Iconic Waverley Paddle Steamer Set to Make Daily Calls at Reopened Birnbeck Pier Thursday, June 4, 2026 waverley paddlesteamer birnbeckpier restoration westonsupermare bristolchannel heritage tourism maritime economy The iconic Waverley paddle steamer may soon be making daily visits to Weston-super-Mare with the reopening of Birnbeck Pier. A comprehensive restoration is underway to revive the historic, deteriorated pier, with plans to … Read More
UK’s Devoted Royal Enthusiast, Known as the ‘Union Jack Man,’ Dies at 91 Monday, May 11, 2026 royalty tribute somerset royalenthusiast nhs campaigner birnbeckpier westonsupermare queen community Tributes have poured in for Terry Hutt, Britain’s most devoted royal enthusiast, affectionately nicknamed the ‘Union Jack man’ by the late Queen Elizabeth II. Terry, who holds the record for meeting the Queen more times … Read More
How North Somerset Is Funding Major Regeneration Amid Financial Struggles Friday, April 3, 2026 northsomerset regeneration counciltax birnbeckpier portisheadrailway capitalbudget socialcare infrastructure funding localgovernment North Somerset is undergoing significant transformation, with restoration of Birnbeck Pier, reopening of the Portishead railway, redevelopment of the Tropicana into a major venue, and construction of the long-awaited Banwell … Read More
How North Somerset Balances Major Regeneration Projects Amid Financial Struggles Friday, April 3, 2026 northsomerset regeneration capitalbudget revenuebudget socialcare infrastructure counciltax grants birnbeckpier portisheadrailway North Somerset is undergoing a significant period of transformation. Key projects like the restoration of Birnbeck Pier and the reopening of the Portishead railway are well underway. Meanwhile, the Tropicana is being … Read More
How Can Cash-Strapped North Somerset Afford Major Regeneration Projects? Friday, April 3, 2026 northsomerset regeneration councilbudget capitalspending revenuebudget socialcare infrastructure funding birnbeckpier portisheadrailway North Somerset is undergoing a remarkable transformation. From the restoration of Birnbeck Pier and the reopening of the Portishead railway to the redevelopment of the Tropicana as a nationally significant venue and the … Read More
Weston-super-Mare Faces Challenges but Hopes for Revival Remain Strong Saturday, August 9, 2025 weston-super-mare seafront birnbeckpier highstreet tourism regeneration housing council community investment Residents of Weston-super-Mare, a South West seaside town, have voiced concerns that the area is in decline, citing a deteriorating high street dominated by charity shops and vape outlets, along with rising drug issues. The … Read More