Birnbeck Pier: From Decay to Revival Sunday, September 21, 2025 birnbeck pier restoration victorian heritage weston-super-mare lottery fund coastal regeneration Birnbeck Pier, once a vibrant Victorian attraction, has stood abandoned and deteriorating for almost four decades. Located in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, this unique pier connects the mainland to Birnbeck Island—a small … Read More
‘Scary’ and ‘dangerous’ Somerset coast road set for pedestrian safety improvements Wednesday, September 10, 2025 somerset coastal pedestrian cycling safety infrastructure burning lcwip greenway traffic A coastal road in Somerset, described by locals as “scary” and “dangerous,” is poised to become much safer for pedestrians and cyclists thanks to ambitious plans from Somerset Council. The council’s … Read More
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40ft Luxury Park Home Now Available at Weston’s Premier Coastal Retreat Thursday, August 28, 2025 coastal luxury parkhome weston seaside retreat omar bespoke over45 opendays Coastal Retreat, an exclusive luxury residential park near the seaside, is inviting visitors to explore its brand-new show homes during a special open weekend. Set to welcome its first residents in mid-October, Coastal … Read More
Popular Seaside Hotspots Avoid Summer Disruption with Delayed Dredging Trial Sunday, July 13, 2025 dredging dorset sustainability tourism environment harbours coastal wid conservation maintenance Dorset Council has announced a postponement of a groundbreaking dredging trial and beach maintenance work at two of its most popular coastal destinations, Bridport (West Bay) and Lyme Regis. The delay aims to prevent … Read More
Saving Iconic Seaside Pier: Restoration Too Important to Be Derailed Saturday, June 14, 2025 birnbeck restoration rnli northsomerset pier heritage funding coastal conservation infrastructure The leader of North Somerset Council has strongly defended the restoration efforts for Birnbeck Pier, addressing criticisms aimed at the project’s management and expenditures. Birnbeck Pier, a cherished Victorian landmark and … Read More