. It was reported that there was ‘definitely paranormal activity’ and claimed to have made contact with a spirit near one of the lamp posts.
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Walton Pier bowling alley commemorated in a new book
Steven Walker, of Walton, has written a book covering the Walton Pier Bowl and aims to preserve the memories the busy venue held for residents. Families across Tendring have contributed their personal stories in memory of the Ten Pin bowling club.
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Vietnam gets its first seaside pier!
Stretching over 270 metres into the East Sea, the pier is a first for Vietnam. With a design inspired by California’s famous piers including Santa Monica Pier, Hermosa Beach Pier, and Venice Fishing Pier, the new attraction makes the most of Ho Tram’s idyllic beach setting.
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Hythe’s Rock the Pier event a huge success!
Rock the Pier is staged by Hythe Pier Heritage Association (HPHA), which is carrying out repairs to the 700-yard jetty and its narrow-gauge electric railway. Now members of HPHA have announced that the celebration netted £8,500 – an increase of £1,000 on the sum raised last year.
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PS Waverley returns to Southend Pier
Waverley’s general manager, Paul Semple, said: “I am delighted to announce that Waverley has made her triumphant return to cruising the River Thames and Thames Estuary allowing everyone the opportunity to step aboard and enjoy the unique experience of sailing on a paddle steamer.
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Cromer Pier structural maintenance continues
The third and major phase of a £1,134,000 project to shore up Cromer Pier is due to start this week. The third phase has an estimated cost of £945,000, and will focus on the deck beams and lattice structure holding up the pier, mostly below the theatre itself.
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Pictures show the demolition of New Brighton Pier
It was once stood proudly in New Brighton – but nearly five decades on all that is left of the lost pier is memories and rare photos. Demolished in the late 1970s, New Brighton Pier boasted a long history before it was closed for good in November 1972.
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